Sex & Pleasure

Can you get pregnant from anal sex?

Anal sex has been a taboo for many years, but people’s interest in anal sex has been growing – the number of young adults engaging in heterosexual anal intercourse has risen from around 10% to around 30% over recent decades [1]. One of the most popular questions people have about anal sex is whether or not you can get pregnant from anal sex. The answer is – no, but... it's complicated. In this article, we're going to take a closer look at what anal sex is, how to engage in it safely if you're curious and debunk some of the most common anal sex myths.

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The female orgasm: How to have one and types of orgasm

For generations, the female orgasm has been a taboo subject, while male sexual pleasure was often regarded as natural and healthy, even if some issues, like virality and erectile dysfunction, have suffered from taboos too. Fortunately, we now know a lot more about the female pleasure anatomy and how to have a great orgasm. Climax can be achieved through sex, masturbation, and in some cases, just by talking! Read on to find out more.

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The ultimate guide to clitoral stimulation

There are a lot of misconceptions about clitoral orgasms and female pleasure in general. Sigmund Freud was one of the most influential psychiatrists in history, and yet he misunderstood female sexuality completely, deeming clitorial orgasm inferior to vaginal orgasms [1]. He even claimed that if a woman can't climax from vaginal intercourse alone, it's a sign of mental health problems.

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What is libido?

Another word for sex drive, the term ‘libido’ describes a person’s desire for sexual activity. There is no numeric measurement for libido, but it’s usually referred to as being low or high. There are many things that can affect our desire for sex, from biological reasons to social or psychological factors. In this post, we’re going to look at hormones, how they impact sexual desire, how libido changes throughout the cycle, plus the signs and causes of low libido.

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Sex without penetration: What it is and 8 ways to explore

If you’re looking for some ways to mix things up between the sheets, then look no further than these eight ways to have sex without penetration. Non-penetrative sex has many benefits, including prioritizing pleasure and helping us get to know our bodies better, plus, abstaining from intercourse is a useful option on fertile days for those of us who are preventing pregnancy naturally. Read on to learn more…