Many women complain that they have a bad smell coming from the vagina, even after washing frequently. This can be very distressing, particularly if it is noticed and commented on by someone else. Genital odour is due to the combination of vaginal secretions, eccrine and apocrine sweat and external sources (urine, faeces, topical applications). What […]
Many men don’t know a whole lot about the workings of their penis and most of us don’t worry much about its general well-being either, which is all a bit surprising, considering how important it tends to be to most of us. But things do go wrong. There are a number of disorders and ailments […]
Whether you have been together for a few months or for decades, it is important to take steps to maintain some spark in your relationship. Some consistency can be nice in a relationship, but variation from the everyday routine is important to make things more fun. If you are in a monogamous relationship, that variety […]
There’s a popular perception that older people lose interest in sex. Not true. Studies show that people maintain active sex lives well into their later years. For example, one recent survey found that more than half of men and almost a third of women over the age of 70 reported they were still sexually active. […]
There are a lot of societal beliefs and expectations surrounding libido, such as how often people should be having sex and how often they should want to have sex. Libido, or sex drive, plays an incredibly important role in how you feel about yourself. (Do I want to have sex more or less than other […]
We’ll never object to having more sex – in any and all of its many iterations: Morning sex, shower sex, back-seat-of-the-car-sex, anniversary sex, Valentine’s Day sex, first-time-sex, make-up sex, so-loud-your-neighbours-hate-you-sex. Whatever kind you’re having, it feels pretty damn good. But that pleasure isn’t the only reason you should keep getting busy underneath the sheets: The […]
Did you know that there are foods that can naturally increase your libido, boost your reproductive health and spark your sexual appetite? Spice up your sex life by adding these foods to the menu: Wild salmon Wild salmon and other cold-water fish (such as sardines, herring, trout and anchovies) are guaranteed to boost your sexual […]
1. Most men may not openly talk about their erection problems, but Erectile dysfunction — when a man cannot achieve or maintain an erection well enough or long enough to have satisfying sex — is very common. According to the National Institutes of Health, 5 percent of 40-year-olds and 15 to 25 percent of 65-years […]
Not only can sex help your general mood (thereby reducing stress), but studies show there are tangible ways sex slows down the ageing process, fights disease and even heals wounds. Here is a full breakdown of the ways getting it on can save you a trip to the ER. Sex promotes heart health A study […]
You’re going soft more than you care to admit Limping into the bedroom more than twice a month may mean your heart’s just not in it: an Austrian study found that the risk of developing heart disease within 10 years was 65% higher in men with moderate or severe erectile dysfunction than in men without […]
Life can change suddenly: you might have met a new man, or you’ve just had a baby. Exciting events in your life often means contraceptive considerations are low down on your priority list. Whether you have just met the man of your dreams, decided to settle down, had a baby, completed your family or had […]
Erectile dysfunction (ED) refers to the inability to get an erection and have satisfying sex, which can cause distress for couples. In order to have an erection, there needs to be proper functioning of the muscles, blood flow and nerves. While erectile dysfunction can have psychological causes, it tends to be a sign of underlying […]
Nearly everyone has lied to a partner — either openly or by omission — at one time or another. Sometimes the deceit is rendered consciously or unconsciously. And lies range in relational significance: One partner may not want to divulge personal concerns about a close friend’s trials and tribulations. There may be no point in […]
The vagina is a sensitive organ and often prone to infection. According to the Mayo Clinic vaginal yeast infection (also called vaginal candidiasis) “affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes”. There are many things that can cause an infection in the vagina, and it’s important to be aware […]
There are many men who need help with erectile dysfunction (ED). Some only struggle to achieve or maintain an erection on the odd occasion while others have a more permanent problem. There are a number of radical treatments available, but if you only experience occasional erectile dysfunction and want to treat it without any medical […]
The number of (largely male) “sexual enhancement” products in South African pharmacies and health stores suggests that problems with erections and sexual prowess could be a lot more common than one might think. A recent Health24 article cautions that many of the pills marketed as safe herbal alternatives to Viagra and other prescription sex medications […]
There is nothing more disheartening to a couple and a couple’s therapist than to hear one partner proclaim to love, but not be in love with the other. Sounds like: “Well, I do not want anything bad to happen to you. But I do not feel the way I should feel about you.” How about: […]
According to 2016 research, millennials are having less sex than any generation since the 1920s. This is a bad thing for a few reasons: Sex is fun, and you should be having as much of it as you can; and They’re all missing out on the many well-documented health benefits of having sex regularly. Of […]
It might not be that hard for you to recognize the overt ways in which a partner pushes you around or bullies you. For example, if your partner is hypercritical, or consistently lets you know that things you do are never good enough; if he or she calls you names or insults you in public […]
It’s hard to get away from celebs – they’re on our TVs, the covers of magazines and all over the internet. We tend to value their opinions, so when they come out with bizarre health claims, many people believe them. Timothy Caulfield, the Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy, a professor at the […]