Hot Sex as You Get Older
Myths about sexuality and aging are everywhere. Our youth-obsessed culture seems perfectly happy to dismiss older people as sexless, but fortunately, that’s not the way it goes. Having hot sex at an older age is possible, especially if you know what to expect. Here...
Turning a Sexless Relationship Around
If you’re in a sexless relationship, you’re certainly not alone; sexlessness is more common of a phenomenon than you might think. Worse yet, sexlessness can be a difficult cycle to break. So let’s talk about how to keep your relationship sexy for the long term and how...
Ideas for Men Who Want to Up Their Sexual Toolkit
Most people want to become better lovers. If you have a penis, the tips below can help you become more comfortable in bed and learn how to please your partner. Size Doesn’t Matter Many men worry about their size or width and whether it’s enough to please their...
Faith and Fantastic Sex: How to Have Both
Whether you grew up religious or remain devout to this day, you may have noticed that some teachings make it difficult to feel empowered in the bedroom. Here’s how to heal from some of the more sex-negative messaging and find the path that honors your ethics and your...
Recharging Your Sexual Energy in a Long-term Relationship
That intense sexual energy you had when you first started dating can be hard to access once you’ve been in a relationship with someone for years. It’s still waiting for you to activate it, but it takes effort and intention. If things start to stall sexually with your...
How People with Herpes Can Have a Healthy Sex Life
If you’ve been diagnosed with herpes, you’re not alone. STIs are increasingly common, and with a little help, they can be simple to navigate. Herpes doesn’t mean the end of your sex life. Rather, you can have an exciting sex life after a diagnosis. Here’s how to...
Easy Lifestyle Changes That Could Improve Your Penis’ Health
Sexual health is incredibly important for people with penises, as it is for people of any gender. For people with penises, having a satisfying sex life often corresponds with maintaining a healthy level of testosterone. Luckily, you can make some lifestyle changes to...
Initiating Sex: How to Do It, How to Ask Your Partner to Do It
Sometimes, initiating sex is intimidating. It’s not always as smooth sailing as it looks in the movies, where both people seem to realize at the same moment that they want each other, and sex happens spontaneously. In the real world, you have to talk about...
Frequently Asked Questions from Sex Therapy Clients—And Their Answers
As a sex therapist, I get asked a lot of the same questions by many different people. Below are answers to some of the most common issues that come up during sex therapy. How to Combat Performance Anxiety Many people are worried about whether they please their...
The Secret Causes of Sexual Performance Anxiety
Picture this: suddenly, you’re on stage, and you can’t remember your line—or you’re being called on in class, and you have no idea what the answer is. Everyone has had a nightmare with a similar scenario because it’s scary to have the spotlight and not know what...