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May 25, 2021June 8, 2021

If You Have This Body Shape, People Think You Crave More Sex, Says Study

New research reveals how humans are hardwired to judge people differently. By William Mayle As economists such as Daniel Kahneman, Ph.D., have long shown, human beings are far from rational beings. We make terrible decisions all the time, fueled by inherent psychological biases that are rooted in ancient human behaviors that are no longer relevant …

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May 20, 2021

Does Birth Control Affect Your Sex Drive?

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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May 18, 2021May 17, 2021

Sexual activity linked to higher cognitive function in older age

A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age. By Jaimee Bell A joint study by the universities of Coventry and Oxford in England has linked sexual activity with higher cognitive abilities in older age. The results …

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May 14, 2021May 13, 2021

Sex Is Different When You’re a Highly Sensitive Person

— Here’s How by Sarah Lempa For starters, even feather-light touch hits differently when you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP). Powerful physical sensations, plus a need for deep concentration and actual connection, are often hallmarks of intimacy for HSPs. Here’s the deal: An HSP’s nervous system processes external stimuli much deeper than others. Scientifically named …

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May 10, 2021

Five of the best sex podcasts for your aural pleasure

Sexual relationships are changing, and sex podcasts are breaking the mould. Here’s a quintet we like By Nenseh Koneh I still remember my sex ed class in high school. Every other week, my teacher would have us read from sexual health books that had last been signed out by students two decades prior. With graphic …

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May 8, 2021May 7, 2021

How to talk to your doctor about sex and cancer

Sexual health is important for every adult — Here are tips for starting the conversation By Sara Thompson Sexual health is important for any adult’s well-being, but patients with cancer face a new set of challenges when it comes to sexuality. Laila S. Agrawal, M.D., breast cancer oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute, is spearheading efforts …

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May 4, 2021May 3, 2021

What is mindful sex and how do I do it?

BY LAURA MIANO “What is mindful sex and how do I do it?” – Looking For Contentment Hi, Looking For Contentment. Great question – your sex life is probably about to go from good to stunning with a question like that. I’m quite happy for you. Derived from Eastern traditions, mindful sex has gained widespread …

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April 28, 2021April 27, 2021

Sex Ed Often Leaves Out Queer People.

Here’s What To Know By Lilly Quiroz Sex can be a nerve-racking experience no matter what. That’s especially true if you have no clue what to do. And since LGBTQ+ topics are often left out of the conversation in school sex ed classes, many queer people know this feeling well. There is no national mandate …

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April 27, 2021April 26, 2021

Am I Having Enough Sex?

By Karley Sciortino I’ve always assumed it’s normal to waste your life wondering if everyone’s having more sex than you. It seems there are these “numbers” we’re supposed to hit in order to achieve sexual adequacy. I’m not sure who comes up with them—whether it’s Cosmo, scientists, Samantha Jones, or Satan—but they’ve infiltrated the culture. …

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April 25, 2021April 24, 2021

Understanding your sexual anxiety

— 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 …

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April 21, 2021April 20, 2021

Where do fetishes come from?

By Kellie Scott “A baseball cap and it has to be worn backwards,” the 40-year-old from Sydney says. It all started as a teen, when she saw a classmate wearing one while playing footy. “It just kind of ignited something inside of me.” When Nadia became sexually active, the fetish became more obvious. Seeing a …

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April 20, 2021April 18, 2021

5 Fruits To Help Boost Vaginal Lubrication

By Rukweve Ochuko The habit of eating fruits frequently can help to keep the body system normalised and healthy. Nutritionists report that certain fruits can help enhance the wellbeing of hormones in the human body, which in turn, caters to some organs. This includes the heart, eyes, liver and kidney, amongst others. The vagina is …

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April 19, 2021April 18, 2021

Fear of Contagion Won’t Depress Our Sex Lives Forever

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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April 17, 2021April 16, 2021

How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

In many countries surrogate sex therapy – in which a person is hired to act as a patient’s sexual partner – is controversial, and not widely practised. In Israel, however, it is available at government expense for soldiers who have been badly injured and need sexual rehabilitation. By Yolande Knell and Phil Marzouk The Tel …

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April 13, 2021April 12, 2021

Masturbating Can Help You Cope With Anxiety

— Seriously By Jessica Zucker Rita M., a 20-year-old social work student living in Seattle, Washington, used to masturbate three to five times a week. But as with everything else, during a global pandemic, self-pleasure has been hard to come by. She’s not alone in finding it more difficult to engage in this form of …

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