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How Dilators Can Help Reduce Vaginal Pain During Sex

How Dilators Can Help Reduce Vaginal Pain During Sex

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 …

How Hypnosis Can Help Reduce the Fear of Pain During Sex

How Hypnosis Can Help Reduce the Fear of Pain During Sex

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 …

How to Use Music to Help Jumpstart the Sex Talk with Your Kids

How to Use Music to Help Jumpstart the Sex Talk with Your Kids

Talking to your children about sex would be a lot easier if there wasn’t such a societal-driven stigma to the conversation and topic. Not to mention the universal embarrassment kids seem to have when any serious talk comes up – from grades to friends to – you bet ya’ – the birds and the bees.  How does a parent even …

My 12-Year-Old is Starting to Masturbate: How Do I Talk to Him About It?

My 12-Year-Old is Starting to Masturbate: How Do I Talk to Him About It?

It’s that conversation every parent dreads. No, not the infamous “talk” about the birds and the bees. For many parents, explaining sexual intercourse is nowhere near as awkward as talking to their children about masturbation.  But if your pre-teen is starting to masturbate, it’s important to make sure they know this is something that’s done in private. You also want …

Can Menopause Make Sex Painful? 

Can Menopause Make Sex Painful? 

Our bodies may change with age, but we never lose the desire to please our partners. Sex helps couples stay connected as they conquer the challenges of adult life. That’s why it can be so disheartening to learn that sexual intercourse may be painful for you or your partner.  There are many reasons why this can happen, and a common one …

The Truth About Why Sex is Painful for Your Partner

The Truth About Why Sex is Painful for Your Partner

The female body changes with age, and it can have a dramatic effect on the way a woman experiences sex. Unfortunately, this natural process can make sexual intercourse painful for your female partner, and you might not have a clue why. Some men are so bewildered that they don’t believe anything is really wrong. How could something that was previously …

I Can’t Get an Erection, Now What?

I Can’t Get an Erection, Now What?

Whether it’s the first time or it’s been too many times, experiencing a flaccid penis can be a bit of a downer. Yep, I said it.  Experiencing erectile issues is not just confusing, frustrating, and inconvenient – it’s downright frightening. Sex is a major part of people’s lives, and the thought of losing control of your own body can be …

Consent and Sex: Why You Always Need It, Even with a Longtime Partner

Consent and Sex: Why You Always Need It, Even with a Longtime Partner

There’s a big (huge) misconception that sexual consent only applies to one-night stands and short-term relationships. People tend to think that once you officially enter a lo1ng-term relationship, consent is implied from that point on.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  By neglecting to ask for your partner’s consent, you could be unintentionally pressuring them into being intimate with …

Can Trauma Impact Your Ability to Get an Erection?

Can Trauma Impact Your Ability to Get an Erection?

One of the most frustrating aspects of erectile dysfunction function is that it can be caused by SO many things. You could be having issues with performance because of physical factors like a health condition or the side effects of a medication. This is known as organic ED, and it can usually be treated by a medical professional.  Nonorganic ED, …

How Hypnosis Can Help with Erectile Dysfunction

How Hypnosis Can Help with Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is an extremely common condition, affecting approximately 30 million people in the United States alone.  Why is ED so common? Well, one reason is that this condition can be caused by a wide range of factors, from Type 2 diabetes to prostate surgery to high blood pressure medication.  Another common culprit of ED is psychological or emotional …