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It Might Be Healthy to Masturbate This Often

Here's how your sexual health habits compare to reported averages.

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This Is How Often Most People Masturbate, Say Doctors & Recent Data

The Healthy - Leslie Finlay, MPA

How do you measure up against the masturbation average...and does it matter? A little self-love might be the ultimate form of self-care. In the era …

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Here’s How Long Foreplay Should Last, a Sex Therapist Says

The Healthy - Kiersten Hickman

Does the timeline really matter when you're getting frisky? A sex therapist reveals the truth, and what will actually get you to the big O. There are …

How Long Should Sex Last? Here’s What Sex Therapists Say

The Healthy - Emily DiNuzzo

Sex can be complicated, but how long it should last doesn't have to be. Here's why sex therapists say focusing on the clock can kill the mood—and …

How’s Your Sexual Hygiene? A Doctor Says This Habit Is a Must (for Singles, Too)

The Healthy - Charlotte Hilton Andersen, MS

Plus, wise up on six outdated myths about down-there self-care, and shop our list of vetted sexual hygiene products for total wellness. It’s safe to …

This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Have Sex

The Healthy - Emily DiNuzzo

Here's why the brain is the most powerful sex organ. Not only do chemical changes in the brain make the experience more pleasurable, but they also …

Experts Say This Is the Surprising Age When Sexual Fantasizing Peaks

The Healthy - Kiersten Hickman

Sex experts explain why women are willing to get friskier as they age. There are way too many stigmas around libido, especially in reference to age. …