When we’re so turned on we orgasm, our brains are actually turned off in a major way. The latest brain scan research reveals what goes on in our brains when we date, have sex, and fall in love.
Do you get sexually aroused in the shower? What about when you see a hot stranger? How easily we get turned on – or off – varies a whole lot from one person to the next.
Menopause is usually something that happens to women approaching 50. But what if your periods stop when you’re still a young woman? Or even a teenager?
The right relationship should be smooth sailing from the get go. If it takes a lot of work, that’s a sign it might be time to call it quits. If he or she feels like a friend, it's worth your while to keep working on it.
Some women may be less interested in sex when they take the pill or other hormonal contraception, according to a study from Belgium. But sex drive isn’t just about hormone levels – it’s also affected by a woman’s mood and her partner’s libido.