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The state of STIs in England
Sex is one of the joys of the human experience, but with that intimacy comes the chance of contracting sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as STIs. Although the overall number of diagnosed STI cases has remained steady in recent years, a recent report published by Public Health England (PHE) reveals there was a 20% […]
STI map of England 2018
Want to know more about the most common STIs in your area? Check out The state of STIs in England Data taken from Public Health England’s Sexually Transmitted Infections: annual data tables 2018
Women who cant climax
Anorgasmia in women Female Anorgasmia (also called Female Orgasmic Disorder) is a sexual problem where a woman can’t reach orgasm. It can be life-long or have started after a period of time of being able to experience orgasm. Some women can experience orgasm during masturbation, but not during partnered sex; some women can get highly […]
When men can’t climax: let’s talk about delayed ejaculation
Some men would do anything to last longer during sex, thinking that’s what makes someone ‘good in bed’, which isn’t necessarily the case. But what if you found it difficult or impossible to climax? For 1-5% of men, delayed ejaculation (DE), also called male orgasmic disorder, retarded or absent ejaculation, isn’t a source of pride, […]
Four STIs you might have without knowing
You feel ok, everything looks ok, so you can’t possibly have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), right? Not necessarily. There are STIs you might have without even knowing. If you don’t get yourself tested, you’ve no way of knowing if you’re infected. More than 420,000 people were diagnosed with an STI last year though the number […]
What happens when you break your penis?
Many of us will break or fracture a leg or an arm during our lifetime, but did you know it’s possible to break your penis? The condition that’s known medically as a ‘penile fracture’, is serious, but also very rare. Aside from the psychological trauma, long term a broken penis can cause erectile dysfunction. Although there […]
Sex without intercourse
Perhaps when you think of the word “sex”, you think of one particular sexual act; penetrative intercourse. However, non-penetrative sex or sex without intercourse can also be thought of as “sex”, and seeing it this way can lead to a more adventurous and exciting sex life. What is so important about intercourse anyway? There are […]
What could happen to your sex life if you watch porn?
If you are one of those people who can choose to ‘take it or leave it’ when it comes to porn, or if it is something you could share with your partner, then porn probably won’t cause you problems. However, porn can become problematic if you have to rely on it in order to get […]
The pill and sex drive
The contraceptive pill has had a wondrous impact on women’s freedom to choose when and if to have children, but your sex drive on the pill can sometimes be significantly affected. Most women report little change in their sex drive while on birth control, but if your sex drive on the pill has changed, it can […]
Top 10 health benefits of sex
Let’s talk about sex, baby… Not only is it fun and makes us feel great, but it also turns out sex can boost our health. With many of us leading hectic lives, intimate time with our partner can be few and far between. Daily stresses centred on work, family and limited free time means we […]