Twenty-five percent of American couples have sex only one time per month — or less, according to new research. The new poll of 2,000 U.S. adults in a relationship or married found that keeping the spark alive can sometimes be a challenge, as 14% of those polled say their sex lives are “unsatisfying.” However, according…
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, produced mainly in the testes and also in the adrenal glands. It plays a crucial role in male sexual development, reproductive function, muscle and bone growth, mood, energy, and cognition. Let’s look at these roles in more detail… The Role of Testosterone in Men 1. Sexual and Reproductive…
Maze Health’s Associate Medical Director, Melissa Ferrara, MS, FNP-BC, was a featured panelist at the “What the Heck is Happening to My Body” event, a candid conversation with health experts for women entering late 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s hosted by White Plains Hospital. The post “What the heck is happening to my body” event through White…
Following the inclusion of a LELO branded float in the Emily in Paris show, the real life brand delves into mysteries of bedrooms across Paris. Imagine watching your favourite series and seeing your favourite brand appear in one of the episodes? This is exactly what happened in episode 7 of season 5 of the hit…
Waking up flustered, sweaty, or even slightly embarrassed after a “naughty” dream is a universal human experience. Whether it was a steamy encounter with a celebrity or a bizarre tryst with a boss, erotic dreams are a natural, healthy part of our internal landscape. Research suggests that about 8% of all dreams contain sexual content,…
Emily in Paris has always been a show that embraces the lighter, more whimsical side of life. However, in its sixth season, it takes a delightful dive into a burgeoning cultural movement: pleasure positivity. Beyond the vibrant fashion and romantic escapades, Season 6 subtly yet powerfully advocates for an open and joyful approach to personal…
Previous: Behind the Door, Part 6 – An Erotic Story — Miss Kennedy didn’t go back to her classroom after leaving her Kindergarteners in the lunchroom. She, instead, went to the reading specialist’s small room. She peeked through the doorway. “Rachel?” But the room was empty. Jenna knew her coworker would be back soon, and…
Emily in Paris has always been more than croissants, couture, and postcard-perfect views. By Season 5, the series leans fully into themes of self-ownership, reinvention, desire without apology, and choosing yourself—romantically, creatively, and emotionally. Every character is no longer just reacting to love or work; they’re deciding what (and who) truly fits their life. So…
The future of luxury isn’t French or Italian – it’s Swedish and it’s LELO… And the favourite American expat in Paris proves it in the hit show Emily in Paris that just dropped. It’s a tale of two cities, new fashion and passion as the sexual wellness brand LELO and its top selling toys (SONA…
The topics of female ejaculation and squirting have long been sources of mystery, debate, and sometimes, unrealistic expectations. Often confused and used interchangeably, these terms refer to distinct physiological responses that many women experience during intense sexual arousal and orgasm. By exploring the latest scientific understanding, anatomical facts, and practical advice, we aim to demystify…
That evening, Clifford wore a coronet around his head that only he knew of. He alone could sense it. The coronet’s invisible waves of heat swirled at the top of his head, and those waves matched the pulsations of his nervous body. The pulses in his veins quickened as he came closer to the cusp…
This article was written by a a licensed psychotherapist. When life feels heavy, it’s natural to seek something that helps us cope. Balancing work, relationships, and the constant sociopolitical tension can leave us carrying stress, grief, anger, and fatigue. Finding ways to cope isn’t just important, it’s essential for survival and for finding moments of…
Of course not all men feel bad after sex. In fact, and oftentimes, when ejaculation occurs, a slew of feel-good hormones are released, making them feel all sorts of wonderful feelings. But, there are some men that feel bad after sex, and this can be completely normal if the sex itself is consensual and pleasurable. …
Previous: Behind the Door, Part 5 – An Erotic Story — Once again, Jenna Kennedy’s stomach twisted, and her throat compressed when she came up on Mrs. Hampton. The science teacher waited at the exit to the teacher’s parking lot. She was leaning against the wall nonchalantly. Despite being disgusted and yet having a seed…
It was not so much that he interrupted our conversation, he simply joined us. He slipped his arm around my wife’s waist and let his hand slide immediately under her thong to her ass cheek. She reacted in no way at all as if this was everyday normal behaviour. She had put a thong on…
Decoding Desire: Your Guide to Her Arousal Signals Recognizing the signs of female arousal can transform your intimate connection. This straightforward guide reveals 7 key physical and behavioral indicators of her desire. Understanding these signals—from subtle shifts in breathing to more noticeable changes—allows you to better connect with your partner and enhance mutual pleasure. Learn…
Unlocking Deeper Connection: Communication is Key Want a stronger, more intimate relationship? It starts with communication. This listicle provides seven actionable relationship communication exercises to help you connect more deeply with your partner. Learn practical techniques like active listening, the speaker-listener technique, and the Gottman Love Map exercise. Mastering these skills will help you understand…
Ready to Explore Intimacy? Starting your sexual journey can feel exciting and maybe a little intimidating. This listicle offers essential sex tips for beginners to help you navigate intimacy with confidence. Learn how open communication, ample foreplay, and quality lubrication can enhance pleasure. We’ll cover safe sex practices, exploring your partner’s body, and managing expectations.…
Navigating Intimacy: Common Sex Challenges Couples Face Intimacy is a vital part of any romantic relationship. This article addresses six common sex challenges for couples, offering solutions to build a stronger connection. Understanding these hurdles is the first step to overcoming them and improving your sex life. We’ll cover communication issues, mismatched libidos, performance anxiety,…
Unlocking Your Orgasmic Potential Want to help your partner experience truly mind-blowing orgasms? This listicle delivers seven female orgasm tips to enhance your lovemaking and bring her incredible pleasure. Understanding these key concepts—from clitoral stimulation and extended foreplay to communication and using lubrication—can dramatically improve your partner’s sexual satisfaction. Whether exploring intimacy together or encouraging…
Unlocking Her Pleasure: A Guide to Extraordinary Foreplay Want to unlock incredible intimacy and take her pleasure to new heights? This guide reveals eight of the best foreplay techniques for women. Learn how to build anticipation and deepen your connection through slow sensual massage, extended kissing, verbal stimulation, and more. Discover the power of temperature…
Unlocking the Art of Oral Sex: A Pleasure-Focused Guide Want to give amazing oral sex that leaves your partner breathless? This guide delivers seven essential tips for giving good head and creating unforgettable pleasure. Learn how mindful eye contact, varied rhythms, enthusiastic communication, and full-body engagement can elevate oral sex from good to extraordinary. Mastering…
The days when long-distance sex was condemned to the most basic sexting and video calls eternalized by screen freezes have, definitively, come to an end. Welcome to the world of teledildonics, where technology and pleasure join to overcome physical distance and ignite intimacy. In the sextech era, connected sex toys are no longer a futuristic fantasy…
World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1st, serves as a critical day for global reflection, remembrance, and a renewed commitment to ending the HIV epidemic. It is a vital platform to unite in the fight against HIV, underscored by recent findings from a LELO survey that reveal a concerning shift in attitudes and practices…
The image of a romantic Paris is a global cultural touchstone. Yet, the actual practice of Parisian pleasure, dating, and sex often differs wildly from the idealized version. The true art of French love is not about grand, cinematic declarations. Instead, it’s rooted in subtlety, intellectual chemistry, and a profound, historically protected philosophy that places…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly entered nearly every aspect of our daily lives, from the phones in our pockets to the cars we drive and the platforms we stream. But one of the most surprising frontiers for AI is also one of the most intimate: sex. This growing intersection of technology and sexuality (often called…
As a sex therapist, educator and researcher, I believe EVERY woman should own a clitoral vibrator (or several). And, while I advise this for all women, it’s an especially strong recommendation for any women who is perimenopausal and beyond (so about mid-to-late forties and older). Here’s why! In around the late forties, as women enter…
Ahh doggy style. It’s a classic for a reason. For people with vaginas, it can help stimulate the elusive G-spot, while people with penises can get a whole lot of prostate stimulation. Not to mention it can be pleasurable for the person doing the penetrating whether they’re experiencing pleasure through their penis or merely getting…
Previous: Behind the Door, Part 4 – An Erotic Story — Jenna Kennedy’s stomach dropped when she saw the middle-grade science teacher, Mrs. Natalia Hampton. The hefty, round woman in brown, polyester slacks stood at the exit door to the teachers parking lot. To Jenna, the teacher obviously intended to impede her from leaving. Jenna…
Sex has wide-ranging health benefits for men. For example, it can help to bolster men’s mental health by promoting stress relief, emotional connection, and better sleep. Likewise, sex is a form of exercise that can help men in optimizing cardiovascular function. In addition, sex can help men to maintain and improve their intimate health, which…
Solo sex is one of the best self-care tools around. It helps you connect with your body, release tension, sleep better and hopefully gives you some blissed-out orgasms. But it’s easy to fall into habits and routines. You finally get in bed after a long day at work. You open your nightstand drawer and reach…
Previous: Behind the Door, Part 4 – An Erotic Story — Miss Kennedy’s classroom had a new ambiance. Not of learning or happy school days but of dirty, hard fucks and unbridled lust. The remembrance of deeds done hanged in the corners of the ceiling, like cobwebs, and the others were covered over by the…
What are the common reasons for nausea after sex? They can be categorised into four different sections. Physical causes, reproductive and gynecological factors, emotional or psychological causes, or medical issues. After discussing some possible reasons for nausea after sex, we’ll provide you with some tips on how you could perhaps relieve nausea symptoms. But please…
Shawn tapped a Bic pen in a blasé rhythm on the boardroom table. He already was bored, and the long meeting had not even started. Slouched in his chair, his mind again dreamed of an on-time escape from work to a local bar this evening. His following series of thoughts was reliving the moment when…
Seducing a man is about more than showing tits and ass. Seduction in many ways is a form of self-expression. What is it about you that makes you feel the most attractive? When you find a man attractive, this is what you put out into the universe. If he finds that part of you attractive…
Last year’s survey by WHO issued a distress signal showing that condom use among sexually active adolescents declined significantly, leading to worryingly high rates of unprotected sex and increased risk of sexually transmitted infections. Following these disturbing findings, Swedish powerhouse in sexual wellness LELO conducted a survey of its own about the condom use among…
Miss Kennedy gasped as she stepped out of her happy Kindergarten classroom. She had almost bumped into a tall man. Just before colliding with him, though, he grabbed her arms at the elbows. In that momentary cincture, she melted in his grip. His hands pinned her arms to her sides. His large fingers encompassed her…
Over the years, podcast host and cultural provocateur Alex Cooper (of Call Her Daddy) has amassed a devoted following for her unfiltered takes on sex, relationships, and self-pleasure. So when one of her Instagram followers recently asked, “What vibrators do you recommend for a beginner?” her answer quickly made the rounds. In her Instagram Story…
Two chatty teachers headed to the parking lot at the end of the school day. Seeing the custodian mopping the tiled hallway, they slowed their steps. “Be careful, Jenna,” Natalia Hampton said, ending their chit-chat. “It’s wet. Don’t slip.” She took Jenna’s thin hand. “I’m okay,” the lean Kindergarten teacher said as she pulled away…
If you have ever had an orgasm without ejaculating, you’ve experienced what people call a dry orgasm. While the term might sound scary and less than pleasant, a dry orgasm is normal and just as pleasant as an ejaculatory orgasm. In fact, it’s so pleasant and exciting that many are seeking out best practices on…
Seduction is to sex what romance is to love. Seducing a woman is much, much more than getting her to sleep with you. Done right, seduction is about understanding the other person’s needs, feeling out her personal nuances, responding to what she’s putting out there. There’s a reason why they call seduction a dance –…
I arrive at the pub five minutes early and take a quick scan of the room. One of my friends suggested that I try out a new dating app and it seemed like a good idea at the time. I can see my date sitting at the bar and he’s every bit as attractive as…
Does alcohol affect sperm? That’s a simple yet controversial question with a complicated answer Drinking alcohol as a way to relax at the end of the week, during a night out with friends on a weekend, or enjoying it as part of a meal at dinner with your partner is the norm for many people.…
At 11:07 in the morning, the mechanical monkey on Miss Kennedy’s desk clapped its cymbals and wildly tottered side to side. The monkey alarm went insane every weekday at that exact time. And, at hearing it, all throughout the classroom, Kindergarteners stopped their activities and began to sing. Miss Kennedy led her waist-high choir with…
It is well known that sex is good for men’s physical health. Among other things, research has found that men who have sex more frequently tend to have lower blood pressure, a reduced risk of heart attacks, and a longer lifespan. But sex isn’t just good for the body—it’s also good for men’s mental, emotional,…
Have you ever been lying next to your male partner or lover post-sex, watching them snooze away as if it’s the best sleep they’ve ever had? Not much time for pillow talk or cuddles, not interested in eating, watching TV, or anything else? Yeah, it seems quite rude, doesn’t it? Well, the good news is,…
LELO Dot Vibrator Review Vibrators sure have come a long way since they first hit the market and no one does sex toy innovation quite like LELO. Take the classic clitoral vibrator. What do you imagine when you think of it? A bullet shape? A big old massage wand? Something else? Whatever comes to…
After you had an orgasm, have you ever stopped to think about how long it takes for sperm to build back up after ejaculation? Your testes are small, but they work just as hard as any other organ in your body. You produce sperm every day. Lots of it. An average set of testes produces…
Spanking for pleasure is a common kink most often used both during foreplay and sex. There are many perspectives and scientific reasons why erotic spanking are arousing. Sexuality is a complex labyrinth with sometimes complex answers. Just because you were spanked in childhood, for example, it doesn’t mean you enjoy it as an adult. And…
I look out the window and sigh. He’s working on the car again and a wave of jealousy washes over me. I’ve never understood why some people become so attached to their rides, giving them pet names and stroking them when they think no-one is watching. Restoring that monstrosity is taking up most of his…