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I ejaculate too soon – help!

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
I suffer from premature ejaculation. I ejaculate too soon when I have sex. How can I make intercourse last longer? Bilal, Delhi.

Homosexuality: top five facts

Sexual Orientation
Homosexuality – it’s a big topic on our site. And for good reason: a lot of people are gay, lesbian or bisexual. Actually, even a lot of animals are, too! 
Yet it’s still a big taboo, and gay and lesbian people often face prejudice and discrimination. Time to bring together the most important facts and dispel some pesky myths in the 23rd edition of Top Five Facts.

Is your minipill making you depressed?

Birth Control
Popping the progestin-only minipill could up your risk of depression, a large Australian study found. When it comes to side effects, not all birth control methods are equal. The type you choose could have important effects on your mood.

Fighting: do's and dont's

Relationship problems
How many couples have you met that have never argued? Chances are – none! Rows are unavoidable in intimate relationships. So if a fight is on the cards, it had better be fair. Check out our fighting dos and don'ts.

Dating don’ts for guys: hot tips from single girls

Meeting someone
Want to know how not to woo a woman? Ask the experts: single girls. Five single women, five top tips on what not to do when you’re trying to impress them on a date – from putting on an act and trying too hard to getting too steamy too soon.

The most incredible first-time sex story

Virginity
“I’ve never been with a man before,” she whispered. “It’s because I’m a lesbian.”

Online sex: do's and don'ts

Ways to Make Love
Much of life happens on the internet these days: work, friendships, entertainment… and sex too. Apart from watching other people do it, you can also have sex online yourself. We run through the thrills and risks of online sex.

What has sex got to do with world peace?

Sexual Harassment
The more decently men treat their women, the more peaceful and democratic the country is likely to be, says US author Valerie Hudson. Her new book Sex and World Peace offers food for thought about attitudes towards women.