A Guide to Alternative Sex Toys

… for anal play that can be used by anyone. They are great for extra stimulation during masturbation or sex. Most come with tapered heads for easy insertion and a textured or beaded design that increases stimulation. Keep in mind that anal vibrators are designed to be safe for your anus. Using another vibrator in …

An Overview of Disability and Sexuality

… over whether or not those with intellectual disabilities are truly able to give consent.1 However, the truth is that most intellectually disabled people do possess the mental capacity to give consent; often what they lack is education regarding topics such as sexual practices, various sexual orientations, appropriate partners, privacy, exploitation, STIs, pregnancy, masturbation, pornography,

Sexual Positions for Pregnant Couples

… penetration and receive pleasure.4

Non-Coital Stimulation

Manual Stimulation

If sexual intercourse becomes too uncomfortable or difficult, partners can use non-coital forms of stimulation. Mutual masturbation allows partners to manually stimulate each other’s genitals. People can orgasm from manual stimulation alone and the activity does not have to lead up to more …

When Pornography Becomes a Problem

… recent study found that a higher amount of pornography consumption was positively related to better sexual responsiveness.7 We recommend that you read our article on male masturbation for more information on the topic.

Sexual Relationships

Porn can be a positive aspect of a couple’s sex life. For example, watching porn together can be …

Sex Myth Busters

… Myth #7 – “Drinking pineapple juice makes semen taste better”Myth #8 – “If you are aroused, you should not need lubricant”Myth #9 – “You can be addicted to masturbation”Myth #10 – “All females can experience orgasm through intercourse”Myth #11 – “You cannot get pregnant if you are on your period”Myth #12 – “Smoking marijuana has a …

Orgasm

… there have been rare instances where a male has experienced an unusually short refractory period, it is uncommon for males to achieve multiple orgasms.5 This suggests that the refractory period is a nearly universal phenomenon in males.5 Check out our article on male masturbation to learn more.

Female Characteristics

Females also experience …

Going Through Male Puberty

… Additionally, not every teenager has wet dreams. The frequency of wet dreams may decrease when semen is released in other ways, such as masturbation or sex with a partner.5

Fertility

Boys are considered capable of procreation upon their first ejaculation, which occurs about one year after the testicles begin to enlarge. Although males …

Your First Period (Menarche)

… less salt, a warm bath, or even drinking supplements such as chaste tree extracts have been found to help some females. Some females have also found that masturbation can decrease menstrual cramping. It is thought that the action of masturbation works the muscles, and orgasm allows those same muscles to fully relax, relieving the cramping …

Female Ejaculation

… be found in our article entirely dedicated to sex positions! The G-spot can also be stimulated manually and with sex toys by a partner or through masturbation. The amount of ejaculate can occasionally be in large volumes, so some females prefer to have a towel handy just in case. It is also convenient to …