Sex Advice With An Edge
Forget what you’ve heard—sexual lubricants are a nightstand essential. By Jaina Grey I love lube. To me, having sex without lube is like brushing your teeth with a dry toothbrush. It might get the job done, but the result is … sticky, kind of painful, and doesn’t leave you feeling refreshed. Lube is not an …
— Research finds that having these conversations guarantees a deeper connection by Sarah Finley When you’re in a relationship and life takes over — bills, children, and managing diaries — it’s hard to make time for each other and most importantly build on your intimacy. But making time for each other and getting to know …
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— Research shows that regular sexual activity comes with some unexpected health benefits By Michelle Crouch A quick romp in the hay doesn’t just feel good. It turns out that sex has advantages that go way beyond simple pleasure. In fact, sexual activity with or without a partner is linked to some impressive, research-backed health …
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— Here Is Why Goal oriented sex creates emotional distance. By Rene’ Schooler “Men seek sex and hope for love. Women seek love and give sex.” Patricia sits in my office crying, hands on her face, legs crossed, tears cascading down her cheeks as she sobs about Arthurs requests for sex and how she just …
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Thanks to over 10,000 nerves, first real count finds By Clarissa Brincat Researchers sought to quantify the number of nerve fibers that innervate the human clitoris by analyzing samples of clitoral nerve tissue from human volunteers. They found that the human clitoris contains 10,281 nerve fibers on average, which exceeds a previous estimate based on …
By Krishen Samuel While cost remains the biggest barrier to accessing PrEP for gay and bisexual men in Canada, they also felt pressure to take PrEP and have sex without condoms, with younger men tending to feel less anxious about HIV transmission. This reflects shifting social and sexual norms in the era of PrEP and …
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By Hannah Natanson Sweating in the sun, two dozen teenagers spread themselves across picnic blankets in a grassy park and prepared to discuss the facts of life they never learned in school. Behind them on a folding table, bouquets of pamphlets offered information teachers at school would never share — on the difference between medical …
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There are numerous approaches to targeting low libido to promote sexual wellness By Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Recently I saw 65-year-old Loretta* for a “personal discussion” visit (*name changed). Loretta shared she lost her husband a year ago after an extended illness but now reported having a new gentleman friend and believed they would soon …
Having sex after giving birth isn’t only about being medically ready When a newborn enters your life, your bedroom thoughts are certainly not what they used to be. The bedroom was likely your place of quiet rest, peace and often, where you might have expressed your sexuality. With a newborn, though, many of these things …
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— Talking to People Who Are Transgender or Nonbinary Their gender isn’t your call to make by The Healthline Editorial Team Does language need to be collectively agreed upon before it’s actually offensive? What about subtler phrasings that unconsciously undermine people, specifically transgender and nonbinary people? Ignoring what others identify themselves as can actually be …
Sex in retirement years: the rewards and risks By Jessica Hall When Lisa Noll, 67, got divorced two years ago after 35 years of marriage, she thought relationships, romance and sex were a thing of the past. Now, she’s in a relationship with a man 10 years younger and has what she calls “a rich …
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From the moment of orgasm to 60 minutes after, find out exactly what happens to your body. By Hannah Millington The benefits of an orgasm are widely known. They can relieve stress, aid sleep and even boost the immune system. But understanding exactly what happens to us mentally and physically after reaching climax is something …
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We investigate whether expensive sex toys are *really* worth it. The sexual wellness industry is worth billions. But can you put a price (or a guarantee) on an orgasm? Sex and relationships writer, Paisley Gilmour, reports from the frontline of Pleasure Inc. By Paisley Gilmour As a sex and relationships journalist, I often think I’ve …
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It’s completely normal, but it’s also important that you address it with your partner. By Brianne Hogan Everything seems better at the beginning of a relationship, but especially the sex. Impromptu romps in the sack are the norm as you and your partner are excited to explore each other’s bodies. You’re never too tired or …
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Making love is about more than intimacy. It’s good for your health, too By Robin Westen How sexy are your 50s? If you think sex is the province of the young, you’re wrong. People in their 20s are having less sex now than ever before, studies show, so it’s possible that you’re as active, or …
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