If you find that you always lose your erection when you put on a condom during sex, you’re not alone. There are many benefits to condom use but they can also present a problem when it comes to erections, how much you can actually feel, and therefore your relaxation and enjoyment of sex. But, never fear, I’ve got some great tips to help you feel more at one with your condoms.
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Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, pre-orgasmia, vaginismus and other sexual dysfunction issues…
The startle response and its impact on your pleasure
One of the most primal protective programmes running in our body and mind is known as the ‘startle response’. This reflex bypasses higher brain functions and jolts the body into immediate contraction and withdrawal. You may not even be aware of this deeply wired response to danger, but it’s likely it’s contributing to your difficulty in enjoying sex, intimacy and pleasure.
Morning wood, erectile dysfunction and the nervous system
You may know what it feels like to wake up to an erection: otherwise known as ‘morning wood’. But what happens when morning wood stops showing up? And what does that have to do with your nervous system states and your ability to stay hard during sex?
How to touch a soft penis
A lot of pressure is put on the penis to perform in a certain way during sex. Erectile dysfunction is much more common than people think, and knowing how to touch a soft penis is easier if you understand the mechanics of arousal. A lot of clients express insecurity about what to do with their partner’s penis if it’s not hard, so let’s explore the options.
Kegel exercises and the pelvic floor
Kegel exercises can help with many sexual issues, but it can be confusing to know if you’re ‘doing them right’. Unfortunately there isn’t a straightforward answer because it depends on the reason why you want to train your pelvic floor, and a lot of other individual factors.
Improving Peyronie’s disease with massage
Many of my male clients have concerns about the size or shape of their penis, and a handful of those are dealing with the more specific issue of Peyronie’s. It affects people in multiple ways: there’s the physical pain, the curved shape of the penis, and the impact on intimate relationships. In this article we’ll look at how these massage practices can make a difference, and dive into the simple techniques you can use.
How to make anal sex less painful
Do you avoid anal sex because it’s been painful in the past? Are you curious to try anal sex with your partner but hitting a pain barrier after those first 1-2 inches of penetration? in this blog I’m going to outline all the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years, both as a giver and receiver of anal penetration, to make it pain free!
Arousal, Erections and Anal Play after Prostate Surgery
I work with many men, and their partners, each year who have been through prostate cancer. Their questions around how prostate removal affects intimacy generally focus on the impact on their erections, what orgasm will feel like, and whether anal penetration is still OK. In this blog article I’ll cover all three and share my experiences as an intimate bodyworker.
Increasing Sexual Confidence
Do you experience feelings of shyness, shame, or anxiety when getting close to someone for the first time? Maybe you’re uncertain about how to enjoy sex and ensure your partner’s pleasure as well. It could be that negative thoughts about your body hold you back from progressing with a new partner, causing worries about being naked, intimate, and engaging in sexual activity.
What should I do about ‘blue balls’?
The practice of non-ejaculation can sometimes lead to a temporarily uncomfortable sensation known as blue balls. Here’s my tips on how to deal with it the Tantric way!