In my last column, I gave you the lowdown on some of the health benefits of sexual expression for women. Now it’s the men’s turn. Studying a large group of people over an extended period of time is the best way to find out how changes in health are triggered by various lifestyle modifications. Several […]
Growing up in Denmark and being a teenager in the mid-’70s, I remember Lasse Hessel spreading the word about healthy living. The doctor hosted a popular, government-sponsored TV series and wrote books, newspaper columns and articles, all focused on teaching us Danes how to live well—Lev Vel was the title of his health magazine. In […]
Most people find sex enjoyable. But did you know that it is also good for your general health?
Whether you’re buying new shoes, munching on chocolate or potato chips, or talking on your cell phone, moderation is the key.
AAA isn’t just an automobile club. It also stands for “access, affordability and anonymity,” Sex and the Internet author Al Cooper’s “Triple-A Engine” that’s making the Internet the perfect venue for porn. In the old days, you had to go out to buy adult magazines and rent X-rated movies. Now that brand of entertainment is […]
How reading erotica can help you get in the mood for sex was the subject of my last column. Now it’s time to start taking on the idea of watching adult entertainment and porn.
“What turns you on?” is a question I often ask clients who struggle with arousal. Some women just don’t know how to respond, and admit that they have given it little or no thought, which is not surprising, considering that few of us have learned to tune into our sexual feelings and thoughts while growing […]
Everybody knows that men ejaculate. But unless you have experienced it yourself or you've come across "gushing" or "squirting ladies" on the Web, you may be unaware that some women sometimes expel a significant amount of fluid during sex.
Apparently anal sex is becoming more popular—and not just among gay men. Among straight couples, studies show that 1 in 3 enjoy anal intercourse up from 1 in 10 a decade ago. Previous Sex Files columns: Put on your party hatsWhen in doubt, go for safer sex Sex Files: Sex and agingDo the good times […]
The wake-up call to use safer sex methods came in the 1980s. People realized that unprotected sex could give you HIV/AIDS and kill you. In a nutshell, safer sex means using techniques to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some of these methods, such as using condoms, can also prevent pregnancies, but the main goal is […]