Sex Advice With An Edge
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 …
BY Grace Baldwin Double the fun. The first vibrator I ever owned was bought for me by my best friend. Still living at home, the idea of my parents intercepting the delivery of my sexy online package made me want to shrivel up and claim a life as a hermit. Truth be told, they wouldn’t …
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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By Molly Burford Sexual health is important for your overall health and well-being. Sexual health encompasses everything from getting routinely screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to simply knowing what you like in the bedroom. One way to improve your sex life is by knowing your erogenous zones. Essentially, an erogenous zone is any part …
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It’s perfectly normal and can happen to both males and females By Brandon Peters, MD A wet dream, also known as nocturnal emission, is a spontaneous orgasm during sleep that causes a male to ejaculate (“cum”) and a female to orgasm and secrete vaginal fluids. A wet dream is a perfectly normal occurrence, especially during …
by Nikki Thorburn The different types and how to experience them. As you’re probably aware, orgasms feel amazing. You’ve probably got your spots, positions, strokes, touches and caresses that you know will get you there; to the pinnacle, to the peak. But what if there was a whole horizon you hadn’t yet explored? What if …
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By Kelly Burch Kegels can benefit your sex life by increasing sensation, lubrication, and the ability to orgasm. They also can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which helps prevent vaginal prolapse. To do kegels, contract and release the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine. If you’re looking to enhance your sex …
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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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Those days are OVER. by Cassandra Green There’s no denying the statistical proof of an ‘orgasm gap’ between men and women, but while performing a climax might ease tensions in the short term, it won’t do much for your future pleasure. We all remember that iconic scene from the 1989 hit film When Harry Met …
By Erica Sloan Feeling a sudden rush of sexiness, or even the urge to rip your (or someone else’s) clothes right off in sexual fervor might be what you associate with libido. And, to be fair, that seemingly animalistic tendency is on full display in pop culture depictions of sex. But in reality, this kind …
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By Cynthia Gorney How do I handle the birds-and-bees speech responsibly? Give up on the idea of presenting the subject in one big talk — you’ll overwhelm your child with more bewildering and even distasteful information than she can process at once. Instead, think of it as a gentle conversation that will take place over …
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Sexual dysfunction is when you have difficulty at any stage of sexual activity that prevents you, your partner, or both of you from enjoying or performing the act. This article will define sexual dysfunction. It will also discuss the different types of sexual dysfunction, the causes, and treatments. By Mandy Baker What is sexual dysfunction? …
By Gigi Engle You might be thinking: “Um. Anyone who’s had an orgasm knows what they feel like.” But, to be honest, that isn’t the case for everyone. What an orgasm feels like is pretty subjective. “The question of how to define orgasm is something even scientists debate,” Sarah Melancon, Ph.D., a sociologist, clinical sexologist, …
With rates of some STIs on the rise, it’s never been more important to understand the risks, symptoms and treatments. By Annie Hauser While the pandemic delayed many routine screenings, rates of some common sexually transmitted infections didn’t slow. Rather, rates of syphilis and congenital syphilis continued to surge, as did gonorrhea cases, according to …
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‘You Know, Sex’ takes a welcoming approach that supports both young readers and their parents By Shailee Koranne Most of us don’t look back on sex-ed fondly; my own memories of it are wrapped up in awkward health class lessons and uneasy conversations at home. But sexual education doesn’t have to be unpleasant. It can …
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