Category: Sex & Relationships
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Does Your Arguing Style Affect Your Health and Relationships?
People argue. After all, disagreeing is just a part of life. We’re bound to butt heads on something. However, there are right and wrong ways to argue. And learning to argue the right way can benefit both your health and your relationship. Part of healthy arguing is knowing what topics can lead to disagreement. These…
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Stimulating Conversation: Why Some Female Legislators Want a Waiting Period for Viagra
A waiting period? For Viagra? Yes. According to Fox News, a South Carolina legislator is trying to pass a bill that would require men to wait an entire day before picking up medications like Viagra — and to bring a note from their significant others discussing the issues in their nether regions. OK, this sounds…
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Recognizing the Signs of Abuse-In Yourself and Others
Have you ever been abused? Your initial answer may be no. But are you sure? Abuse can masquerade in many forms. Some forms can be subtle, and other forms can involve obvious physical harm. This means that to protect yourself, you need to be able to recognize both. Generally speaking, abuse is a double-edged sword.…
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Trouble Getting Pregnant? 5 Factors That May Play a Role
Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Couples who have struggled to get pregnant will give you one very important piece of advice: Be patient. Getting pregnant is a process that may take a little time. But how much time is too much time? There’s a clear guideline: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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Love Is the Drug: How Your Body Reacts to Passion
It’s no secret that love can send every inch of our bodies into orbit. From the racing heartbeat from a first kiss to the passionate embrace of that person we love, our bodies react to passion in some pretty amazing ways. And the science behind this is definitely something to write home about. That magic…
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Hidden Dangers of Online Dating
It was the online dating story that turned deadly. And it completely shocked the nation. Ingrid Lyne, a 40-year-old mother of three, had been found dismembered in Seattle, her body dumped in a recycling bin. The question is: Who killed her? The terrifying answer has changed the landscape of online dating. And it’s one you…
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How To De-Stress as a Couple: Proven Techniques That Work
Feeling stressed? Stress is a major factor that can affect overall health. But with a little effort, you and your mate can bust stress and grow closer in the process. De-stressing as a couple begins with connection. Sure, this sounds silly but it’s natural. According to the Huffington Post, unlike many other mammals, humans are…
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8 Causes of UTIs
Uh oh — not again! Do you have a urinary tract infection? UTIs are common, especially for women. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of women will get at least one in their lifetimes. So just what is a UTI? A UTI occurs when there is an infection of some part…
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Lagging Sex Drive? These 5 Health Conditions May Be to Blame
As men age, their sex drive decreases somewhat. It’s perfectly natural. No, really. In fact, women’s sex drive can decline as well. But how far down things go on the sex interest front is the real question. Most men maintain some interest in sex well into their 60s and 70s while others go even beyond…
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Social Media and STDs: Connected?
Social media is causing an increase in social diseases. That’s the opinion of some experts who have studied the connections between viral communication online and in the physical world. A rise in the rates of sexually transmitted diseases is attributed to the ease of hooking up via social media. The casual and sometimes anonymous sexual…