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Sexual activity refers to a wide range of behaviors and feelings related to sexual arousal, behavior, and (hopefully) pleasure. However we engage in it—how often, alone or with partners of whatever sex and gender, at what periods of our lives, etc.—sexual activity, and the social context that it takes place within, is an important part of most of our lives.

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How Do I Tell a Partner I'm Intersex?

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How do you tell a crush, date, romantic⁠ interest, or current partner⁠ that you are intersex? This advice can work for any type of relationship⁠.

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Loving Relationships and Vulvovaginal Pain

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In this podcast episode, a married couple shares how they navigate their sexual and emotional relationship when penetration causes vulvovaginal pain.

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Safe Alternatives to Choking and Breath Play

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Sexual choking involves blocking the airways for sexual pleasure. But there is no safe way to engage in breath play. Heather Corinna and Giselle Woodley discuss the dangers of choking, guidelines for BDSM and kink, and suggested alternatives.

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A Report on the Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Women

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Executive summary of a survey in which over 5,000 LGBTQ+ women shared their experiences of discrimination, finances, education, religion, gender and sexuality, sex, and relationships.

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Relationships & Sex: Don't Be Afraid of Hard Conversations

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In this episode, we hear from musician and organizer, Sheryl Wiser, who found love again in her 60s; and Dr. Jane Fleishman, a certified sexuality educator who promotes the sexual wellness of older adults.

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How to Have the STIs Conversation

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Dr. Evelin Dacker, a physician and sex educator, shares tips on how to communicate with potential partners about sex, including STI (sexually transmitted infection) status.

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How Does Dementia Affect Sex and Intimacy?

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FAQs about how dementia can affect sex and intimacy.

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How to Choose Lubricants and Vaginal Moisturizers for Pleasure and Safety

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Women vary in how much lubrication they naturally produce. Using a lubricant or vaginal moisturizer can make sex more enjoyable.

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Treating Vaginal Dryness in Menopause

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Vaginal dryness is a very common in perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

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What It's Really Like Living with a Sexually Transmitted Infection

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Jenelle shares her story of living with an STI and how she went from devastated and embarrassed to empowered.

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Claiming Back My Sexuality and Body

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L discusses how her decision to stop taking hormonal birth control empowered her to make other decisions around her body and sexuality.

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Setting Boundaries and Communicating

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MB discusses how consent, communication, and boundaries as practiced in sexual relationships can also be useful in working relationships.