Orgasms The orgasm is different for everyone and notoriously hard to define. Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall explains the physical and emotional factors involved for men and women, why quality matters more than quantity and why faking it is a waste...
Friday, February 24, 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Sex when the kids are aroundMost will tell you that their sex life has changed since having children. Whether you have a newborn baby in the house, toddlers, teenagers or all three, you have to get more creative and more determined. Relationship psychotherapist...
The G-spotThe G-spot has always been controversial - some women say it's essential for orgasms while others say it's non-existent. Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall looks at how to find it, what to do with it - and why it doesn't matter if you haven't...
Too busy for sex? With all the demands of modern life many couples can find it hard to schedule in time to have sex. To nurture this vital part of your relationship, says psychosexual therapist Paula Hall, you need to dispense with a few bedroom myths...
The power of sexual fantasyIs sexual fantasy a useful way to enhance relationships and build intimacy or the last resort of the lonely and desperate? Psychosexual therapist Paula Hall examines why people fantasise and the safest ways to explore these...
Communicating about sexTalking with your partner about what you like and what you want can take your sex life in new and fulfilling directions and deepen your relationship as a whole, says sex and relationships counsellor Suzie Hayman.No one is a mind...
Making sex excitingMaking sex exciting Sleeping with the same person can become predictable in time, but that doesn't mean it's all over. Sex and relationships counsellor Suzie Hayman explains why the fire can fade even if you're still in love - and...
AphrodisiacsCertain special foods and drinks are said to enhance sexual desire but do they work? Sex and relationships counsellor Suzie Hayman looks at the facts and fantasies behind aphrodisiacs - and warns that some could actually have far from the...
Male and female sterilisationThe ultimate form of contraception - sterilisation - is available to both men and women. It's a big step to take - find out more from this factsheet by fpa.What is it and how does it work?Sterilisation is the only permanent...
The progestogen-only pill f you can't take the combined pill, the progestogen-only version may be more suitable. This factsheet from fpa explains how it differs from the Pill in how you take it, its advantages and possible side effects. What is it and...
The contraceptive patchA contraceptive method that works like the Pill but with the added advantage that you don't have to remember to take it every day. This factsheet from fpa explains how it works.What's the contraceptive patch?It's a thin, beige,...
Monday, February 20, 2006
Natural family planningNFP is a completely natural way to prevent or plan a pregnancy, and has the added bonus of getting you more in touch with your body. Find out more from this factsheet by fpa.What is it and how does it work?Natural family planning...
The intrauterine deviceIntrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a long-term method of birth control. This factsheet from fpa explains how it works, the advantages and disadvantages and whether one could be suitable for you.What is it and how does it work?The...
The contraceptive injectionYou can now prevent pregnancy with a quick injection every eight to 12 weeks. Find out from fpa how this contraceptive method works and whether it could be suitable for you.What is it and how does it work?The contraceptive...
The contraceptive implantDo you want a contraceptive method that frees you from having to take a little pill every day? Then perhaps the long-term contraceptive implant is the answer. This factsheet from fpa explains how it works.What is it and how does...
Emergency contraceptionif you have unprotected sex or your normal contraceptive method fails, there are two methods of emergency contraceptive that might still prevent a pregnancy. Find out more from this fpa factsheet.What is it and how does it work?Emergency...
Diaphragms and capsFind out from this factsheet by fpa how contraceptive diaphragms and caps work, how effective they are at preventing pregnancy and their advantages and disadvantages. What are they and how do they work?Diaphragms and caps fit inside...
Male and female condomsin order to prevent sexually transmitted infections as well as pregnancy, you must use a barrier method of contraception. Here fpa give the facts about the most popular: condoms, for men and women.What are they and how do they...
Sunday, February 19, 2006
The combined pillThe combined pill is one of the most popular forms of contraception. This factsheet, by fpa will help decide if it's the right birth-control method for you. What is it and how does it work?The combined pill is also known as the Pill....