The Health Benefits of Orgasms with Dr. Laurie Mintz

The Health Benefits of Orgasms with Dr. Laurie Mintz

Sexual wellness is an often overlooked topic, and the same goes for orgasms. I’ve never believed that sex should be an off-limits topic for people who want to discuss it, as demonstrated by the series on sex I did with Dr. Juliana Hauser (you can find Part One here and Part Two here), my post on the importance of a healthy sex life for aging, an interview I did with a sex expert about low libido, etc.

Until now, I haven’t really delved into the specific benefits of orgasms for our overall health or discussed the sexual wellness gap that exists between men and women.

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Your Sex Questions, Answered (Part 2)!

Your Sex Questions, Answered (Part 2)!

Welcome back to our two-part Sex Series! In this week’s post, we’ve got just as much information and advice for you—trust me, this is a MUST read!

Whether you’re curious about lubricants, wondering about masturbation, questioning your libido, or seeking body confidence, Dr. Juliana Hauser, PhD, LPC, LMFT. has actionable tips you can apply RIGHT NOW to improve your sex life and overall well-being.

Here we go…

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Your Sex Questions, Answered (Part 1)!

Your Sex Questions, Answered (Part 1)!

Despite how often we’re all exposed to sex (and, in some respects, how universal of an experience it is), it’s still considered a taboo topic. Have you ever stopped and wondered why that is? I think it’s natural to have questions about sex, especially as we age, given how much our bodies, relationships, and self-image can change overtime. 

I asked YOU, the members of the Pure Joy Wellness Community, to send me all of your questions about sex—and you did NOT hold back! You sent in the best questions! To answer them, I decided to ask Dr. Juliana Hauser, PhD, LPC, LMFT, a sexuality expert, coach, and educator

As you’ll see in this blog post, she has tons of practical, actionable advice for establishing, reigniting, or maintaining a healthy sex life, solo or with a partner!

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Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger

Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger

What does it mean to “feel younger?” To me, it has very little to do with looks. The way I see it, feeling younger means having the energy, attitude, and passion for life that I had in my younger years. It’s a feeling and a mindset, not an appearance or specific look. And over the last decade or so, I’ve realized that there are certain things that help me “feel younger”—one of those things is a healthy sex life.

The title of this article—“Why Maintaining A Healthy Sex Life Is The Key To Feeling Younger”—is a claim I truly stand by. In my experience, sex and pleasure are crucial pieces of the puzzle that is our health and well-being.

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