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– or at all by Paisley Gilmour We often hear terms like ‘blue balls’ and ‘sexual frustration’ – but what are the real physical and mental effects of a dry spell? In our sex-obsessed society, people who don’t have sex ever or for a very long time are often seen as abnormal or unusual. For …
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by Emma Sandler Sexual wellness and feminine health have become dominating topics within the broader beauty and wellness industries, but Gen Z’s response to these products and its marketing is still undetermined. According to Pew Research Center, there are approximately 67 million Gen Zers in the U.S., of which 35% are older than 18. As …
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by Laura Dattaro Gender, like autism, exists on a spectrum. In the 1990s, as growing numbers of children sought care related to their gender identity, clinicians and researchers began to notice a trend: An unexpected number of these children were autistic or had autism traits. The observation has spurred researchers to work to quantify the …
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By Matthew Solan If you believe those upbeat, seductive advertisements, men only need to pop a pill to awaken their dormant sex life. Whether the problem is erectile dysfunction (ED) — the inability to maintain an erection for sex — or low libido, ED medications appear to be the quickest and easiest solution. While these …
Sex, Viagra, & Ejaculation 1. Do Different Sex Positions Increase or Decrease Chances of Pregnancy? No. Regardless of what sexual position you use, vaginal sex can cause pregnancy. 2. Can I Drink Alcohol With Viagra and Cialis? Yes. There will not be a bad interaction between the two; but, keep in mind that when you …
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By Mary Grace Garis Sex therapist and cognitive scientist Nan Wise, PhD, author of Good Sex Matters, has been exploring sex from all angles since becoming a psychotherapist in the 1980s (she became a certified sex therapist in 2008). And through it all, one common sexual problem keeps coming up in her work. “As a …
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By Claire Gillespie It’s a common reason to give if you’re just not in the mood for between-the-sheets action. “Not tonight. I have a headache,” is a pretty effective mood-killer. But what if it’s not an excuse, but a serious health issue? For one in 100 people, coital cephalalgia — also known as primary sex …
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By Jera Brown When cartoonist Sharon Rosenzweig was 45 and going through a divorce, she felt the pressure to meet someone new right away. “By the time I’m in my fifties,” she remembers thinking, “I’m going to be so old, I won’t even be interested in sex anymore.” She had this idea that menopause would …
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Here’s What Experts Say Plus how to check your cis-privilege and be a transgender ally. By Leah Groth We all know the most commonly used gender pronouns: she/her and he/him—they refer to a person assigned either male or female at birth, and who continues to identify that way later in life. But there’s another term …
By Ava English To have a better orgasm, stimulate your c-spot, p-spot, or g-spot. To have a more intense orgasm, try edging or kegel exercises. There’s no evidence that masturbating or watching porn less frequently can improve your orgasm. Regardless of what you call it — climaxing, coming, or finishing — orgasms are often considered …
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— and How to Fix Them From low libido to painful sex, help is available According to Hollywood rom-coms, you should want to get hot and heavy with your partner every chance you get. But for some women, sex isn’t all that. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps …
Some penis microbes may increase the risk of vaginal infections after penetrative sex by Julia Naftulin A new study found that 10 types of bacteria found on men’s penises were predictors in whether their female partners developed bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that affects 1 in 3 women. Experts are unsure what …
By Julia Naftulin Sexual stereotypes often lead people to question whether their sexual experiences are normal or not. Myths that suggest penis size matters for sexual pleasure, blue balls can cause long-term problems, and men have to ejaculate to experience pleasure abound, but they’re scientifically inaccurate. When it comes to sex and sexual experiences, no …
By Ashley Townes, Ph.D., MPH Like many other aspects of our society, sexuality education in the United States often reflects majority populations—i.e., white experiences. While there’s been some research dedicated to understanding the sexual lives of Black women, much of it focuses on identifying what types of sexual behaviors they’re engaging in, messages of risk …
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Eight reasons why anti-trans rants are unscientific. By Hannah Seo Last month, a series of anti-trans tweets by author J.K. Rowling incited a maelstrom of anger, pain, and indignation. Specifically, Rowling opposed the phrase “people who menstruate” in an article, commenting on the social media platform, “I’m sure there used to be a word for …
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