Sex After 50

— Don’t Lose That Lovin’ Feeling Connection, communication and self-acceptance keep intimacy alive By Lisa B. Samalonis Although advancing age can pose some challenges to a healthy sex life, with a shift in perspective, intimacy can still be satisfying, good for your health and overall fun. Frequently discussed obstacles include: Vaginal dryness/atrophy. Erectile dysfunction. Lost …

10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex After 50

— Research shows that regular sexual activity comes with some unexpected health benefits By Michelle Crouch A quick romp in the hay doesn’t just feel good. It turns out that sex has advantages that go way beyond simple pleasure. In fact, sexual activity with or without a partner is linked to some impressive, research-backed health …

Americans’ support for transgender rights has declined.

— Here’s why. The culture war over transgender rights is part of a fight over competing notions of gender and sexuality, including issues like abortion and sex education by Kelsy Burke and Emily Kazyak During the 2022 midterm election campaign, Republican public officials targeted transgender rights in what NPR and other news media have called …

New theory suggests female orgasms are an evolutionary leftover

Having bad sex? Don’t blame yourself or your partner—blame evolution By Elizabeth Pennisi Billy Crystal may have been shocked when Meg Ryan so effectively—and amusingly—faked an orgasm in a restaurant during the 1989 movie When Harry Met Sally, but surveys suggest only one-third of women are regularly fully aroused during intercourse. And although poor partner …

Sex After Cancer

— The Midlife Woman’s Edition The impact of cancer treatment on women’s sexual health, and how to mitigate it, was highlighted at the 2022 North American Menopause Society annual meeting. By Becky Upham When it comes to sexual dysfunction caused by cancer treatment, most women suffer in silence. With significant advances in oncology care, the …

3 Things to Do When the Sex Was Mind-Blowingly…Bad

It doesn’t mean it can’t get so much better. By Cathryne Keller Apologies to Bridgerton, but first-time sex isn’t always the mind-blowing, corset-busting stuff of historical romance novels. In real life, hooking up with a new partner—even one you’re super into—can be awkward, uncomfortable, or otherwise…not good. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t get …

12 ways to boost libido and improve your sex life

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 …

Prostate Massage

— 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 …