Welcome Sex Fans! Get ready for some informative and enriching entertainment. Your comments and questions are always welcome. You can reach me at: dr_dick@drdicksexadvice.com Now a little bit about me, your host, Dr Dick. My name is Richard Wagner, Ph.D., ACS. I’m a Clinical Sexologist in private practice here in Anacortes, WA. I’ve been a …
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— Sexual-health doctors are trying to help Some Canadian doctors aim to address what they call near-total lack of support for women’s sexual health By Brandie Weikle A small number of Canadian doctors specializing in women’s sexual health are trying to address what they say is a near-total lack of support for those suffering from common …
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By Geoffrey C. Whittaker If you’ve ever searched for information about sexual dysfunction and diet, you may have come across lists of foods that cause premature ejaculation. These lists often contain the usual culprits, from foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates to fatty foods, artificial ingredients and others. While your diet can impact your …
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— You should try it “Now, at 29, with years of orgasm-chasing one night stands, toxic relationships and unlearning under my belt, I think I finally get it.” By Laura Roscioli I used to have so much energy for all kinds of sex. One night stands. Crazy kinks. All-nighters with an unexpected participant. Couples, friends, …
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— And can it harm your penis? Gripping your penis too tightly could cause some issues Masturbation isn’t something any of us should be shy about, but when the mood strikes, some of us seize it a little too tightly. By Alice Giddings To put it plainly, if you’ve got a penis, grabbing it too …
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— The risk-reduction framework that guides most U.S. sex ed focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and STDs—overlooking other critical topics such as healthy relationships, consent and pleasure. By Ale Pedraza Buenahora and Mia Henderson In her essay collection Pleasure Activism, activist adrienne maree brown writes, “Pleasure activism asserts that we all need and …
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— Psycho-Sexologist and host of Audible’s ‘Sex Therapy’ podcast, Chantelle Otten, on how it could improve your life. By Chantelle Otten If your sex life feels like it’s missing something—be it connection, pleasure, or understanding—it might be time to consider sex therapy. Often misunderstood, sex therapy is a powerful, judgement-free space that’s all about fostering deeper connections, improving communication, and …
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— How gender shapes the double standard By Radhya Comar Already-chewed gum, tape that has lost its stickiness and an unwrapped lollipop are not just random remnants of an office dustbin but a collection of metaphors. These metaphors compare women who have been sexually active before marriage to objects that have lost their purpose—essentially, trash. …
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— They’re an afterthought Condoms are made available to students at the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. By Devna Bose It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and …
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— The history of discrimination and persecution against the LGBTQ+ community led many people to seek safe meeting spaces A march for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City in 1994, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. By Álex Maroño Porto Nico is a 30-year-old American who moved to Pamplona, in the north of Spain, …
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