Relationships

The Secret to Sexual Compatibility

How much sex is normal? As a sexologist, I hear this question often from singles, couples, men, women, youth, older adults and everyone in between. And my clients are often disappointed in the answer. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what works for you and your partners if they are a part of the picture. Sexual compatibility within a relationship involves balancing your needs with those of…
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Relationships

Make your Man’s Member Bigger…No really.

By Stephen de Wit The age-old question: Is bigger better? Rages on.  And there is no right answer.  It is whatever your preference is.  Some women like feeling “full” or “stretched” by their partner’s penis and some women like the depth of penetration. Some men like tight.  The basics of it are simple.  A tighter vaginal canal increases the friction of the penis in the vagina. …
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Relationships

Vagina Basics: My Lady Lumps and Other Parts

If you read my columns or follow my blog, you’ll see that I tend to avoid euphemisms when it comes to sex and body parts. I believe that using accurate terminology around issues of sexuality helps to avoid ambiguity and also conveys the message that sex and our bodies are not something that should be shrouded in shame. But I often hear from clients and readers that they’re not always familiar…
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Relationships

Spice Up Your Sex Life: A Guide for Adventurous Women

New relationship sex and sex-on-the-fly may burn up your sheets, but as routine and increased comfort levels settle in it can be hard to keep things hot in the bedroom. What’s a frisky girl to do? Try out these strategies to reignite your sex life and feel free to share your own with the lisaliving community. One easy way to keep sex hot and keep your partner guessing is to initiate sex in…
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Relationships

Bad Sex? How to Talk about It.

We have been taught that sex is something that can only be discussed in certain areas, with certain people or groups and at certain times – from a young age we have been wired to withhold. It is no wonder it is difficult to talk about sex with our partners!  Today, right now, is the time to rewire, reboot and resuscitate your sex life. It is strange that something that so definitively and…
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Nutrition

Ginger: The Universal Medicine

By Sabrena Salahudeen This spicy root vegetable, also known as a rhizome, is considered in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, to be the universal medicine in all ancient prescriptions. Ginger is found in all tropical and sub tropical environments throughout the world. This natural stimulant is used medicinally for digestion, circulation, nervous system and respiratory system. As a complete cleanser…
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Nutrition

Papaya: Good for Asthma, Coughs and Indigestion

By Sabrena Salahudeen Papaya, or pawpaw, is native to Central America. Throughout the migration of this succulent plant, papaya leaves were used to wrap tough meat in order to soften it. Papaya seeds are renowned for killing off intestinal and parasitic worms. The peppery papaya seeds, once sun dried, act as a substitute for black pepper. Within Chinese medicine, papaya is known for its warming…
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Nutrition

Cherry: A Healing Fruit

By Sabrena Salahudeen Cherries – a relative of the plum family – are an extremely healing and juicy fruit that contain medicinal, nutritional and culinary benefits. Bing and Lambert cherries are the most commonly eaten. Availability begins early June until late July. However picking too early might cause a nasty surprise as certain cherry fruit fly larvae that nest within the fruit cause these…
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Relationships

Orgasms II: Making it Happen

In Part I of Orgasms we discussed the range of orgasmic experiences and highlighted that the brain is really our most powerful sex organ. However, some women have never experienced an orgasm, so we will now consider some approaches to learning how to orgasm. No single sexual act will guarantee an orgasm each and every time for each and every person. This is because we are each unique (thank…
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Nutrition

Thyme: An Excellent Source of Iron and Calcium

By Sabrena Salahudeen This herb, whether fresh or dried, is a must-have in every kitchen. Not only does it lend a delicate scent, it packs a punch as an excellent source of iron, manganese, vitamin K, and a good source of calcium and dietary fiber. The volatile oil, thymol, is known for protecting all cell membranes from damage, especially the cell membranes within the brain, kidneys and heart…
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