Since the 1998 introduction of Viagra, “impotence” has become “erectile dysfunction” (ED), and the condition has emerged from behind closed bedroom doors into the light of public discussion. Unfortunately, many pill-loving Americans think “vitamin V”…

Want better sex? Eat a plant-based diet, especially fruits and vegetables. Diet plays an under-appreciated role in sexual function. Consider: Italian researchers surveyed 215 adults’ sex lives, then told half to eat as usual. The…

We can learn from one woman’s journey through grief to a new relationship. For many years, Joan Price, now 75, has been a prominent expert on older sexuality. Her books include Talking Out Loud About…

Fifteen percent. According to a recent University of California survey of sex in America, that’s the proportion of U.S. women who have survived childhood sexual exploitation. For men, the figure is 3 percent. Ninety-five percent….

Popular culture embraces “sex addiction,” but most psychologists reject it. When we say they’re “addicted” to bacon, Beyoncé’s music or The Simpsons, it’s largely in jest. We’re not actually addicted. We just really like whatever….

Watts is an Atlanta-based psychologist, a longtime sex educator certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists—and a mother. She’s smart, articulate, and witty, with a delightful sense of humor. I’ve been…