All Intimacy Posts

Are Hookups Healthy?

Are casual hookups healthy? Dr. Anna Thomas shares the benefits and drawbacks of casual hookups and explores how to know if casual hookups are healthy for you.

Create a Play Practice in Sex-Your Brain Will Thank You

It’s more than fun and games. Learn how to enhance romance by bringing play into the bedroom

Painful Sex, Thoughts, & Intimacy

Learn how to overcome painful sex and negative thinking to enjoy intimacy and maintain pleasure.

Queer It Up. Degendering Sex.

It’s time to flip the script and queer it up! Read why degendering sex is so important and how it opens up a new world of possibilities.

Why Does My Vulva Itch?

Wondering why your V is itchy? Stop! Before you diagnose your itchy vulva as a yeast infection, read this new article on common causes of an itchy vulva and what you can do about it!

Sex & Sobriety

If you’re thinking of exploring sex for the first time while sober, here are some things you might expect or experience.

When Sex Goes From Fun To Work: Intimacy While Trying To Conceive

How does intimacy change while trying to conceive? Read now for expert tips on infertility and your sexual relationship.

What Is Sex Coaching?

Learn how sex coach, Dr. Sonia Wright defines sex coaching and shares the impact it can have on your sex life.

Treatment Options for Orgasm Dysfunction

Find out what treatments are available for treating orgasm problems and how to know which might work best for you in new blog by Dr. Somi Javaid, MD.

6 Sex Toys Questions, Answered

Dr. Janelle Evans answers your top questions about sex toys, how to use them and their benefit to your sexual health journey.

Exploring The Connections Of Faith, Sex, & Public Health

Nadiah Mohajir, a Pakistani-American-Muslim, recounts her experience of the connections between faith and sex.

The Four Libido Killers You Might Not Know About

Discover the four common but lesser known causes of low libido or low sexual desire. Learn what's affecting your libido and find ways to work around it.

3 Ways To Conquer Valentine's Day Dread

You might be experiencing (what we call) the Valentine’s Day Dread. These women report that not only do they not look forward to February 14th, they actually have anxiety just thinking about it. Here are 3 Ways to Conquer Valentine's Day Dread

How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex

If you’re in need of motivation and guidance for talking to your partner, here are three methods for women focused on increasing intimate communication.

Get Slick. Let’s Talk Lube, Part 2

What do you do when lubrication seems to be the main issue with your lack of bedroom play?

Thyroid Killing The Mood? 7 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner

7 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner | An underactive thyroid can lead to sexual changes that can be frustrating for both you and your partner or partners.

Social Distancing, Human Connection, & Sex

4 easy things you can do at home with your partner to keep intimacy a priority while staying safe during social distancing

Thriving Sexually During & After Cancer

Learn what 9 areas of your cancer journey could be impacting your sexual health + how a custom Wellness Plan helps you tackle them!

What I Wish Everyone Knew About Foreplay: A Sexologist Explains

While many people may think of foreplay as the physical stimulation leading up to sex, we know that foreplay is much more complex than that.

Fire Up Your Mind & Body With Erotica

Erotica allows you to put yourself in the driver’s seat and get to know yourself and your body. Learn how reading erotica can improve sexual desire.

What To Do When Your Partner Wants Sex More Than You Do

Desire discrepancy? It’s a fancy term that basically means you and your partner have different levels of desire for sex.

Sex After Childbirth: 7 Questions & What You Need to Know

Whether you’re pregnant, in the newborn haze or a few months down the road, we answer some of the most common questions about sex after childbirth.

Not Tonight Dear, I Have A Vagina-Ache

Pain with sex can have many causes and sometimes it can affect various aspects of your life. Find out common causes and next steps.

Get Slick. Let’s Talk Lube, Part 1

Learn the purpose of lubrication, how, when and why it occurs naturally and common causes of vaginal dryness.

4 Steps To Better Sex

Whether someone is struggling with anxiety about sex and they have had few sexual partners or they have had many partners, the felt sense of not-knowing (about sexual desires, arousal, pleasure) can lead to feelings of insecurity around sex. Here are 4 other ways of thinking about sex.

Can I Ask My OBGYN That?

Talking to your gynecologist about odors, itching or sex can seem daunting. We tackle 6 common questions you may be too embarrassed to ask.

Libido Through The Years: What You Need To Know In Your 30s

If you’re not having as much sex as you once had or wish you were having more, you’re not alone. We explore some of the common factors that can affect your libido in your 30s.

What Is HSDD?

Dr. Harper defines Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, lists criteria that allows for diagnosis and gives an overview of different treatment options.

What Is Intimate Partner Violence?

What is intimate partner violence (IPV)? Learn how to identify IPV, its impact on health and sexual desire and how to find IPV resources.

Take Me To Church! The Vaginal Vestibule & Sexual Pain

What is vestibulitis? Find out exactly what it is, how it affects your sex life and how to find solutions to overcome it.

Self-Pleasure Is A Human Right Too.

Female masturbation is normal, beneficial, and healthy.

The Missing O! Why Some Women Can’t Orgasm

More than 20% of women have difficulty with orgasm. Find out why you might not be able to have an orgasm and how to help.

What No One Tells You About Cancer & Sexual Relationships

Cancer & its treatments can have a big impact on the way your sexual relationships function. Read What No One Tells You About Cancer & Sexual Relationships

Impact Of Sexual Trauma On Couples

Sexual trauma often impacts a survivors ability to trust & feel safe with another person, including their partner(s). Learn more