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Women and Low Sex Drive: Why It Happens, How to Help It

Besides giving you and your partner a feeling of intimacy, sex has a long list of benefits: It can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, increase endorphins and may even boost your...

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There’s Help for Women Who Can’t Achieve Orgasm

We don’t often think about what needs to happen to go from arousal to a satisfying orgasm. Your mind needs to stay clear and focused, your nerves sensitive and then blood needs to flow to all the right...

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5 Biggest Reasons Women Don’t Enjoy Sex

Some women struggle to enjoy sex. It’s a common issue and also a complicated one because the reasons for these feelings can vary widely from one woman to another. It can be a physical issue, a...

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How Men Can Safeguard Sexual Health (Infographic)

Does this sound familiar? Wife/girlfriend/significant other urges the man in her life: Please, honey, see a doctor. This plea could be for a regular check-up or, more often, it’s for a health issue he...

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What to Do When Diabetes Affects Your Sex Life

Men living with diabetes have enough on their plate. They need to monitor their blood glucose level, blood pressure and, most likely, several medications. If this is you, and you’re experiencing...

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Are You Tweeting Away Your Relationships?

If you use the microblogging platform Twitter a lot, your real-life connections might be in danger. A new study says that too much tweeting can damage your intimate relationships. Researchers at the...

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Why You May Be Having Pain in Your Penis

Penis pain involves any pain or discomfort, internal or external, of the penis.  If you’re experiencing aches and pains in the penis, whether during sexual intercourse or at other times, you should...

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How to Have ‘The Talk’ About Sex With Your Aging Parents

Do you remember sitting awkwardly as your mom or dad told you about sex? For many, this conversation — though uncomfortable — was a rite of passage. Now imagine switching roles. Your dad or mom is...

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Wondering If He Thinks You’re Cute? Listen to His Voice

If you’ve ever wondered if someone is attracted to you, try listening to his or her voice. A recent study found that men and women vary the strength, tone and pitch of their voices when speaking to...

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What the New Pelvic Exam Guidelines Mean for You

Not every woman needs a pelvic exam every year, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP). However, you may want to hold off on canceling that appointment. Experts say...

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7 Benefits of Skipping Periods With Birth Control

Periods are a part of life for women, but many women would like to be able to control when they happen. Others may have a history of difficult periods and just want to do without the stress. Taking...

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Sex During Pregnancy: Answers to Your Questions

Sex during pregnancy is safe for most women – and can be great at certain points along the way. And not so great at other times. When Krista Afumbom goes to bed these days, the last thing on her mind...

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Erectile Dysfunction: Best Options Beyond Medication, Lifestyle Changes

Most men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED) can achieve stimulation through oral medications like Viagra®, Levitra® and Cialis®. Lifestyle changes can also help remedy the problem. They may quit...

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6 Things to Do When You Start Dating While Battling Cancer

Contributor: Rene Barrat-Gordon, Oncology Social Worker, Taussig Cancer Institute Dating comes with many challenges, let alone if you are battling cancer.  It’s normal to have fears and concerns about...

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How to Get Your Sex Drive Revved Up as You Age (Video)

If you feel like you’ve lost your libido, there’s a lot to consider. Sex drive and the things that affect it are complicated. It is also dependent on personal relationships. Add into these the...

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A Happy Marriage Can Help You to be Healthier (Video)

Think about all the nice things your spouse or partner does for you. Ever consider that helping you to be healthy is one of them? We don’t just mean bringing you chicken soup when you’re sick,...

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Why Hugging Is Actually Good for Your Health (Video)

Turns out, hugs don’t just make you feel good. It might sound a little corny or just something fun to do, but researchers find that giving people an affectionate squeeze is actually good for your...

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9 Tips to Prepare You for Date Night

We all need fulfilling personal relationships. They are essential to our humanity. Researchers have found that good, healthy relationships are even associated with better mental and physical health....

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Why Sex Is Good for Your Health, Especially Your Heart

Sex offers more than a feeling of intimacy or pleasure — it also offers incredible health benefits. Besides the emotional aspects and feelings of well being, it can be good for your heart, relieve pain...

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Why Sugar Can Wreck Your Sex Drive (Video)

It’s sweet and seductive, and we often crave it. But when it comes to your sexual health, it’s not so good for you. It’s sugar. Sugar can knock sex hormones out of balance and make you lose your sex...

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