Sex Advice With An Edge
— A cancer diagnosis can change your sex life, but patience, experimentation and communication can help you get back on track. By Liz Highleyman Sexuality is an important part of life that contributes to overall well-being. Getting a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment and becoming a survivor can affect sexual desire and function. Surgery, radiation and …
– And what can be done about it By Elena Vaughan September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to freshers’ week or returning to their studies, though, the continuing rise in sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) might be good …
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— “Fierce Desires,” by Rebecca L. Davis, is a wide-ranging survey of how Americans have thought about and practiced and policed sex By Becca Rothfeld Clashes over sexual morality in America are, in large part, about what is new and what is old. Is premarital intrigue a timeless natural indulgence, or is it a byproduct …
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— Tips from an Intimacy Coordinator Safe sex is incredibly important for sexual health. Learn about boundaries, consent, and pleasure with the C.R.I.S.P method. By Ju Derraik Sexual health is not just about testing and contraception, although there are plenty of resources available on campus to help with that. It’s also about creating a healthy …
— If your sex life is awkward, unenjoyable or simply non-existent, a sex therapist shares her top tips to improve intimacy By Katie Bottle As a sex therapist, I make space for people to let go of what they think should be happening and move towards what they truly desire. I often see clients who …
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— Bringing mindfulness to the bedroom By Wendy Wisner Sex and meditation are not two things we tend to think of as a pairing. One is typically quiet, relaxing, peaceful, and still. The other is, well…sex. But meditation is not just about sitting crossed legged on the floor and trying to empty your mind. Meditation …
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In the 1920s, many women became more comfortable in their skin. But the facts of life remained in short supply. By Anya Jabour American women still have fewer orgasms than men, according to new research that suggests that decades after the sexual revolution, the “orgasm gap” is still very much in effect. One of the …
[Look for the podcast play button below.] Hey sex fans, We kicked off the New Year a couple of weeks ago with some wickedly informative and enriching Sex EDGE-U-cation. So now let’s turn our attention to the sexually worrisome, shall we? I have a delightful Q&A show in store for you today, the first of …
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[Look for the podcast play button below.] Hey sex fans, Alrighty then! It’s time for our first Q&A show for the New Year. I have a whole bunch of very interesting correspondents vying for their moment in the sunshine, so to speak. Each one is ready to share his or her sex and relationship concerns …
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[Look for the podcast play button below.] Hey sex fans, It’s time for another Q&A show. This time around, I have a really great bunch of correspondents who share their sex and relationship concerns with us. And I go out of my way to make my responses informative, enriching and maybe even a little entertaining. …
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