Overthinking during sex can lead to anxiety, decreased arousal, and hinder your ability to experience pleasure. It can also interfere with your ability to connect with your partner and create…
What Part of the Brain Controls Sexual Arousal?
For most people, sexual arousal is a combination of physical and cognitive reactions to erotic stimuli. It can include physiological activation, such as an increase in heart rate and blood…
Is it Safe to Have Sex Underwater?
Underwater sex sounds like a made-for-the-screens dream. But, is it actually safe to have sex in water? It can be, but it’s important to take the same precautions you would…
Does Sex Strengthen a Relationship?
Sex can strengthen a relationship, but it really depends on the couple, their history and beliefs around sexual activity, their communication skills, and whether they enjoy consensual and enjoyable experiences…
Why You’re Not Feeling Wanted Sexually in a Relationship
If your partner doesn’t make you feel wanted sexually, it’s important to talk about it. It’s also helpful to try to understand their perspective. It’s common for sex in long-term…
How Many Times a Day Does a Man Think About Sex?
If you’re worried that you’re weird or abnormal because you don’t think about sex every seven seconds, take heart. It turns out that most men (at least college-age guys) have…
Male Arousal During Cystoscopy
A cystoscopy is a relatively safe procedure that can help diagnose and treat bladder problems. It can also be used to take a sample of tissue for testing. Male sexual…
Why Should I Jerk Off Before Sex?
Many people believe that masturbating before sex increases their performance in the bedroom. But is this really true? For males, masturbation can help them last longer in bed by recharging…
How to Have Sex Doggy Style
Unlike missionary, doggy style allows for a lot of different angles and depths. It’s also a great position for sex toys and erogenous zones. But doing it all wrong can…
Sex Moves For Long Term Relationships
Sometimes it feels like you and your partner are in a sexual rut. You’ve been together a long time, and daily routines, responsibilities, and kids take priority over the romantic…
How to Be Sexy in Bed
Being sexy in bed requires an open mind, exploration, vulnerability and communication with your partner. It also involves knowing what turns your partner on. Try sexy games like role-playing during…
Bleeding After Sex
Bleeding after sex is pretty common and isn’t usually a big deal unless it’s very heavy or you’re worried about an infection. If you’re concerned, it never hurts to talk…
Women’s Health: White Clumpy Discharge After Sex
The color, odor, and texture of discharge can give insight into women’s health. Discharge is normal and can change throughout the menstrual cycle. During sexual arousal, the glands in the…
Sex Drive Gummies For Women Boost Libido Naturally
In the wake of open conversations around female sexual pleasure and empowerment, more supplements are emerging that help women boost their libido naturally. Gummies are a fun way to take…
How Long Can a Woman Go Without Sex?
Having sex is an important part of many relationships. However, it’s also possible to be in a happy and healthy relationship without sex. Whether it’s for health reasons or because…
Lots of Sex at the Beginning of a Relationship
There’s a lot of pressure to have lots of sex at the beginning of a relationship. But sex can also be a source of tension in a relationship, especially if…
Female Hormones and Consistent Arousal
Persistent sexual arousal that fails to lead to orgasm is distressing for many women. These feelings of arousal can be triggered by non-sexual activities or no stimulus at all and…
Having Sex 3 Weeks After Giving Birth With Stitches
Whether you had a vaginal or cesarean delivery, your cervix may be sensitive from the surgery and can easily become irritated during intercourse. That’s why it’s important to use lubrication…
Causes of Abdominal Pain After Arousal
There are a variety of potential causes of pain during sexual activity for both men and women. Cramps can result from straining the pelvic and abdominal muscles. Tight muscles, dehydration…
Can You Have Sex With Chlamydia?
Chlamydia is spread when a person has vaginal, anal or oral sex without using a condom. It can also be spread when a woman passes the infection to her baby…
Having Sex Two Days Before Ovulation Success Stories
Getting pregnant is more likely when you have sex in the days leading up to and during ovulation. During the fertile window, when you notice your most fertile cervical mucus—a…
How Long After Hernia Surgery Can You Have Sex?
People often feel unsure of when it is safe to resume sexual activity after surgery. The answer varies depending on the type of surgery and the patient’s baseline health and…
Ways to Show Affection Without Being Sexually Active
Intimacy may seem like it’s all about sex, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to show your partner how much you love them without touching each…
What to Do If You Had Unprotected Sex a Week Ago
Whether your condom broke or you forgot to use one, unprotected sex means that there’s a chance of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). But it doesn’t have to be…
Why Your Husband Doesn’t Want Sex After Baby
A lot of new parents find their sex drive takes a hit after baby. This is normal. It can take 1-3 months for interest in sex to return to pre-pregnancy…
Signs That a Woman Has Not Been Sexually Active
Women who choose to abstain from sexual activity may have a variety of reasons. Whether these reasons are personal or due to health concerns, it is important to respect her…
Edibles For Arousal
You can find aphrodisiac edibles that are formulated to help you feel more relaxed, playful, and in the mood. These products use phytocannabinoids like delta-8 to encourage arousal by dilating…