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Abstinence

More women than men avoid sex, but the reasons for both genders vary.

Who’s Avoiding Sex, and Why

Sex is an important part of life, but many people avoid it. Fear, former abuse and religion are common reasons, but you may be surprised to know how your overall health also leads to avoidance.
By Shervin Assari

A Shaman’s Remedy for My Panic Disorder: No Orgasms

The shaman promised an end to my anxiety if I abstained from orgasms for six weeks. But what if the cure drove me as crazy as the illness?
By Shane Cashman

Schools Chancellor Walcott And Former Assemblyman Spar Over Sex Ed Program

A group being led by former State Assemblyman Michael Benjamin says a new sex ed program mandated by Mayor Bloomberg
By Hunter Walker

Sexless and the City: Web Warps Libidos of Coked-Up Careerists

By Nate Freeman

Judge Not

By Andrew Rice
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