Sex Advice With An Edge
By Jelena Kecmanovic Early in the pandemic, many coupled patients in my therapy practice mentioned sex less than usual. It was crowded out by all the other existential concerns and emotional problems. But as the world starts to reopen and spring is in the air, their interest in sex — and concern about the pandemic’s …
Advice on how to restore a decline in sexual desire. By Christina Caron Q: Are there any proven treatments for low libido in women? “Proven” is a strong word — and one that makes scientists squeamish. But it is safe to say that there is “very strong evidence” for increasing sexual desire through certain types …
The hardcore crash of emotions after sex is not as bizarre or uncommon as many might think. by Arman Khan After Zohra, a 28-year-old writer, had sex with her husband a few days after their wedding last year, she couldn’t stop tears from streaming down her face. It wasn’t their first time having sex – …
By Laura Dorwart Xanax (alprazolam) can cause sexual side effects, including low libido (sex drive) and erectile dysfunction (ED).1 Xanax is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder. It is also sometimes used to treat insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures.2 Xanax belongs to the benzodiazepine …
By Sarah Vanbuskirk Depending on the context, casual sex may be celebrated, relished, derided, envied, or stigmatized. Some people consider the activity in a serious way, evaluating all the possible ramifications (emotionally and physically) along with the potential benefits and drawbacks when thinking about having casual sex. Others take the idea of casual sex, well, …
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— how to talk to your partner about sex It might be awkward at first, but opening up about your needs and desires can transform your relationship By Hannah Booth Sex is a life-affirming act, one of the most intimate things you can do with another person. But talking about it? So much harder. “You …
Everything you need to know about orgasms by James McIntosh Many people regard the orgasm as the peak of sexual excitement. It is a powerful feeling of physical pleasure and sensation. There is still more for researchers to know about the orgasm, and over the past century, theories about the orgasm and its nature have …
By Psalm Isadora If you don’t like oral sex, you’re not alone. A lot of women have a hard time relaxing during oral. Below are a few common reasons you might not enjoy oral sex. The good news is, the challenges can be addressed if it’s important to you. 1. That type of stimulation just …
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By Elizabeth Pratt Fear of intimacy is characterized as the fear of sharing a close physical or emotional relationship with another person. People with a fear of intimacy may experience distress or anxiety at the thought of being intimate with another person. Intimacy can take many forms, including sexual intimacy, emotional intimacy, intellectual intimacy, experiential …
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 …
An anonymous professor shares guidance on what to do for yourself if your child or another person close to you is sexually assaulted. By Dr. Anonymous March 2020 was an awful month. In most places, it was the beginning of lockdowns in response to COVID-19. For me, it was also when my 17-year-old daughter told …
By Almara Abgarian Feet are immensely popular in the bedroom. In fact, a recent survey by the sex toy brand Lelo revealed that feet are the top body part to play with, apart from genitals. But if you’re a newbie podophile – the official term for someone who is sexually aroused by trotters – it …
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho Partnered and solo sex can offer a multitude of health and wellness benefits. To name just a few, having sex can be an antidote to PMS symptoms, it can help put you in a better mood (especially if you have afternoon sex), it can boost heart health, and it can relieve …
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By Kasandra Brabaw There’s been a lot of speculation about how the COVID-19 pandemic would change our sex lives. At first, when people thought they were facing just a couple of weeks at home, there were predictions of a new baby boom. The assumption was that lots of people would spend their newfound free time …
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