Sex Advice With An Edge
There are numerous approaches to targeting low libido to promote sexual wellness By Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Recently I saw 65-year-old Loretta* for a “personal discussion” visit (*name changed). Loretta shared she lost her husband a year ago after an extended illness but now reported having a new gentleman friend and believed they would soon …
By Ella Glover Kinky sex is becoming more mainstream by the year, with BDSM – which stands for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission and sadism and masochism – is one of the more popular options. Generally, BDSM involves two major roles: the dominant and the submissive, the latter of which is the topic of …
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Although very few patients are informed about the effects that breast cancer treatments may have on their sexual health, many patients expressed wanting that information throughout all stages of their treatment, according to study findings. By Miranda Lankas Few patients with breast cancer receive adequate information about the potential effects that treatment may have on …
10 Traits & Behaviors Of A Masochist By Lissa Rankin, M.D. A masochistic person is someone who finds gratification through pain, degradation, or self-denial. Masochism is popularly associated with BDSM; a sexual masochist is someone who likes pain as part of sexual activity, which can be a healthy and empowering kink. But there are also …
By Kelly Gonsalves What makes a great boyfriend? It’s a good question, with many possible answers. At core, a good boyfriend is someone who tends to his partner’s well-being with the same reliability and dedication he gives to himself. He is thoughtfully attuned to his partner’s needs and feelings, and he is sensitive to the …
— And How To Build a Deeper Connection With Your Partner By Mary Grace Garis & Rebecca Norris Intimacy is complex and nuanced. “Intimacy comes about through expression of and acceptance of one’s innermost qualities to create an authentic, healthy bond between two people in a relationship,” says Madeline Lucas, LCSW, Therapist and Clinical …
It’s perfectly normal and can happen to both males and females By Brandon Peters, MD A wet dream, also known as nocturnal emission, is a spontaneous orgasm during sleep that causes a male to ejaculate (“cum”) and a female to orgasm and secrete vaginal fluids. A wet dream is a perfectly normal occurrence, especially during …
by Nikki Thorburn The different types and how to experience them. As you’re probably aware, orgasms feel amazing. You’ve probably got your spots, positions, strokes, touches and caresses that you know will get you there; to the pinnacle, to the peak. But what if there was a whole horizon you hadn’t yet explored? What if …
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By Gigi Engle We put so much emphasis on our “values.” Whether in life, work, or love, nearly all of us have been encouraged to explore what is important to us. This same enthusiasm is not extended to sexuality. Why? Because we’re not a society that thinks sex is all that important. Other things are …
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— Here’s how. By Elizabeth Chang The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is likely to affect abortion access in roughly half the states, most of which either don’t mandate sex education or offer sex education that emphasizes abstinence, an approach that, research shows, does not encourage adolescents to delay intercourse …
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By Stephanie Barnes For some people, gender plays an important role when it comes to choosing romantic partners, but this isn’t the case for people who are panromantic. Below, we dive into what it means to be panromantic, how it relates to pansexuality and other identities, and more. What does it mean to be panromantic? …
Whether you want to work on your communication skills or understand your love languages, these are the best relationship books for couples. By Katherine Fiorillo Romantic relationships can be a source of unparalleled joy for couples, but nearly everyone who is or has been in a relationship can attest that they’re not always easy. Between …
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by Ahsan Qureshi It is not a great topic to reveal that many people suffer from various sexual issues. Sex is an important aspect of people’s lives, and dealing with it may be challenging at times. There are a variety of sexual disorders that make it difficult for people to connect with others. Certain sexual …
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Some people with epilepsy may find it impacts their sex life. This may be due to physical changes from the condition, medications, or emotional issues around epilepsy and sex. by Beth Sissons Certain types of epilepsy may cause changes in the brain that impact sexual desire and arousal. Some epilepsy medications may affect sex drive …
And 6 Other Questions to Ask Your Partner. After two years of tumult, these essential conversations can help couples talk about what’s working, what’s not and where the relationship is headed. By Catherine Pearson The past two-plus years have been universally tumultuous, and couples therapists say they have been dealing with the fallout in their …
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