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Men and women tend to have different sexual needs. Two spouses could find pleasure from different sexual activities or have very different ideas of what constitutes “good” sex. A common example of the former scenario is foreplay. Many women look to foreplay as a fun, sexually engaging predecessor to sex that can actually build their own self-confidence and change how …
Lots of people are uncomfortable with their bodies. We all have physical parts of ourselves that make us self-conscious, parts we wouldn’t necessarily want someone else to see up close. But your image of yourself is not supposed to stop you from enjoying sex and romantic relationships. If you feel so uncomfortable with your body that you’re afraid of being …
If you’re the kind of guy who enjoys dating, you probably have no trouble getting or maintaining an erection with someone you’ve just met. You’re attracted to this person, sex has always felt great, so everything else just happens naturally, with no manual effort required. Then, one night, you’re alone with an attractive stranger. You’re ready to get hot and …
Like anything that makes you feel good, having a healthy relationship with porn can be difficult. It’s especially challenging in the age of remote work, when many people can watch porn during the day without facing immediate consequences. In addition to its accessibility, what makes porn so easy to overuse is how quickly it provides pleasure. Porn isn’t an ordeal, …
Anxiety is an extremely common cause of erectile issues, especially in younger men. If you fail to perform sexually – even just once- it’s only natural to fear the same thing happening again, because it affected you so deeply. That’s what anxiety is in a nutshell: fear of something bad happening. When you’re so focused on what could happen, you …
Some people are givers. Nothing pleases them more than making other people happy, especially when it comes to sex. However, being selfless in bed can come with a cost. Throughout my career as a board-certified sex therapist, I’ve met lots of people who are so dedicated to pleasing their partner that they unknowingly let their own needs go ignored. Sometimes, …
Erectile issues can have devastating effects on relationships. Failing to maintain an erection stops you from pleasing yourself and your partner, leaving you both stressed and sexually frustrated. Sex is also how we show love, and when you can’t seem to do that anymore, well, it’s absolutely heartbreaking. Your partner is upset and you don’t know how to solve it. …
Listen, it’s completely normal to lose your erection during sex every once in a while. I know it may seem scary or concerning, but it’s okay. I can honestly tell you, it happens to most men from time to time. Stress, fatigue, emotional statuses all play a role in our body’s ability to function as desired. Now, if you experience …
Vaginal pain during sex, also known as dyspareunia, is a common but often misunderstood issue that many women face. It can stem from a variety of causes, such as physical conditions like vaginismus, pelvic floor dysfunction, or vaginal atrophy, as well as emotional and psychological factors. Regardless of the root cause, vaginal pain can deeply affect a woman’s emotional well-being …
Sexual pain is a distressing issue that affects many women, yet it is often underreported and misunderstood. Whether it’s discomfort during intercourse, vaginal dryness, or conditions like vaginismus or endometriosis, these experiences can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life and her relationships. But while medical interventions are often the go-to solution, there’s another, less-discussed option that has been shown …