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Anti-depressants: a prescription for sexual dysfunction

by Dr. Chelsea Holland

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. Hollywood movies perpetually throw
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Pelvic Floor Health

by Amy Stein & Fiona McMahon

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 severe and far-reaching consequences, it rarely gets enough
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Sexual Dysfunction is Not Just in Your Head

by Dr. Debra Laino

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 light bulb went off for
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Rapid Ejaculation

by Karen Washington

Premature, rapid or early ejaculation is defined by the DSM V as: a persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during partnered sex within 1 minute of vaginal penetration AND before the individual wishes it, for at least six months and present in 75-100% of sexual activities, causing significant distress, and is not due to
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The Fakegasm: where faking it until you make it doesn’t work

by Kelly McDonnell-Arnold

Ever fake an orgasm? You know, when you’re just not going to get there or your to-do list is running through your head. Faking it can feel like a big fat lie or a bad inside joke with yourself. When I think about “faking it”, I remember the classic “yada yada yada” Seinfeld scene. Elaine is
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Erogenous Zones

by Kelly McDonnell-Arnold

Erogenous Zones – an erotic network to explore with an open mind Do you have a certain area that, when touched, sends shivers down your spine or makes you feel like fireworks are going off in your head? Have you ever thought more about that spot than, ‘wow, that feels good’? If you’ve felt any

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