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How To Masturbate for Men
Ideas on how to explore and expand male masturbation techniques, with step by step suggestions and tips for men to explore sexual response through masturbation. Includes information about prostate stimulation, stroking techniques, and fantasy.
How To Masturbate for Women
An introduction to female masturbation with step by step suggestions and tips for women to explore sexual response through masturbation. Includes information about clitoral stimulation, penetration, and g-spot.
Penis Size
Penis size may be the biggest source of worry for men. Learn the facts about average penis size, does penis size matter, the trouble with comparing penis size, and whether or not you can do anything to enlarge your penis.
Real Sex Scenes in Movies
A list of mainstream movies that apparently contain real sex scenes.
Dirty Talk
Suggestions on how to introduce “dirty talk” to your relationship, with tips on expanding your vocabulary of sex words, getting comfortable with dirty talk, and recommendations for more reading.
Average Penis Size
What does scientific research have to say about average penis size? Penis size is measured in terms of both average length and girth of a flaccid penis and average length and girth of an erect penis. There are many problems with determining what the average penis size is.
How to Find Your G-Spot
A step by step guide to finding your g-spot, including suggestions on how to stimulate the g spot, or urethral sponge, positions, and tricks to see if you enjoy G spot stimulation and pleasure.
Best Sex Scenes in Movies
A list of the best movie sex scenes as selected by members of LoveFilm, Europe's largest internet DVD rental service.
How to Give a Handjob
A step by step guide on how to give a man a handjob, with tips on anatomy, technique, using props, and communicating with your partner about handjobs.
How to Find Your Prostate
A step by step guide to finding the prostate gland and prostate stimulation. Sometimes called the male g-spot or “prostate milking”, prostate massage can be intensely pleasurable for many men.
Control Premature Ejaculation
A step by step explanation of the start/stop technique of controlling premature ejaculation.
Woman on Top Sex Position
Image of the basic woman on top sex position
Doggy Style or Rear Entry Sex Position
Image of doggy style or rear entry sex position.
Sexuality - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Sexuality guide site.
Homemade Sex Toys
Tips for homemade sex toy projects, plus links to the best homemade sex toy sites, books and products.
Kegel Exercises for Men
Step by step instructions on doing kegel exercises to strengthen your PC muscles for men.
Kegel Exercises (for women)
Step by step instructions on doing kegel exercises to strengthen your PC muscles for women.
Missionary Sex Position Pictures
Image of the basic missionary sex position.
PGAD
Reviews what is known about this newly described condition of persistent genital arousal disorder, also known as persistent sexual arousal syndrome. Includes symptoms, causes, and treatments for PGAD and links to resources for more information
How do I find my PC Muscle?
Instructions for both men and women on how to find your pubococcygeus muscles (PC muscles). With links to information on how to do kegel exercises to strengthen the PC muscles.
Spooning Sex Position
Image of the basic spooning sex position.
Right Angle Sex Position
Image of the basic right angle sex position
Male Multiple Orgasms
An introductory how-to about male multiple orgasms. Explains the importance of breathe, awareness, and PC muscles to have non-ejaculatory orgasms that can prolong sexual pleasure and increase male sexual potential.
Side by Side Facing Sex Position
Image of the basic side by side sex facing position.
Edge of the Bed Sex Position
Image of the edge of the bed sex position.
Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position
Image of the basic reverse cowgirl sex position.
How to Use a Vibrator
A beginner’s guide to using vibrators for women. Tips and techniques on using vibrators for external stimulation and penetration.
What is Tantric Sex?
A basic introduction to Tantra sexual practice and what Tantric sex has come to mean in the west. Answers questions what is Tantra? Who is Tantra good for? With links to more resources, information, tips, and techniques on Tantra sex.
Bum Lift Sex Position
Image of the bum lift sex position
Male Genitalia
A guided tour of the basic parts of male genitalia including the penis, scrotum, prostate gland, frenulum, perineum, and anus.
What Is Sex?
What is sex? How does sex differ from sexuality? Learn about defining sex and sexuality for yourself in a way that can help you explore more of your sexual potential and increase your sexual health.
Wall Standing Sex Position
Image of the basic wall standing sex position
Does Penis Size Matter?
Does penis size matter? Research on the importance of penis size to men and women.
Female Genitals
A guided tour of the basic parts of the female genitals, including the vulva, vagina, clitoris, pc muscle, g-spot, and more.
Orgasms Through Intercourse
Orgasms don't come easily through intercourse. But that doesn't mean they don't come at all. Here are some tips on having orgasms through intercourse.
Penis Anatomy
An overview of the various parts of the penis, including the shaft, glans, frenulum, foreskin, and the internal anatomy of the penis.
Oral Sex Quiz
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Do Penis Pumps Work?
Explains that penis pumps do not work to permanently enlarge your penis.
Raised Kneeling Sex Position
Image of the raised kneeling sex position
Types of Orgasms
Different types of orgasms are described including clitoral versus vaginal orgasms, multiple orgasms, g spot orgasms and others.
Building a Better Orgasm
Ten tips on building better orgasms. Ways to expand your orgasmic potential through movement and breath, through fantasy and sex toys, and by improving your sexual health.
Orgasm Quiz
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How to Use Penis Rings
A beginner’s guide to using penis rings.
All About Orgasms
Orgasms are the most sought after and most misunderstood part of our sexuality. Learn about different types of orgasms, the real definition of orgasm, fake orgasms, orgasm problems, and the best books about orgasms available.
Think Your Penis Is Too Small
Many men think they their penis is small. Yet most research shows that heterosexual women are mostly satisfied with the size of their partners’ penis, even when their partner is not. There are many reasons that men may think their penis is small.
Oral Sex and STDs
Explains the STD risks of oral sex and describes the different levels of risk and methods of transmission, with suggestions on ways to make oral sex safer.
Vaginal Taste
Answers to commonly asked sexual health questions. Includes an answer to questions about the vaginal taste, and can you alter the taste of your vagina.
Sex Without Intercourse
Ideas on ways to increase sexual intimacy without intercourse. Exploring sexual touch that doesn’t lead to penetration, non verbal sexual communication, and learning how to talk dirty, can all be ways of enhancing sexual satisfaction and intimacy without penetration or intercourse.
Missionary Position
A description and picture of the missionary position where the man is lying on top of his partner. Suggestions for variation on this sex position, as well as pros and cons of the missionary position for penetration sex play.
Oral Sex
Offering oral sex tips and techniques plus information on hygiene and safety concerns for performing and receiving oral sex.
Bend Over, Boyfriend
Information, tips, and resources for straight couples interested in exploring male anal play and strap on sex. Includes shopping tips, safer sex tips, and information about gender and role play.
Morning Erections
Morning erections, euphemistically called “morning wood” can be a source of confusion and occasionally embarrassment for younger guys, and concern for older men who may find their morning erections reduced or gone altogether.
Sex Therapy FAQ
Answers to commonly asked questions about sex therapy including what is sex therapy, why see a sex therapist, how to find a therapist, what training sex therapists receive, where to find a therapist in your area, and when to seek help from a sex therapist.
Signs of ejaculation
How can you tell if a guy is going to ejaculate? Explaining the signs that ejaculation is imminent and how you can tell when it’s going to happen.
Give a Handjob (Women)
A step by step guide on how to give a woman a handjob, with tips on anatomy, technique, using props, and communicating with your partner about handjobs.
Male Multiple Orgasm Primer
Basic information about male multiple orgasm. Where the teachings began, what research has been done on the topic, and the basic ideas behind male multiple orgasms are discussed.
Personal Lubricants
Questions and concerns when choosing a personal lubricant, and a guide to picking the best personal lubricant for you. Describes the difference between silicone and water based sex lubricants, how long lubricants last, and suggestions and advice for choosing a lubricant that’s right for you.
Causes of Painful Sex
Describes both physical and psychological causes of pain during sex.
Woman on Top Position
A description and picture of the sex position where the woman is on top. Suggestions for variation on this position, as well as pros and cons of the woman on top position for penetration sex play.
Penis Too Big
Tips on what to do if your partner’s penis is too big and making sex uncomfortable or painful.
Sex Tips for the Rest of Us
Short and sweet sex tips to help you think about sex and sexuality and your own sexual expression. This tip offers advice on how to talk dirty.
Sex Toys 101
Explains the basics of sex toys including different kinds of sex toys, tips on shopping for sex toys, where to find the best sex toys, sex toy safety, and sex toy quizzes.
How Long Does Sex Last?
How long does sex last for? Answers to this question and other common sexual health questions, with links to research and resources.
How Do I Measure Up?
Answers to questions about penis size, and other common sexual health questions, with links to research and resources.
Oral Sex Taste
What makes up the taste of oral sex? An explanation of what oral sex taste is comprised of.
Fantasy Sexual Role Play
Information and ideas on sexual fantasy role play, creating scenarios, developing characters, finding costumes and props, and setting ground rules for safe and fun sexual fantasy role play.
Sex and Ecstasy
What are the sex effects of Ecstasy (also called MDMA)? Subjective reports and laboratory research explain the negative and positive sex effects of Ecstasy.
Is There an Orgasm Test?
Is there such a thing as a test to tell if you've had an orgasm? Why knowing if you've had an orgasm is complicated, and why you should worry less about the final result and focus more on what gets you there.
Non-Latex Condoms
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Latex Condoms and Allergies
Describes the prevalence and causes of latex allergies and latex condoms. Describes what latex allergies look and feel like, and offers non-latex alternatives for people who have allergic reactions to latex condoms.
Sexual Fantasy Ideas
Tips on developing sexual fantasy ideas and coming up with fantasy scenarios that work for you.
Why does penis size matter?
Information about research on average penis size and whether penis size matters to men and women.
Is oral sex risky?
Answers the question, is oral sex safer sex? What are the risks of having unprotected oral sex?
First Time Sex
Tips on first time sex experiences, including first time intercourse, first orgasm, first time anal sex, and more.
All About the G Spot
A complete reference guide to the g spot, with information on the g spot debate, the history of research into the g spot, how to find your g spot, and what the g spot is and isn’t, as well as reviews of books about the g spot, and g spot vibrators.
What is the G Spot?
An explanation of what the g spot is thought to be, the function of the g spot, and the reasons the g spot may provide sexual excitement.
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.
Edging
Tips on edging, a sexual activity that involves postponing orgasm.
Basic Right Angle Sex Position
Pictures of right angle sex positions.
Hearing Your Parents Have Sex
A woman moves back home to help her parents out, and wants to know if it’s okay to tell them she can hear them having sex.
Edge of the Bed Sex Position Variation with Pillow and Leg Lift
Image of the edge of the bed sex position.
Sex Position Tip #3
Tips on finding new sex positions and improving the sex positions you've got by thinking about the angle of penetration in sex positions.
Anatomy of Intercourse
The anatomy of intercourse research from Leonardo da Vinci to Masters and Johnson to MRI and 3D ultrasound imaging.
Micropenis
Explains the causes, treatment, and problematic social meaning of a micropenis, which is a clinical term to describe a very small penis.
Have Sexual Intercourse
Sex tips on how to have sexual intercourse, including suggestions on positioning, pacing, g spot and prostate stimulation during intercourse, and how to have orgasms during intercourse.
How to Have Bad Sex
Here are ten things you can do to practically guarantee you'll have bad sex. Invert them and you may find a few ideas on how to have some, or more, of the sex you actually want.
Put a Condom on withYour Mouth
Answers the question how do I put a condom on with my mouth, with step by step instructions on how to put a condom on with your mouth.
Morning after Pill - Plan B
Basic information on the morning after pill form of emergency contraception also called Plan B. Includes information on effectiveness, side effects, costs, where to get the morning after pill, and things to watch out for.
Why Does Sex Hurt?
Why does sex hurt? Explains common reasons for painful sex and solutions to reduce pain during sex.
Tips for Pegging
Tips on pegging or the act of male anal penetration by a female partner. Includes ideas on talking about pegging, toys to choose for pegging, and safer sex considerations.
Right Angle Sex Position Variation 2
Pictures of right angle sex positions.
Sex Shop Hall of Fame
A list of the best and most unique sex shops in the world. Whether you’re looking for vibrators, dildos, harnesses, erotic fiction, or adult movies, this list includes sex shops not to be missed, that won’t disappoint. Rated for the quality and selection of their product lines and more importantly for their customer service.
What's with Penis Size?
Answers to commonly asked sexual health questions. Includes an answer to questions about the importance of penis size, what is the average penis size, does penis size matter, does it matter more to women or men, and whether length or girth is more important.
Penis Pumps
All about penis pumps. Explains how penis pumps work, whether penis pumps are effective, and how safe it is to use a penis pump.
Water Based Lubricants
Explaining the difference between water based personal lubricants, including consistency, ingredients, and how long different water based lubricants last. With links to reviews of water based lubricants.
Sex and Marijuana
Describes the positive and negative sex effects of marijuana. While many people, women in particular, find marijuana has positive effects on sexual arousal and behavior, if taken in larger amounts marijuana can severely dampen sex.
All About Sexual Fantasy
Information about the origins of sexual fantasies, the most common sexual fantasies, how healthy it is to have sexual fantasies, and ideas for more sexual fantasies.
Top Sexual Fantasies
While every list of top sexual fantasies differs slightly there are less than ten themes that consistently appear on surveys of top sexual fantasies.
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.
Sex Position Tip #2
Tips on finding new sex positions and improving the sex positions you've got by thinking about movements in sex positions.
Choosing Adult Movies
A guide to picking adult movies. Offers suggestions on how to choose adult movies for beginners to the world of adult entertainment.
Is Watching Porn Okay
Includes a discussion of the health of watching adult videos in a relationship and ways to talk with your partner about your concerns.
Quiet Sex
Ideas on how to have sex quietly when staying overnight in a friend or family members house. Also good for when you have too many family members staying at your house over night.
PC Muscles
Definition of the Pubococcygeus Muscles, known as the PC muscles.
Using Condoms Properly
A step by step explanation on how to put on and take off a condom. With links to illustrations on how to put on a condom properly
Alcohol and Sex
Explains the sexual effects of alcohol including short term and long term effects of alcohol consumption on sexuality as well as “expectancy effects” of alcohol on the way we behave sexually.
G Spot Vibrators
A review of g spot vibrators, sex toy reviews with information on pricing, materials, pros and cons, and links to where to find g spot vibrators for sale.
Premature Ejaculation
Answers some of the common myths about premature ejaculation with facts.
Interview with David Levy
An interview with David Levy a scholar of Artificial Intelligence about the future of robot sex, and the possibilities of human robot sexual interactions.
Oral Sex Quiz Results
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Male Sexuality
Important things to know about male sexuality. Looking beyond penis size and sexual stereotypes about male sexuality.
Leapfrog Sex Position
Describes the leapfrog sex position. Suggestions for variation on this position, as well as pros and cons of the leapfrog sex position for intercourse.
Bad Reporting on Sex Research
A study of penis size, conducted in India, triggered several terrible reports that are either ignorant, racist, or both.
Sex Toy Quiz
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Female Ejaculation
Background information on the female ejaculation debate, plus tips on how to experiment with female ejaculation and g-spot stimulation, and where to find more information.
What Is Pegging?
An explanation of the term pegging, which is used to describe anal penetration in heterosexual couples where the woman penetrates the man.
Sex Books for Couples
Deepen your sexual connection with your partner with this list of new and classic sexual exploration books for couples. From tips and techniques to delving deep into each other's erotic psyches.
Sex Position Tip #1
Tips on finding new sex positions and improving the sex positions you've got by thinking about physical positioning in sex positions.
Is Sex in Porn Real?
Lists several ways that the sex you see in pornography is not a good representation of sexual experience.
Vibrators
Vibrators are the most popular selling sex toy in the world. This guide offers tips on choosing the right vibrator, buying a vibrator without being ripped off, and ways of using vibrators for men, women, and couples.
Homemade-Sex-Toys.com
An interview with the folks who write and produce homemade-sex-toys.com, a great site for homemade sex toy inspiration and instruction.
Sexual Touch
A step by step guide to exploring sexual touch with your partner. Ideas on how to increase intimacy through sexual touch, and tips on ways to touch that will deepen your knowledge of your partner’s body and sexual response.
How to Choose a Vibrator
Tips on buying a vibrator, how to choose a vibrator for you and your partner, different materials for vibrators, and how to find a vibrator that will work for you
How to Kiss
There are few universal rules to kissing, but here are some basic tips on how to kiss for the anxious and uninitiated.
Male and Female Orgasms
Explains the possible differences and likely similarities between male orgasms and female orgasms.
Push Up Push Down Sex Position
Describes the push up, push down sex position. Suggestions for variation on this position, as well as pros and cons of the push up push down sex position for penetration sex play.
First Intercourse
Tips on making intercourse for the first time more pleasurable, less awkward, and less painful.
Nudity at home
Parental comfort with nudity in the home differs greatly from parent to parent and family to family. Those parents who are comfortable with nudity in the home can wonder if there is an age when it is inappropriate to allow their children to see them naked.
Tips for Sex to get Pregnant
Tips on keeping sex fun when you are trying to get pregnant and timing your sex life to your ovulation.
Allergic to Latex Condoms
Answers the question, how do I know if I’m having an allergic reaction to latex condoms? Links to the prevalence and causes of latex allergies and latex condoms, what latex allergies look and feel like, and offers non-latex alternatives for people who have allergic reactions to latex condoms.
Orgasms and Health
Explaining the potential health benefits of regular orgasms.
Premature Ejaculation Drugs
What drugs are available to treat premature ejaculation, and what other drug options may be available soon?
Missionary Sex Position Varition 1
Image of the missionary sex position.
Stop Premature Ejaculation
Tips on how to stop premature ejaculation.
Reverse Cowgirl Sex Position Variation 3
Pictures of reverse cowgirl sex positions.
Taking Erotic Photos
A beginner’s guide to taking erotic photographs from Christine Ablett. Suggestions on cameras, planning ahead, dealing with models, and setting the mood for an erotic photography shoot are offered.
Penis Rings
Describes the basic penis ring, how it functions, and important safety information regarding the use of penis rings.
Can Men Have Multiple Orgasms?
Answers to commonly asked sexual health questions. Includes a description of male multiple orgasm, with links to technique and resources on men’s experience having multiple non-ejaculatory orgasms.
Right Angle Sex Position Variation 1
Pictures of right angle sex positions.
Labia Too Big?
Should I be worried if my labia are too big? Should I consider surgery to reduce the size of my large labia?
Female Orgasmic Disorder
A definition of female orgasmic disorder.
First Time Orgasm
Information for people who haven’t had an orgasm before and want to have their first time orgasm. With links to information for people who can’t orgasm, and anyone who wants to learn how to have more orgasms.
What to do when sex is painful
Tips on what to do with sex is painful.
Put on a Female Condom
Instructions on how to put on and remove the female condom.
Finding the Best Condoms
Tips on finding the best condom to increase sensitivity and sexual pleasure.
Teen Sex Statistics
Teen sex statistics on sexual behaviors and changes in teen sexual behaviors over time.
Sexual Role Play Tip
Ideas on how to choose a sexual role for sexual fantasy role play that feels right and will work. With suggestions on where to get ideas for different sexual roles for sexual fantasy role play.
Positions to Avoid Painful Sex
Getting creative with sex positions to reduce pain during sex.
Differences in Sex Drive
Ideas on how to deal with differences in sex drive and sexual desire in long-term committed relationships.
Where is my G Spot?
Answers to commonly asked sexual health questions. Includes an answer to questions about finding the g spot, a brief description of the debate about the female g spot, how to find it, and links to technique and resources on g-spot information.
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