Sex encourages a feeling of improved well-being among older adults, according to a new study from British researchers. The findings were published in the journal Sexual Medicine. Led by Dr. Lee Smith from Anglia Ruskin University, UK, and Dr. Sarah Jackson from University College London, the study involved analyzing survey data from the English Longitudinal… Continue reading Sex Improves Overall Life Enjoyment Among Seniors
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Go to Bed with Your Socks On: Unexpected Hacks to Spice Up Your Love Life
LEAVE YOUR SOCKS ON This is another one that has stirred some pretty passionate debate: is it a super nerdy turn-off or super practical turn-on? Well, a study by Danish researchers found that women were 30% more likely to orgasm with their socks on than with their socks off. It turns out warm toes signal… Continue reading Go to Bed with Your Socks On: Unexpected Hacks to Spice Up Your Love Life
Getting Women in the Mood for Sex
Even before ancient Egyptians, the search was on for aphrodisiacs that stimulated sexual desire and pleasure. Today, although we better understand the science behind desire, there is still much to be learned. A recent meeting of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) provided a historical world-wide tour of the search for aphrodisiacs, ending with current evidence-based… Continue reading Getting Women in the Mood for Sex
Your Sex Drive Does NOT Go Away: How Your Desire Intensifies After You Turn 40
A word of warning to all women: DO NOT buy into the myth that your sex drive goes away after you turn 40. The truth is your sex drive can become stronger. Why? Because much of a woman’s ability to orgasm in sex comes from feeling safe and relaxed. By 50, you are way more… Continue reading Your Sex Drive Does NOT Go Away: How Your Desire Intensifies After You Turn 40
Don’t Have A Partner? That Doesn’t Mean No Sex
Just because you’re not coupled up doesn’t mean your days (or nights) of sexual activity are over. As any female health professional will tell you, orgasms are beneficial. They’re heart healthy, count as cardio, and they’re good for your mental health. Orgasms help keep our skin supple. They trigger the brain chemicals that make us… Continue reading Don’t Have A Partner? That Doesn’t Mean No Sex
Don’t Let Self-Consciousness about Your Body Stand in The Way of Sexual Pleasure
I’ve always been fixated on little things. Lately I’m obsessed with my chin hairs. Despite a nearly decade- long history of electrolysis, waxing, and now plucking with tweezers, I remain plagued by spiky, white, nearly invisible chin hairs. They require vigilant monitoring as they spring up day and night. Lately when my partner and I… Continue reading Don’t Let Self-Consciousness about Your Body Stand in The Way of Sexual Pleasure
When Everything’s Great…Except The Sex
So you’re back on the dating circuit. Maybe you were married before, or in a long relationship. Maybe you’ve been single and without a sexual partner for a while. Now you’re dating, and you’ve found someone you like a lot. You’re both morning people who share a taste for screwball comedy. You agree deep dish… Continue reading When Everything’s Great…Except The Sex
Outercourse: Another View of Sexual Activity
Six months ago, during my annual physical, the nurse practitioner asked me if I was sexually active. “Um, my husband and I have sex,” I said. “But it’s not penetration.” According to a report recently released by CNN, my concept of what constitutes sexual intercourse is pretty common. It’s called “Outercourse,” which is another name… Continue reading Outercourse: Another View of Sexual Activity
The Most Popular Sexual Behaviors? Romance and Affection Top the List!
Do you love having your partner whisper sweet nothings in your ear? Are cuddling and kissing among your favorite turn ons? Is a romantic atmosphere with candles and flowers what gets you in the mood?You’re not alone! A release from Indiana University quotes Debby Herbenick, professor and lead author of a study of sexual behaviors,… Continue reading The Most Popular Sexual Behaviors? Romance and Affection Top the List!
Your Sex Life Is Only as Old as You Feel
The closer you feel to your actual age, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your sex life, according to a 2017 study done at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada and published in the Journal of Sex Research. A release from the university explains that the researchers looked at the attitudes… Continue reading Your Sex Life Is Only as Old as You Feel
Americans Are Having Sex Less Often
While the topic of sex is less taboo than it was a generation ago, that doesn’t necessarily mean people are having more of it. According to a study done at San Diego State University and published in March 2017 in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior today, Americans who were married or living together had… Continue reading Americans Are Having Sex Less Often
Desire Is Low for Almost 15% of Sexually Active Older Women
Multiple studies show that older women are still sexually active beyond their seventh decade of life. However, a study published in November 2016 in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS), suggests that at least one in seven women aged 65 to 79 years has hypoactive sexual desire dysfunction (HSDD). A release… Continue reading Desire Is Low for Almost 15% of Sexually Active Older Women
The Secret to a Happy Sex Life
The secret to a happy sex life in long-term relationships is the belief that it takes hard work and effort, instead of expecting sexual satisfaction to simply happen if you are true soulmates. That’s the finding of a study led by a University of Toronto (U of T) social psychology researcher and published online ahead… Continue reading The Secret to a Happy Sex Life
Sexual Pleasure Is a Kind of Trance
Many people have speculated on the evolutionary functions of the human orgasm, but the underlying mechanisms have remained mysterious. In October 2016, a Northwestern University researcher sought to shed light on how orgasm works in the brain. The article appeared in the journal Socioaffective Neuroscience and Psychology‘s special issue “Orgasm: Neurophysiological, Psychological, and Evolutionary Perspectives.” A… Continue reading Sexual Pleasure Is a Kind of Trance
As Women Age, Less Sex Can Mean More Satisfaction
Numerous quantitative studies have shown that many aspects of sexual function decline in midlife women. But the news might not be all bad, as a new study done at the University of Pittsburgh demonstrates how many midlife women are effectively adapting to changes in sexual function and actually experiencing greater satisfaction. The study was presented… Continue reading As Women Age, Less Sex Can Mean More Satisfaction
The Biggest Sex Myths That Could Ruin Your Relationship
Attaining sexual satisfaction can sometimes feel like searching for the Holy Grail. In fact, a study done in 2016 reported that a shockingly high number of people say that they routinely have “bad” sex. I believe that “bad” sex is such an epidemic because people are simply ignorant of their bodies and how sexual response really… Continue reading The Biggest Sex Myths That Could Ruin Your Relationship
Unexpected Advice About Love & Sex
A study published by the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles has found that a shockingly high number of men and women experience some form of sexual difficulty. From performance anxiety to difficulty reaching climax to pain during sex, over one-third of the men and nearly half of the women surveyed said they suffer… Continue reading Unexpected Advice About Love & Sex
Sex Problems After a Heart Attack Are More Common for Women Than for Men
New research from the University of Chicago found that more than half of women (59%) and less than half (46%) of men reported sexual function problems in the year after a heart attack. The investigators’ goal was to help clinicians develop better care guidelines for patients. The study, published in August 2016 JAMA Cardiology, shows… Continue reading Sex Problems After a Heart Attack Are More Common for Women Than for Men