Surviving cancer is a major feat. However, cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy often lead to physical and psychological changes that can have far-reaching and long-lasting effects on people’s lives, including their intimate lives. For example, it is common for survivors to experience body image issues, problems with sexual function, loss of libido, and other…
This article was written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller, a social psychologist, researcher and award-winning educator. For more information: Website | Publications | Instagram Following trauma or surgery, it is common for people’s sexual confidence to take a hit. They may also find it difficult to relax during moments of intimacy, making it harder to access pleasure.…
Vaginal dryness is more common than you’d think, and there are many reasons people of all ages might experience it. Dealing with this issue can make sex uncomfortable and can lead to sexual health issues like irritation and microtears. It also doesn’t help that there’s a stigma surrounding this topic. Fortunately, sex toys can help…
Kegel balls are sexual health devices that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and boost sexual pleasure by improving vaginal tone. Although pelvic floor exercises can be performed without these Kegel exercise tools, the benefits of Kegel balls can assist with pelvic floor exercises and provide better results in a shorter time frame. Maintaining pelvic floor…
You might know that exercise enhances blood flow to keep your heart healthy and your muscles strong, but did you know that sex toys improve circulation as well? By increasing heart rate and blood flow, sexual activity has the same benefits as working out. When we get sexually aroused, blood flows not just to the…
Gestating and giving birth to life is one of the most incredible things that human bodies can do. Both during and after pregnancy, your body is going through an immense amount of change. Hormones spike and dip, organs are literally rearranged, and body parts stretch and shrink. All of these changes may influence how you…
Generational differences always pique interest and that has been even more true since millennials and Gen Z took the stage. These two generations that hardly (or not at all) know the analogue world, show how much, or little for that matter, has changed since the internet made its appearance. So, how much have the preferences…
A lot of things can come out of the human body when you’re aroused – discharge, ejaculation, and sometimes, even pee. If you pee when you orgasm, you’re not alone. An estimated 60% of women experience incontinence or leakage during sex, either occasionally or consistently. Peeing when you orgasm just comes down to biology. Why…
Sex afterglow can refer to that initial blush and rosiness that people get after they have an orgasm. Sex afterglow can also mean the general idea that having more sex, whether it’s by yourself or with a partner, can give you better skin. Is It Real? Yes, having sex and masturbating may help improve your…
If you’ve never used an arousal gel before, you’re probably wondering – how does arousal gel work, and what does it do? You can find arousal serums at every sexual wellness shop, and yet not many people consider arousal serums to be an essential part of their sexual routines. There is a lot of mystery…
Although sex and masturbation don’t always lead to orgasms, they often do. Besides feeling amazing, having an orgasm can also burn calories. That brings us to our question of the day – can having an orgasm burn calories? Orgasmic Fitness Much like other forms of exercise, the number of calories you burn during sex depends…
If you’re a expecting, you’re probably thinking a lot about how your life will change when baby arrives, including your sex life. You might be experiencing conflicting feelings about having sex, and even wonder whether sex will feel different during pregnancy. Research shows that, on average, people experience a decrease in sexual activity during pregnancy…
Learning to love yourself may be harder than learning to love someone else. And having a great sex life when you don’t love yourself – well that can be tricky. So here are some things to think about as we approach Valentine’s Day: Be your own best friend: When you start putting yourself down for…