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　　In the survey, women used a variety of methods to comfort themselves, including fingers, pillows, pencils, bicycles, and even specialized masturbation tools. However, it’s important to note that many of these methods are inadvisable, and the most important thing is to maintain good personal hygiene. 　　Fingers – Long or dirty nails, as well as rings left on fingers, can cause vaginal infection. Inserting foreign objects into the urethra or vagina to stimulate the vagina can cause more dangers, especially if objects are accidentally dropped into the vagina or bladder. 　　Underwear – T-backs, underwear that is too tight or made of Continue reading

 In August 2015 , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Addyi ‘s marketing application. This drug, accidentally developed during the manufacturing process of an antidepressant, claims to improve hypoactive sexual desire disorder ( HSDD ) in women . Considering that many sexual dysfunction medications currently on the market are only for men, pharmaceutical companies and civic groups supporting the drug hailed the FDA ‘s approval as a victory for feminism. However, a number of women’s groups and academics have expressed concerns about the drug’s release. While this drug is widely known as “female Viagra,” seemingly offering a convenient and effective solution to women’s low libido, similar to the benefits Continue reading

We often see claims on social media that women need one to two hours more sleep than men. Is this true? From an objective data perspective, rigorous research shows that women sleep an average of 20 minutes more than men. What does the research say? A global study of nearly 70,000 participants who used wearable sleep trackers found slight differences in sleep duration between men and women across age groups. For example, the difference in sleep duration between men and women aged 40 and 44 was 23 to 29 minutes. Another large study using multiple sleep physiological tests found that Continue reading

The UK Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on April 16, clarifying that the legal definition of “woman” in the 2010 Equality Act refers only to “biological women” whose sex was assigned female at birth, and does not include transgender women who hold a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC), a legally recognized certificate of gender reassignment. “Sex” in this law refers to biological sex, representing the sex assigned at birth. The ruling could further restrict transgender women’s access to women-only spaces and services, prompting calls from groups for a swift overhaul of Britain’s gender recognition laws. Can transgender women use quotas? Continue reading

The Rijksmuseum of the Netherlands recently exhibited a special exhibit that combines art and the culture of Amsterdam’s red light district: a nearly 200-year-old condom with erotic patterns on it. Condoms from a 19th- century brothel become museum exhibits! The museum said in a statement that the condom, believed to have been made in the 1830s, is made from sheep’s cecum and is about 20 centimeters long. It may have come from a high-end brothel in France. Before the invention of vulcanized rubber in 1839, condoms were mainly made of linen, animal membranes, and even tortoise shells, but their effectiveness in Continue reading

Intimacy is a crucial part of relationships between couples. Sexual activity is not just physical contact; it’s also a way to connect, build trust, and foster a sense of security. However, for some women, sex isn’t always a positive experience. It can be painful or difficult to arouse. They worry their true feelings won’t be understood by their partners or others, and they may feel embarrassed and unable to share their feelings. Instead, they choose to endure in silence, or even feel pressured to have sex, leading to avoidance of intimacy. This not only impacts their quality of life but Continue reading

An elegant lady came into my clinic looking good and not looking sick. I used my usual opening line to say, “Are you feeling sick today?” The lady said, “I’m not uncomfortable, you asked me to come” “Do I want you to come?” It’s obviously the first diagnosis, when did I meet her? Bit clueless. It turned out that her husband had come to see a doctor a week earlier and asked about sexual dysfunction. After my assessment, I told him everything was OK. “But my wife doesn’t feel satisfied with the whole hehe process, and the problem lies with Continue reading