sexual activity

Everybody knows that most women feel particularly sexual at a certain point in their cycle. This is because the hormones involved with ovulation start telling the body to effectively ‘mate’. But to what extent do hormones control the sexual…

As a parent, nothing wreaks havoc on your mental wellness more than the idea that your teenagers are having sex. Unfortunately, however, teen sexual health is a pressing issue, with research showing that many teenagers are sexually active…

Everyone’s heard of the “Sorry, I have a headache” gambit when you’re just not in the mood, but did you know that a special kind of headache could affect your wellness after you have sex? Any kind of sexual activity can negatively impact…

When we think about sexually healthy adults is can be difficult sometimes to ask ourselves whether it is a category that we fall into. For many people the worries about this sort of thing can be overwhelming as we can easily begin to…

Sex might not be something that is really on your mind at all when you’re faced with the prospect of cancer treatment. After all, treatments for this condition are renowned as some of the most invasive and problematic in the world, with a…

We often consider that our youth is the right time to feel satisfied with our sex lives. Indeed perhaps it is common to believe that when we are young it is the only time that we are going to feel satisfaction sexually. But this does not…

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…

Older people can still be sexual, and recent studies have shown that engaging in sexual activity can be the best way to boost their wellness and wellbeing. One study in particular has shown that older married couples who have sex on a…

Diabetes is more of a health concern than ever, as new research suggests that the condition could take its toll on your sexual wellbeing. According to the study, which was funded by the US government, middle-aged and older women with…

It doesn’t take a genius to work out that American high school students are having sex – it’s actually a fairly obvious fact. When you look at the combination of statistics, MTV reality shows and simply talking to teenagers, it is…

Humankind is by nature competitive – and that includes having sex. Research shows that we’re at our happiest when we think we’re getting more sex than our friends and neighbours. The study, by the University of…

If your well-being has been affected by a heart attack, you may be too embarrassed to inquire about your sexual health. But when is it OK to have sex again? And what’s the safest way to go about it? Now, new guidelines, published in the…

Everyone enjoys sex, but is that where the benefits to your wellness end? Absolutely not! Let’s take a look at some of the scientifically proven ways in which sex is good for you: 1. Exercise: Sexual health expert and private…

If you’re over a certain age, being satisfied with your love life helps keep you feeling young. This is according to a new study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, which found that women with a healthy…

After my article about using lube came out, many people contacted me about “too wet” during intercourse. Some people confuse the wetness for pee. It is possible for people to ejaculate. It is possible for them to leave a…

In a new trial, neurologists looking into the effects of sexual activity have discovered that it can help to either partially or completely remove the symptoms of a headache or migraine. At the University of Munster in Germany, researchers…

Orientation plays a huge role in your sexual wellness, with much sexual health research dedicated to studies on both heterosexuality and homosexuality. But what about bisexuality? As it stands, very little research has been conducted on…

If you’ve been reading through your copy of Fifty Shades of Gray recently, you might have developed a bit of a curiosity about sex toys. But what exactly are sex toys and how do they benefit your sexual health and wellness? According to the…

Sexual health experts have debated the existence of sex addiction for many years, in large part because, when it comes to identifying and diagnosing true forms of the condition, there has been a distinct lack of methodology. According to…

Are you sexual or asexual? The answer to this question could help to explain a whole host of human behaviour, and could help to identify issues affecting the wellness and wellbeing of many different types of people. Asexual…