Arola Poch

In the past, we examined people’s looks or subtle movements. But now, on Instagram or WhatsApp, we place value on the frequency of interactions, the use of emojis, or the speed of a response

Virtual companions (sexual or otherwise) that adapt to the tastes and needs of each user are already a reality

Some people choose silence to avoid trouble, but dodging tough talks can make things worse and lead to misunderstandings

To this day, there are professionals (doctors, biologists and even sexologists) who deny the existence of the sexual orientation, which sets the stage for many asexual people to live through negative experiences, especially when they’re young

There is no scientific evidence that confirms any negative effects associated with pleasuring yourself, but the years go by and onanism remains under scrutiny. That’s a shame, because it’s a source of physical, psychological and social benefits

Although the relationship may seem to be the same before and after the ceremony, it can lead to a psychological change for partners, rendering the relationship more formal

Literature and film are full of sexual objects and practices that never really quite existed, even if many sources assure that they did

Taking the step from theory to practice can be difficult, and along the way, doubts, insecurities and fears may emerge. Constant communication and negotiation are keys to success

Within the LGBTQI acronym, the I of intersex is one of the most unknown. If we were to ask for the definition, many would still answer with something about hermaphrodites. Old myths, little attention and a lack of public figures who have these traits are all factors that complicate the lives of intersex people

Pop culture maintains ideas like that married people have less sex than single people, or that spontaneous encounters bring the best orgasms, but studies demonstrate that it may not be true

Marketing images of this part of the body has become a new trend thanks to social media and the Internet, where there are specialized pages that put buyers and sellers in contact. But it is not as easy to do so, nor are the pictures worth as much money as it is believed

Just as sex shops have gone from being hidden, dark corners to bright stores with show windows, the world of bondage, submission and sadomasochism is also coming out of the dungeons into the light

Platforms for flirting are conceived as a catalog of people among whom you can navigate and decide if you are interested in them or not. This quantity and ease is possibly the basis of its success. However, numerous studies and users talk about the hook they produce and the fragility of the ties they generate

Although they make interaction and communication easier, these platforms can also create false expectations and fuel jealousy and suspicion

Experiencing sadness after intercourse is known as postcoital dysphoria, and it is one of many sensations that hormones can provoke after orgasm. Pain, sneezing and panic attacks can also happen

Seven out of 10 problems have no solution, but the way they are faced can make a difference