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This content is for general education about sexual and reproductive health. It is not medical advice, sex therapy, or a substitute for care from a physician, gynecologist, urologist, or licensed mental health professional. Seek care for pain with sex, unusual bleeding, infections, persistent distress, or concerns about function. In the U.S., sexual assault support: RAINN 1-800-656-4673.
Desire, arousal, and orgasm are not the same thing — and stress matters more than most people realize. A clear, evidence-informed guide.
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This content is for general education about sexual and reproductive health. It is not medical advice, sex therapy, or a substitute for care from a physician, gynecologist, urologist, or licensed mental health professional. Seek care for pain with sex, unusual bleeding, infections, persistent distress, or concerns about function. In the U.S., sexual assault support: RAINN 1-800-656-4673.