Sex Advice With An Edge
— Comprehensive review offers roadmap for doctors to evaluate, treat overlooked condition Between 13% and 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during sex Causes of pain other than vaginal dryness are often undiagnosed and untreated Pain during sex can harm relationships, self-esteem and contribute to depression, anxiety Safe, effective therapies exist but condition is …
By Ella Glover By now, we all know that foreplay is the most important aspect of intercourse, particularly for women, who typically need 20 to 30 minutes of warm-up time before they’re able to orgasm. But it can be easy to get into a bit of a sex rut – especially if you’re in a …
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— Let’s talk about sex. By Alley Pascoe As a renowned sexologist, Chantelle Otten is privy to people’s deepest desires, fears and insecurities. Here, she’s honest about her own. I’m in bed with Chantelle Otten and she’s taking photos of her feet. It’s not as kinky as it sounds. We’re speaking over Zoom ahead of …
— Anna Richards is the founder of ethical porn platform FrolicMe, which portrays sex in a positive, female-focused light. Believing we’re all capable of having great sex, she says the secret is losing your inhibitions and getting comfortable with what turns you on. From the importance of switching up your stimuli to why dropping expectations …
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— Allow us to show you the ropes (pun intended). By Gigi Engle Get out the whips, chains, and leather corsets, because we are getting down and dirty with BDSM today. For kink newbies, BDSM might seem intimidating, which makes complete sense—it’s a practice that can include a lot of high intensity activities. But don’t …
— How Epilepsy Can Affect Sexual Health By Serenity Mirabito RN, OCN Attention to sexual health in people with epilepsy is often lacking. Sexual dysfunction, however, is a side effect of epilepsy and the medications that treat it. Although not fully understood, epilepsy can also cause endocrine disorders that negatively impact the reproductive system, leading …
— Research into intimacy upends many popular notions about sexual fulfillment. One hint: It’s more about connection than technique. By Nicola Jones The unhappiest time in a sex therapist’s office is around Valentine’s Day, says Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz, a professor in the faculty of medicine at the University of Ottawa. “It’s the day where I …
— Here’s how to cope. Sex and SAD needn’t be enemies. By Eleanor Noyce Winter can be a bleak period. The crisp brown leaves have fallen from the trees; the flowers have wilted; everything is freezing – especially amidst a cost-of-living crisis – and there’s little to no sunshine. Joy can be sparse, and amidst …
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— A Guide to Sexercise Fitness Sexercise is a workout that combines sex with intense exercise. It’s a great way to burn energy, tone muscles, and get your heart pumping. Not only does it feel good – it can reduce stress and boost your mood, too! By Zia Sherrell, MPH Amazing sex and a top-notch …
— A new research review concludes that running, yoga, and pelvic floor workouts can all help solve the problem of premature ejaculation. By Becky Upham Exercise could be as effective as pharmaceutical treatments in treating premature ejaculation, according to a new study published in the journal Trends in Urology and Men’s Health. The review looked …
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— Despite a wave of new research around cancer treatment and sexual health, women say their issues are still being dismissed. Here’s how and where to get help. By Catherine Pearson Débora Lindley López was 28 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Within three weeks, she began chemotherapy and was thrust into …
— Well, for starters, it can go way beyond just how to improve your sex life. Here’s what sex therapists (and real patients) want you to know. By Madeline Howard Pop culture tends to portray sex therapy like that unforgettable scene in Meet The Fockers where Ross teaches a sex workshop—an over-sexualized space where an …
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— Meet the men who get turned on hearing about their partners’ sexual past “We sometimes use her vibrator and pretend it’s an ex” By Brit Dawson When 40-year-old Louis* and his wife have sex, he thinks about her exes. He pictures her with them, in scenarios based on real encounters from her past. He …
— Three isn’t a crowd, it’s a party. By Sarah Lempa A wholesome threesome: The best rhyme ever? We think yes. “Two simply isn’t enough, let’s add more!” – Whichever brilliant soul had the first threesome in history (or so I presume). Adding an extra to your sexcapades, joining a dynamic duo, or taking part …
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— And why it’s totally normal to have a kink By Gabrielle Kassel There’s nothing unusual about having a kink — some evidence suggests half the population has one. A few examples of kinks include bondage, impact play aka spanking, discipline, and role play. Before exploring kinks with your partners, start with consent, communication, and …
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