The sensual pleasure of sex comes in large part from the movement of the penis (generally in a thrusting motion) in the vagina. This pleasure increases until orgasm is reached — although orgasm may come at different times for the two partners or perhaps only for one partner. Orgasm comes with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and strong contractions in the genitals. For men, this is immediately followed by ejaculation. Wherever you begin, relax and read on. I guarantee that, by the end of this book, you can take the dunce cap that you may be wearing off your head and perhaps replace it with a condom somewhere else! Part I Getting Ready for Sex In this part . . . How people learn about sex has a great deal to do with how well equipped they are to have sex. So where did most of you learn about sex? You learned a little bit from your parents and a little bit at school. But because much of this information was, rightfully, passed on before you were really ready to use it, it may not have meant all that much to you, and so it didn’t totally sink in. Later on, if you had another class, you probably felt the need to act blasé, as if you knew it all, and you may not have bothered to listen.

To help you find information that you’re looking for, this book is divided into five parts. Each part covers a particular aspect on sex and contains chapters relating to that part. Part I: Getting Ready for Sex Workowski KA, Bolan GA; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines, 2015. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2015 Jun 5;64(RR-03):1-137. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/tg-2015-print.pdf Sometimes all you need are some easy sex positions to completely transform your sex life. Yep, you read that right. Nope, you don’t need Twister-like contortions for amazing sex – these expert-approved basic positions are super easy to do and will help bring some variety into the bedroom when you want to take things up a notch. And here’s an important FYI: these can easily be used with a female or vulva-having partner if one of you uses a strap-on during the penetrative positions. So, without further ado, here are seven surprisingly easy sex positions to try whether you’re a beginner or have already done a bit of exploring on your sexual journey This icon signals behaviors that could cause trouble, either for you or someone else, and tells you when to look before you leap to stay clear of pitfalls to your relationships. Where to Go From HereAs well as giving you all you need to know about how to make your sex life happy, safe, and rewarding, this edition of Sex for Dummies has been updated to include discussions of recent changes and issues surrounding sexual topics — such as transgender rights and the #metoo movement — to provide a modern, 360-degree view of how our diverse sexualities impact and enrich the world around us. Whether you consider yourself a Don Juan, a Lady Chatterly, or a sexual novice, the first piece of advice I have for you is that everybody can become a better lover given the proper instruction. And because we’re all sexual beings, whether we like it or not, why not get the most out of the pleasures our bodies are capable of giving us?

Condoms can be a very effective method of preventing unintended pregnancies and keeping away STDs — but only if they’re used correctly.

Important information is highlighted with little pictures, called icons, lurking in the margins. Here’s what the ones used in this book signify: Tip Many of you have questions about your sexual functioning that you’re too embarrassed to ask your doctor. You still need to talk to your doctor, but you can find some answers about premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, low libido, and elusive orgasms here. I also have some advice on how you can find time to have sex and ways to rejuvenate your sex life after you and your spouse have been together many, many years. The embryo releases a hormone called hCG. When the hCG reaches the mother’s bloodstream, it signals that she is pregnant and causes the ovaries to continue producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are necessary to maintain the pregnancy. Talking, flirting, and sharing images with someone online or through the phone to cause sexual arousal or excitement.