Sue Johanson, perhaps Canada’s most famous sex educator of all time, died in June at the age of 92. Johanson was known for her clear advice and her sense of humor.
A new paper suggests that there are biological and evolutionary reasons that we masturbate and looks to our ape ancestors for evidence. There is evidence starting around 40 million years ago that the ancestors of all monkeys and apes did indeed masturbate.
Talking about sexual health with a provider would be easier if we didn’t have to be naked when we do! Martha Kempner and Logan Levkoff help you “own your awkwardness” and get the care you need.
Whether we’re attracted to the opposite gender, the same gender or both, the truth is: We learn how to experience sexual pleasure for pleasure’s sake by understanding our own sexual desires and responses.
Consent is an agreement that is willfully given without any external pressure or factors. In order for someone to consent to sexual activity participants must continuously communicate—before, during, and after sexual activity.
Sometimes you want sex, sometimes you don't. That's normal. Every woman has her own level of what is considered "normal" based on their own experiences and biology.
Sex shouldn't hurt...But sometimes it does. Between 10% and 20% of women in the U.S. experience persistent pain during sex—a condition referred to as dyspareunia.
For some women, reaching orgasm can be difficult. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to address the problem and have a more satisfying sex life.
When a woman becomes sexually aroused, her body will respond with physical and emotional changes. For some women, though, this arousal response doesn't happen as expected. The desire may be there, but the body or the mind (or both) don't respond.
Sociologist, sexologist and relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz joins our Sex+Health podcast for a three-part discussion on the range of female sexual difficulties and offers practical advice and resources for women (and their partners).
