How cancer affects women’s sexuality and sex life
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When going through cancer treatments, interest or having the energy for sex may be the last thing on a woman’s mind.
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4 reasons to put sex on hold when dealing with a yeast infection
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Although a vaginal yeast infection is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, it can spread the fungus through mouth to genital contact.
Read MoreWeeknight sex sizzles over into increased productivity at the office
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Have you ever noticed that one employee who comes into work with a spring in their step while whistling a soft tune? Or the employee who has a great work ethic, attitude and is cheerful to everyone even on a Wednesday?
There could be a good explanation for that. Maybe you didn’t get the office memo to be having sex each night during the work week.
Read MoreIs sex a key to longevity?
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We know sex is for procreation, its’ fun and can build intimacy within a relationship. But is it true it could also increase our life expectancy? It may be possible. Healthy sex is essential to a healthy life and when we are healthy, we are more likely to live longer.
Read More8 Reasons to Have More Sex
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According to a new study, getting better sleep is the key to having better sex. Young women were more likely to have an appetite for sex and actually have sex if during the previous night, they slept better. There are many ways to have a healthy sex life. The key is making it your focus. Sex is wonderful for our health and it's not all physical.
Read MoreWhat A Sexless Marriage Does To Our Health
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Marriage is a life-long commitment and your spouse can have a major effect on your overall physical, mental and emotional health and vice versa. Sex has a profound effect on our overall health and happiness. The why behind this stems from the hormones that are released such as oxytocin (dubbed the 'love hormone') serotonin and endorphins. Sex combats mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and thus leading to a happier us. Even after being together for many years, it is important for both people to view sex as a very core and important part of their overall relationship. Here's why.
Read More29% Young People in America Are Bisexual
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Almost a third of young americans and nearly half of their counterparts in the UK placed themselves on a sexuality scale with some degree of bisexual. Gay, straight or in between, it seems the in between is the gray area for most young people today. A report polling website, YouGov stated the results indicated an increasingly open-minded approach to sexuality. They surveyed 10,000 American adults and used the Kinsey Scale. The scale was developed in the 1940s by Albert Kinsey. They asked respondents to plot themselves on a scale of zero (exclusively heterosexual) to six (exclusively homosexual).
Read MoreDo Men or Women Have A Fluid Sexuality?
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A new study revealed research showing that a woman's sexuality is more flexible than that of men. The study followed the sexuality of more than 9,000 people over 14 years and was recently presented at the American Sociological Association's annual meeting. For the study, researchers used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and tracked 5,018 women and 4,191 men as they moved from adolescence to young adulthood. On average they were 16 years old.
Read MoreFacts about HPV and the new Gardasil vaccine
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HPV, also known as human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted disease. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Most sexually active men and women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. There are about 79 million Americans infected with HPV, and about 14 million people become newly infected each year. It causes almost every type of cervical cancer and five percent of all cancers.
Read MoreUnderstanding Asexuality
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The triangle symbol is widely used as the symbol for asexuality. For most people, asexuality is a mysterious thing to those who aren't asexual and it continues to not be that well understood among sex researchers, which makes sense because sexual health and science comes from many observational studies. Asexuality is by nature the absence of all sexual behavior, making it very hard to study. However a new review of scientific literature on asexuality published in the Journal of Sex Research showed that more sex researchers are paying closer attention to it.
Read MoreHow Sun Exposure Affects Fertility
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What if we told you that catching too many rays this summer could affect your fertility? Would be parents may want to think twice before sitting in the sun for long hours during these next few months.
Read MoreGreat Sex Life in the Pursuit of Health and Happiness
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Sex has a profound effect on our overall health and happiness. The why behind this stems from the hormones that are released such as oxytocin (dubbed the 'love hormone') serotonin and endorphins. Sex combats mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and thus leading to a happier us.
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HIV Home Test Gets Approved in UK
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An estimated 2.1 million people are diagnosed with HIV each year. Now a home test has been approved in the UK. What does this mean and is it accurate?
Read MoreFighting Sex Drive Killers
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Feeling like your sex drive just isn’t what it used to be can be both frustrating and uncomfortable. Here are the top 6 sex drive killers and how to fight them.
Read MoreHow We Get Aroused
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Ever wonder how we get turned on? Even as mysterious as arousal is, scientifically it's pretty straightforward. Explore the science behind how men and women get aroused.
Read MoreSecret to better sex? Get better sleep!
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There are many health benefits that come from sex. There are also medical reasons around how to have better sex. Read on for our tips based on a new study about sleep.
Read MoreFemale v. Male O: What’s the Difference?
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The orgasm has been debated for a long time. Why do men orgasm and women don't or vice versa? We uncover the medical reasons behind this and what you need to know to get a better O.
Read MoreHow to Have Healthy Sex After Prostate Surgery
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Men facing prostate cancer experience a wide range of emotions and fears about treatment, survival and cure. Robotic prostatectomy procedures, performed to remove the prostate gland and all surrounding cancer, provides very good results but can add to the fears that men have.
Read MoreChronic Conditions and Medications That Can Lead to Sexual Dysfunction
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Sexual Dysfunction can be caused by a lot of different factors such as medications, certain conditions and diet. Recent studies estimate that prescription medications cause approximately one in four cases of sexual dysfunction. Here, I’ll discuss some of the medical conditions and major classes of drugs that can negatively impact your sex life.
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