Women, Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

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Love the body you're in. Feeling self-conscious or embarrassed of your body can make sex needlessly uncomfortable. If you struggle with body image issues that are negatively affecting your sex life, then make it a priority to rectify what you can and accept what you cannot. Accepting your body is key to a happy self and the first step to better sex life. Other sexual materials also might help create some sparks in your love life. Do some research and see what you might be missing out on. No matter how well you may think you know each other, your partner isn't a mind reader. If there is something you want to change about your sex life, then it's important to talk about it. If your partner is really committed to you, then they will be willing to listen and respect your needs. [11] X Research source Marrazzo, Jeanne M.; Stine, Kathleen; Wald, Anna (2003). "Prevalence and risk factors for infection with herpes simplex virus type-1 and -2 among lesbians". Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 30 (12): 890–895. doi: 10.1097/01.OLQ.0000091151.52656.E5. PMID 14646636. S2CID 22148830.

Mijas, Magdalena; Grabski, Bartosz; Blukacz, Mateusz; Davies, Dominic (2021-06-01). "Sexual Health Studies in Gay and Lesbian People: A Critical Review of the Literature". The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 18 (6): 1012–1023. doi: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.02.013. ISSN 1743-6095. PMID 33947648. S2CID 233742279. Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning and Implementation for Metropolitan Statistical Areas Most Affected by HIV/AIDS (ECHPP) for Houston-Baytown-Sugarland, Texas. Houston Department of Health and Human Services. 2011. http://www.everydayhealth.com/sexual-health/dr-laura-berman-how-couples-have-fun-with-fantasies.aspx a b c Stevens, Patricia E.; Hall, Joanne M. (July 2001). "Sexuality and Safer Sex: The Issues for Lesbians and Bisexual Women". Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing. 30 (4): 439–447. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2001.tb01563.x. ISSN 0884-2175. PMID 11461028. McNair, Ruth (2005). "Risks and prevention of sexually transmissible infections among women who have sex with women". Sexual Health. 2 (4): 209–17. doi: 10.1071/sh04046. ISSN 1448-5028. PMID 16402667.a b c d Carroll, Janell L., author. (January 2018). Sexuality now: embracing diversity. Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781337404990. OCLC 1064600804. {{ cite book}}: |last= has generic name ( help) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link) Set a time limit. Avoid overwhelming each other with a lengthy talk. By devoting 15-minute conversations to the topic, you might find it easier to stay within your emotional comfort zones. Romance. Do you and your partner have the same definition of romance? Is it missing? How can you reignite it? How can romance set the stage for sexual intimacy? Admit your discomfort. If you feel anxious, say so. Opening up about your concerns might help you start the conversation. Tell your partner if you feel shy about discussing what you want, and ask for reassurance that your partner is open to the conversation. It might not be easy for you to talk about your sexual desires, but your partner can't read your mind. Sharing your thoughts and expectations about your sexual experiences can bring you closer and help you achieve greater sexual enjoyment.

Special Populations - 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines". CDC. Archived from the original on 2015-07-21 . Retrieved 2015-06-23.Bryan also touched on this topic, sharing that most problems in the bedroom come from communication break downs. a b Clarke, Victoria. (2010). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Psychology. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521700184. OCLC 1031490912. While condoms may not be applicable to many WSW sexual encounters, they are still useful when sex toys are involved. Toys that are shared between partners can spread pathogens even when cleaned. The use of condoms in addition to thorough cleaning can help reduce the risk of transmission via sex toys. [26]

a b c d Richters, Juliet; Clayton, Stevie (2010). "The practical and symbolic purpose of dental dams in lesbian safer sex promotion". Sexual Health. 7 (2): 103–6. doi: 10.1071/sh09073. ISSN 1448-5028. PMID 20648734. Similarly, asking your partner what they like or telling your partner what you want to do is a great way to make discussions around consent sexy. “Make consent part of your dirty talk,” Mourikis suggests.https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/insight-therapy/201403/why-arent-we-talking-our-partners-about-sex So, introduce sexy acts into your everyday life. Whether that’s taking selfies or wearing lacy underwear, Bryan says, it’s essential that you see yourself as sexual. The CDC recommends using a dental dam during oral sex. [21] Additionally, HIV prevention organizations distribute dental dams along with condoms and other safe sex supplies. [22] The FDA has not evaluated dental dams or other barriers for their effectiveness in preventing the spread STIs. [23] Health educators widely encourage their use during cunnilingus or anilingus, [23] [17] but dental dams are not widely used by WSW, [24] [25] and are not made with STI prevention in mind. [23] Dental dams are commonly found at STI clinics and on the Internet but may be difficult to find at drugstores where condoms are normally sold. [26] Dental dams may also be made by cutting open a latex condom. [21] [25] Latex condoms are known to be impermeable to pathogens which can cause STIs. [27] Vo, Christine, Carney, Michael (December 2007). "Ovarian Cancer Hormonal and Environmental Risk Effect", Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics34 (4) p. 687–700. Wondering how to be better in bed? While there is no one definition of what “ good sex” looks like, there are a number of tips that may improve the enjoyment of your sex life.