Sex Advice With An Edge
In a newly revised book, an anthropologist dismantles harmful untruths about society, including notions about the nature of differences between men and women. By Agustín Fuentes A few decades ago, author and family therapist John Gray published the first edition of his book Men Are From Mars, Women Are from Venus, which argues that to …
by Sasha Santhakumar Migraine is a medical condition that can involve severe, recurring headaches. Medications can help manage symptoms, and some evidence suggests sexual activity may be beneficial too. However, more research is needed, as sex may trigger migraine headaches in some people. Migraine is a neurological condition that can encompass a variety of symptoms, …
Sex dreams are both common and completely natural. While there are dozens of theories about their meaning, researchers do not yet agree on why people dream, nor why people have sex dreams. by Zawn Villines Researchers have studied dreams for decades. In the early days of psychoanalysis, psychoanalysts such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung …
— and now preach it In recent years, social media has allowed these views to become more widespread By Suzannah Weiss Jo Neufeld, a 40-year-old living in Manitoba, Canada, used to feel that she was sex positive despite being Christian. Then, about 10 years ago, she started following Twitter accounts like those of Kevin Garcia, …
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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, …
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By Christine Emba Rachel, 25, has the open face and friendly demeanor of a born-and-bred Midwesterner. She’s lively and opinionated, and feels in control of most areas of her life. But when it comes to sex, something isn’t right. “I don’t know,” she sighed over coffee as we spoke in downtown D.C. “I’ve never been …
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Advice on how to restore a decline in sexual desire. By Christina Caron Q: Are there any proven treatments for low libido in women? “Proven” is a strong word — and one that makes scientists squeamish. But it is safe to say that there is “very strong evidence” for increasing sexual desire through certain types …
— Here’s How I’m Unlearning Shame By Jacqueline Delgadillo “If she’s slept with more than one man, she’s a puta,” my tía told my mom during her visit to our home in Riverside, California. I was 22 years old, and I felt heat rising to my face. I prayed no one could read the guilt …
People in a relationship may differ in how much sex they want. Mismatched sex drives are common but may cause a strain in a relationship if the couple does not learn to manage their differences by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito Every couple experiences situations where one person’s sexual needs do not align with their partner’s. These …
By Sarah Vanbuskirk Depending on the context, casual sex may be celebrated, relished, derided, envied, or stigmatized. Some people consider the activity in a serious way, evaluating all the possible ramifications (emotionally and physically) along with the potential benefits and drawbacks when thinking about having casual sex. Others take the idea of casual sex, well, …
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Lovemaking isn’t just for the young — older people gain a lot of satisfaction from amorous relations as well. But things get complicated as people age, and many folks let this important part of life drift away rather than talk about sexual problems with either their partner or their doctor, experts told HealthDay Now. “Not …
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— Your Questions Answered Safety, discomfort talk + more Let’s talk about sex — and your growing baby bump. Whether you’re newly pregnant or bursting at the seams, you may have burning questions, like is it OK to do the deed? Will sex harm your baby? Is it normal to be in the mood a …
— According to a Pelvic Floor Therapist By Natalie Arroyo Camacho Every person has a pelvic floor, a sling of muscles connecting the pubic bone and the tailbone, and it’s connected to so many health functions, including bowel and bladder control, supporting the pelvic organs, and contributing to optimum sexual health. And with respect to …
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A close examination of 11 clitorises from common bottlenose dolphins suggests the female cetaceans experience pleasure during frequent sexual activity. By Sabrina Imbler Common bottlenose dolphins have sex frequently — very likely multiple times in a day. Copulation lasts only a few seconds, but social sex, which is used to maintain social bonds, can last …
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— Whether They’re Teenagers or 40-Somethings Among the young, social media, gaming and “rough sex” may contribute to this trend By Emily Willingham Human sexual activity affects cognitive function, health, happiness and overall quality of life—and, yes, there is also the matter of reproduction. The huge range of benefits is one reason researchers have become …
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