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What's Best? Spontaneous Sex? Or Sex Planned in Advance?

Michael Castleman M.A. on April 1, 2026

A recent study shows that most people express strong preference for spontaneous sex. But sex therapists almost universally advocate planned, scheduled sex. Who's right?

A recent study shows that most people express strong preference for spontaneous sex. But sex therapists almost universally advocate planned, scheduled sex. Who's right?

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New Findings Normalize Women's Orgasm Differences

Michael Castleman M.A. on March 17, 2026

Some women release a little or a lot of fluid on orgasm. Many release nothing. Either way, many women and their partners feel distressed. Is it normal?

Some women release a little or a lot of fluid on orgasm. Many release nothing. Either way, many women and their partners feel distressed. Is it normal?

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Pelvic Pain During Sex: How Women Can Reduce Their Risk

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 14, 2026

Around 10 percent of women experience significant pain during sexual intercourse. But few women tell their partners about their pain, so few men know.

Around 10 percent of women experience significant pain during sexual intercourse. But few women tell their partners about their pain, so few men know.

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The Psychology of Erectile Dysfunction in Young-Adult Men

Michael Castleman M.A. on December 16, 2025

In men over 40, erectile dysfunction is usually caused by narrowing of the arteries that bring blood to the penis. But in men 18 to 24, it's usually caused by performance anxiety.

In men over 40, erectile dysfunction is usually caused by narrowing of the arteries that bring blood to the penis. But in men 18 to 24, it's usually caused by performance anxiety.

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What BDSM Players Can Teach All Lovers

Michael Castleman M.A. on November 2, 2025

Sex experts say communication is key to partner sex. But sex is not easy to discuss. Who's best at sexual communication? Those involved in BDSM.

Sex experts say communication is key to partner sex. But sex is not easy to discuss. Who's best at sexual communication? Those involved in BDSM.

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