Want a romantic getaway but still need to take the kids? What do you do when he’s not in the mood? Sexpert Jennifer Berman answers your questions. Read More
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How to Sneak Romance Into a Family Vacation
July 17, 2008
Three Easy Ways to Get in the Mood Fast!
July 17, 2008
Break a sweat. Exercise, which increases blood flow, is a proven libido- and arousal-booster.
Turn up the heat. Dig into a dish made with chiles—they contain capsaicin, a substance that stimulates nerve endings, triggers the release of endorphins, and ramps up heart rate.
Revisit your honeymoon photos. Just the sight of you two in love and relaxed may summon the urge to get intimate. Page through the album together, and see what happens.
Jennifer Berman, MD, is director of the Berman Women’s Wellness Center and author of For Women Only.
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June 7, 2008
If you pop a daily birth control pill—and more than 12 million American women do—chances are you don’t give it much thought. It’s an extremely safe and effective drug. But it’s worth remembering that the Pill, which contains powerful hormones, does more than just prevent pregnancy and control when (and how often) you get your period. Researchers are learning new info all the time about the Pill’s impact on your risks for cancer and other illnesses. Here, the latest on what’s good and bad about the most popular birth control option. Talk to your doc about the details—and how to know if the Pill is the best choice for you. Read More
Four Myths About Healthy Sex
June 3, 2008
Ever wonder if everyone is having lots of perfect sex…except you and your partner? Most of us question how our sex lives stack up. But the reality is, the two of you don’t have to experience Earth-shattering orgasms to have healthy intimacy. In fact, chances are your sex life is in better shape than you think—even with the occasional off-night or dry spell. Here, four top myths you shouldn’t buy into. Read More
Most Embarrassing Questions
April 28, 2008
Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa answers our most uncomfortable questions–providing straight talk about “outies,” vaginal odor, and more. Read More
Sex Questions: When Size Matters
April 21, 2008
Our sexpert, Linda De Villers, PhD. chimes in on how to handle size issues, oral sex, and how waxing affects your romance and health.
Q: My husband is rather well-endowed, which has become a bit uncomfortable as I’ve gotten older. What can we do?
A: Despite the cliché that “bigger is better,” a man’s generous proportions can sometimes pose a problem for women, especially around menopause, when a decrease in vaginal lubrication can become an issue. The solution? Insist on lots of foreplay—anything from kissing to watching sexy movies. Whatever guarantees excitement for you.
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10 Reasons You’re Not Having Sex
March 20, 2008
Not getting any? You’re not alone: Women today have less time for sex than their 1950s counterparts. And it’s estimated that 40 million Americans have what experts call a sexless marriage (having sex less than 10 times a year).
A regular sex life is good for your health. It can satisfy all sorts of emotional- and physical-intimacy needs and help partners stay close, says Anita H. Clayton, MD, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Virginia and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. So why the dry spell? You can chalk it up to a sheer lack of time, but there are a slew of other reasons, too—from weight gain and perimenopause to technology overload (stop texting now) in the bedroom. Here’s how to beat the top 10 sex busters.
Reason 1: Your bed isn’t sexy anymore.
We hear it over and over again: The bed should be used for sex and sleep only. So why do so many of us insist on bringing third parties—laptops, PDAs, Law & Order—into the boudoir? All that technology and distraction can cause insomnia and put a damper on your sex life. After all, it’s harder to initiate sex if your spouse is hiding behind a newspaper or glued to the TV or if your hands are busy exploring the Web rather than his body.
Sex Rx: At a minimum, make the bedroom a no-technology zone, Clayton suggests. Then take a hard look at your life (from romance and work to entertainment and family), and give sex the priority it deserves. If you have to schedule sex like you do a meeting, do it!
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The Story of O: Myths, Multiples, and More
March 20, 2008
An orgasm is a rush of pleasure that usually comes from contractions of the muscles in the vagina, anus, and abdomen. It can feel like light pops, waves, vibrations, an explosion, or anything in between.
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The Plus Side of Going Without Sex
March 20, 2008
Our sexpert Linda De Villers, PhD. explains why—plus straight talk on circumcision, pain during lovemaking, and the problem with separate bedrooms. Read More
Health’s Sexiest Sex Survey EVER!
March 4, 2008
More than 1,000 of you told us what really turns you on. See the results of our healthy sex survey!
We all know from experience that when the sex is good our relationships seem to be in better shape, too. There’s a scientific reason for this: Experts tell us that the hormone oxytocin, which is released during lovemaking, has a serious bonding effect on partners. (Not surprisingly, we get that same hormonal buzz right after childbirth, bonding us with our babies.)
What’s keeping your engines revved—and what isn’t? Check out our survey results to learn some of the most private stuff you told us you’re doing between the sheets.
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