Bite the Fruit — Sexual Wellness

Sexy September is the challenge to have sex with your partner every day for the entire month of September. Yes, thirty days of physical intimacy! Five reasons to participate in Sexy September: There are probably hundreds of reasons for upping your sex life. We’ve narrowed down five of our favorites that might persuade you to join the Sexy September challenge. Rekindles passion and romance Research shows that having sex more often can actually increase sex drive and libido levels in some people. That means, the more sex you have, the more sex you want. After engaging in sex on a...

August 8 marks the annual observance of International Female Orgasm Day. First started in Brazil in 2006 as an unofficial holiday to encourage men to satisfy their wives, the event is now celebrated around the world. The occasion aims to raise awareness about women’s sexuality, encourages women to celebrate their bodies and their right to sexual pleasure. In many cultures and societies, sex is considered a taboo topic, one that is talked about in hushed voices. Female Orgasm Day provides an opportunity for both women and men to learn more about women’s pleasure. Dia do Orgasmo Feminino was first observed...

Sex is good for you. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is part of a healthy body. We need to think of sexual health beyond disease prevention or the treatment of disorder. Sexual pleasure and satisfaction are essential to our well being. Go solo because YOLO! There are many ways to experience sexual pleasure, and you don’t even need a partner. Masturbation is normal, healthy, and fun. It reduces stress, is associated with better sleep, and is a great way to explore what feels good to you. Just enjoy. Embracing pleasure We’ve...

  Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are safe and highly effective in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and unplanned pregnancies. Condoms are safe, inexpensive and widely available.  There are both external (male) condoms and internal (female) condoms which are effective when used correctly. External condoms are most common and are sheaths or coverings that fit over a man’s erect penis before penetration. Internal condoms are also available and are sheaths or linings that fit loosely inside the vagina before penetration. When using condoms, personal lubricants (also known as lube) make it less likely that the condom...

  Of all the body parts, none may elicit more questions—and myths—than the penis. One of the male sexual organ's main roles is to make procreation happen, but the penis also has cultural significance. Here are ten facts to clear up the confusion. 1. The penis has two primary functions. The penis has two main biological roles. One is the elimination of waste in the form of urine; the second is the means for transferring semen, which carries sperm from the testes out of the body to somewhere else, such as the vagina for procreation. Another of its functions is,...