Women, welcome to a new dimension of sexual empowerment, created by the strength of your desire, and backed by the might of your pocketbook. Marketers of products for sexual pleasure—once targeted almost entirely to men—have realized that women are consumers with appetites worth satisfying. In fact, a 2009 Indiana University study claims 53 percent of […]
When I told my mother I was writing an article about orgasms, I could feel her cringe over the phone. “Why?” she asked, “It’s so personal.” “Mom,” I said, “I’m not writing about my orgasms.” “Well, I should hope not!” she retorted, thus ending the one and only conversation we’ve ever had on the topic. […]
Want to plan a romantic evening for your husband or spice up your sex life a bit but are stumped for ideas? Check out G Boutique in Bucktown. This sexy shop, designed just for women, provides information and products intended to appeal to the female appetite. “We create an atmosphere where women feel comfortable,” Co-owner […]
Has it been a while since you had sex with your husband? If so, you’re not alone. The US Health and Social Life Survey found that 20% of married couples have sexless marriages, defined as having sex fewer than ten times per year. The reasons for the lack of sex vary. Some couples never had […]
“Why is it harder to talk to your children about sex than almost anything else?” asked Deborah Roffman, a sexuality educator and author of “Sex & Sensibility: The Thinking Parent’s Guide to Talking Sense About Sex.” The parents who recently packed the auditorium at Wilmette Junior High School had lots of reasons: I’ll say […]
Life gets cozy in autumn. Shorter days and longer nights make for more snuggle time, and what’s better for one’s mental and physical well-being than a little skin-to-skin time with a willing partner? Sounds lovely, but we all know that life in a busy family is not exactly sexy, and distractions abound in the evening […]
