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What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that forms a supportive sling in the lower pelvis. This sling, made up of 14 different muscles arranged in three layers, attaches to the pelvic bones. In a man’s body, these muscles surround the urethra, the area beneath the...
Here you will find the Igniting Intimacy after Cancer power point. Here you will find several exercise descriptions.
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Dear Sex Counselor,
Why should I masturbate? Do you have suggestions of things I might try?
Self-pleasure, also known as masturbation, specifically refers to touching yourself sexually in a way that feels good. There is no right way to masturbate, and as long as it doesn’t hurt, there...
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Dear Dr Myrtle,
I have many questions about my body and sexuality in this post-delivery time. Help!
Postpartum Sexual Health Issues
How can I heal my perineum?
Many women experience damage to the perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and the anus) during delivery. Here are some...
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Dear Sex Counselor,
I hear the word "libido" used a lot. What is it, exactly? If my libido isn’t as frisky as I want it to be, what can I do?
We talk about libido a lot: “He has a high libido;” “I don’t have any libido.” We’re usually referring to someone’s “sex drive” or level of...
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Dear Dr Myrtle,
I have a WHOLE bunch of questions about being sexual while I’m pregnant. Can you give me some detailed information about how to enjoy sex during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a time in which your body and your personal roles may shift dramatically. These changes can transform your view...
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Dear Dr. Myrtle,
I don’t have orgasms. What can I do?
This is a very common question with some straightforward answers, yet many women can’t find enough information about their bodies to learn how to give themselves an orgasm. Often we expect our partners to know how to stimulate us, or think...
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Dear Sex Counselor,
I feel like there are lots of messages about sexuality being pushed my way, and it’s hard to sort them all out. How can I know what is really "healthy" sexuality, and learn to develop my own sexuality in a positive way?
Ah, sex. We joke about it and use it to sell everything...
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Dear Sex Counselor,
I just bought my first vibrator. It seems like it could be a lot of fun, but I have no idea what to do with it! How can I experiment to find what I like best? Am I going to get addicted to it and no longer enjoy other stimulation?
Congratulations on buying your first vibrator...
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Dear Dr. Myrtle,
Try as I might, I can’t seem to last as long as I’d like to. How can I prolong sexual penetration without coming?
In books and movies, our culture glorifies the mad, passionate rush to intercourse as the ultimate sexual experience. Unfortunately, frenzied sexual...
