Better Sex Blog

It’s Time to Masturbate More (and Better)

By Shoshana Benjamin on October 10, 2023

Masturbation and orgasms have a whole host of health benefits. Oh, and this goes without saying, but it feels amazing!

What Are You Feeling? Name it to Tame it.

By Helen Leff, LCSW on September 26, 2023

Possessing the vocabulary to better describe our feelings enables us to be aware of the nuances of what we feel. Do YOU have the proper vocab?

Sex in the Media: Are You There, God? I Just Found the Holy Grail!

By Jennifer Dembo, LMSW on September 12, 2023

For countless kids, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” was the source of sex ed, and not much has changed between the 1970s and today!

Sex Doesn’t Always Have to Be Linear. Explore & Enjoy!

By Jennifer Dembo, LMSW on August 22, 2023

You Don’t Always Have to Aim for the Outfield! For a lot of people, sex is linear. There’s a beginning, a middle and an end. The end, for many, comes in the form of an orgasm. And orgasms are pretty awesome, so it’s understandable that most humans are goal-oriented when it comes to sex and …

Your Sex Life After Menopause

By Maze Women's Health on August 8, 2023

Make no mistake: menopause can impact your sex life. Arousal and orgasm are like a delicate dance between your mind and body. And anything that messes with your libido can also mess with your ability to get in the mood and experience that mind-blowing climax. Understanding the ChangesWhen menopause hits, it can bring along some …

How To Have The Best O

By Jennifer Dembo, LMSW on July 11, 2023

We realize that it’s one thing to know all about the orgasm, and quite another to experience one. Whether you’ve never had one, or want to improve the ones you already enjoy, we’ve got you covered. Here are some simple steps to start exploration: 1. Above all else, fly solo and explore. Whether you’re looking …

Intimacy Shouldn’t Hurt

By Melissa Ferrara, MS, FNP-BC on June 6, 2023

Intercourse should not hurt. I’m always surprised at how many of my patients have been suffering with painful intercourse of some kind for years. But I’m also so glad they have finally decided to seek treatment. There are many reasons why a woman might be suffering from painful intercourse. For example, lack of lubrication, vaginal …

Benefits of Hormone Therapy for Women

By Jennifer Dembo, LMSW on May 9, 2023

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I would marry HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) if I could. I was in my late 40s and experiencing hot flashes – nay – nuclear flashes, several times an hour, round the clock. As a result, I was absolutely miserable and irritable and I was losing hope …