The Ember Journal

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Menopause and Intimacy: What Changes, What Can ...

You didn’t stop being a sexual person because your hormones changed. During perimenopause and menopause, intimacy can feel different for many reasons: fluctuating hormones, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep, pain, stress,...

Menopause and Intimacy: What Changes, What Can ...

You didn’t stop being a sexual person because your hormones changed. During perimenopause and menopause, intimacy can feel different for many reasons: fluctuating hormones, vaginal dryness, disrupted sleep, pain, stress,...

Midlife couple having a warm, honest conversation in a softly lit bedroom

Men's Sexual Wellness: What Couples Should Know...

A change in erections can raise a surprisingly large question in a relationship: what does this mean about us? Here's what couples should know about erections, arousal, and change —...

Men's Sexual Wellness: What Couples Should Know...

A change in erections can raise a surprisingly large question in a relationship: what does this mean about us? Here's what couples should know about erections, arousal, and change —...

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Why Positioning Matters More Than Knowing 47 Po...

You do not need 47 positions. You need better angles. A long list of positions can make intimacy feel like a performance review: Which one have you tried? Which one...

Why Positioning Matters More Than Knowing 47 Po...

You do not need 47 positions. You need better angles. A long list of positions can make intimacy feel like a performance review: Which one have you tried? Which one...

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The Clitoris: The Anatomy Lesson Most Women Nev...

Most women were never actually taught how their own bodies work. Many of us learned the basic labels: vulva, vagina, uterus. Perhaps we were told that the clitoris was a...

The Clitoris: The Anatomy Lesson Most Women Nev...

Most women were never actually taught how their own bodies work. Many of us learned the basic labels: vulva, vagina, uterus. Perhaps we were told that the clitoris was a...

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Low Libido Isn't the Diagnosis: What Your Desir...

Low libido is often a symptom, not a flaw. Learn what your desire may be trying to tell you about hormones, stress, pain, and connection — and when to seek...

Low Libido Isn't the Diagnosis: What Your Desir...

Low libido is often a symptom, not a flaw. Learn what your desire may be trying to tell you about hormones, stress, pain, and connection — and when to seek...

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Do I Actually Need Lubricant? Why More People S...

Do you actually need lubricant? More people could benefit from using it than you'd think. Learn how water, silicone, and hybrid formulas differ and when to use them.

Do I Actually Need Lubricant? Why More People S...

Do you actually need lubricant? More people could benefit from using it than you'd think. Learn how water, silicone, and hybrid formulas differ and when to use them.