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— So Call or Label Yourself Whatever Feels Right by Gabrielle Kassel This article is for anyone who’s ever asked themselves “Am I queer?” or “Am I queer enough?” (Spoiler alert: The answer to the first Q = the answer to the second Q). Here we go! Typically an umbrella term, “queer” is an identifier …
Here’s What You Should Know by Crystal Raypole Considering a new method of birth control? You’ve probably also spared a few thoughts (worries, even) for all those potential side effects you’ve heard about, such as decreased libido. It’s true that nearly every birth control method could cause some type of side effect. Yet for many …
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6 Simple Home Remedies to Consider By Grace Murphy If your sex life has gotten boring or you are not getting as much action in the bedroom as you and your partner might like these days, the good news is that there are several things that you can do in your everyday life to improve …
Researchers continue to learn more about COVID-19’s long-term impact on our bodies. Now they’re looking into the link between the virus and erectile dysfunction (ED). That’s when a person has a hard time getting or keeping their penis firm enough to have sex. What’s Causing It? Researchers think three things may trigger ED in COVID-19 …
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You can feel it. But can you define it? Learn how important sexual chemistry is to your relationship. By Gabrielle Kassel Sexual chemistry is one of those things that you know when you feel it. It’s that desire to (consensually) make out with or rip the skivvies off any James Dean lookalike that passes by. …
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By Jen Gilbert For the past year, the pandemic has shaped how young people have been forced to consider risk. Masks, social distancing, hand washing, staying home — these are new norms of safety for life as what’s popularly been dubbed a “quaranteenager.” And yet, as the weather warms, and we take tentative steps outside, …
Definition and history explained The word ‘queer’ can represent an orientation, a community, a form of activism – and often, all three. By Annie Hayes Over the last few decades, the word ‘queer’ has been reclaimed as an expression of empowerment by a large part of the LGBTQ+ community. For people who exist outside the …
By Sean G. Massey , Mei-Hsiu Chen , and Sarah Young Most adults identify themselves as heterosexual, meaning they report being attracted to, and engaging in sex with, only members of the other sex. However, women ages 18 to 29 are increasingly rejecting exclusive heterosexuality and describing their sexual orientation in other ways. These changes …
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The pandemic has taken a major toll on our sex lives. Why are our intimate relationships flagging – and could the damage be long lasting? By Jessica Klein Before the pandemic, many couples lived like “two ships passing in the night”, says Houston, Texas-based sex therapist Emily Jamea. Previously overscheduled with out-of-home commitments, some partners …
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— plus, how to overcome it. Sexual anxiety may be normal but, thankfully, you don’t have to live with it forever… By Faye M Smith Many people will experience sexual anxiety at some point in their lives. After all, feeling nervous about starting a new sexual relationship with someone is completely normal. But if feelings …
As we creep back toward normal, what should we do about the rise of sexually transmitted infections? By Peggy Orenstein and Ina Park Dr. Hilary Reno’s eyes widened as she scanned the waiting room at the St. Louis County Sexual Health Clinic in Missouri, where she’s the medical director. She was used to seeing a …
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Sexual Intimacy Is Generally Safe During Pregnancy By Elizabeth Boskey, PhD Sexual intimacy can be part of a healthy pregnancy. Depending on how far along the pregnancy is, some adjustments may need to be made to keep things fun and comfortable. Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is the chief concern when it comes to risks …
By Liam Wignall & Mark McCormack Lockdown significantly affected our health (for good and bad), our work and how we socialise. These consequences have been widely discussed, but far less attention has been given to the effect on our sex lives. When lockdown came into force in the UK in March 2020, people from outside …
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How To Deal, Whether You’re Single Or In A Relationship by Farrah Daniel Anyone can experience sexual frustration from time to time, but it’s important to learn how to cope with the tension when sex is inaccessible, you’re not having the kind you want, or otherwise. What is sexual frustration? “Sexual frustration is dissatisfaction with …
By Essex Mag The pressure to be the perfect man takes its toll sometimes. This pressure comes from both external and internal influences. Work and family issues can cause stress and anxiety to build up and this can reveal itself in both physical and psychological symptoms. Often performance anxiety is also caused by a lack …
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