March is the month of sexual pleasure
Celebrate with us!
Sex is good for you! Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is part of a healthy body. We need to think about sexual health beyond the mere absence of disease: sexual pleasure and satisfaction are essential to our well-being.
Go alone because YOLO!
There are many ways to experience sexual pleasure and you don’t even need a partner. Masturbation is normal, healthy and fun! It reduces stress, is associated with better sleep, can reduce period discomfort, and is a great way to explore what’s good for you. Just enjoy.
Embracing pleasure and healthy relationships
All of us have found it uncomfortable when it comes to “down there”. This is no surprise since society puts so much shame, stigma and pressure on, well, you know… sex. We don’t have to whisper about sex and pleasure, we just have to enjoy it!
With partners, communication is key. The way we experience pleasure is different and so are our comfort levels and limits. Consent – given freely, enthusiastically and continuously – is essential. Learn more about starting a conversation with a partner, because there’s a lot to talk about. It’s all there for you to explore: fantasies, desires, what feels good and what doesn’t.
Another thing to discuss is contraception and safer sex. There are many options for preventing unwanted pregnancies, but condoms are the only ones that, when used correctly and consistently, protect against pregnancy and STDs.
It’s about finding the condom that fits best. Some are comfortable, some have a looser fit, some have ribs and dots to enhance the partner’s pleasure. (Hmm, is there a chance that caring about your partner’s pleasure can lead to more frequent and better sex? Imagine that.) Sex with condoms is fantastic and satisfying. Don’t take our word for it: a study with men and women found that sex is pleasurable and satisfying whether condoms are used or not.
Whether sex is solo, with a partner, or both, ASHA has collected resources designed to enhance pleasure and maximize mental and physical benefits. You (and all partners) deserve nothing less.
Celebrate sexual pleasure on social media
ASHA’s social content about sexual pleasure is easy to share. Visit the social media toolbox and you’ll find messages and images that you can download and share.
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Talking Pleasure on Podcast
Check out three great episodes for your enjoyment:
- Sexual pleasure beyond the big “O”
- Giving new life to your sexual relationship
- My sexual awakening at 70
More to explore
March is a month of sexual pleasure—Celebrate it with us!
March is Sexual Pleasure Month Celebrate it with us! Sex is good for you! Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is part of a healthy body. We need to think about sexual health beyond mere absence
Do you need to be turned on to have sex?
The number one complaint from women I see about sex counseling is that they have no libido – zip, gone, gone. Contrary to what many of us assume, this happens to women of all ages and levels of love, attachment and attraction to
Could monkey behavior explain why men masturbate?
A new paper suggests there are biological and evolutionary reasons why we masturbate, and looks to our ape ancestors for evidence. There is evidence beginning about 40 million years ago that the ancestors of all monkeys and apes did masturbate.
Sexual pleasure and you
Whether we are attracted to the opposite sex, the same sex, or both, the truth is: We learn how to experience sexual pleasure for pleasure’s sake by understanding our own sexual desires and reactions.
Sexual health month—30 days of sexual pleasure
Sexual pleasure is always worth celebrating. Sex has been shown to promote better sleep habits, less stress and more happiness. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is indeed part of a healthy body.
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