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  • Dear Vespertine, What sex toys do you recommend for menopausal women?

    Dear Vespertine, What sex toys do you recommend for menopausal women?
    There is a well-known orgasm gap between men and women – and research suggests that around 80% of women never orgasm through penetration alone, which is where vibrators come in and why we recommend them for physical therapy.
     
    It can be daunting buying a vibrator, especially if it’s not something you’ve done before. But, as well as helping you explore new sensations, using a vibrator increases blood flow to your vulva and vagina – increasing sensitivity and helping you reach new pleasure highs.
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  • Sex shouldn't hurt... but what if it does?

    Sex shouldn't hurt... but what if it does?

    Between 10% and 20% of women in the U.S. experience persistent pain during sex—a condition referred to as dyspareunia

    Dyspareunia can have a significant impact beyond a woman’s sex life. It can affect mental health, self esteem, body image, and relationships.

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  • What is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important?

    What is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important?
    Our youth today are growing up in a culture that surrounds them with sexual imagery and messages—but one in which marriage is often delayed until the late twenties or later. Historically, public health prevention messages have singled out abstinence until marriage as the most effective way to remain free of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Abstinence is a fundamentally important aspect of preventing STIs, but this message alone does not serve well in the absence of comprehensive sexual education and a supportive environment.
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  • Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)

    Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)
    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 biological drive. But when a woman has a low libido or low sexual desire and is bothered by this lack of interest in sex, she may have a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
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