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Sexual Anatomy & Response

Explore your entire body from a sexual perspective. Includes information on sexual anatomy and response, sexual desire and libido.

Premature Ejaculation

Learn how researchers define premature ejaculation, what the suspected causes of premature ejaculation are, and how to stop premature ejaculation.

Circumcision and Pleasure – Does Circumcision Affect Your S…

Circumcision, sexual pleasure, male circumcision

Sex Sounds

Only a few brave researchers have ventured into the territory of human sexual sounds. Here’s what we know.

Unexpected Orgasms

There are several types of orgasms that fall outside of standard textbook descriptions of an orgasm in terms of when, where, and how they occur. These orgasms can be considered unexpected orgasms.

Sexual Exploration

Thoughts on the difficulty of exploring new sexual possibilities without comparing yourself unfavourably to others.

Anatomy of Intercourse

The anatomy of intercourse research from Leonardo da Vinci to Masters and Johnson to MRI and 3D ultrasound imaging.

What is Sexual Response?

Description of human sexual response, the benefits and drawbacks of thinking of sexual experience using a multi-stage model of sexual response.

Types of Orgasms

Different types of orgasms are described including clitoral versus vaginal orgasms, multiple orgasms, g spot orgasms and others.

What is an orgasm?

What is orgasm, and how is it defined by science and culture? Better than single definitions are multi-dimensional explanations of orgasm.

Sex and Aging

Resources and information about aging and sexuality, including how our bodies change as we age, how our thoughts and feelings change as we age, and places to find more information about sex and aging.

Physical Sexual Changes and Aging

Discussion of how our bodies may change as we age, and the impact these changes can have on our sexuality.

Priapism - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Priapism

Priapism refers to a prolonged erection in the absence of sexual stimulation. It is considered a urological emergency, and needs to be correctly diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.

Causes of Pain During Sex

Describes both physical and psychological causes of pain during sex.

What to do when sex is painful

Tips on what to do with sex is painful.

What is Lichen Sclerosus

Information about lichen sclerosus, a rare skin disorder that can seriously impact sexuality and sexual behavior.

Kegel Exercises

Answers to commonly asked questions about Kegel exercises, including what are Kegel exercises, why do Kegel exercises, and instructions on how to do Kegel exercises for men and for women.
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