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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% […]

August 14, 2018 More
 

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 

August 13, 2018 More
 

When women can’t climax: let’s talk about anorgasmia

What is female anorgasmia? 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 […]

August 3, 2018 More
 

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, […]

July 11, 2018 More
 

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 […]

July 2, 2018 More
 

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 […]

June 4, 2018 More
 

Don’t let stress and anxiety hamper your sex life

Between hectic days at work and busy weekends, we live full and fast-paced lives. Finding a balance can be tough, and taking on too much can have a negative effect on our health. Today, 12 million people in the UK struggle with mental health problems including stress, anxiety and depression,1 and these are all conditions […]

May 8, 2018 More
 

Is Sex really “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 […]

May 8, 2018 More
 

Can pornography really damage your sex life?

Not only can porn help to boost desire for sex and increase arousal, it can give you ideas for varying and experimenting with different sexual activities. If you choose to ‘take it or leave it’ and if it is something you could share with your partner, then porn probably won’t cause you problems. However, porn […]

September 5, 2017 More