No to yes. Yes to no. What to do when attraction changes
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By: health
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October 12, 2012
First there was the kissing, licking, snuggling, shagging, restless nights apart, and torrid reunions even if only 11 hours passed since you last saw each other. Or maybe it started out with you thinking you would never, ever be attracted to them. They turned you off or elicited no reaction at all. Then… One day… […]
The power of free birth control
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By: health
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October 5, 2012
UPDATE: President Biden has opened the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for 2022. You can now enroll in one of these plans until January 15, 2022, at healthcare.gov . Some states have their own open enrollment periods and websites for signing up. Check to see if your state does . […]
Help wanted: Three frisky careers we find fascinating
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By: health
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September 28, 2012
There are sexy jobs, determined by the awesome pay, perks, and power. And jobs with sex appeal . Then there are literal sex jobs, like adult film star, phone sex operator, escort, or exotic dancer, to name a few. Our short list of frisky careers honors sexuality, sensuality, and creativity. Take a look and see […]
Can I have your autograph? (On my ass. After we have sex.)
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By: health
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September 21, 2012
Ever wonder what it would be like to hook up with someone famous? From dream-come-true to worst-effing-nightmare, many fans have lived to kiss and tell. Here’s a taste of what bedding a celebrity might be like. Like Gerard Butler? One of Bravo’s Beverly Hills housewives says on a scale of 1 to 10, he is […]
The magical powers of semen…
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By: health
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September 19, 2012
Just when we thought we had the biology of human reproduction figured out, new research shows there’s still plenty we don’t understand. Today’s example? A team of biologists have shown that a protein commonly found in the semen of many animals—including humans—can help kick-start the release of an egg (a.k.a. ovulation). The protein, which has […]
Sex myths? Sex myths! You can handle the truth
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By: health
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September 14, 2012
Did you know that our Fact or Fiction video series obliterates 24 different sex myths? It’s true and there are more out there we’re ready to tackle. If you haven’t seen them, here’s the complete list. They’re illustrated, award-winning shorts—and they’re funny as hell—but don’t take our word for it. Click on one that jumps […]
5 myths about the IUD, busted
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By: health
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September 13, 2012
After years in unofficial exile, the IUD is finally making a much-deserved comeback in the U.S. The device got a bad reputation mostly due to health problems women experienced using the creepy-looking Dalkon Shield , a poorly designed model of the IUD that’s been off the market for decades. Fortunately, medical providers and researchers , […]
Something for the (IUD insertion) pain…
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By: health
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September 10, 2012
As the comments on some of our articles will testify, IUD insertion is more painful for some women than for others. As more and more U.S. women are deciding that the gain is worth the pain , researchers and health care providers are looking for ways to make the insertion process more comfortable for all. […]
Are those SpongeBob bed sheets? What it’s really like to date younger guys
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By: health
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September 7, 2012
We’ve talked about dating a silver fox . Now it’s time to salute younger men. They can be eager, passionate, funny, wild, less rigid (except where it counts), and up for anything (exactly where it counts). And it’s kind of fun being the one with more worldly experience to share. But if your guy is […]
What’s in a birth control label?
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By: health
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September 5, 2012
Any prescription birth control method you buy in the United States comes with a square of delicately thin paper, folded until it won’t fold any more, covered in teeny-tiny print. It’s called a “package insert” or a “label”—and it may be telling you lies. First, some history… It wasn’t so long ago that there was […]