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By Ashley Laderer and Shannon Ullman You can increase your sex drive with diet, exercise, sleep, relaxation, herbs, and more. Everyone’s sex drive is different, and there is no “normal” or “abnormal” desire for sex. Low libido can be caused by health conditions, medication, mental health issues, and more. Media and societal norms lead people …
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— How to spot the difference between a well-meaning adult and a predator By Ashley Laderer Grooming is the process of normalizing inappropriate behavior between minors and adults. If an adult tells you to keep secrets or starts giving you gifts out of nowhere, it may be a red flag. It’s also not normal for …
— Tailoring prostate-cancer care for LGBT+ people Personalizing cancer treatment doesn’t only mean matching a drug to molecular markers on a tumour — it should also take into account a person’s sexual identity, interests and wishes. By Julianna Photopoulos In 2007, 55-year-old Australian sociologist Gary Dowsett was diagnosed with prostate cancer. On the basis of …
From prioritizing pleasure to planning ahead. By Cathryne Keller Sexual freedom and exploration can be one of the most exciting parts of the transition to college life: Living on campus can put you in a hyper-horny environment in which the things you’ve only wondered or fantasized about are now possibilities to explore. As exhilarating as …
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— Overview, Benefits, Risks, and More By Emily Morse, PhD Prostate massage is a procedure in which a finger is inserted into the rectum to stimulate the prostate gland either for sexual stimulation or to treat medical conditions such an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (prostate inflammation), erectile dysfunction, and urination hesitancy (difficulty urinating). This article will …
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 …
— Including dozens of real-life examples to help you spot them By Ashley Laderer One sign of self-sabotaging is obsessing over your partner’s location when they’re not around. Conversely, you may be distant with your partner and not put any effort into the relationship. It may also be a sign of self-sabotage if you …
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No matter where you fall on the sexuality spectrum, your feelings are valid. By Jessica Toscano Sexual fluidity is an aspect of sexuality that is about flexibility in your sexual preferences. It refers to the ability for a person’s sexual identity, attraction, or behavior to change depending on particular situations. Whether it’s for the short …
By Krishen Samuel While cost remains the biggest barrier to accessing PrEP for gay and bisexual men in Canada, they also felt pressure to take PrEP and have sex without condoms, with younger men tending to feel less anxious about HIV transmission. This reflects shifting social and sexual norms in the era of PrEP and …
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Understanding the Sex Act You Might’ve Just Heard About by Katherine Speller If you’re here you are probably the right mix of open-minded and curious to want to find out what pegging is, exactly. Maybe you had a partner ask you about trying it when you mix things up, a match on a dating app …
— 20 ways for men to delay ejaculation By Madeline Kennedy It’s common to feel like you want to last longer in bed, especially if you ejaculate prematurely. To last longer in bed naturally, slow down movement and use condoms or the pause-squeeze method. You can ask your doctor about pelvic exercises, numbing medications, Viagra, …
From literal “eduporn” to scientifically-backed demonstrations. By Mashable SEA In the United States, sex education is pretty poor; some states don’t require it at all. Because of this, porn often replaces proper sex education — which is a disservice to everyone. Porn is a filmed performance. Everyone is positioned so all is on display, so …
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By Julia Naftulin The new discovery+ series “Good Sex” has couples put cameras in their bedrooms. A sex coach uses the footage to help improve their intimacy. In the first episode, men reveal their sexual issues, like erectile dysfunction and overall inexperience. The show is a reminder that sex should be a safe space to …
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 …
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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