Every thing about sex

Besides the reason Mother Nature intended, sex has so many more personal health and happiness benefits than you might think. The main issue with sex is that we don't talk about it enough. The typically taboo topic can make us blush at the mere utterance of the word, but it's time to break free from our sheepish shackles and be empowered by it. So in that vein, we're undertaking our own sex education and highlighting everything you need to know about sex, according to science.

Sexual desire is normal for most people. The urge itself is a complex combination of intellectual ideas and fantasies. The mental wish for sex — either a specific enthusiasm to be erotically connected with another being, a desire to masturbate or a more general longing without a particular object — can precede, follow or be simultaneous with actual physiological arousal. Sometimes a person who is able to become physiologically aroused in the normal way develops an inability to feel comfortable with the idea of having sex. The treatment for a problem with desire is related to the cause. More complex cases usually require professional guidance to help a person heal from a specific trauma, treat sexual aversion or tackle phobias that may not be specific to sex, but may strongly influence sexual desire, such as a fear of germs.

At one point or another, I promise you that everyone has felt the way you do—and your feelings are completely normal, valid, and fair. TL;DR: Everyone has pre-sex jitters no matter how much chill they seem to have, and honestly, you should totally embrace the awkwardness. But just so you can make your first time as pleasurable as possible, here are some tips from sex therapist Vanessa Marin and psychotherapist Nicole Tammelleo. Talking about sex with a new partner is a must.

Having trouble getting in the mood or achieving orgasm? The solution might be as simple as knowing what you like in the bedroom. Here are 6 tips that can help women enjoy sexual intimacy.