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Can sex really boost your lifespan? A new study says yes, but mostly for women

According to a new study, women who regularly engage in sexual activity might just have a better sh…

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Dr. Ruth, renowned sex therapist and Holocaust survivor, dead at 96

Dr. Ruth Westheimer was one of America's most well-known and beloved sex therapists, who shared wis…

Julia Naftulin   


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The Mediterranean diet isn't just good for your health — it's also great for your sex life

The Mediterranean diet lowers cholesterol and inflammation, which improves arousal and sexual healt…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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The professors filmed themselves having sex with porn stars. Their university was not pleased.

Joe Gow and Carmen Wilson pursued porn as a hobby. Now they're fighting a battle over academic free…

Hallie Lieberman   


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How to have a good threesome: safety, consent, planning, and communication are key, sex experts say

The keys to having a good threesome are planning, consent, and communication, sex experts say. They…

Ashley Couto   


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Viagra gets an image make-over as successive studies claim it helps with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease

If there’s one thing most of us love, it’s the whole “buy one, get one free” schtick. What if we to…

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Farewell and good riddance — to the 'typical American family'

The short, troubled reign of the nuclear family has come to an end. But we can replace it with some…

Kelli María Korducki   


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A men's sex coach shares 4 things he did to turn casual hookups into the best sex of his life

To be a better lover, men's sex coach Alex Grendi recommends pleasure mapping each partner to learn…

Julia Naftulin   


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6 yoga-inspired sex positions that offer pleasure and a good stretch

Yoga poses like happy baby and lotus can double as highly-erotic sex positions, according to two se…

Ashley Laderer,John Mutziger   


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I teach sex ed in college. Here's what all college students wish their parents knew about sex on campus.

She has taught sex education at colleges for nearly a decade, and she says parents should know coll…

Cassandra Corrado   


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7 sex tips from a couple married for 42 years — including a lingerie budget and non-sexual intimacy

Sex tips from Rita Smith, 62, and her husband Theodore Smith, Sr., 64, who say their desire is aliv…

Julia Pugachevsky   


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How often couples should have sex, according to sex therapists

Most American couples have sex about once a week, though what's considered healthy for your sex lif…

Sarah Fielding,Rosara Torrisi   


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How to practice good hygiene during anal sex to reduce the risk of UTIs and other infections

You shouldn't go into anal sex without some preparation — here are all the steps you should take to…

Ashley Laderer   


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12 ways to boost libido and improve your sex life

To increase your sex drive, reduce negative anticipation, practice body acceptance, and eat foods t…

Ashley Laderer,Shannon Ullman,Rosara Torrisi   


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8 steps to safely and conclusively end a toxic relationship, according to couples therapists

Leaving an unhealthy relationship involves planning ahead, asking your support system for help, and…

Ashley Laderer,John Mutziger   


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Julia Naftulin   


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My dad's sex-positive parenting saved my adult body image

Sex-positive parenting teaches kids about bodies and sexuality with open conversation. Discussing t…

Katie Kasperson   


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9 simple but telling green flags that prove you're in a great relationship, according to couples therapists

Supporting each other in hard times is great, but it's also crucial that life is simpler and "you f…

Ashley Laderer,John Mutziger   


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At Rosemead High, generations of students were harassed or groomed for sex as they tried to get an education

Unraveling 40 years of sexual misconduct at a single California high school.

Matt Drange   


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Researchers uncovered 3 techniques for female anal pleasure after interviewing thousands of women

For women, anal penetration doesn't always lead to pleasure. Techniques like "shallowing" and "surf…

Julia Naftulin