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Sexual Pain Doesn't Have to Interfere with Intimacy

​Have you and a partner ever coped with sexual pain or discomfort together? It might be a difficult topic, but it's well worth discussing. Luckily, there are ways to keep your intimate relationship strong when one of you is experiencing pain. 

​In our latest blog post, we list some of the most common causes of sexual pain and provide links for further reading. You'll also find some ideas you and your partner can consider to maintain your intimacy in spite of pain. 

​Click here to learn more!

Most Unmarried Men Use Contraception

​Rates of contraception use among unmarried men appear to be fairly high, according to data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics. 

​In a survey of over 3,700 unmarried men aged 15 to 44, almost 82% used some form of contraception the last time they had intercourse. About 60% said they had used a male method (condoms, withdrawal, or vasectomy). Younger men were more likely to use contraception than older men.

​More details on the survey, along with links to helpful articles on contraception, are available here. 

In the News

​Women's Brains at "Peak Levels of Activity" During Orgasm 

​Some parts a woman's brain, such as one with suggested links to out-of-body experiences, become more active when she climaxes, experts say. 

​In a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study, scientists reported on the experiences of ten women who were willing to have orgasms in an imaging device.

In this way, the researchers were able to analyze the women's brain activity just before, during, and immediately after orgasm. 

Find out more. 

​Breast Cancer Affects Sexual Health of Both Survivors and Partners

​An estimated 45% to 77% of women experience sexual problems after breast cancer treatment. And new research finds that their male partners could be affected as well.

​The study involved 169 female breast cancer survivors and 67 male partners.

Researchers found that 83% of the women had hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) - low sex drive that causes distress. And about two-thirds of the men had erectile dysfunction (ED).

​Counseling could benefit both members of affected couples, the researchers noted. 

Get more details. 

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