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Sex and older Australians: It’s time we talked about it

Ageist assumptions about sex and sexuality were challenged at a UNSW seminar that will highlight findings from the most comprehensive […]

Breast cancer and sexual anxiety

Up to two thirds of women who have survived breast cancer report a loss of libido and an unsatisfactory sex […]

Most Australians view porn but few report ill effects

Most Australians have viewed porn but few report any ill effects, a new report in The Journal of Sex Research reveals. Most […]

Peer support critical to reducing HIV transmission after diagnosis

Earlier diagnosis of HIV and peer support for those newly diagnosed reduces the likelihood of onward transmission of the infection, according […]

Cancer survivors suffer lower libidos long after treatment

Research from Western Sydney University and Cancer Council NSW has found the sexual activities of more than three quarters of […]

Sexpert Q/A: How can I learn to cope with an unsatisfying sex life?

Reader Question: My girlfriend and I have been dating and living together for going on two years, and libido differences […]

Sexpert Q/A: How to orgasm during sex?

Having trouble to orgasm during sex? Our Sexpert Desiree Spierings explains the female orgasm and what the factors are that influence a woman's ability to orgasm.

Sexpert Q/A: To threesome or not to threesome?

Reader question: Hi Desiree, My wife and I have been married for just over 5 years. We have been talking […]

Endometriosis a burden on women’s lives

Endometriosis often takes a long time to be diagnosed and affects all areas of a women’s life, a study has […]

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Husband’s Guide to Great Sex After Menopause

Menopause is a time when women experience considerable hormonal changes which result in symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and sexual problems. While these symptoms are natural, they can cause significant distress for menopausal women and their partners, and can disrupt...