Sex

Sex may be something which is natural to you, but when you’re having sex with a new partner it can be difficult to know what to do and how to act - are they hoping you’ll be really confident in bed or would acting in such a way between the…

An important link has been found between sex hormones and the development of arthritis, and this new information could help protect your future wellness but alerting you to the fact that you are at risk. Arthritis is a painful condition…

If you are overweight, you probably know all the health benefits of losing weight already. You know that in order to improve your wellness and wellbeing, you really do need to shed the pounds – but did you know it can also help to improve…

A new study has found that people are more inclined to look after their sexual health if there is some kind of financial reward involved. You might naturally assume that people are motivated primarily by looking after their own wellness and…

Not only is sex a fun experience on its own, but being in a healthy, fulfilling sexual relationship can do wonders for your overall wellbeing. According to various studies, getting intimate can benefit your heart wellness, keep you looking…

If you have a headache, you shouldn’t reach for the ibuprofen, but instead for your partner for pain relief. This is according to a team of neurologists who have found that sexual activity can lead to “partial or complete relief” of head…

A new bylaw in Toronto sets out to regulate the 'rub down' service which many massage parlours offer - counsellor Peter Milczyn has been quoted as saying that removing these parlours is not realistic, but that monitoring the issue as best…

Having a hysterectomy can be necessary for a woman’s physical and sexual health. They are often medically necessary to treat various conditions including cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, and abnormal bleeding. It is a significant procedure…

The topic of sex amongst senior citizens is a bit of a taboo one. Many people of this age come from a generation where sex is not commonly discussed and is thought of as something that is private between a man and a woman. This attitude,…

If you were hoping to have some mid-week romantic time with your partner, you’re going to be disappointed. According to a new study, it is statistically less likely that you’ll be having sex on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,…

You may never have heard of vaginismus but is a psychological condition that causes sexual problems for a large number of women across the UK. The condition is characterised by a powerful physical response. Whenever there's an attempt to…

Perhaps the reason why sexual health is in such a state these days is because there are so many ‘facts’ floating around that are complete rubbish. How many times have you sat in the pub whilst people screamed until they were blue in the…

A pioneering sexual health programme has branched out to include those in urban areas. The programme was initially aimed at 50,000 young people in primarily rural areas, but has now extended to encompass many more in urban areas. Looking…

We live in a culture that is obsessed with sex. You may well just think of it as something that you naturally want – but what are the underlying reasons that make people crave sex so badly? A review in Sexuality & Culture revealed that…

For the wellbeing of a 19-year-old transgender student, you might think that all-male fraternities would be best avoided. However, not only was Donnie Collins never subjected to the hazing or the homophobia sometimes associated with Greek…

The old joke ‘How do you tell if a man has sex on his mind? He’s breathing’ may raise a giggle or two, but is not strictly accurate. Although male libido is generally higher than female, men do not find every woman sexually attractive.…

A new study has found a strong link between lack of sleep and lack of action in the bedroom. Lack of interest in sex amongst established couples can be an important sexual health issue, but once a man starts to lose interest in sex, things…

Condoms are the most effective way for men and women to protect themselves against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and yet many people still choose not to use them, fearing that they will make sexual intercourse less pleasurable.…

Everyone loves to have sex and a lot of people have sex very often. Regular intercourse isn't for everyone but even the least sexual amongst us will enjoy a good romp from time to time. The issue comes in contraceptives. They come in such a…

China is very quickly becoming a super power in its own right. It’s an industrial giant, if you consider how many items we take for granted have ‘made in China’ stamped onto them you start to realise just how massive this manufacturing…

Sex is something which everybody does. It’s becoming much less taboo with every single generation which is great because it means that sex is more talked about and that’s what’s important. Talking about sex, STD’s and any other sexual…

A new study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has found that most first-time mothers wait until six weeks after childbirth before having vaginal sex. Further, if you’ve had an operative vaginal…

In the last decade, the number of over-50s living with HIV has sky-rocketed in the UK. In 2002, the infection affected the wellbeing of 3,644 people over the age of 50, and this has risen to 16,549 in 2011. Wellness experts say that this is…

You know that sleep is good for your wellness, but what about your dreams? Do the weird and wonderful things that happen when you drift off have any impact on your wellbeing? Mental health expert Jeanna Bryner explains, ‘When your…

Doing exercise on a regular basis can do wonders for your wellness, but did you know it can also help improve your sexual wellbeing? For many years, doctors and scientists have been very vocal about the health benefits of exercise. It can…

You may be worrying why your marriage isn’t as good as it could be, but the truth is you’ve probably just formed some bad habits. According to relationship and family wellness expert Denise Schipani, ‘Solid marriages aren’t born;…

In these days of gender equality, it’s only natural for a wife to want her husband to his fair share of the household chores. But there might be some unintended consequences of this sharing that neither of you expected if the results of…

Fears have been raised that sexual health may be at risk in India due to poor sex education. A recent survey found that some adults had many misconceptions about sex and often had very skewed views of various aspects of sexual wellbeing.…

The sex talk can really affect family wellness, so how do you do it in a healthy and positive way? We spoke to sexual health and wellness expert Debra W Haffner, author of Beyond the Big Talk: Every Parent's Guide to Raising…

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…