Sex Advice With An Edge
— I stop people on the bus, ask my cashier at CVS, or even beg my next-door neighbors. By Alyssa Shelasky My boyfriend held a cigarette in one hand and a Diet Coke in the other and said, “Are you fucking serious, Lys?” A few moments earlier, while lounging around a wicker table in his …
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— Don’t Lose That Lovin’ Feeling Connection, communication and self-acceptance keep intimacy alive By Lisa B. Samalonis Although advancing age can pose some challenges to a healthy sex life, with a shift in perspective, intimacy can still be satisfying, good for your health and overall fun. Frequently discussed obstacles include: Vaginal dryness/atrophy. Erectile dysfunction. Lost …
By Gigi Engle Whether we want to admit it or not, sexually charged experiences come with heightened emotional states. It doesn’t matter if the experience is casual or part of a committed relationship, or if it’s sex that is kinky, vanilla, or involves wearing penguin onesies. When we get down and dirty, there are going …
— And how to overcome it By Willa Hart Feeling anxious during sex is incredibly common and valid. This can be a result of poor body image, a hyperfocus on your partner, or prior bad experiences. Fortunately, this anxiety can often be overcome through mindfulness, movement, or therapy. When you think of performance anxiety, you …
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By Danielle Page So you’ve got a steady partner—and they are great. But sometimes, you’ve just got to *ahem* take care of yourself. Is this normal? Or maybe you’ve walked in on said great partner doing the same thing. That can feel awkward at best and like a betrayal at worst. But is it actually …
— ‘We can stay sexually zesty and vibrant’ By Rachel Grumman Bender Sex after 60 isn’t something people talk about that much — but Joan Price is looking to change that. The 79-year-old speaker and author of Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty and Naked at Our Age: Talking Out …
BDSM is far from the tool of self-destruction that it’s often depicted as in the media. By Megan Wallace When we’re asked what looking after our mental health looks like, most of us recite the same answer by rote. Talking therapy, medication for those who need it, and then that nebulous concept of “self care,” …
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— Not only that, same-sex marriages tend to be slightly happier than different-sex marriages. By Tom Hale Same-sex married couples often cope with stress in a healthier and more collaborative way than different-sex couples, according to a new study. The researchers argue that this is perhaps because homosexual couples face unique problems, including stigma, and …
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— The Midlife Woman’s Edition The impact of cancer treatment on women’s sexual health, and how to mitigate it, was highlighted at the 2022 North American Menopause Society annual meeting. By Becky Upham When it comes to sexual dysfunction caused by cancer treatment, most women suffer in silence. With significant advances in oncology care, the …
— How Can Breast Cancer Affect Sexual Health By Serenity Mirabito RN, OCN Physical changes in your body due to breast cancer treatment paired with feelings of loss and fear can reduce libido (sex drive) and ultimately lead to depression. It’s important to have open communication with your healthcare provider if you’re experiencing sexual problems …
by Beth Ashley Strictly Come Dancing stars Ola and James Jordan recently spoke about their sex life declining due to their respective weight gain, saying: ‘the bellies get in the way of us when it comes to sex – It’s not as exciting’. They’re certainly not the only people to have felt this way. While …
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By Whitney Crouch, RDN, CLT Studies show that 93% of Americans are not getting enough vitamin D from the foods they eat. This is concerning because vitamin D is critical for bone health, cardiovascular function, mental well-being, healthy blood sugar levels, gut health, and more.* Another area vitamin D supports is hormonal health; this essential …
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— Exploring the forgotten part of wellness routines. BY HANNAH COLE I am a woman of many attempted wellness routines. I’m great at exercising daily for my mental health and sticking to morning and evening skincare routines, but one aspect of my self-care that significantly lacks attention is my sexual wellness. It’s important, but I’m …
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— Despite the presence of symptoms, sexual long COVID often goes untreated by Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Everyone awaits the day when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. Yet, backlash caused by the SARS-CoV variant is far from over for COVID long-haulers who continue to be ill long after they experience their first symptoms. Despite the …
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By Bibi Lynch If you’re lucky, every day will feel like National Sex Day. But on our official calendar, that special occasion falls today, on June 9. To celebrate the moment, we chatted with Annabelle Knight – sex and relationships guru and the body language expert for ITV’s Ready To Mindgle – about orgasms, solo …
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