I’m Intersex

— Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life. “I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.” By Mark Hay About 1.7 percent of all people are born with intersex characteristics, an umbrella term for sex traits—such as external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomal configurations—that don’t line …

What People Get Wrong About Sexless Relationships

By Kelly Gonsalves There are many reasons why sex gets so much attention when it comes to discussing a healthy relationship: It’s a uniquely connective experience where couples get to completely shed their walls, get playful with each other, and indulge in giving and receiving physical pleasure, all in a way that is (for monogamous …

A Guy Who Says a Successful Threesome Is All About Communication

Andy, 31, talked to GQ about not understanding when people are hitting on him, coming out, and getting involved with straight guys. By Sophia Benoit My first sexual experience was when I was younger. An older kid was pretending to wrestle me and kind of did some hump action—I wasn’t sure what that was, I just …

If Your Sex is Goal Oriented, Then Expect Emotional Distance

— 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 …

Boomers are bringing ‘summer of love’-style change to sex in their older years

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 …

A Decline In Sexual Desire May Signal Deeper Relationship Issues

By Kelly Gonsalves There are so many potential reasons why sexual desire in a relationship may wane over time. You might fall into a sexual routine that fails to inspire much excitement, or you become parents and have little time or energy for anything outside of keeping the house running. Or maybe you just stop …

How to Talk to Your Partner About Having More Sex

This is what the discussion should look like. By Kelly Gonsalves So, you’re in a relationship, and you want more sex than you’re currently having. You wouldn’t be alone. One 2015 study that tracked couple’s desire found four in five people in relationships dealt with differing levels of sexual desire within a single month. Additionally, …

What vaginal changes can a person expect after giving birth?

A person can expect vaginal changes after giving birth. Common changes include perineal pain, pain during sex, bleeding, and vaginal dryness. by Tabitha Britt According to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), it is not unusual for people to notice new and uncomfortable vaginal changes after giving birth. To ensure a safe recovery, people …