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I’ve Never Had an Orgasm — Is Something Wrong With Me?

Q: I’ve never had an orgasm. Is there something wrong with me? A: Have no fear. It’s quite common for women not to experience orgasms during vaginal intercourse. Without direct clitoral stimulation,...

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Post-Baby Sex: How Men Can Build More Intimacy With Their Partner

Intimacy is a two-way street — but you could argue that in the early days of caring for a newborn, it goes three ways: you, partner and baby. This bundleful of soft-skinned, squirmy joy and wonderment...

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Struggling to Become a Father? What You Eat May Matter

Infertility affects about 15% of couples worldwide. But when it comes to fighting infertility, it’s not just about eggs anymore. In about half of couples, there’s a male factor contributing to...

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Stressed About Your Marriage? Working on It Could Also Help Your Health

Sure, every married couple squabbles over finances or parenting or who did the dishes last.  But constant, unrelenting marital stress can take a toll on both parties’ emotional and physical health....

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Dating Apps: 7 Ways to Keep Your Sanity

One minute you’re swiping right and exchanging flirty texts. Next minute: Ghosted. But isn’t dating supposed to be fun? Online dating can often feel more like torture — with all its profile writing,...

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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 blood needs to flow to all the right...

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Want to Improve Your Sex Life After 50? You Are Not Alone

Has sex become more of a chore than a pleasure? Or worse, has it become painful? For many women over the age of 50, these feelings can be common, says gynecologist Katie Propst, MD.  After menopause...

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5 Signs You May Need Marriage Counseling

You and your spouse used to vibe like peanut butter and jelly. But now you seem to come together like oil and water. Is it time to send for reinforcements — in the form of marriage counseling?...

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Pandemic Fights: Overcoming Conflict With Your Significant Other

Has being cooped up due to COVID-19 caused conflict in your relationship? If so, you’re not alone. Many couples are feeling an emotional strain on their relationship due to the stress of the...

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7 Benefits of Skipping Periods With Birth Control

While periods are a part of life, sometimes you want to be in control of when your period happens. For others, they may have a history of difficult periods and just want to do without the stress....

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Ladies: If You Have HSDD, the Little Pink Pill Might Be For You

Sometimes you’re in the mood to hit the sheets with your partner and other times it’s the last thing you want to do. But if you suffer from a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD),...

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Can I Have Sex When I Have a Yeast Infection?

If I have a yeast infection, can I still have sex? Or should I avoid it until the infection clears up? A:  It’s best to avoid having vaginal sex, receiving oral sex or putting anything in your vagina...

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How to Be a Better Gift Giver Well Beyond the Holidays

It seems like some people just have a knack for giving awesome gifts. They know what recipients want, or they know how to read them well enough to figure out what they might like. If you’re a gifting...

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Has the Pandemic Caused More Breakups?

We’ve been stuck together for a loooooong time. At this point, you either love it or you’re seconds away from booking a cabin so you can go scream in the woods alone. That’s the thing about the...

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Summer Lovin’: How to Steer Clear of STDs

It’s been a long, long year of COVID-19-imposed restrictions, including sheltering in place and continued social distancing — and for many people, no in-person socializing has meant no dating and no...

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Haunted: The Trend Toward Ghosting

With the coronavirus pandemic receding and many people vaccinated, all the single ladies (and others!) may be ready to fire up those dating apps or head out to their favorite club for some actual...

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I Have a Cold Sore — Did I Get It From Someone with Herpes?

Q: I have a cold sore. Did I get it from someone with herpes? A. Yes, although it might not be what you think. First, make sure that what you see is definitely a cold sore. A cold sore looks and feels...

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How To Tell Someone That You Have an STD or STI

We never know how things will go when we’re not engaging in small talk about our weekends or the weather. With more serious subjects, our emotions can run high and we might not always receive what the...

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How Do You Know You’re In a One-Sided Relationship?

In a perfect world, friendships and romantic relationships have a natural give-and-take. One week, you might call someone and make plans to meet up, while the following week, they’ll reach out to you...

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Cold Sores and Dating: What You Need to Know

Dating is stressful enough without having to worry about an outbreak of cold sores on your mouth. Besides being painful and unsightly, the blisters commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus 1...

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