Sex Advice With An Edge
— Why awareness and prevention are essential to avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) By Sadia Arshad Discussing sexual health, pleasure and STI testing for older adults can seem taboo, even in social circles or health care settings. While sex can be a great source of fun, connection and excitement, the unsexy reality of sexually transmitted …
— And we’re vibing it By Sarah Noonan and Holly Berckelman We’re living in the age of normalising sexual wellness, and it looks like the boys are getting on board. Here are the latest innovations in the male sex toy sphere you need to get your hands on. Sexual wellness is coming for men. In …
— A fulfilling sex life is still possible during and after treatment for prostate cancer. By Larry Buhl Every type of prostate cancer treatment has the potential to negatively affect sexual function and may impact fertility. But there is good news: A variety of therapies make it possible to have an active and fulfilling sex …
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— I’ll never approach sexual risk the same way again By Andrea Karr I’ve long been a fan of condom use and STI testing. I’m the woman who carries a rubber in her wallet *just in case* and heads to the lab a couple times a year to have my blood and urine screened for …
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— Everything to know about the 11(!) types of orgasm. By Gabrielle Kassel, Korin Miller and Addison Aloian Look, everyone wants to have a mind-blowing orgasm every time they have sex. But unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. Only about half of women consistently climax during partnered play, and nine percent have never orgasmed during …
— Vaginal dryness, erection challenges, safe sex and more By Ellen Uzelac With most physicians ill prepared to talk about sexual health and many patients too embarrassed or ashamed to broach the subject, sex has become this thing we don’t discuss in the examining room. “So many doctors talk about the benefits of nutrition, sleep, …
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— What happens to our bodies when we’re aroused? It’s good for our mental and physical health, lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system By Sarah Boseley Sex is the most talked-about, joked about, thought-about topic in our culture. Every grown adult is expected to know how to do it, but beyond the basic …
By Wendy Wisner A prostate massage involves stimulating and massaging the prostate gland with a finger or sex toy for either sexual release or to treat a medical condition like prostatitis, an enlarged prostate, urinary hesitancy, or erectile dysfunction. 1 The prostate gland is a small, walnut-shaped organ located just below the bladder and in …
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— 9 Tips For Women Got any evening plans? By Sophie Gallagher For many women, having one orgasm during sex can be an uphill battle, so the idea of achieving multiple orgasms might seem like the stuff of fiction. But sex expert Tracey Cox said women are more than able to have multiples. “Because women …
— Cisgender men don’t have menstrual periods, but testosterone levels vary from day to day, which may cause some mental and physical effects. By Kimberly Holland Like women, men experience hormonal shifts and changes. Every day, a man’s testosterone levels rise in the morning and fall in the evening. Testosterone levels can even vary from …
— Changes in penis performance or appearance may signal heart issues, diabetes and more Your penis serves some big roles in your body. Of course, it houses a drainage system that allows your body to get rid of urine. It’s also a key player in the reproductive process and the act of making whoopie. But …
— Turn to emergency birth control and STI tests Nothing ruins the post-sex glow like realizing the condom broke. Now what? “You’re probably anxious about what to do next. It’s natural to jump to worst-case scenarios,” says sexual health specialist Henry Ng, MD, MPH. “But don’t let your fears get the best of you. Take …
By Amanda Chatel When it comes to orgasms, there’s a hotbed of myths surrounding them. The reason for this is because they’re shrouded in mystery. To give you an example of just how mysterious the orgasm is, especially for those with vulvas, according to a 2005 study published in HHS Author Manuscripts, it wasn’t until …
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— Closing the orgasm gap By Cat Tang When Sophia Wright finished the deed with her high school boyfriend, she looked over at him and thought: “This can’t be it, right?” It was only until years later, when she got to university, that she first heard of the term “orgasm gap.” Since then, Wright has …
Sex may be different after prostate cancer treatment, but it can still be enjoyable If you have prostate cancer and your healthcare provider recommends treatment, you might be wondering how your sex life may or may not be affected. You’re not alone if you have questions about this, as this is a common concern. “Treating …
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