All Sex and Sexuality Articles

Contents in the Sex Community:

• Great Sex, Enjoying Sex, and Healthy Sexual Issues
• Sexual Dysfunction: Men and Women's Issues and Medication-Induced Dysfunction
• FAQ's for Women and Men
• Teen Sex Issues - For Teens and Parents
• Sex During Mid and Later Life
• Sex and Disabilities and Medical Issues
• Body Image and Your Sex Life
• Relationship of Sexual Issues and Depression
• Sexual Addiction
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV / AIDS
• Sexual Abuse
• Date Rape
• More Information About Sexuality

Great Sex, Enjoying Sex and Healthy Sex

• Sex Facts - What's a 'Normal' Sex Life

Good Sex

• What Makes For Good Sex
• Why Committed Couples Have Better Sex
• Good Sex in Long Term Relationships
• Psychological Intimacy in the Lasting Relationships
• Looking For Better Sex? Try Talking
• 15 Can't-Miss Tips for Great Sex
• Orgasms for Him and Her and How to Have Them
• Getting Sweaty Together is Real Sexy

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Healthy Sex

• What is Healthy Sex?
• The CERTS Model of Healthy Sex
• The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Sex
• Sexual Health Risks Checklist
• Sex and Trust Issues
• Sex and Good Communication
• How to Talk About Sex

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Enjoying Sex

• Safe and Safer Sex
• Is Sex Better When You're in Love
• Masturbation
• The G-Spot
• Orgasms: What It Is and What If You're Not Having One?
• Difficulty Reaching Orgasm
• Sexual Fantasy
• Oral Sex
• Aphrodisiacs
• Finding Time for Sex
• Sex Therapy
• When Sex is Boring
• Communicating About Sex

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Exercises to Help You Enjoy Sex More (used by real sex therapists to help their patients)

• Sensate Focus: That Personal Touch
• Sensual Touching
• Take an Erotic Bath
• Who Wants to Play Doctor or Nurse?
• Expressing Your Desires
• Learn to Fantasize About Sex
• Sensory Awareness Through Blind Tasting
• Preparing for Sex
• Make A Date
• Sexy Massage
• Try A Love Feast
• Explore Your Sensual and Sexual Needs
• Genital Touching for Men
• Genital Touching for Women
• Bedroom Talk: Learn How to Communicate About Sex
• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women

and just in case you're not prepared: Emergency Contraception

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Alternative Sex

• The Pleasure of the Pain Why Some People Need S & M - Sadomasochistic Sex
• Playing with Race racial BDSM excites some and reviles others
• The Darker Side of Fantasies - violent sex fantasies not necessarily harmful

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Sexual Dysfunction

• Why Sex Problems Are Hard to Diagnose
• Many People Have Sex Problems. Here's How to Treat Them
• Sexual Dysfunction Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines
• Sex Therapy for Psychological Issues
• Psychological Treatment of Sexual Dysfunctions
• Low Sexual Desire: It's the Biggest Sex Problem Americans Face

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Female Sexual Dysfunction

• Overview of Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Why Diagnosing Sexual Problems in Women Is So Difficult
• Types of Female Sexual Disorders
• Diagnosis and Treatment
• Indicators of Future Sexual Problems
• Things That Can Affect Female Sexual Function
• Signs, Causes, Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Psychological Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Physical Problems That Can Create Sexual Dysfunction
• Causes and Treatments of Sexual Pain Disorders
• Vaginismus: Women Who Can't Have Intercourse
• Vulvodynia
• Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: Lack of Desire
• Medicines That Cause Low Sexual Desire
• Sexual Side-Effects of Antidepressants and How to Treat Them
• About Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
• Treating and Preventing Low Sexual Desire in Women
• Wellbutrin for Hypoactive Sexual Desire
• Increasing Low Sexual Desire and Arousal in Women
• Living With A Low Libido Can Be Perfectly Normal
• Afraid of Sex: Female Sexual Aversion Disorder
• Sexual Aversion Disorder Defined
• Sexual Arousal Disorder: Trouble Getting Sexually Aroused
• I Can't Get Excited During Sex
• Treatments and Alternative Treatments for Sexual Arousal Disorder
• Female Orgasmic Disorder: I Can't Orgasm
• Overcoming Female Orgasmic Disorder
• How to Discuss Sexual Problems With Your Doctor
• What To Expect From Your Doctor
• Getting Your Sexual History
• Talking to Your Partner About Sex Problems
• Definitions, Causes, and Potential Treatments
• Medical Treatment for Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Medications for Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Non-Pharmacological Treatment for Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Intimacy After Female Sexual Dysfunction
• For Women Only - The Best Book Written for Women on Women and Sexual Function

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Male Sexual Dysfunction

• Overview of Sexual Problems Facing Men
• Male Sexual Function
• Diagnosing and Treating Male Sexual Dysfunction
• Sex Expert Talks About Sexual Dysfunction in Men
• Impotence: Causes and Treatments
• Erectile Dysfunction - Detailed Information
• Interview with Erectile Dysfunction Expert
• Medications for Erectile Dysfunction
• Surgery for Erectile Dysfunction
• Penile Implants
• Ejaculatory Disorders
• Preventing Premature Ejaculation
• How Premature Ejaculation Affects Couples and Partners and Your Quality of Life
• Delayed Ejaculation
• Male Sexual Problems Other Than Erectile Dysfunction
• Psychological Problems Related to Men With No Sex Drive
• Decreased Sexual Desire in Men
• When Men Suffer Low Sex Drive
• Sexual Aversion
• Peyronie's Disease

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Antidepressant / Antipsychotic (and other medications) Induced Sexual Dysfunction

• Antidepressants and Sexual Desire
• Guidelines for Treating Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
• Many Doctors Don't Take Treating the Side Effects of Antidepressants Seriously Enough
• Managing Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
• Herbal Remedies for Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction
• Antidepressants Have Different Impact on Men and Women
• Prozac: Side Effects for Women
• The Sexual Side-Effects of Antipsychotics
• Prescription Drugs That Have A Negative Effect on Female Sexuality
• Non-Prescription Drugs That Have A Negative Effect on Female Sexuality

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FAQs for Women and Men

For Women Only

• Do Women Really Peak Sexually at 30?
• Why Some Women Don't Enjoy Sex
• Black Women and Their Sex Lives
• Sex Matters for Women FAQ
• What About My Orgasm?
• What To Do When He Has A Headache
• Enjoying Sex Through Your Pregnancy
• Psychological Factors and the Sexuality of Pregnant and Postpartum Women
• Menopause and Sex
• You Can Have A Good Sex Life Despite Menopause
• Menopause Affects Sex Life Less Than Relationship
• Does Having A Hysterectomy Impact Sexual Satisfaction?
• Can A Man and Woman Be Just Friends?

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For Men Only

• Penis Size Q & A
• Masturbation Q & A
• Orgasm Q & A
• How the Off-Beat Guy Always Gets the Girl

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Teen Sex Issues

• Early Adolescent Sexuality: What is Your Child Going Through
• Sex and the Early Teen: What is Going On?
• Teenage Sexuality: A Doctor's Thoughts
• Getting Your Kids to Say "No" When You Said "Yes"
• You're Having What?! - Sex at Sweet 16
• Opening the Channels for 'The Sex Talk' With Your Teenager
• Sex and Sensibility: A Faith-Based View
• Talking to Our Girls About Sex
• Your Budding Daughter: Some Practical Suggestions for Parents
• Study on American Lad Magazines - Where Boys Learn About Sex
• Answering Penis Questions
• Can You Be Too Open With Your Kids When It Comes To Sex?
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Talking With Your Kids About HIV and AIDS
• How Your Teenager is Defining 'Sex'
• When Your Pre-teen is a Sex Object, Who's to Blame
• 'Technical Virginity' Becomes Part of Teens' Equation
• Sex: It's Different For Girls

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Sex During Mid and Later Life

• Maintaining Sexual Health and Intimacy While Aging
• Staying Sexual Into the Golden Years
• Sex When You're Elderly
• Sex and the Older Man
• Sex and the Older Woman

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Sex and Disabilities and Medical Issues

• Disabled? Discovering Your Sexual Self
• How to Talk About Sensitive Topics
• Sex and Disability
• How to Meet, Date and "Do It" When You're Disabled
• Disabled and No Sexual Pleasure
• Diabetes and Sexual Dysfunction
• Sexual Problems of Diabetic Women
• Sex Therapy for People with Multiple Sclerosis

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Body Image

• Sex and Your Body Image
• Being Obese Has Negative Impact on Sex Life
• Lots of Food. No Sex. Time for Rehab
• Take A Body Image Self-Test
• 10-Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem
• How to Improve Your Body Image
• Get Rid of the Body Blues For Good
• Research on Men's and Women's Body Image and Sexual Functioning

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Relationship of Sexual Issues and Depression

• Impact of Stress and Depression on Overall Sexual Function
• Sex and Depression - The Real Story
• Depression and HIV/AIDS
• Depression and Sex Addiction: Steps for Determining Severity of Depression
• Depression - How It Affects Sex and Relationships
• Prozac Affects Sexual Function
• Study Links Depression and Suicide Rates to Teen Sex
• How to Help Yourself if You Are Depressed
• Medication for Depression
• How to Overcome Depression and Find Happiness

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Sexual Addiction

• The Secret Life of A Sex Addict
• What is Sex Addiction
• Getting Treatment for Sexual Addiction
• The Partner's Role in Sexual Addiction and Getting Help for the Partner
• 12-Step Programs for Sex Addicts and Partners
• Sex Addiction Self-Tests
• Depression and Sexual Addiction
• Using Sex Addictively
• Pornography Addiction
• Addicted to Porn Self-Test
• Diagnosing and Treating Pornography Addiction
• The Consequences of Pornography
• Is Easily Accessible Porn a Good Thing?

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What's Your Risk?
• Overview of All Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Young Women Underestimate STD Risk
• Let's Talk About STDs
• Herpes on the Rise
• 10 Questions To Ask Your New Partner Before Having Sex
• Being Smart About Condoms
• A Condom Tutorial

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HIV/AIDS

• Introduction to HIV
• HIV, AIDS, and Older Adults
• HIV Prevention
• The Future of Preventing HIV and STDs
• How Does Mental Health Affect HIV Prevention?
• Comprehensive Guide to HIV Testing
• HIV: Coping With the Diagnosis
• HIV and Social Work: Helping You Cope With an HIV Diagnosis
• Aids Test Positive: Now What?
• Facing Facts Post-Testing: Where to Go from Here
• Advice to Patients Recently Diagnosed With HIV
• Dealing with Aids: Who Can You Talk To
• Telling Others You're HIV Positive
• How to Tell Someone You Have HIV
• Telling Others (excerpt from the book: There is Hope: Learning to Live with HIV)
• Coping with AIDS and HIV
• Choosing a Healthcare Provider for HIV Treatment
• Gearing Up for HIV Treatment
• Managing HIV: A Life-Long Commitment
• Central Nervous System Side Effects from HIV Treatment
• For AIDS Patients, Subtle Thinking Problems Could Signal Later Dementia
• Links Between HIV/AIDS and Mental Health
• HIV and Depression
• Depression and HIV/AIDS
• Facing Depression in HIV
• Stories of Living with AIDS
• Patient Support Helps AIDS Treatment
• Caring for Someone With AIDS
• Other Help You Can Give Someone With AIDS
• Stigma of HIV/AIDS
• HIV & AIDS: Stigma and Discrimination
• Discrimination Against Those With AIDS
• Stigma Attached to HIV
• AIDS Phobia: Always Worrying You Have AIDS
• Treatment of Phobias

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Sexual Abuse

• The Sexual Self-Perceptions of Young Women Experiencing Abuse in Dating Relationships
• Sexual Healing After Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Healing from Sexual Abuse (for adult survivors)
• Sex Therapy with Survivors of Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Abuse Survivors and Sex
• Sexual Intimacy After Sexual Assault or Sexual Abuse
• The Aftermath of Rape - Healing Your Mind
• Regaining Your Sexuality After Rape
• Sex Positive Play for Survivors
• Maintaining a Physical Relationship While Helping Your Loved One to Heal
• Normal Marriage After Child Abuse
• Learn to Trust Again

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Date Rape

• What is Date or Acquaintance Rape?
• Perspectives on Acquaintance Rape
• Relationship Violence Warning Signs
• Are You Vulnerable to Rape?
• Sexual Assertiveness Questionnaire and Date Rape Prevention
• Date Rape Drugs
• Overview of 3 Main Date Rape Drugs
• Date Rape Drug: Chloral Hydrate
• Date Rape Drug: Ecstasy
• Date Rape Drug: Fentanyl
• Date Rape Drug: GHB
• Date Rape Drug: Ketamine
• Date Rape Drug: Rohypnol

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More Information About Sexuality

Books

• A list of books on Sexual Dysfunctions, Healthy Sex, Alternative Sex, Sex and Teens and other important sex issues.

Online Conference Transcripts

• Alternative Sexual Practices, Guest: Randy Chelsey, MFT
• Reclaiming Your Sexuality, Guest: Sex Therapist, Linda Savage, Ph.D.
• Sexual Addiction, Guest: Dr. Phillip Sharp
• Sexual Issues and Sex Questions, Guest: Dr. Marlene Shiple

Videos on Sex Issues

• Videos on Sex and Sexuality Issues
• Realities of Sexual Addiction Video (HealthyPlace Mental Health Video Show)

Websites

• Psychology of Sex SiteMap
• Sex Disorders and Depression Sitemap

Other Articles on Sex Issues

• Sex Before Bedtime Can Lead To A Good Night's Sleep
• Understanding Human Ambivalence About Sex: The Effects of Stripping Sex of Meaning
• Walls of Repression - Psychology of Compartmentalizing Sex
• The Opposite Sex
• What Is Good Sex Really Worth?
• Does Sex Make Us Happy?
• Like a Gay Virgin
• 10 Reasons Gays Chase Straights
• Some Gays Paralyzed By A Fear of STDs Chose Celibacy
• What Sex in the Future Looks Like
• Talking Openly About Sex Differences

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