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LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

RU-tBeer floats, Paula Abdul's lip sync, & Sam Smith's Madonna tribute - Queerty

Stonewall National Monument and Gay TikTok showcase LGBTQ+ history, viral entertainment moments, community stories, pop-culture highlights, and sexual-health outreach.
Public health
fromQueerty
6 days ago

What's the truth behind the condom controversy that's gripping the Winter Olympics? - Queerty

Olympic organizers distribute large condom supplies, but shortages often result from souvenir-taking and high demand rather than solely athlete sexual activity.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back

Testosterone prescriptions rose 135% (2021–2024) as men and women increasingly use TRT to restore libido amid declining sexual frequency in the UK.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Medieval Remedies for Desire and Potency - Medievalists.net

Medieval physicians recommended foods, humoral balance, and medicinal preparations to treat male sexual dysfunction and boost potency.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

A Sex Crisis Has Hit The Winter Olympics And It's No Put-On

Free condom supplies at the Milano Cortina Games were exhausted before Valentine's Day after 10,000 were distributed; organisers are delivering and replenishing additional supplies.
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Want a Better Love Life? Work on Your Brain Health

A healthy brain fuels sexual desire, emotional bonding, and memory; factors that protect the brain also enhance intimacy, while shared risks damage both.
Relationships
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Modern Morals: I've never had an orgasm - how do I tell my boyfriend I've been lying without wounding his pride?

Persistent inability to orgasm coexists with a strong need to control sexual experiences; enjoys sex but reports never orgasming and tells partner orgasms are subtle.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

What Actually Happens To Your Libido In Your 30s, 40s, & 50s

"So many women in perimenopause feel like something is 'wrong' with them because they've been sold a completely unrealistic story about female desire," Dr. Vanessa Coppola, a menopause expert and founder of Bare Aesthetic and Bare Soul Wellness, tells Scary Mommy. "You're supposed to want sex the same way you did at 25 for the rest of your life, and if you don't, it must mean you're broken or your relationship is failing."
Wellness
#intimacy
Books
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

The Surprisingly Hot Case for Condoms in Romance Novels

Including condoms and sexual safety in romance novels normalizes protection and can influence readers' real-world sexual behavior and expectations.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Boyfriend and I Have One Rule for Our Relationship. I'm Not Technically Breaking It-But It Feels Like I Am.

I've been in a long-distance, open relationship with "Tom" for nearly a year. When we first met, we were only planning to be casual BDSM play partners, but we both felt an instant connection and started a romantic relationship a few months later. When we first met, I told him that I didn't need to know about his other partners as long as he was using protection and getting tested, and he agreed.
Relationships
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

How Beauty Became Part Of The Safe Sex Conversation

Picture this: You're getting ready for a night out, running 10 minutes behind (as usual), and putting the finishing touches on your makeup before you call your Uber. But before you go, it's time to stash essentials in your purse, like your lipstick, phone charger, condoms, perfume rollerball, and keys. For most, these are the must-haves, and for good reason: They help you feel confident and prepared - after all, keeping your lip color fresh should feel just as routine as taking care of your sexual health.
Public health
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: My girlfriend is demanding I get tested

Agree to STI testing before unprotected sex, use it to build trust, and have candid conversations about expectations, commitment, boundaries, and the future.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

The most bizarre responses to female climax - including CRYING

The researchers hope the findings will help to reassure women that their responses during orgasm are normal. 'While there have been case reports of women laughing, crying or having unusual physical symptoms during orgasm, this is the first study to characterize what these phenomena are, and when they are most likely to occur,' lead author Dr Lauren Streicher said. 'Women need to know that if they have uncontrollable peals of laughter every time they orgasm, and nothing was funny, they are not alone.'
Health
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Guys over 40 offer advice to men in their 20s in the most wholesome viral thread - Queerty

Build strong friendships, prioritize health and community involvement, avoid toxic people and risky behaviors, and be authentically yourself.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Even after 38 years, the Creating Change conference matters now more than ever - LGBTQ Nation

Over 2,000 queer activists attended the 38th Creating Change conference in Washington, D.C., featuring workshops, identity-based institutes, keynotes, and sessions on sexual health and organizing.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Meet the activist who wants people living with HIV to know they're still sexy

Andrew Spieldenner, an openly HIV-positive leader, directs MPACT Global to advance sexual health and human rights for men who have sex with men.
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Say Go Ahead, Keep Gooning

Adult content has never been as accessible as it is now, thanks to the internet. Hell, online smut played a major role in the rise of the web itself in the 1990s. With that glut of porn, some have voiced concerns that some people are consuming too much of the stuff or even becoming addicted, which they claim could have consequences like regulating emotions or impaired sexual functioning.
Public health
#libido
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Relationships

Just Between Us: Queefing, discharge and the male G-Spot... Grace Alice O'Shea answers your most awkward sexual questions

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Relationships

Just Between Us: Queefing, discharge and the male G-Spot... Grace Alice O'Shea answers your most awkward sexual questions

Medicine
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

ER Doctors Share The Most Ridiculous Sex-Related Injuries They've Seen

Delay in seeking care for sex-related injuries increases risk of permanent damage; seek immediate medical attention for pain, bleeding, swelling, or retained objects.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

What People With Big Penises Bring Up Most In Therapy

Larger penises can cause physical discomfort, sexual difficulties, and emotional strain for partners, requiring empathy, communication, and adapted techniques.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Patriarchy, Religion, and the Myth of "Real Sex"

"No, not yet. I am waiting until I am serious with someone, and until then, I am only doing oral and mutual masturbation. My reply, "That is sex!" This usually gets a response of, "Well, I meant f*cking," which they equate to sex. Nothing else. I have to remind my clients that fellatio and cunnilingus is called "oral sex" for a reason. That is still sex."
LGBT
#casual-sex
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Public health

Asking for a friend: I felt amazing and naughty after having my first one-night stand over Christmas. Now I would like to explore having more casual sex safely. Where do I start?

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Public health

Asking for a friend: I felt amazing and naughty after having my first one-night stand over Christmas. Now I would like to explore having more casual sex safely. Where do I start?

#sexual-language
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I've Never Struggled With This Part of Sex. But My Body Is Suddenly Rejecting It.

The short answer is that I don't know whether there's a way to get past this sudden gag reaction, or why it's happening now. I do, however, have some follow-up questions that might help. Did absolutely anything else change at the time that you abruptly went from easily swallowing to immediately gagging? Your stress levels, diet, or environment?
Relationships
#erectile-dysfunction
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

I've Been Having Mind-Blowing Sex With the Same Man for Years. I Know How It Could Be Even Better. He's Not Going to Like It.

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Mental health

Asking for a friend: I lose my erection during sex. It's so embarrassing and frustrating but I'm too ashamed to go to my doctor. What should I do?

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

I've Been Having Mind-Blowing Sex With the Same Man for Years. I Know How It Could Be Even Better. He's Not Going to Like It.

fromIndependent
7 months ago
Mental health

Asking for a friend: I lose my erection during sex. It's so embarrassing and frustrating but I'm too ashamed to go to my doctor. What should I do?

fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The taint bandaid has evolved into the taint zapper

Upon a sparse table lay a mannequin with its smooth Ken doll gooch exposed. In that valley of white plastic was a crude bandage. Next to the mannequin was a laptop running a slideshow about premature ejaculation. On one slide, a couple in black and white sits disgruntled. The woman has her arms crossed, displeased. The man sits despairingly with his head in his hands. This particular slide's accompanying text read "Premature ejaculation is the #1 male sexual dysfunction."
Gadgets
Public health
fromBustle
1 month ago

Going Out Tonight? Put This 1 Sexy Thing In Your Purse

Many Gen Z and millennial women carry condoms to protect against STIs and unplanned pregnancy and to take control of their sexual wellness.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is how we do it: After 50 years together, I'm more orgasmic than ever'

Aging can enrich sexual intimacy, increasing frequency, orgasmic capacity, and prioritizing cuddling and affection despite physical changes.
#sex-education
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

I Wasn't Ready For My Teen To Tell Me She Had An STD

If I'd thought my job was done after only one talk, my very shy, introverted daughter would never have come to me during a very scary time. She felt off 'down there' and told me. I knew that she had a new partner and I knew they were probably having sex; I was having sex at her age. So while she was a little vague, I knew that she'd come to me for a reason.
Parenting
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: I'm worried about my friend's sudden interest in men

Elderly individuals with dementia may develop new sexual interests; friends should encourage informed, medically guided decision-making to address health and safety risks.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When to Have Sex When Dating

Timing sexual intimacy requires balancing emotional attachment, reputation concerns, partner expectations, and health risks instead of following a fixed numeric rule.
#aging
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Have a Very Strange Reaction to Going Down on My Wife. I Can't for the Life of Me Figure Out Why.

Cunnilingus can trigger sinus or cold-like reactions; track timings, consult a doctor, and consider using a dental dam to diagnose or prevent reactions.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

I Quit Social Media And Was Shocked How It Transformed My Sex Life

Reducing social media and screen time can improve intimacy, self-esteem, and sexual desire by decreasing social comparison and body-image pressures.
Public health
fromGay City News
3 months ago

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City as officials renew vaccination push

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City with 63 October cases, concentrated among unvaccinated people and those with multiple sexual partners.
Medicine
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

The Rise Of "Orgasmic Birth": The Science Behind Pairing Labor Pain With Pleasure

Some women intentionally pursue orgasmic births, reclaiming childbirth as a pleasurable, embodied experience supported by midwives, doulas, and progressive clinicians.
Mental health
fromHuffPost
3 months ago

The Surprising Reason You Can Feel Terrible After Good Sex

Post-coital dysphoria produces agitation, melancholy, anxiety, or emptiness after consensual sex and affects a significant share of both women and men.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Quiet Shock of Erotic Grief

No one warns you about erotic grief. We hear about and live menopause, testosterone changes, cancer treatment, chronic illness, and the slow, steady realities of aging-but almost no one prepares us for this part: One day, desire may not be as effortless as it once was. It may not rise on command. It may go quiet, or slow down, or disappear for stretches. And that shift can break your heart a little.
Relationships
#menopause
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

Stay Well: I want to use testosterone therapy to restore my libido after menopause. What are the risks?

fromIndependent
5 months ago
Medicine

Stay Well: I want to use testosterone therapy to restore my libido after menopause. What are the risks?

#consent
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Relationships

My Husband Is Obsessed With a New Move in Bed. All It Makes Me Think About Is Where His ... Package Has Been.

fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Relationships

My Husband Is Obsessed With a New Move in Bed. All It Makes Me Think About Is Where His ... Package Has Been.

fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

New Mom Wonders How Long To Wait To Have Sex After Having Her Baby

She's happy, healthy, and everything we could've hoped for. I had a vaginal birth at 36 weeks with just a bit of tearing, nothing too major, thankfully, and recovery has been going pretty well so far," she prefaces in her post on the Mommit subreddit. She notes that she's missing "intimacy" with her husband, noting the last time they had sex was when she was 32 weeks pregnant.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Every Time My Boyfriend Climaxes, I Spend 24-36 Hours Cleaning Up. It's Driving Me Nuts.

I love when my partner climaxes, but when he does, something really annoying happens-and I have to spend literal days dealing with the repercussions. When we have sex, I end up "dripping" cum for 24-36 hours after. I wish I was kidding. I always use the bathroom immediately after and sit for a bit to let it fall out, and of course a shower the next morning.
Relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I Lied to My Wife About Why I've Been Dodging Sex. I'm Not Sure She Can Handle the Truth.

Seeing a partner douching can abruptly eliminate sexual desire, raises health concerns about routine douching, and creates a difficult communication issue.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

I've Been Dating For Eight Years And Not One Man Has Come Prepared With A Condom. Not One.

A divorced woman insists on condom use and refuses unprotected sex, prioritizing sexual health despite partners' failure to provide protection.
fromBustle
4 months ago

10 Reasons To Put Your Sex Life On Pause

In many ways, taking a break from sex is an act of self-care, says Naomi Zelin, APCC, a sex and relationship therapist at Humbly Elevated. There are plenty of reasons to say no, whether it's due to something physical, mental, emotional, or all of the above. If it isn't making you happy, or if it's complicating your life, it makes sense to step away.
Relationships
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 months ago

GOP lawmaker demands "parental consent" be required for doctors to treat teens' STIs - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 166 would bar doctors from treating minors' STIs without parental consent, permitting examination but preventing treatment if parents deny permission.
fromBustle
4 months ago

10 Expert-Approved Reasons To Have Morning Sex

When it comes to having morning sex, the early bird catches the... I'm not even going to finish that one. We'll stick with this: It's time to rise and bang. There's much more than double-shot espressos and yoga routines waiting on the other end of an early wake-up call. Morning sex has so many perks, you'll forget why it was ever tempting to hit snooze.
Relationships
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

World Mental Health Day: Why Sexual Health Matters

Integrating sexual and mental health through improved screening, training, authenticity, and communication reduces sexual dysfunction and improves overall well-being.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago
Mental health

Something Really Strange Happens When I Orgasm. Make It Stop.

Masturbation can trigger racing thoughts, possibly linked to OCD, but the experience varies by individual.
LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies

Pearling changes penile appearance and may limit partners; for nonmonogamy, use PrEP, consider doxy-PEP, and insist on condoms for maximum protection.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

When I Was Young, I Discovered a Surefire Way to Orgasm. Now It's Majorly Backfiring.

Relying on a long-standing sexual kink can prevent orgasm with partners; deliberately reducing dependence and developing alternative stimuli can restore sexual options.
Medicine
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Something Bizarre Happens When My Girlfriend Orgasms. She Swears It's "Just a Quirk."

Fainting during orgasm can signal a serious condition and warrants medical evaluation, but pursuing care is the affected person's decision.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Online misinformation putting women off contraceptive pill, study finds

Social media misinformation is driving a nocebo effect that causes psychological side-effects and reduces contraceptive pill use, contributing to increased abortions.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

A Lot of the Women I'm Sleeping With Seem to Have the Same Problem ... Down There. They Have No Idea.

Men can transmit bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis to female partners; BV transmission between women is uncertain, so kind, candid communication about symptoms is warranted.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

What Is Positive Sexual Aging?

Positive sexual aging is an adaptable, broad construct encompassing non-intercourse sexual experiences, agency, and varied gender emphases, measured by a four-factor BIPAS scale.
Television
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Virgins Are Reality TV's Latest Darlings. Their Reasons for Abstaining Are Complicated

A Hulu dating show features sexually inexperienced contestants who aim to find love while exploring diverse reasons for remaining virgins, including religion and medical conditions.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

The Rise of Rough Sex and Why Safety Matters

Young people increasingly practice rough sex (choking, hair-pulling, slapping) without consent education or safety measures, raising legal, health, and consent risks.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

When I Took My Date's Pants Off, I Was in for a Shock. I'm Not Sure Where to Go From Here.

Navigating intimacy and pain management in partners with medical conditions requires communication and empathy.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

There's One Sex Act I Absolutely Will Not Do. It's the One That's Most Expected.

Clear communication of boundaries is essential for a fulfilling casual relationship.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

My Husband and I Haven't Had Intercourse in Two Years-and We're Not Even 30.

An apparent lack of a sex drive could mean so many things, from low testosterone to stress to an identity crisis to ... stuff I don't even want to speculate on that I'm sure you've already worried enough about it as it is.
Relationships
E-Commerce
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Make Your Bed Rock With the Best Mattress for Sex

Mattresses can enhance sexual experiences by providing comfort, bounce, and support.
Mental health
fromWIRED
6 months ago

Confessions of a Recovering AI Porn Addict

AI porn can lead to compulsive behaviors, especially for individuals predisposed to addiction, as demonstrated by personal experiences of users.
fromHer Campus
6 months ago

6 Sex Positions For A Steamy WFH Lunch Break

"Working from home doesn't just mean joining meetings in your pajamas and pretending to be productive while online shopping - it also means that spontaneous sex is just a hallway away."
Relationships
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

'I'm in control of my sexual health' - UK gonorrhoea vaccine rollout begins

Gonorrhoea vaccines are now available in the UK to reduce record infection levels, initially targeting high-risk groups.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Husband Is Freaked Out By What's Happening to His Private Parts. I ... Kind of Love It.

Peyronie's disease, a condition in which built-up scar tissue can cause a bend in the penis, may require a urologist's evaluation to prevent worsening symptoms.
Health
#relationships
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Husband Has Always Assured Me My "Complication" in Bed Is No Big Deal. It's Time to Put His Promise to the Test.

Consulting with a different medical team might provide fresh ideas about treating your cervix.
Relationships
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Secondary schools in England to tackle incel' culture and teach positive role models

Secondary school pupils in England will be educated on incel culture and links between pornography and misogyny as part of new statutory guidance.
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

I'm Making Some Changes "Down There." I Haven't Told My Wife.

I began doing restoration exercises about four months ago. I love it. My glans is already more sensitive and the skin expansion/growth is boosting my soft-size, which is a nice little confidence builder.
Relationships
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
7 months ago

Cycling and Sexual Health: What Every Rider Should Know About Numbness, Blood Flow, and Pleasure

Cyclists often experience discomfort including tingling and numbness due to saddle pressure, which can affect sexual health.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

My Body Has Undergone a Major Transformation. My Husband Is Not Taking It Well.

Navigating changes in libido and intimacy during perimenopause can create stress in relationships, especially when one partner is more persistent than the other.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

It's the Time of Year When My Husband and I Always Have the Same Disgusting Sex Problem

Excessive sweating during sex can be addressed with towels and consulting a physician for potential health issues.
Health
fromFuturism
7 months ago

Not Tonight, Honey... I'm Allergic to Your Spunk

Allergic reactions to semen are real and often underdiagnosed, leading to symptoms like itching and anaphylactic shock.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist

Pelvic floor dysfunction is common in women and can affect various aspects of health and well-being.
Pelvic floor physical therapy can significantly improve symptoms of dysfunction.
NYC LGBT
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Is Kissing Spreading Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea can infect the throat without symptoms, facilitating undetected spread.
Kissing may transmit gonorrhea, particularly among gay men.
Throat testing for STIs in heterosexuals is uncommon.
Self-swabbing for throat STIs is effective and accessible.
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