Weve turned just about every facet of our health into dataour steps, our resting heart rate, the instant we ovulateso its no surprise were starting to gamify our orgasms. A growing number of smart sex toys can chart the intensity of those orgasms and provide titillating data on how often and how well we come.Take, for example, the Lioness. This vibrator has built-in sensors that measure tension (which reflects arousal and how close you are to finishing), temperature (to track when its inside you) and motion (to follow how youre moving the toy). The data captured is sent to an app that maps eac ..read more

Wendy Norman is a professor in the Department of Family Practice, and an associate member in both the School of Population and Public Health, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC).She founded and leads Canadas Contraception and Abortion Research Team (CART), whose impactful research, starting in 2017, laid the groundwork for free contraception in B.C. We’ve been immensely honored as university-based researchers and with a consortium of healthcare providers to help the government understand what people need to be ..read more

1. Legumes Beans, lentils, chickpeas and other legumes are notorious for triggering digestive discomfort, Dresser says. That’s because they contain fibre and sugars that the human body can’t digest in its normal way. Instead, bacteria in our gut break it all down, causing fermentationthe process that makes beer or kombucha fizzyand makes us feel bloated and gassy. 2. Cruciferous vegetables Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage and bok choy are some of the healthiest, nutrient-dense foods you can eat. “[They’re] also more likely to cause gas,” explains Sabrina Oliver, a Senior C ..read more

According to Human Sexuality author and psychologist Roger R. Hock, it’s common (and normal!) for both men and women to feel relaxed and sleepy after sex. So if your partner nods off right after you do it, it doesn’t mean your relationship isn’t strong or he doesn’t love you. On the contrary, his Zs are probably a sign of satisfaction.Men fall asleep after sex for several reasonsnone of which are related to your relationship or performance in bed. Here are a few of those reasons, plus, what to do about it.(Sign up for ourMust Reads newsletter for more feel-good tips, beauty product recommendat ..read more

At my last visit to the family doctor, my GP high-fived me after I confessed why I was there. I needed birth control, as a 47-year-old divorced mom of three whos finally dating againand having the best sex of my life, I might add.My new guy is nine years younger than me, and Im having the hottest sex since my early 20s. (And maybe ever? To be honest.) Its such a delight, to say the least, especially because, after my marriage ended, I had surrendered to the fact that maybe this chapter of my life was, if not completely over, going to be a lot less, well, energetic. I am so, so glad to be wrong ..read more

Whats taking up most of the time we spend in the shower? Washing our hair? Shaving? Or something more fun? It doesn’t come as a shocker that the shower is one of the most common places to masturbate, with almost 40 percent of people getting off in there at least once a month.It makes sense: The warmth and pressure of the water stimulate skin and muscles, which increases blood flow to the genital area and can help trigger an orgasm, says Shamyra Howard, sex toy company Lovehoneys sex and relationship expert. Its very common practice to masturbate with a showerhead since the bathroom is often a ..read more

Do you ever find yourself closing your eyes when watching porn? Or maybe you forgo it altogether because the, err, art direction isn’t really your thing? You wouldn’t be alone. In fact, that’s the reason theres a new type of erotic entertainment trending right nowaudio porn.Digital platforms are offering everything from videos on sex techniques to podcasts on spicy stories, all tailored specifically to women. But that certainly doesnt mean theyre tame. The spectrum of explicitness is just as wide as youd find in the video porn realm, as is the quality, ranging from low-fi recordings to grand p ..read more

On a recent Wednesday night, feeling peckish and bored, I ordered a pizza and my situationship (a.k.a. the person Im sort of dating) over to heat things up. We ate said pizza, drank some whiskey, and eventually slithered away to my bedroom.It was my first time hooking up with this particular partner, and one of the few times I didnt jump into bed on the first date. In other words, there was a fair bit of pent-up energy between us, which transpired into an evening of unexpected sexual acrobatics. It was a night that had it all: missionary, doggy, cowgirl, you name it. But none seemed to scratch ..read more

When you think of sexual satisfaction, you probably think of being happily coupled. But not every aspect of your sexual life requires a partner. Masturbation is an important part of a healthy sexual life and it’s also good for you. Judith Golden, a registered sex therapist in Toronto, explains how a little alone time can go a long way.(Related: Your Vibrator Shopping Guide) 1. Masturbation relieves stress If stress is starting to pile up, it might be smart to take a time-out. Masturbation allows you to focus on one thing, Golden says, which can help you relax. “As we think about sex in any for ..read more

When we love something, we do everything we can to protect itand thats exactly what we should do with our sex toys.Perhaps you, like me, have given your favourite sex toywhether it be a vibrator, dildo, butt plug, fleshlight, or cock ring its very own name and keep it in its very own drawer. Or maybe you’re entirely new to the world of sex toys and want to protect your newfound love. Whatever your reason, heres what experts recommend for keeping your sex toys in tip-top shape.(Related: What to Know About Sex Toys and 6 Inexpensive Options Worth Trying) Should all sex toys be cleaned? Are there ..read more