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What to Say If Your Kid Walks In On You During Sex (And What *Not* to Say), According to an Expert
family It happens more often that you think Getty/Dasha Burobina The demands of parenting are 24/7, but everyone needs to find some time for sexual intimacy. For example, you might carve out some time at night when you’re sure your children are soundly asleep…and, if you’re unlucky, little Suzy might materialize at your bedside with tear-stained cheeks talking about a nightmare and asking for a hug while you’re spread eagle and mid-moan. Oops.
Why Can’t I Orgasm? 6 Causes and How to Work Through Them, According to a Sex Therapist Turned Neuroscientist
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by Glamour editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. bombardir / Getty Images / Clara Hendler In my practice as a certified sex therapist and in my work as a neuroscientist studying pleasure, there’s one question I hear a lot: Why can’t I orgasm?
Why Can’t I Orgasm? 6 Causes and How to Work Through Them, According to a Sex Therapist Turned Neuroscientist
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by Glamour editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. bombardir / Getty Images / Clara Hendler In my practice as a certified sex therapist and in my work as a neuroscientist studying pleasure, there’s one question I hear a lot: Why can’t I orgasm?
Why Can’t I Orgasm? 6 Causes and How to Work Through Them, According to a Sex Therapist Turned Neuroscientist
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by Glamour editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. bombardir / Getty Images / Clara Hendler In my practice as a certified sex therapist and in my work as a neuroscientist studying pleasure, there’s one question I hear a lot: Why can’t I orgasm?
4 Things You Need to Know About Sex During Menopause, According to Experts Original
wellness Spoiler: It can be pretty damn good wundervisuals/Getty Images Let’s talk about that dreaded thing that literally every woman experiences at some point in her life: menopause. The good news is that we’ve come a long way towards normalizing the experience, whether that’s with products that ease symptoms or simply by getting our lexicon in order. But what about sex during menopause? Somehow that still feels taboo.
How to Talk About Consent with Kids, According to a Sex Therapist Original
family Start early and do it often Ivan Pantic/Getty Images Consent is a core concept when it comes to having healthy, respectful relationships…but what is consent, exactly, and how do you broach the subject with your kids? While it might feel awkward (I know it does when I think about having the convo with mine!), it doesn’t need to be—and the more comfortable you make yourself with the subject, the more comfortable your child will be giving and denying consent when you’re not around.
KALISPELL, MONTANA, BROKER- REALTOR® NAN WISE EARNS HER MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
I got my Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Certification to elevate myself so I could work with Veterans and Service Members to ensure they get everything that they have earned and deserve.” — Nan Wise KALISPELL , MONTANA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2023/ EINPresswire.com/ -- Nan Wise is an astute, compassionate, educated, and extremely dedicated real estate broker and co-owner of P3 & Associates in Kalispell, Montana.
How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner
Before we discuss how to talk about sex with your partner, let’s get into why it’s so important to be clear about your sexual desires. As a sex therapist and researcher, I can easily say that the number one reason people end up seeking sex therapy is not the loss of desire, differences in sexual styles, problems experiencing orgasms during sex, or erectile dysfunction (all of which are common complaints).
Why the Coital Alignment Technique Will Change Your Sex Life, According to a Neuroscientist
Stuck in a missionary position rut? Allow me to introduce you to the Coital Alignment Technique (CAT). In the summer of 1988, a research study clearly demonstrated that making some simple adjustments to the classic missionary man-on-top position could significantly increase the likelihood that women would experience orgasm during intercourse and also increase the chances of partners "coming together" (pun intended) with simultaneous orgasms.
Great Reads for March 2020
Ahoy! Hello from quarantine. It's been a long few days with the kids in the house and I hope you and yours are safe and well. I have a few things to share today. First, if you're technical at all I'd like you to check out what my friend Chris Dancy built. It's an AirTable tool that lets you create an emergency network in your neighborhood. AirTable is giving out three months of free pro service to people who want to set one up in their neighborhoods.
How to Squirt During Sex, According to a Neuroscientist
Buckle up, folks, we’re about to dive into a controversial sex topic: how to squirt during sex. “Squirting,” more accurately known as female ejaculation (and sometimes called “shejaculate” by the internet), remains one of the more highly debated and controversial subjects in sex science to date. Many experts still question whether female ejaculation even exists—in the year 2020 we still haven't yet sorted out female sexual physiology.
How Parenthood Will Change Your Sex Life, According to a Neuroscientist Original
As a sex therapist and neuroscientist, I'm often called upon to help clients cope with the ups and downs (and ins and outs) of rebooting their sex lives after parenthood. The truth: Finding your way back to satisfying sex can be a big challenge. Especially now, given the unprecedented stressors presented by the pandemic, when even just the possibility of sex can seem daunting.
What to Know About Sex and Menopause, According to A Neuroscientist Original
As a certified sex therapist and neuroscientist, I get asked tons of questions about sex and menopause. For some, even having a conversation about menopause is associated with dread and distress. This makes sense given that one of the most toxic narratives we have as a culture is equating youth with beauty, especially when it comes to women. But good sex matters for older adults, too. Before you sink into despair, let's take a look at the good news about menopause.
How to Turn Yourself On: 17 Masturbation Tips, According to a Neuroscientist
Pleasure is not a luxury—it's a necessity for overall wellbeing. This is why wondering how to turn yourself on is just as valuable and vital as wondering how to reduce stress in your life. In fact, sex (solo or with a partner) can reduce stress—something I’ve seen time and time again in my decades of work as a certified sex and relationship therapist and also in the results of fMRI scans in my work as a neuroscientist studying the scientific benefits of sexual pleasure.
How to Have an Orgasm, According to a Neuroscientist
Pleasure is important at the best of times, which is why I spend so much time talking to clients about how to have an orgasm and simply find more pleasure in their sex lives. Pleasure is not a luxury, but a necessity for managing moods and mental health—I’ve seen anecdotally in my practice as a sex and relationship therapist and in the results of fMRI scans in my work as a neuroscientist studying the scientific benefits of sexual pleasure. I live for this stuff (and even wrote a book about it).
What to Do If You Regret Breaking Up, According to a Neuroscientist
Not all relationships last—some are more of the “learning love” kind. But breakups are rarely easy. As a sex therapist and relationship expert turned neuroscientist, I often hear from people who regret breaking up. It’s what I call a breakup hangover—when we end up being awash in feelings of regret after deciding to let go of a relationship. Having regrets post-breakup doesn’t necessarily mean that you should get back together with your ex.
How to Have an Oral Sex Orgasm, According to a Neuroscientist
The one question I'm asked pretty much every day as a sex therapist and relationship expert turned neuroscientist is how to keep desire alive. Good news? Cultivating the pleasures of an oral sex orgasm can be a delightful way to ignite and reignite passion over the long haul. In a recent column we explored how the juiciest lust-filled type of sexual desire tends to wane after the honeymoon period, fueled by potent brain-chemical aphrodisiacs, fizzles out.
How to Get Your Sex Drive Back In A Relationship, According to a Neuroscientist
If there’s one sex question nearly every person in a relationship has asked themselves at some point it’s this: How to get your sex drive back? This is probably the number one reason couples contact me for sex therapy.
How to Save Your Sex Life From the Stress of Infertility, According to a Relationship Therapist
As a sex therapist and relationship expert turned neuroscientist, I see couples at the most challenging times in their relationships. One of the most stressful? Infertility. Fertility challenges impact roughly one in eight couples so it’s a fairly common occurrence in my practice.
How to Handle Mismatched Libidos, According to a Neuroscientist
As a sex therapist, relationship expert, and neuroscientist who studies sex and the brain, I get tons of questions about how to deal with a sex life that no longer sizzles. Here’s the secret: The biggest issue that stalls a sex life after the honeymoon glow of new relationship energy (NRE) wears off boils down to one basic problem: a simple difference in libido. What I mean by libido is way more complicated than a high or low sex drive.
How to Increase Your Sex Drive, According to a Neuroscientist
I get a lot of questions about sex—it's my job as a certified sex therapist, relationship expert and neuroscientist studying the effects of pleasure on the brain. But there’s one question I get more than any other: how to increase your sex drive? Getting into a sexual rut or losing your libido can happen to anyone. It doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed or that there’s something wrong with you. The loss of sexual desire is by far the most common issue I deal with in my practice.
Why Good Sex Matters : Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life by Nan Wise
A sex therapist and neuroscientist describes anhedonia, the inability to feel a satisfactory amount of pleasure--and provides the pathway back to fully enjoying sex, food, time with family and friends, and other pastimes, while also staving off depression, anxiety, and addiction. Assaulted with opportunities for pleasure everywhere--from sex to food or exotic escapes--our culture is becoming more depressed and anxious.
How New Ideas on Gender Roles Influence Power - In and Out of the Bedroom
As a sex therapist, relationship expert, and sex neuroscientist, I am well acquainted with the love-hate relationship our culture has with sex. I call it our "lewd/prude nation.” We celebrate sexuality, and then slut-shame women who dare to be too big for their sexual britches. We say women are equal, but then attempt to limit their reproductive rights through legislation.
Is Masturbation Healthy? A Neuroscientist Weighs In
Is masturbation healthy? When it comes to sex—which is already so taboo—talking about masturbation is one of the most uncomfortable of subjects. It’s one thing to admit to being sexual with a partner but quite another to admit to taking pleasure into your own hands—literally and figuratively. Especially for women. But as a certified sex therapist and neuroscientist, I’ve got good news: Masturbation isn’t just pleasurable, it’s good for you.
Why Can’t I Orgasm? 6 Causes and How to Work Through Them
In my practice as a certified sex therapist and in my work as a neuroscientist studying pleasure, there’s one question I hear a lot: Why can’t I orgasm? Having a regular stream of orgasms isn’t just about having a good sex life; it’s about prioritizing pleasure—something that’s beneficial for our brains and bodies, as I discuss here in my Ask Dr. Nan column and in my new book Why Good Sex Matters.
7 Lessons From A Sex Therapist On How To Create Your Sexual Potential
Certified sex therapist & neuroscientist By Nan Wise, Ph.D, MSW, M.A., LCSW, CST Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission.
An Excerpt From 'Why Good Sex Matters' by Nan Wise, Ph.D.
Dean MitchellGetty Images An important starting point for understanding sexual desire is to appreciate that hormones play a key role in motivating our sexual appetites and behaviors.
How to Have Good Sex, According to a Neuroscientist
Nan Wise, Ph.D., a certified sex therapist turned neuroscientist, knows a lot about how to have good sex. In addition to the three decades she spent helping women (and men) improve their sex lives—she made history by leading a team of researchers who studied how the brain responds to sexual stimulation and orgasm, demonstrating that the Big O is associated with big benefits for the brain and body.
What Does An Orgasm Feel Like? A Neuroscientist Explains
For all the time our society spends talking about sex, many women are still asking themselves this question: What does an orgasm feel like? As a certified sex therapist turned neuroscientist, I get asked about orgasms a lot. In my new column for Glamour, I’m here to address your pressing questions about sex, love, and pleasure.
How to Have a Cervical Orgasm, According to a Neuroscientist
The cervical orgasm, much like the nipple orgasm, sounds a bit like sex science fiction. For many years, scientists thought it was, believing that the cervix itself doesn’t register sensation. Luckily for us, they were wrong. In my three decades of practice as a psychotherapist, a relationship expert, and a sex therapist—plus 10 years conducting sex research as a neuroscientist—I’ve learned a lot about the science of sex.
Nipple Orgasms—‘Nipplegasms’—Are Real
The nipple orgasm—or nipplegasm, as I like to call it—sometimes seems a bit of sex urban legend. But speaking as a neuroscientist, I can confirm, it’s very much real. Welcome back to the Ask Dr. Nan column. For our newest readers, I’m Dr. Nan, a psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and neuroscientist, here to address your pressing questions about sex, love, and pleasure.
How to Have a Clit Orgasm, According to a Neuroscientist
As a sex therapist turned neuroscientist, one of the most common questions I get is “How can I have more pleasure in bed?”—which quickly leads to a discussion of clit orgasms. For most women, ground zero for sexual pleasure is rooted in the clitoris. In my three decades of practice as a psychotherapist, relationship expert, and sex therapist—plus adeep dive into conducting sex research as a neuroscientist for the past 10 years— I’ve learned a lot about pleasure.
How to Use a Vibrator, According to a Neuroscientist
It comes down to differences in our physiology. When individuals are tested for the capacity to detect vibration on the skin, they vary. Generally, women over 40 might require higher vibration than younger women. Consider purchasing a vibrator with variable speeds and intensities so you can dial it up or down. You can also experiment with using the vibrator directly on skin or through a layer of clothing, like underwear.
How to Turn Yourself On: 17 Masturbation Tips to Get Turned On
Pleasure is not a luxury; it's a necessity for overall well-being. This is why wondering how to turn yourself on is just as valuable and vital as wondering how to reduce stress in your life. In fact, sex (solo or with a partner) can reduce stress—something I’ve seen time and time again in my decades of work as a certified sex and relationship therapist and also in the results of fMRI scans in my work as a neuroscientist studying the scientific benefits of sexual pleasure.
25 Amazing Vagina Facts All Women Should Know
The vagina is a fascinating body part—what it looks like, how it smells, even how it changes over time. Chances are, there are probably a lot of vagina facts that you don't know, so we tapped top experts to find out the most amazing—and important—things every woman should know about her vagina. Read on for 25 amazing vulva and vagina facts. 1. The vagina is not the same things as the vulva.
How to Explain Sex to Your Kid Without Anybody Feeling Mortified, According to a Sex Therapist Original
family Start early, talk about it often and let them take the lead Malte Mueller/Getty Images If you’re anything like me, you learned about the birds and the bees through pop culture. (Thank you, Madonna and George Michael!) But our kids live in a very different world, and the last place you’d ever want them to learn about sex is the Internet (shudder). That means parents really need to step up to the plate and have all those conversations with their kids at every age.
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