Sexual Pleasure

Hands holding a variety of vibrators and dildos

Dildos to the Dump!

In this essay, certified sexuality counselor Evelyn Resh reflects on how our sex lives and perceptions of pleasure change over time.
Talking about sexual pleasure on the podcast

Talking about Sexual Pleasure on the Podcast

Featuring interviews with medical professionals and experts in the field of sexuality, ASHA's Sex+Health podcast aims to offer information and resources to with the goal of helping people take charge of their sexual health.
Tissues used after a person masturbates

Could Monkeys’ Behavior Explain Why Men Masturbate?

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.
Two women embrace in bed

Sexual Pleasure and You

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.
Sexual pleasure

Celebrating Sexual Pleasure

Sexual pleasure is always worth celebrating. Sex has been shown to promote better sleep habits, less stress, and more happiness. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is indeed part of a healthy body.
A man consults a doctor about erectile dysfunction

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a subject that is not often talked about—it can be awkward and embarrassing for both and men and women to discuss, even with a health care provider. But talking about it, and learning about it, can help men and their partners understand and manage this common condition.
A couple discussed sexual difficulties with a health care provider

Sexual Functioning—Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Difficulties

An important part of sexual health is healthy sexual functioning—being able to experience sexual pleasure and satisfaction when desired. Learn more about understanding and overcoming sexual difficulties.