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Education Relationships
Polyamorous Relationships
The idea that you can be romantically, sexually and/or emotionally involved with more than one person at the same time is a radical concept in a society that, generally speaking, practices monogamy almost exclusively. That radical notion, however, is the basis of polyamory – a way of being intimat...
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Body Education Pleasure
Understanding Female Orgasm
The female orgasm is like a snowflake. No two are the same. Some females achieve orgasmic delight through genital stimulation, while others orgasm by having their hair washed at the salon. There are even known cases of females who experience orgasm when they brush their teeth or when their eyebrows ...
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Desire
Taking a Closer Look at Basson’s Model of the Sexual Response Cycle
This article takes a closer look at a sexual response model that more accurately depicts the responsive components of desire and the underlying motivational forces that trigger it, particularly in women in long-term relationships. Dr. Rosemary Basson proposes a model of a sexual response that is cir...
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Body Education Sexual Dysfunction
Anti-depressants: a prescription for sexual dysfunction
Happiness is more than a state of mind. It is a cultural preoccupation that drives most – if not all – popular forms of media and culture. Self-help books and articles in print and online purport to offer secrets, tips, and advice on how to be happier or increase overall joyfulness. Holl...
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Body Education Sexual Dysfunction
Pelvic Floor Health
Pelvic pain and pain with sexual activity is a pervasive issue that profoundly effects the lives of many males and females and can strain loving relationships and severely impair one’s self-worth as a fully functioning sexual being. Although pelvic pain and pain with sexual activity can have sever...
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Body Education Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual Dysfunction is Not Just in Your Head
It was early on in my practice that I came to the conclusion that issues of sexual function can often be a side effect or symptom of an underlying health condition, or even the inevitable consequence of a combination of unhealthy lifestyle factors, rather than simply a psychological concern. The lig...
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