How do our hormones influence our libido? How do they affect performance during sex and other activities? If you don’t know about the role of our sex hormones, you should definitely read on. It will allow you to get a better grasp of your sex life, performance, and relationship in general.

Male and Female Sex Hormones and Their Effects

The primary sex hormones in men and women are estrogen and testosterone. While testosterone is vital for the male sex drive, women can also produce it. When it comes to sex hormone production, estrogen is built up in the ovaries and the male testicles create testosterone. The glands that produce them are called the gonads and the adrenal glands. What’s more, there are several other sex hormones like oxytocin, vasopressin, and progesterone.

On the surface, sex hormones play a key part in reproduction, sexual development, as well as libido in males …

Sex as Therapy

The pressures of modern life are lurking on every corner. Balancing between your private and professional life isn’t easy at all. But it’s not something you should be ashamed of. On the contrary, it’s important to be proactive about your problems.

But before you get frustrated and spend your money on toys, why not introduce yourself to an actual therapist? You see, your bedroom life heavily affects everything else you do. Therefore, if the two of you aren’t enjoying sex enough, it might cause damage elsewhere. So, let’s go into detail about sexual health and therapy, shall we?

Sex Problems

Sexual issues can range from all sorts of things that can negatively affect your life. From quality and quantity of intercourse to certain kinks you’re afraid of expanding on, they seriously damage your health and relationships. But people deal with them in various ways — some try …

Inflatable butt plugs can be a lot of fun, but only if you use them properly. If you are looking to learn more about these toys, we are here to help you along the way and go through everything you need to know before you buy them.

Inflatable Butt Plug Description

Inflating anal toys are a bit new to the market, but you probably have an idea of what they are like. The toy itself is quite small before you inflate it, and you won’t have any problems putting it in the butt. But, there is a tube that leads to a pump attached to it! You can use this pump to push air into the plug and enlarge it. Yes —  this sex toy allows you to dictate its size and to inflate it until you are satisfied with the feeling. 

If you go too far with it, you …

The stress and struggles of modern-day life are getting out of control as we speak. Relationships, both private and professional, are beginning to feel like a prison, and we can’t say we blame people for going crazy. Every day is a battle, and sometimes, it feels like we’re losing all control. But what if we say there’s a quick and easy fix you can apply and relax the tension in your life?

Well, it might sound strange for some, but sex is a big stress reliever. And no, it’s not some gibberish — it’s a scientific fact. Having a quickie with your partner can prove to be a lifesaver. From regulating your blood pressure to leveling your “happy hormone” levels, intercourse is one of the easiest and most effective ways of turning your life around.

It’s a fantastic way of mixing healthcare and pleasure into one. So, without further ado, …

A Look Into the Possible Links Between Sex and Spirituality

Maybe you’ve had a sexual experience so deep and meaningful that you can’t even describe it with words. And here’s one explanation that many people believe in — there may be a link between sex and spirituality.

Sexual desires may often be regarded as sinful. They can take us away from ourselves and turn us into irrational animals. However, sexual energy is quite powerful. If we use it in the right way and for the right purpose, we may discover a whole new dimension to being human.

If you think about it, you may conclude that both sexual and spiritual experiences stimulate similar emotions. So, let’s look at some reasons why sex can bring us closer to our inner selves.

Sex as a Spiritual Exercise

We think we can all agree that sex is much more than physical pleasure. We …

Is alternative medicine an effective method to help people deal with abuse, trauma, and physical ailments? Can we consider sex as alternative healing to treat trauma and abuse? Take a look at our analysis to find out.

Reiki and Chakra Alternative Healing

When it comes to healing from abuse and trauma, many people turn to professional psychologists for help. It’s highly recommended to visit a therapist. However, while they could help you discuss and analyze your personal trauma, there are countless reports from victims who have claimed that cognitive-behavioral therapy was not enough. For some, it can be expensive, and their health insurance might not cover it. Others may not get the comfort that will enable them to heal properly. That’s why many turn to alternative healing.

Alternative Healing

As an example, Reiki is a popular approach in the field of alternative medicine. It is a Japanese method that focuses …

For quite a while now, the West has been fantasizing about the far reaches of the globe. Spiritual and cultural ideas came about, incorporating the mystical world of the far East into staples of modern pop culture. That’s normal, seeing how the mainstream always went for what was shady, underground, and to some degree, perceived as dangerous.

But what about tantric sex and eastern practices? Did we include something of it into our world of desire and sensation? Well, of course! Overlooking and not using something useful was never our thing, and a vibrant and colorful culture such as that of the Orient has always been a perfect place for acquiring new ideas.

Thus, there’s no need to wonder why we’re here to talk about Ben Wa Balls. Although still not that popular, we’re sure these vaginal intruders are gaining more and more traction with each passing year. So let’s …

Studies have found that people who get frisky between the sheets twice a week tend to have better immune systems

THE only thing worse than having to work next to a sneezing colleague is the prospect of catching their horrible cold.

Seventy per cent of us will go down with a respiration infection every year, which can take weeks to shake off an inevitable means that everyone we live with will catch it at some point too.

It takes families an average of two weeks to fully get rid of colds

In fact, according to a new study, the same number of parents believe that they’ve spread their bug on to their kids – resulting in sick days and miserable little ones.

But there are a few simple things you can do to bolster your immunity and protect yourself against winter lurgies.

We reveal the seven easy lifestyle hacks you …

How rope play allowed me to release my shame about sex
I didn’t know what to expect when I walked up to the house in Agoura Hills, California, where I would be staying for the weekend. Well, I knew that I would be getting suspended with ropes, in a practice known as shibari or erotic rope bondage. I knew I’d be working through my shame around sex. But still, the weekend felt like uncharted territory, and I was the explorer discovering it.

When I found out Alexandra Roxo, transformational mentor and filmmaker, and Blue, a shibari teacher, performer, and founder of Vox Body Studio, were leading a retreat around shibari and sexual healing, I knew I had to be there. Not only had I been itching to try shibari and explore that kink, but, like almost every other person on the planet raised in a patriarchal society, I also …

The perfume sits rather un-subtly on my nightstand. In thick black capital letters, its label reads, “Sexual Healing.” Nearly everyone who sees the fragrance—friends, dates, even the ConEd employee dispatched to set up my internet—whips out their phone to take a photo of the cheeky sentiment.

True, I have no idea what the late Marvin Gaye smelled like in person, as I was born 11 years after his untimely death. However, I believe the scent manages to encapsulate the aura of one of the greatest, horniest songs in history—in only 50 milliliters.

If you ask Ali Kashani, founder and creator of Art Meets Art, the label that released this fragrance by Christophe Raynaud, Sexual Healing smells like “a gourmand and spicy honey accord that melts with tobacco absolute and vanilla.”

If you ask me, it smells like the idealized suburban basement where America’s youth collectively took their first cigarette puff. …