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When Sex Starts to Hurt: Is Menopause Changing More Than Your Sex Drive?

When Sex Starts to Hurt: Is Menopause Changing ...

“It feels like he’s banging into my cervix.” That is how one of my patients described sex with her partner. She wasn’t wondering whether this was something she was expected...

When Sex Starts to Hurt: Is Menopause Changing ...

“It feels like he’s banging into my cervix.” That is how one of my patients described sex with her partner. She wasn’t wondering whether this was something she was expected...

How Long Should Sex Last?

How Long Should Sex Last?

How Long Should Sex Last? Take the Quiz   Let’s be honest. At some point, many people have wondered whether they are lasting “long enough,” or whether their partner is....

How Long Should Sex Last?

How Long Should Sex Last? Take the Quiz   Let’s be honest. At some point, many people have wondered whether they are lasting “long enough,” or whether their partner is....

When Pleasure Changes: Understanding Sexual Difficulties With More Compassion And Less Shame

When Pleasure Changes: Understanding Sexual Dif...

A lot of people quietly struggle with sex and never talk about it.   They notice changes in desire.Changes in arousal.Erection difficulties.Pain during sex.Trouble orgasming.Or frustration that their body suddenly...

When Pleasure Changes: Understanding Sexual Dif...

A lot of people quietly struggle with sex and never talk about it.   They notice changes in desire.Changes in arousal.Erection difficulties.Pain during sex.Trouble orgasming.Or frustration that their body suddenly...

Blame it on Summer?

Blame it on Summer?

What is it about summer that changes us?   Do you remember that famous song in Grease about summer love? There’s a reason it resonated. Summer romanceshave been part of...

Blame it on Summer?

What is it about summer that changes us?   Do you remember that famous song in Grease about summer love? There’s a reason it resonated. Summer romanceshave been part of...

Pride Month: Everyone Deserves Pleasure

Pride Month: Everyone Deserves Pleasure

Pride Month, People, and Why This Matters   As Pride Month begins, I've been thinking about the people I've worked with throughout my career. Some knew who they were from...

Pride Month: Everyone Deserves Pleasure

Pride Month, People, and Why This Matters   As Pride Month begins, I've been thinking about the people I've worked with throughout my career. Some knew who they were from...

Take the Quiz: How To Choose The Right Vibrator or Sex Toy For Your Body

Take the Quiz: How To Choose The Right Vibrator...

Take the Quiz: How To Choose The Right Vibrator or Sex Toy For Your Body A shame-free guide to understanding what kinds of stimulation, sensation, and pleasure your body may...

Take the Quiz: How To Choose The Right Vibrator...

Take the Quiz: How To Choose The Right Vibrator or Sex Toy For Your Body A shame-free guide to understanding what kinds of stimulation, sensation, and pleasure your body may...