
“Hymen” derives from the Greek for membrane. Hymen was also the Greek god of marriage. These two facts summarize the conventional wisdom about this widely misunderstood tissue, that this fabled membrane covers the vaginal opening,…
“Hymen” derives from the Greek for membrane. Hymen was also the Greek god of marriage. These two facts summarize the conventional wisdom about this widely misunderstood tissue, that this fabled membrane covers the vaginal opening,…
In previous articles, I’ve tried to reassure anxious men that penis size doesn’t matter to the substantial majority of women. And every time, comments have poured in from gals calling me a fool, saying that…
Ever hear of the “mistress’ nightmare?” A middle-aged man is having sex with a woman other than his wife. While making love, he has a heart attack and dies, leaving his lover with a difficult…
Laugh and the world laughs with you,” British novelist Anthony Burgess once quipped. “Snore and you sleep alone.” However, based on a recent study, Burgess’ remark might need updating: “Snore and your sex life suffers.”…
Vibrators don’t cost much. But they’re more than a cheap thrill. They’re a little electric friend—and like any friendship, making it last takes a certain amount of effort. Follow these simple suggestions and your little…
It’s perfectly normal to masturbate. Here’s an old joke: Ninety-eight percent of people have done it—and the other 2 percent are lying. Masturbation is fine at any age: 10, 25, 45, 105. Masturbation is our…
An old joke tells of four women who interview for a job with a male boss. All four are clearly qualified, making the choice difficult. Who gets the job? The one with the largest breasts….
As I’ve written previously, this podcast is my personal favorite hosted by Seattle sex therapist Diana Wiley, Ph.D., who happens to be an old friend. In this show, we discussed how porn is miseducation, the…
How can I get my man to feel okay about bringing a vibrator into bed with us? Many women ask this question. On the one hand, no one should ever have to do anything sexually…
Since it was first reported in modern sex research in the early 1980s, controversy has surrounded female ejaculation. But recent research—most of it conducted in Slovakia in Eastern Europe—strengthens the case for female ejaculation, and…