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  • February 23, 2024

    Learn More about the Orgasm: What are the benefits of achieving one?

    Learn More about the Orgasm: What are the benefits of achieving one?
    Most people will associate the “orgasm” with the euphoric pinnacle of sexual activity, and while this isn’t wrong, it is important to understand that orgasms can come in many different forms, and while orgasms are commonly associated with sexual activity and can indeed bring intense pleasure and satisfaction, it's essential to recognize that they also have broader health benefits beyond mere pleasure. 
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  • February 20, 2024

    Finding your Footing: How do I know what I like in the bedroom?

    Finding your Footing: How do I know what I like in the bedroom?

    Figuring out what you like sexually is a journey of self-exploration and discovery. Learning what you like will most likely begin in your own time. 

    The concept of "me time" extends beyond physical touch and can involve various activities that stimulate the mind and imagination. Writing in a diary, reading erotic literature, or reminiscing about past romantic experiences can all be forms of self-exploration and reflection.

     

    Sources: Planned Parenthood, Teen Vogue

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  • November 30, 2023

    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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  • October 30, 2023

    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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  • October 28, 2023

    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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