Sexual trauma can have numerous psychological and physical effects on a survivor. These may include depression, anxiety, PTSD, nightmares, substance abuse, and chronic pain to name a few. Disordered eating has also been found to be connected to sexual trauma. What is...
Could your sex life use a healthy boost? Trying something new with your partner (or even alone) is one of the best ways to keep things feeling fresh and exciting. Not to mention, exploring can bring two people closer together. Whether your sex life is satisfactory or...
Everyone deserves an exhilarating sex life. While orgasms aren’t the only source of pleasure during sex, they definitely are a significant source. Unfortunately, a consistent orgasm gap exists between men and women and how often they reach climax. What is the...
Did you know that feminism is the belief that both sexes should have equal opportunity in all ventures? Contrary to what those opposed to feminism may believe, it does not mean that women show bias toward their gender. True feminism seeks to level out the field...
Sexual performance anxiety is a sense of anxiety or nervousness a person can feel before or during sex. When there is adrenaline pumping through your body and revving up your nervous system, it can be extremely difficult to relax and feel pleasure. While performance...
At some point in time, you've likely experienced slut shaming. In fact, it's probably happened a lot more than just once. Slut-shaming is something that happens to virtually all women, not just the ones who fall under the most commonly used term slut. What's worse is...
Sex isn’t the ideal time for rumination but anxiety often shows up uninvited. If you’re thinking about how the sheets are getting dirty, you're surely not thinking about pleasure and having enjoyable sex. How Does Anxiety Impact Sex? Anxiety is an emotion that traps...
There are some topics that people tend to tread lightly around. One of those topics is religion. Although discussions about religion deserve sensitivity and open-mindedness, there are some problematic elements that are too harmful to ignore, such as purity culture...
You’ve just finished having sex—and you burst into tears. Whether it’s a few sobs or a full blubber-fest, Postcoital Dysphoria can be a confusing experience for you and your partner, and leave you wondering, "Why do I cry after sex?" While crying after sex may feel a...