Sex Advice With An Edge
—The benefits of sex therapy are multiple and go beyond those related to sexual dysfunctions. Take note of all the information. By Valeria Sabater Currently, a significant part of the population is unaware of all the benefits of sex therapy. There’s still a certain stigma and the classic belief that only those who present some …
— How Epilepsy Can Affect Sexual Health By Serenity Mirabito RN, OCN Attention to sexual health in people with epilepsy is often lacking. Sexual dysfunction, however, is a side effect of epilepsy and the medications that treat it. Although not fully understood, epilepsy can also cause endocrine disorders that negatively impact the reproductive system, leading …
— Research into intimacy upends many popular notions about sexual fulfillment. One hint: It’s more about connection than technique. By Nicola Jones The unhappiest time in a sex therapist’s office is around Valentine’s Day, says Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz, a professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa. “It’s the day where I …
— The Temporary Loss of Sexual Desire and Function After Orgasm By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD In human sexuality, the refractory period is the length of time after an orgasm during which a person is not sexually responsive. The refractory period can vary from one person to the next but is strongly influenced …
By Hannah Rice Most people have heard the expressions “getting to first base” or “scoring a home run.” These sayings turn sports metaphors into sexual allusions, hinting at a certain goal that is supposed to result from physical intimacy. And, to plenty of folks, that mentality makes sense. After all, is there a problem with …
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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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by Bob Yirka A team of researchers led by Alexandra Dubinskaya, of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center has found that the medical benefits of women using vibrators are strong enough to warrant doctors prescribing their use to female patients on a regular basis. In their paper published in The Journal of Urology, the group describes their metastudy …
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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 …
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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By Stephanie Barnes The word “bisexual,” for many, still exclusively brings to mind a person attracted to both men and women. That was the dictionary definition for decades, but as public discourse has evolved to finally acknowledge the vast number of gender identities that exist, that definition no longer feels specific or broad enough to …
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by Bob Yirka A team of researchers led by Alexandra Dubinskaya, of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center has found that the medical benefits of women using vibrators are strong enough to warrant doctors prescribing their use to female patients on a regular basis. In their paper published in The Journal of Urology, the group describes their metastudy …
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By Laura Dorwart Xanax (alprazolam) can cause sexual side effects, including low libido (sex drive) and erectile dysfunction (ED).1 Xanax is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder. It is also sometimes used to treat insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures.2 Xanax belongs to the benzodiazepine …
— Here’s How I’m Unlearning Shame By Jacqueline Delgadillo “If she’s slept with more than one man, she’s a puta,” my tía told my mom during her visit to our home in Riverside, California. I was 22 years old, and I felt heat rising to my face. I prayed no one could read the guilt …
By Almara Abgarian Sexual fetishes are nothing new, but in recent years stigma around them has lifted somewhat. People are more open to talking about what turns them on, with communities forming on- and offline so that likeminded souls can share their kinks. In honour of Feet Week, we have looked into podophilia, the official …
As if you needed any more incentive to be having sex, there are actually a myriad of health benefits you gain when you regularly engage in physical intimacy with a partner. Of course, orgasms are great, and playing with a partner is always fun, but when you routinely jump in the sack to release sexual …
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