Arousal should happen spontaneously and impulsively, right? Wrong. Most people get "sex education" from pornography. We've learned that you should be drop-dead wet as soon as the sexy pizza delivery guy shows up. You should be down to get down. Well, this isn't the case for most of the world. In Emily Nagoski's landmark book, Come as You Are, spontaneous arousal is the exception rather than the rule. There are several types of arousal that you need to consider before you start worrying about your libido.

This won't be the definitive guide to discovering your one arousal type. But instead, give you permission to be curious about which type you feel like each day.

Erections are temperamental. That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Therefore, erection problems are plentiful and often greeted with inappropriate and rude responses. It's one of the most common sexual issues that men face. But should you take a pill to ensure you have a strong erection on demand? In my professional opinion, absolutely not. Plenty of at-home remedies for erection issues can work wonders for you.

Sex and porn addiction seem to be in the news constantly. Many people debate whether or not they are true "addictions" in the medical sense of the word. Regardless of whether they fit the DSM's exact criteria, many people are addicted to the rush they give them.

If you or someone you love is addicted to sex or pornography, recovery is possible. First, you need to understand what sex and porn addiction are and the impact they can have.

It is common to experience pain during penetrative sex. However, it doesn't always have to be painful. With disorders like dyspareunia, there is hope to recover and enjoy penetrative sex again fully.

How prevalent is it? A recent study showed that as much as 20% of females suffer from dyspareunia.

Dyspareunia and vaginismus are similar but not the same. While they both cause you pain during penetration, dyspareunia is caused by an underlying medical issue.

Everyone thinks sex should happen naturally and easily. Unfortunately, that isn't the case for many people out there. Vaginismus is one of the most common causes of painful intercourse among vulva owners. But what does vaginismus mean? What causes vaginismus? If vaginal penetration by a partner or even a tampon causes you pain, keep reading.