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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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The Forgotten History of the World’s First Trans Clinic

The Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin would be a century old if it hadn’t fallen victim to Nazi ideology By Brandy Schillace The first gender affirmation surgeries took place in 1920s, at a facility which employed transgender technicians and nurses, and which was headed by a gay Jewish man. The forgotten history of the …

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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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Why It’s Just a Myth That Longer Sex Equals Better Sex

By Mary Grace Garis Sexual stamina is something that’s long been held in high regard—after all, nobody writes R&B songs about making love for the duration of the Parks and Recreation theme song. With that in mind, the goal of sex is, apparently, doing it all night long. But for many vulva-owners, the constant in-out, …

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Think You Can’t Have Good Sex After a Chronic Illness Diagnosis?

Think Again! Your sex life shouldn’t be halted because of bad advice, embarrassed doctors, or a lack of knowledge. by Amy Mackelden Receiving an unexpected diagnosis can affect every aspect of your life, including your sex life. There are so many misconceptions when the topics of chronic illness and sex converge, making it a potentially …

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How ‘sex addiction’ has historically been used to absolve white men

“It is often used as an excuse to pathologize misogyny.” By Kimmy Yam While authorities said Atlanta-area spa shooting suspect Robert Aaron Long, 21, told investigators he was motivated by “sexual addiction” and claimed he had no racial motivation, health specialists say the explanation falls short. Capt. Jay Baker, a spokesman for the Cherokee County …

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How I Have Sex

— “I Can End Up Feeling Nothing Even When All the Right ‘Spots’ Are Touched” By The Swaddle Team The first time I remember thinking about sex was at the age of 15, when I started dating my first boyfriend. As teenagers, we were curious about this and started thinking about it more when there …

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How to Overcome Religious Shame in Your Sex Life

By Lindsey Ellefson If you were raised to see sex and sexuality as a source of shame and embarrassment, you might notice that such feelings tend to linger, no matter how educated, open-minded, and open-legged you consider yourself today. If you come from a religious background, it’s probably even worse. Fortunately, many religious leaders and …

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