Sex Advice With An Edge
— 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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— How to rediscover sexual intimacy and passion as you age By Ellen Uzelac Securing an early check-in for Room 200 at a Quality Inn on a nondescript highway at noon was like leading a high-level trade negotiation. It took one reservation clerk and two supervisors to sign off on the only time we had …
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Male sexual dysfunction can include a wide variety of problems, ranging from low libido, erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, and other issues. While many men know that these issues are common, they can be difficult to talk about. In fact, many men wait several months, or even years, before raising the issue with their primary …
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— In the late nineteenth century, historian John Addington Symonds fought back against his colleagues’ refusal to acknowledge historical same-sex relationships. By Livia Gershon In many times and places, people who would fall under today’s LGBTQ+ umbrella have grown up with no framework to understand their identities. As historian Emily Rutherford writes, that was true …
— The average length of an erect penis has increased 24 percent over 3 decades, from 4.8 to 6 inches, but researchers worry that negative environmental factors may be responsible. By Don Rauf While recent research has shown that average sperm counts and testosterone levels have been in decline for men over the past few …
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— Sexperts share advice on achieving bedroom bliss If you’ve been worrying, “Why can’t I have an orgasm?” no need to panic—the pros are here to help By Danielle Valente “Why can’t I have an orgasm?” There’s no need to chuck your sex toys in the trash or skip out on a sofa sex adventure. …
— Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life. “I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.” By Mark Hay About 1.7 percent of all people are born with intersex characteristics, an umbrella term for sex traits—such as external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomal configurations—that don’t line …
— While some assume the thrill of sex dies down with age, that’s just one of many misconceptions By Taneia Surles For many individuals, having sex can release stress and be a way to explore different forms of intimacy with their partners. While some assume that the thrill of sex dies down in the latter …
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— As a sex worker, I had to set boundaries with clients that I sometimes couldn’t abide by myself. By Chris Belcher Clients love to ask sex workers, “What’s your real name?” It’s a power move. “I know you contain multitudes” is what they mean, “and I have the right to see.” They paid, after …
— Here are three issues you may want to address with a professional. By Jancee Dunn< Urologists often deal with health problems that arise from two very intimate functions: peeing and sex. Because of this, “most urologists tend to have a lot of brevity and a bit of humor, because we know these are hard …
— Taking a stroll for as little as 30 minutes a day can improve sexual health. By Lauren Dodd Seeking to improve your sex life as the new year kicks into gear? This one isn’t all that difficult. Resolve to walk your way to better erections. Men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED), the consistent inability …
— You Might Have Post-Coital Dysphoria What Are the Post-Sex Blues? Here’s How To Deal With This Common Issue BY Rebecca Strong After sex, some people feel a sense of euphoria, relaxation, and closeness to their partner. But that’s not the case for everyone. According to a 2019 study, almost half of men report feeling …
How Counseling Can Improve Your Relationship And, yes, you can keep your clothes on. By Stella Harris “Last night I looked at some cheese and got an erection,” Otis Milburn—amateur sex counselor and the teenage son of a sex therapist—tells his best friend Eric in the opening minutes of Netflix’s Sex Education season two. Although …
— The Polyamory Dilemma By Jenna Fletcher Angie Ebba, 42, of Portland, OR, has two local girlfriends, one long-distance partner, and a platonic life partner. Ebba is polyamorous, having multiple intimate romantic relationships at the same time. Her partners know about each other and have consented to the arrangement, she says. Polyamory is becoming more …
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