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Correcting the Biggest Misconceptions About the " Big O": The Female Orgasm:
Posted By Josh,
21/04/2024 There are few things as elusive in our communal understanding of sex than the female orgasm. I get patients coming into my office all the time asking questions about their orgasm or what qualifies as “normal.” Why, after all our advancements in sexual health, does the female orgasm remain such a...
What is Premature Ejaculation? Definitions, Causes and Treatments
Posted By Astroglide (Dr Josh),
15/04/2024 Many of us take ejaculation for granted. Think about it. When we have sex, most of us assume ejaculation is a forgone conclusion. We also assume that ejaculation is something we can control. But that’s not always the case. One of the most challenging sexual problems in men’s ...
Taking the Shame Out of Female Masturbation
Posted By Astroglide (Dr Sonia),
10/04/2024 In the following content, the terms “women” and “men” are used to refer to individuals based on traditional gender identities. While we acknowledge and respect the diversity of gender identities and expressions, we have opted to use these terms for clarity and accessibility. We understand that not...
When to Have Sex
Posted By Danielle Page,
05/04/2024 Is It Finally Time for You & Your New Partner to Seal the Deal? Here Are 5 Signs the Answer Is Yes Consider this hypothetical: You're on a promising first date with someone you're really into. The chemistry is off the charts, and she hasn't done anything mortifying or game-breaking, like cry...
How To Recognise and Manage Burnout in Relationships
Posted By Astroglide (Dr Jess),
29/03/2024 Burnout, which generally refers to the state of emotional, mental, and/or physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, has traditionally been associated with the workplace. But burnout can appear in every arena — from the boardroom to the living room to the bedroom. Burnout is consi...
What is Fluid Sexuality?
Posted By Astroglide,
28/03/2024 Think back to your high school years: going through puberty, experimenting sexually for the first time, and understanding your body in a new way. Add on your peers talking about sex in the stereotypical, usually heterosexual sense, and your parents having the birds and the bees talk with you (which...
6 Sneaky Signs She’s Into You
Posted By Astroglide,
18/03/2024 Unfortunately, you can’t just walk up to a woman you might have romantic feelings for and say, “My ASTROGLIDE lube just came in the mail, want to try it out with me?” unless you enjoy getting slapped in public. If you want to kickstart a romantic relationship, score a girlfriend, a date,...
What is the Male G-Spot?
Posted By Astroglide,
14/03/2024 Where is the Male G-Spot? Although we can’t exactly draw you a map, we can tell you that the male G-spot is actually the prostate gland. The male G-spot is a gland about the size of a walnut, and it’s located right under a guy’s bladder. Obviously, it’d take more than a sample-sized packet of...
How Sex Reduces Stress
Posted By Astroglide (Dr Jess),
08/03/2024 Studies show that pleasurable experiences reduce the stress response in the brain – likewise, those who have sex regularly are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease. This is no surprise given that a healthy sex life is positively correlated with regular exercise, a boosted immune system, a...
Why Do People In Happy Relationships Cheat?
Posted By Astroglide (Dr Justin),
03/03/2024 Take a moment to picture a married person having an affair. Now, think about what their story is. Why is this person cheating? Chances are that the narrative you came up with involves someone who is dissatisfied with their relationship in some way. Perhaps they fell out of love. Maybe they were in...
Helicopter position is the challenge your sex life is craving
Posted By Jill Hamilton,
29/02/2024 If you’re looking for the kind of sex position that’ll lead to an intimate, passionate, relaxed experience for you and your partner, turn back now—the helicopter sex position is not that. But if you’re looking for an adventure that’ll bring you and your partner...
Shout Out To Erotica For Helping Me Get Pregnant
Posted By Rachel Varina ,
23/02/2024 When I decided it was time to have a baby (thanks to the fact that I was in love with my husband and not at all because my Instagram was suddenly flooded with sono pics, TYVM), I did All Of The Things to make it happen. I tracked my cycle! I took ovulation tests! I ate different seeds at different...
Eight Positions for Clit Stimulation That’ll Make Sex *So* Much Better
Posted By Jill Hamilton,
16/02/2024 Your clit is one of the most sensitive parts of your body—time to give it the attention it deserves! ot-so-fun fact: Most of the sex positions you see on TV or in movies are all about thrusting and penetration, and not at all designed to stimulate the thing that makes most p...
The Complete Guide to Hot Tub Sex
Posted By Astroglide team,
09/02/2024 According to every cliché romance movie, having hot tub sex is the perfect way to bring your steamiest fantasies to life. In reality, getting it on in the jacuzzi can be a bit more of a slippery slope than the movies make it seem. Hot tub sex comes with its own set of awkward challenges including th...
How astronauts could get it on if they really wanted to
Posted By Elisha Sauers ,
02/02/2024 Docking manoeuvres aren't just hard for spaceships. During his first morning on the space shuttle Discovery, astronaut Mike Mullane woke up with a massive hard-on. Scientists once questioned whether erections would be possible in space because blood and fluids shift and redistribute through the...