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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Brands We Love: Le Wand

    Brands We Love: Le Wand
    Le Wand creates adult toys of unrivaled quality with body-safe materials. The brand “embraces and champions intimacy for all with powerful, versatile pleasure tools that insist on bringing you to the next level.”
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