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 Rhode Island Department of Health’s Preconception Health Summit and the 8th Annual Women as the Face of AIDS Summit by Iris House. Preconception Health Summit Who: The Rhode Island … [Read more...]
Thank-God-It’s-Friday Roundup: April 12, 2013
April 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 April 12, 2013. 1. Grumpilicious The grumpiest of faces in the … [Read more...]
Q&A: Safer Oral Sex
April 11, 2013 1 Comment
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: What precautions one must take to enjoy oral sex healthily? Ahh, the good ol’ Lewinski, giving dome, eating peaches, carpet munching, knob-polishing, and court-addressing. Many of us are familiar with oral sex (and its various slang … [Read more...]
Center Stage Sexual Aid: Tango by Happy Valley Silicone (Fuze)
April 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
Each week, The CSPH takes a look at a sexual aid that can be just so helpful for some people, that it needs to be highlighted. This week’s sexual aid is the Tango by Happy Valley Silicone, also known as Fuze. How does the product work? The Tango is a fabulous double-ended dildo that can also function as a strapless strap-on harness. Featuring one end that is more bulbous, which is worn … [Read more...]
Q&A: Circumcision and Sexual Pleasure
April 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
Each week, The CSPH answers questions that have been submitted through our website and social media outlets like Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. This week’s question is: Is circumcision “a big deal”? I'm not happy with being circumcised and I wish I weren't, but I don't think I'm doomed to a miserable sex life because of it. I do have some sensation problems, but I think that's partly from … [Read more...]
Center Stage Sexual Aid: Hello Touch
April 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 Hello Touch by Jimmyjane! How does the product work? Marketed as “wearable vibrators for all,” the Hello Touch is a two-fingered vibrating toy that wraps around the user’s hand, giving familiar hand and finger strokes completely new … [Read more...]
Sexual Studies: Deep Inside – A Different Look at Porn Stars
April 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
Every Saturday, The CSPH highlights news or recent research in the field of human sexuality. A few weeks ago we showed you results from a new study that found porn actors have higher self-esteem, better sex lives, better body image, and a more positive view on life than the average person. This week, with the help of a new study by Jon Millward, we learn all about the “average” porn … [Read more...]
Thank-God-It’s-Friday Roundup: April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 April 5, 2013. 1. Corporal Pleasure If you’re looking to … [Read more...]
SwellCon and Woodhull’s Sexual Freedom Summit
April 5, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 SwellCon 2013 and Woodhull’s 2013 Sexual Freedom Summit. SwellCon Who: The Smitten Kitten What: SwellCon, a conference devoted to critical conversations about erotic media Where: … [Read more...]
Q&A: Premature Ejaculation
April 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
Each week, The CSPH answers questions asked on our site and through social media outlets like Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. This week, we’ll address two very similar questions from our followers: I'm uncircumcised and have a tendency to ejaculate pretty fast during sex and masturbation. What techniques can I do to fix this embarrassing problem? My boyfriend is in his early 30's and has a … [Read more...]
