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Seven Ways to Increase Your Sexual Satisfaction

Seven Ways to Increase Your Sexual Satisfaction

First and foremost, good sex is about being present.
It’s important not to judge one’s erotic self or the erotic experience, but rather to practice radical self-acceptance.
During sex, one’s mind may go into “spectatoring” mode, being goal-directed or self-conscious. The key is to simply notice it without judging

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Ask Dr. Nan: What if having sex hurts?

Ask Dr. Nan: What if having sex hurts?

  Why talking about sexual pain disorders is key to promoting awareness and fighting the stigma and shame In my book Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled life I explore how the ability to...

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What is Female Ejaculation, and Why It’s Good For You

What is Female Ejaculation, and Why It’s Good For You

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...

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Yes Masturbation is Healthy | How to Use A Vibrator [VIDEO]

Yes Masturbation is Healthy | How to Use A Vibrator [VIDEO]

How to use a vibrator is one of the questions I get most often—and most bashfully—in my work as a sex therapist. I began my career as a psychotherapist, becoming a sex therapist and certified relationship expert when I realized that so many of my clients came to me...

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Why Can’t I Orgasm? A Neuroscientist Explains

Why Can’t I Orgasm? A Neuroscientist Explains

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? 6 Possible Reasons You Aren't Able to Orgasm   Having a regular stream of orgasms isn’t just about having a...

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