How do you discuss sexual dysfunction when it’s just not something people like to talk about? How can you get help or help someone you care about? Women in particular face stereotypes that often keep them silent about their sexual health, says Dr. Lori Brotto, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of […]
Why so many people struggle with desire and communication One of the most striking themes in The work of Dr. Betty Martin is just how Ordinary People are meant to feel disconnected from their own desires. Many customers really don’t know how to answer questions like: What do I want now? Do I like this […]
What is sexual health coaching for men? Men’s sexual health coaching is a structured, goal-oriented process that supports clients in improving sexual well-being, relationship trust and self-understanding. This can involve education, skills development, clarification of values, communication tools and responsibility – often with an emphasis on practical application in everyday life. While therapy may focus […]
Dr. Brian Steixner’s entry into men’s healthcare and fertility care Dr. Brian Steixner’s path to male fertility work started in oncology. As a urologist treating cancer patients, he noticed a pattern that profoundly shaped his career: While cancer survival rates improved, many men continued to struggle with sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction, testosterone […]
Genitopelvic pain is a common but often overlooked sexual health problem, one that affects people’s bodies, intimate relationships, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Despite its broad impact, the research shaping clinical knowledge and treatment guidelines has historically centered on a narrow demographic group: white, cisgender, heterosexual women. As a result, entire communities experiencing sexual […]
If you are pregnant or a new mother struggling with depression or anxiety, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 24/7: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262). Postpartum Support International can help you connect with a local mental health provider at 800-944-4773 or psidirectory.com. Before Heidi DiLorenzo gave birth to her second child, she was […]
The holidays have never been fun for me. On the contrary: I fought through it. Literal. December became a season of what we called “discourse” in the old days of Twitter: a time to yell at people online just to feel something. My mother is Jewish and my father grew up Catholic, but neither of […]
When most people think of sperm quality, they think of fertility. But science tells a bigger, more surprising story: Your swimmers can also say something about your long-term health — even how long you live. Yes, really. A massive 50-year study from Denmark shows that sperm quality isn’t just about making babies. It is perhaps […]
When Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinics temporarily suspended abortion services in October 2025 due to a new law ending federal Medicaid reimbursements, patients turned to the state’s two independent clinics for care. Demand at affiliated medical services in Milwaukee has quadrupled, according to clinic director Dabbie Phonekeo. “It happened suddenly. We were all thinking about what […]
The discussion of porn in the feminist movement was a major contributor to the feminist sex wars of the 1980s and 1990s, which divided feminist scholars into anti-porn and pro-sex categories (Stewart, 2019). A major anti-porn argument stated that porn not only harmed women, but was harmful in itself due to the subordination of women […]