Estrogen Avoidance Fatalities

Concerns about hormones have lead many women to avoid seeking estrogen therapy, resulting in thousands of preventable deaths, according to a recent study from Yale. An older study, published by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) back in 2002, is responsible for this...

Hotter With a Ring On It

Most people associate getting married with having less sex. Hitched.com is out to change that perception with a list of reasons why it’s hotter with a ring on it. First off, it’s easy. If you’re married, you’re most likely living together. Even if your busy schedule...

Is Sexual Addiction the Real Deal?

Hypersexuality/Sex addiction:  It’s usually associated with people whose sexual urges are out of control, but does it exist? If it’s a mental disorder, you’d not know from the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; it’s not in there. One would...

What Sexual Addiction is NOT…

Disgraced celebrities have popularized the term “sex addict” in recent years.  Like other addictions, sexual addiction is characterized by obsession, loss of self-control, and direct, negative life consequences; but because sex addiction has not been officially named...

Sex, Romance, and Relationships of Older Adults

Older adults are not feeling great about sex and relationships in 2013.  The AARP reports that only forty percent of those studied were sexually satisfied, a steep decline since 2004. This may be due to an increase in overall health issues and the role gender...

When Guys Say No to Sex

So you want some lovin’ and your guy has a “headache”? What to do now that the sexual tables are turned? Simply consider his needs. Is his disinterest rare? Maybe he is feeling the ill effects of too much alcohol or a stressful day; in that case, give him some space....

Don’t Let Arthritis Ruin Your Sex Life

If arthritis flares up and your doctor suggests low-impact exercise, consider skipping that bike ride for a dose of sexual healing. According to sex therapist Marty Klein, Ph.D. , sex is excellent medicine for osteoarthritis sufferers. He notes that sex is full of...

So You’ve Been Cheated On; What’s Next?

When you’ve been cheated on, there are several ways to manage your mangled heart. First, you may want to call it quits and move on. Beware; this option is often plagued with un-forgiveness, lack of closure, and unforeseen consequences. Second, anger or insecurity my...

Same-Sex Relationship Approval at All Time High

When it comes to marriage, extramarital affairs are still definitely out. With regards to family planning, birth control is definitely in, supported by 91% of the population. Yet, American moral perspectives on personal relationships have changed considerably since...