What you can do as an active bystander to prevent sexual assaults I’m sure you’ve heard the statistic that one in three women and one in six men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. You have probably also heard that most sexual assaults happen to those between the ages […]
Author: Tasha Falconer
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sexual assault part one of two
Introduction and the legal definitions of sexual assault in Ontario While many aspects of sexuality are exciting and positive, it is important to discuss the negatives as well. May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario. As such this week’s column will address legal information regarding sexual assault. Next […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Venerate yourself with a vibrator
The benefits and side effects of a popular sex toy Vibrators are handheld electronic devices that produce vibrations used to enhance sexual arousal. A group of researchers out of Indiana University investigated vibrator use in the United States. They found that 44 per cent of men and 53 per cent […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Stress-free sex
Developing a stress-free sex life through sex positivity There are many interactions between mental health and sexual health. One connection made between them is that both are generally stigmatized. The place where someone falls on the spectrums of mental health and sexual health can lead to discrimination. The stigma and discrimination […]
Warning: Corrosive relationship ahead
Recognizing when your relationship becomes toxic Sometimes relationships become toxic or abusive and this can impact your mental and physical health. Most relationships often do not start out as toxic, but become toxic as time goes on. This can impact your ability to recognize when a relationship is becoming toxic, which […]
New male birth control pill shows promise in recent trials
Dimethandrolone undecanoate (DMAU) promises gender equity at the reproductive level Scientists have been working for years to create a form of birth control for males. Many past trials have seen varied side effects, including reduced sex drive, liver inflammation, and multiple doses needed a day. The Endocrine Society has found […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Hookups and mental health
Tasha Falconer Mental health and sexual health are closely related. As this column has mentioned before, there are many benefits to sexual activity. These benefits, which include better sleep and stress relief, can influence mental health in a positive way. Partnered sexual activity can also directly affect mental health by […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Orgasms, Part 3: Common misconceptions
There are many misconceptions about orgasms that are important to clear up. While it is common knowledge that cisgender men sometimes cum before they want to (a.k.a. premature ejaculation), it may be a surprise that cisgender women can also have premature orgasm. A study done in Portugal found that approximately […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sexual differences in orgasms
When the feelings of orgasm are often similar for both cisgender men and women, there are some differences between them when it comes to orgasms. Orgasm is more difficult for cis women to experience because of their physiology, which means many cis women can’t orgasm from intercourse alone. Stimulation of the […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: An introduction to orgasms and orgasmic pleasure
The orgasm is considered the climax of sexual arousal. Orgasms consist of muscle contractions often described as a flooding, flushing, and/or throbbing sensation. Other physical aspects of orgasm include increased blood pressure, heart rate, and/or breathing. In addition to the sensory feelings, there tend to be emotional feelings of pleasure, […]
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