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Sexual Self-Help Usually Works

Michael Castleman M.A. on March 15, 2023

Sexual self-help books and videos benefit two-thirds of those who try them. They cost very little and can offset the time and expense of professional therapy.

Sexual self-help books and videos benefit two-thirds of those who try them. They cost very little and can offset the time and expense of professional therapy.

Sex

Debunking the Myth of “Lesbian Bed Death”

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 28, 2023

Lesbian couples’ greater variety of erotic play produces a lovemaking style that should be celebrated as “lesbian bed intimacies.”

Lesbian couples’ greater variety of erotic play produces a lovemaking style that should be celebrated as “lesbian bed intimacies.”

Sex

Testosterone Supplements: Hype, but No Erection Benefits

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 15, 2023

Many men believe that supplemental testosterone improves erections, but a robust literature says it does not. The FDA considers testosterone over-prescribed.

Many men believe that supplemental testosterone improves erections, but a robust literature says it does not. The FDA considers testosterone over-prescribed.

Sex

The Other Sex Tourism: Rich Women Paying Men

Michael Castleman M.A. on February 2, 2023

Most sex tourists are wealthy men, but some are affluent women who visit beach resorts in the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia in search of "boy toys."

Most sex tourists are wealthy men, but some are affluent women who visit beach resorts in the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia in search of "boy toys."

Relationships

BDSM Is Increasingly Mainstream, and It Boosts Intimacy

Michael Castleman M.A. on January 16, 2023

A recent study shows that a third of couples incorporate elements of BDSM into their lovemaking. Why? BDSM enhances relationship intimacy.

A recent study shows that a third of couples incorporate elements of BDSM into their lovemaking. Why? BDSM enhances relationship intimacy.

Sex

Is Sexual Dysfunction Contagious?

Michael Castleman M.A. on January 1, 2023

When one sexual partner develops sex problems, the other is also at substantial risk. Fortunately, both can usually overcome their issues.

When one sexual partner develops sex problems, the other is also at substantial risk. Fortunately, both can usually overcome their issues.

Sex

Most People Who Seek Rough, Aggressive Porn Are Women

Michael Castleman M.A. on December 15, 2022

Who likes aggressive pornography? Most people would say men, not women. But a recent study shows the opposite, women are more likely than men to seek out aggressive porn.

Who likes aggressive pornography? Most people would say men, not women. But a recent study shows the opposite, women are more likely than men to seek out aggressive porn.

Sex

An Ancient Medicinal Herb Helps Women’s Sex Problems

Michael Castleman M.A. on December 2, 2022

The berries of the ironically named “chaste” tree boost women's libidos and offer several other sexual and non-sexual benefits.

The berries of the ironically named “chaste” tree boost women's libidos and offer several other sexual and non-sexual benefits.

Self-Esteem

Hate Your Body? Public Nakedness Might Change That

Michael Castleman M.A. on November 15, 2022

A recent well-controlled study shows that group nakedness increases body appreciation and self-esteem, and reduces physique anxiety.

A recent well-controlled study shows that group nakedness increases body appreciation and self-esteem, and reduces physique anxiety.

Sex

What Straight Men Can Learn About Sex From Lesbian Women

Michael Castleman M.A. on October 31, 2022

During partner sex, lesbians are considerably more likely to have orgasms than heterosexual women. Why? They know something that many men don't.

During partner sex, lesbians are considerably more likely to have orgasms than heterosexual women. Why? They know something that many men don't.

Sex

Evidence Mounts: Cannabis Enhances Lovemaking for Most

Michael Castleman M.A. on October 15, 2022

Growing research literature shows that cannabis produces consistent sexual benefits.

Growing research literature shows that cannabis produces consistent sexual benefits.

Sex

Online ED Supplements: Buyer Beware

Michael Castleman M.A. on October 1, 2022

A recent study of online, over-the-counter, erection supplements shows that some ingredients don't work, and others are offered at doses too low to help.

A recent study of online, over-the-counter, erection supplements shows that some ingredients don't work, and others are offered at doses too low to help.

Stress

Surprise! Porn Viewing During the Pandemic Actually Declined

Michael Castleman M.A. on September 14, 2022

During the pandemic lockdown, everyone predicted that pornography viewing would soar. But a recent study found it actually decreased.

During the pandemic lockdown, everyone predicted that pornography viewing would soar. But a recent study found it actually decreased.

Sex

Disabled? You Can Still Enjoy Satisfying Sex

Michael Castleman M.A. on August 31, 2022

Physical disabilities never preclude sex. When there's a will, there's always a way.

Physical disabilities never preclude sex. When there's a will, there's always a way.

Relationships

Why, and When, Couples Should Kiss More

Michael Castleman M.A. on August 15, 2022

Compared with most men, most women care much more about kissing. Frequent kissing enhances most women’s sexual and relationship satisfaction.

Compared with most men, most women care much more about kissing. Frequent kissing enhances most women’s sexual and relationship satisfaction.

Sex

How Couples Over 65 Find New Paths to Sexual Satisfaction

Michael Castleman M.A. on August 2, 2022

Older lovers don't stop having sex, but they evolve their lovemaking away from intercourse to outercourse, all the other ways sexual pleasure can be enjoyed and shared.

Older lovers don't stop having sex, but they evolve their lovemaking away from intercourse to outercourse, all the other ways sexual pleasure can be enjoyed and shared.

Psychopharmacology

Post-Roe, 3 Effective Alternatives to Medical Abortion

Michael Castleman M.A. on July 14, 2022

Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, there are three effective alternatives to medical abortion.

Now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, there are three effective alternatives to medical abortion.

Sex

More Americans Than Ever Identify as LGBT+

Michael Castleman M.A. on July 1, 2022

More Americans than ever identify as LGBT+. But the new figure, 7 percent, is less than the 10 percent many authorities have long claimed.

More Americans than ever identify as LGBT+. But the new figure, 7 percent, is less than the 10 percent many authorities have long claimed.

Sex

For the Youngest Couples, Cuddling May Be Better Than Sex

Michael Castleman M.A. on June 15, 2022

Building relationships and emotional intimacy are more important.

Building relationships and emotional intimacy are more important.

Infidelity

4 Risk Factors That Could Predict Infidelity

Michael Castleman M.A. on June 2, 2022

Recently, researchers used advanced statistical tools to tease out what they call the top four risk factors for infidelity.

Recently, researchers used advanced statistical tools to tease out what they call the top four risk factors for infidelity.