Sexual Health

Sexual compatibility is slippery to define. It is not something you can measure with a checklist or diagnose with a test. But it often feels like the ultimate deal breaker.

Sex can be a lot of things at once. For some people, it’s the ultimate expression of love. For others, it’s a stress release, a playful indulgence, or simply about reproduction.

Sexual fantasies are as universal as hunger or sleep. Everyone has them, but not everyone talks about them.

If pull-out method is what you are using, or what your partner insists on, there are ways to make it slightly safer.

When it comes to sexual health, there are a lot of small habits people talk about — drinking cranberry juice, wearing cotton underwear, or showering before and after intimacy. But one of the most common questions that keeps popping up is whether you really need to pee after sex.

Vaginal Health: The real question is simple. What happens to the vagina when sex is not part of the picture for weeks, months, or even years?

Anal sex isn’t like other kinds of sex. The anus wasn’t designed for penetration in the same way a vagina was, so it doesn’t self-lubricate, and the muscles there naturally tighten up to protect you.

Sex ed teachers back in the day usually went with STD, or sexually transmitted disease. But now, most health professionals prefer STI, sexually transmitted infection.

How does nicotine actually affect libido? Can quitting make things better? And where does sexual dysfunction fit into the picture? Here’s what you need to know.