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Practicing safe sex is important – this might seem like an obvious statement but while many people agree that they should be practicing safe sex, many simply don’t and others aren’t too sure on what safe sex consists of and how to do it…

After going through childbirth many women find that they don’t feel the need or urge to have sex for a little while. Perhaps this is not surprising, after all the act of giving birth and indeed the nine months of pregnancy have meant…

When Michael Douglas announced that he had throat cancer, it came as something of a surprise that he thought there was only one culprit: oral sex. While it might seem at first that Michael Douglas was a delusional man, it become clear that…

In a controversial television interview, actor Michael Douglas recently explained that his throat cancer had actually been caused by a sexual health problem.  He claimed that having oral sex with his wife had caused him to contract the…

New study data suggests that an increasing number of adolescents in American lack the antibodies to protect them later in life against a significant cause of genital herpes. According to the study, fewer teens have been exposed to their…

When you get older, you may not be thinking about your sexual health as much as you should. It is a commonly held myth that STDs such as herpes are not really present amongst older people, but in fact quite the reverse is true. …

All women have certain risks that specifically affect their wellbeing, but certain issues are particularly a cause for concern among women who have sex with women. This is not just a case of sexual health risks – although that plays a part…

As a lesbian or bisexual woman, you may not be so concerned about your sexual health with regards to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), however, according to Ruth Hunt at the charity Stonewall, gay and bisexual female wellness is not…

For many people, oral sex has a bit of an emotional implication as well as a sexual one. Getting in touch with your sexuality and your sexual needs is great for your physical wellness and wellbeing, but if you have an emotional roadblock in…

A common sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhoea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. There are a number of different strains of this germ, but antibiotic-resistant ones have become far more common as the number of cases of…

Years ago, oral sex was regarded as an almost unmentionable activity, but studies prove that these days it is a common fixture of most people's sexual activity, both in heterosexual and homosexual relationships. In 2010, the American Centre…

Oral sex can be seen as somewhat of a chore by both men and women. Men aren’t really into foreplay – unless they’re on the receiving end – and women often fear the daunting task of a “blow job.” However, oral sex can be…

You may think that oral sex is a healthy part of your sexual health and wellness, but could it actually be putting your wellbeing at risk of cancer? In a recent interview with The Guardian, the actor Michael Douglas discussed his recent…

You may think you’ve heard all about sexually transmitted diseases, but now a new one poses a threat to your sexual health and wellbeing, albeit looking a lot like one of the old ones. According to wellness writer…

Whether you hear them from your school friends, films or even porn, there are loads of sex myths out there which can have a real impact on your sexual health and wellbeing. Not only does believing these falsehoods make you look a…

While women may have questions about giving a blow job, men have a number of queries about receiving one; does your partner like doing it? What’s the best position for optimal oral sex? We put your giving-head head-scratchers to…

The elusive female orgasm can be a real dampener to your sexual health and sense of wellbeing. After all, if you can’t get your partner off, you start questioning your manhood, and then you’re really in trouble sexually. But is it…

There are lots of good reasons to date a vegetarian, but did you know that your sexual wellness and wellbeing could benefit from this choice too? A recent survey showed that 30 percent of omnivores would not consider dating a…

You probably think you’re pretty well-educated about sexual health. You know you need to protect your wellbeing against STDs by using a condom during sex, but what about the risks of oral sex? Let’s take a look at which STDs threaten your…

Oral sex is something of a regular addition to the majority of couples’ sex routines these days, but despite blowjobs being a regular feature in the sexual activities of modern-day couples, many women don’t actually know if what they’re…

The problem with female sexual health and wellness is that even the smallest thing can set you off course. As Nicole Beland, author of Sex, The Whole Picture: The Ultimate How-To for Lovers, details, ‘When I'm this close to orgasm—eyes…

It may surprise younger people to learn this, but sexual wellness and wellbeing can be just as strong in the over 60s as in the under 30s. There is no rule that says that when you get to a certain age you have to stop having sex, and recent…