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The way to a woman’s heart is through her nose

Our Bodies
A man’s smell can play a crucial role in whether or not a woman finds him attractive, according to Dutch sex writer Marianne Ras. All the men she's ever wanted to have sex with smelled good to her, she says.

Secret to happy sex: the right lubricant

Making Love
Women of all ages can suffer from vaginal dryness, a survey found. Choosing the right lubricant can make the difference between pleasure and pain.

Women have wet dreams too

Orgasms
Most men have had a wet dream at some point in their lives. What’s less well known is that women can also come in their sleep, says Dr Ellen Laan, a psychologist at the University of Amsterdam.

Does penis size matter?

Male body
A big penis doesn’t mean better sex. In fact, how satisfied a woman is in bed has nothing to do with the size of her partner’s penis, a recent Argentinean study found. Instead, it’s physical features like his skin and hair that matter more.

Erotic power training for the orgasmic woman

Orgasms
The Orgasmic Woman is a self-help programme that can train women to have more sexual pleasure, says its developer, Swiss psychotherapist Annina Sartorius. She devised the sexuality course together with a tantric guru.

India lacks access to safe abortion

Unsure about being pregnant?
Two thirds of abortions in India are done by unauthorised health services, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Women can get free, safe abortions from official clinics, but there aren’t enough around, says gynaecologist Kiran Kurtkoti.

Premature ejaculation - the couple’s problem?

Sex Problems: how to overcome them
Premature ejaculation is a problem to share, sexperts agreed at Latin America's SLAMS congress on sexual medicine. There’s plenty a woman can do to help a partner who has trouble with premature ejaculation, or PE.

Belly fat triggers erection problems

Male body
Problems getting an erection? Belly fat is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction, according to a new Dutch study. If you have trouble with erections, don't reach straight for the Viagra – change your diet and head to the gym.