Sex Advice With An Edge
By David C Gaze Sex has many beneficial physical and psychological effects, including reducing high blood pressure, improving the immune system and aiding better sleep. The physical act of sex and orgasm releases the hormone oxytocin, the so-called love hormone, which is important in building trust and bonding between people. But there’s a dark side: …
The New York Times Magazine cover story focuses on the intimate experiences of older adults. By Kate Dwyer Hands. Neck. Armpits. These are the places where skin reveals its age. And this week’s New York Times Magazine shows a lot of skin. The magazine’s cover story by Maggie Jones, “The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex …
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to develop and maintain a penile erection for satisfactory sexual intercourse or activity. It is the most commonly reported sex problem in people with a penis, affecting at least 18 million people in the United States.1 It is also called erectile disorder. The symptoms …
By Em Sloane When it comes to sex education, many individuals feel left in the dark, leaving many of us believing in various myths and falsehoods about sex, pleasure and their health well into their adult lives. In an attempt to better educate Britain on sexual health, Lovehoney ran a survey, revealing the most prevalent …
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And is it something you need to worry about? By Kayla Kibbe We’ve all heard of menopause, most likely in the form of insensitive jokes about hot flashes, mood swings and/or the state of being an aging woman in general. As a sympathetic adult man (especially one with a female partner) who has hopefully grown …
National Coalition Launches New Guide to Address Sexual Concerns and Increase Pleasure While many predicted that widespread COVID vaccination would lead to a significant increase in sexual activity (aka “Hot Vax Summer”), a new survey found over half of Americans (ages 18-35) reported sexual difficulties during the pandemic, including low sexual interest, mismatched sex drives, …
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By Nat Barker Last week Dezeen reported on the invention of Wondaleaf, an adhesive prophylactic which its creator claims is the world’s first unisex condom. Here, we round up eight other contraceptive designs with the potential to challenge ideas about sexual health. Grass fibre condom by the University of Queensland Researchers at the University of …
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John in New Jersey talks about hooking up in college, getting a happy-ending massage, and the difference between finding someone hot and being turned on by them. By Sophia Benoit One of the first times I watched porn, I was over at a buddy’s house, this was probably in fifth grade. His older brother was …
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— Ageism and Sexism be Damned by Anne Marie Biondo It’s time we had a candid conversation about sex and the single senior, especially if you’re a woman. Last month, I turned 66. I’ve had no age-defying surgeries. I have accepted—but will never embrace—the 10 extra pounds on my 5’1″ frame. Still, men haven’t exactly …
— The experts’ guide to teen dating From first kisses to ghosting, dating can be a minefield for young people. Here’s how to have a happy, healthy romance By Laura Potter Take things offline Teen relationships often start online, so how do you progress to a real-world date? The first step is to make your …
By Elizabeth Bennett When Rebecca, 31, was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2019, her sex life with her partner was a welcome distraction. “We were like teenagers again. There’s nothing like being faced with your own mortality to make you want to feel alive and nothing makes you feel more alive than having sex,” …
By Molly Burford Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which the penis cannot obtain, or sustain, an erection firm enough for sex. ED is more common in older populations, affecting 44% of people with a penis ages 60 to 69, compared to 5% of those under age 40. However, cases of ED in younger …
Because pleasure = self-care. By Mollie Quirk An A to Z of kinks and fetishes probably isn’t something you knew you needed, but it’s time to up your sex-ed game because let’s be honest, sex – whether solo or with a partner – and self-care go hand-in-hand. Pleasure is wellness, people. And there could be …
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Including How to Find Yours by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst 1. Is this a certain type of orgasm? No, “female orgasm” is an all-encompassing term for any type of orgasm related to female genitalia. It could be clitoral, vaginal, even cervical — or a mix of all three. That said, your genitalia isn’t your only option when …
— Some LGBTQ seniors fearing discrimination go back ‘into the closet’ National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. By Kiara Alfonseca When Don Bell, a 71-year-old gay man, was searching for a senior living facility, he knew one thing for sure: He didn’t want to go “back into the closet” to find a safe place …
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