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Women's Health

Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds

It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!

February 27, 2024

Getting Pregnant

This is the reason why we tend to make more babies in the winter

A combo of biology and environment known as ‘reproductive seasonality’ likely explains all your late summer birthday invites.

February 2, 2024

Health & Wellness

What if we saw sex as self-care?

While a bubble bath and glass of rosé in the tub or a trip the nail salon can be great, none of those things stand to benefit your overall health and wellbeing like getting off with or without a partner.

Updated May 2, 2024

Marriage & Partnerships

Breastfeeding might kill your sex drive—but here’s how to get it back

From understanding the hormonal changes to finding ways to prioritize intimacy, a doula shares insight on how to balance breastfeeding and sex.

April 18, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships

4 things 10 years of marriage has taught me about intimacy

Making dedicated efforts, however small they may seem, can result in long term satisfaction, contentment, pleasure and happiness with your spouse.

Updated January 23, 2024

Celebrity News

Penn Badgley requested ‘zero’ sex scenes in ‘You’ season 4 out of respect for his marriage

"'So how much less can you make it?' was my question to them."

February 10, 2023

Entertainment

‘The White Lotus’ season 2: Harper is the most relatable character in this sinister fantasy

While Daphne is certainly mysterious with all her secrets, I’m definitely drawn more to Harper. 

December 2, 2022

Women's Health

Women fake orgasms to boost men’s masculinity, study shows

Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake orgasms.

August 10, 2022

Marriage & Partnerships

How to reclaim your bedroom so you can reclaim your intimacy

This one space in our entire house that was supposed to be ours was the exact opposite—and we had to figure out how to get it back. 

July 19, 2022

Podcast

This is Motherhood: Sexologist Shamyra Howard on navigating intimacy during and after pregnancy

“Understanding the difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy can make the world of a difference in a relationship.”

July 12, 2022

It's Science

It’s Science: Taking a vitamin C supplement may put you in the mood

One study shows vitamin C may increase the frequency of a certain type of sexual activity.

May 27, 2022

Women's Health

Which birth control is the best at preventing pregnancy?

Here are your chances of getting pregnant on 13 different types of contraception.

Updated July 21, 2023
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