The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health
Education. Pleasure. Health. Advocacy.
Every Saturday, The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re looking at a new study from the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy that looks at how transgender adults identify the needs of gender-variant children and the parents of these children. The world is not an easy place for transgender, gender nonconforming, or gender-variant children (and … [Read more...]
Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, or other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring Club Health 2013. Club Health 2013 Who: The Club Health conferences are presented for professionals involved health care, counselling or the nightlife industry who are interested in creating and … [Read more...]
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of May 10, 2013. 1. NoMasturNation This community of … [Read more...]
Each week, The CSPH takes a look at a sexual aid that can be so helpful for some people that it needs to be highlighted. This week we take a look at the Better than Chocolate from OhMiBod. How Does this Product Work: The Better than Chocolate is an amazing sex toy that truly lives up to its name. Coming in a nice box, the toy includes a transmitter, splitter wire, and the vibrator itself. … [Read more...]
Each week, The CSPH answers questions asked on our site and through social media outlets like Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. This week’s question is: My boyfriend has no precum, and when he ejaculates, he doesn't squirt like some other guys I've dated. He sort of oozes out a small amount (probably 1 tsp or so). Is something wrong with him? We're getting married and I'd like to know if it's … [Read more...]
Every Monday, The CSPH takes a look at a book or film focusing on an aspect of sexuality. This week we are featuring the book Why is Sex Fun? by popular science writer Jared Diamond. Many people know Jared Diamond from his Pulitzer Prize winning book Guns, Germs, and Steel—a virtuosic attempt at understanding the origin of human societies from an ecological and geographical perspective; far … [Read more...]
Every Saturday, The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. This week we’re exploring an exciting new treatment for painful sex (dyspareunia) in women who have gone through menopause. Because of changes in hormone levels during menopause, many women experience vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA). This is when the vaginal walls become thinner and less … [Read more...]
Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, or other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)’s 50th Annual Reproductive Health meeting and Gender Reel Film Festival 2013. ARHP’s Reproductive Health 2013 Who: The Association … [Read more...]
Every Friday, The CSPH shares with you stories, reports, and headlines we’ve come across during the week focusing on sexuality, gender, sexual health, sexual politics, and more. These may be stories we found to be controversial, thought-provoking, or just plain interesting! Without further adieu, here is the roundup for the week of May 3, 2013. 1. Justice Department Plotting their Own Plan B … [Read more...]
Each week, The CSPH answers questions asked on our site and through social media outlets like Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. This week’s question is: I know you guys give lots of great advice about anal play. However, lately I’ve been wondering if anal is something I really want to do, or if I want to do it only because I’ve gotten so much pressure from partners to do it. How do I … [Read more...]
