Alyssa felt guilty when she had sex for the first time. She was the ‘other’ woman. He was married, with kids. Four years later, she’s still part of the extra-marital affair.
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Asking someone out: do’s and don’ts
You fancy that girl or boy and you’ve got positive vibes from them. Now comes the next big step – asking them out. This can be tricky. What should you say? What shouldn’t you say? What are the golden rules to obey? Read on to find out.
Campaigners clash on cutting the clitoris
Can you still have orgasms if your clitoris has been cut off? Certainly, say European researchers at the World Congress for Sexual Health, after studying African women who’ve been ‘circumcised’.
Sex with empathy: better for both
The better you understand how your partner feels, the better sex life you’ll have.
Are homophobes secretly gay?
Various countries have criminalised gay sex. What is it about same-sex lovemaking that might make people want to ban it? According to recent research: the reason some guys get so upset about gay sex is that deep down, it turns them on.
His and her arousal – how to get in sync
It’s 11 pm. You just want to curl up with a good book – meanwhile your partner is revved up to curl up. ‘I think this is a very recognisable situation for many women,’ says psychologist Ellen Laan. Women ask, ‘Where did he get that desire from so suddenly. Where can you buy that?’
Broken penis: the cheater’s injury
During wild sex, you hear a crack and feel an agonising pain – you’ve broken your penis. It’s rare, but it’s possible. Penile fractures most often happen to men having secret sex in risky locations, a study found.
Premature ejaculation: a problem for both
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a problem to share. There’s plenty a woman can do to support and help a partner who has trouble with PE.
Can female condoms make a breakthrough?
Female condoms? ‘Like wearing wet shoes,’ says a customer at a hairdresser’s in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The salon sells female condoms as part of a campaign to boost their appeal. But will they ever compete with the male variety?
Viagra: the myths and risks
Twenty percent of healthy young men have used Viagra or a similar drug, a recent study found. And not because of erection problems, but to boost sexual performance – despite the serious health risks. A researcher describes such a user.
Penis enlargement doesn’t work
Penis enlargement methods are nearly all a waste of time and money, according to experts. No matter the approach, so-called penis enlargement techniques don’t work and can even do damage. And anyway, very few penises are much smaller than average.
‘Masturbation can save lives’
Masturbation is a great way to have safe sex and a cheap way to save lives.
But countries who stand to gain the most from promoting it are often the ones where masturbation is the biggest taboo.