Sex

15 fun facts about sperm

15 fun facts about sperm

One second just passed and in that time the average male created 1,500 sperm cells. Crazy, right? Watch for more awesome sperm facts.

Today's Parent

Trying to get pregnant is exhausting: A guy’s perspective

Getting pregnant

Trying to get pregnant is exhausting: A guy’s perspective

At first, trying to get pregnant was exciting. Then, all that sex—months and months with no results—started to feel like work.

David Fielding

Sanitized sex-ed is dangerous

Sanitized sex-ed is dangerous

Swapping correct anatomical words like "penis" and "vagina" with the vague term "private parts" in the sex-ed curriculum doesn't uphold modesty—it teaches shame.

Marnie Goldenberg

Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

Getting pregnant

Fertility 101: What you need to know about getting pregnant

From how ovulation works to your chances of getting pregnant this month, here’s a primer on fertility.

Today's Parent

I want my kids to know it's OK to masturbate

I want my kids to know it's OK to masturbate

May is Masturbation Month and Jackie Gillard is taking some time to talk to her kids about this healthy form of sexual expression.

Jackie Gillard

6 tips for talking to your kids when you're a single parent dating

6 tips for talking to your kids when you're a single parent dating

It can be tricky to navigate dating as a single parent. Here's how to keep your kids in the loop.

Kristy Woudstra

Why you should talk to your daughter about oral sex

Why you should talk to your daughter about oral sex

Author and journalist Peggy Orenstein on why it’s important to talk to young girls about sexual pleasure and power.

Anne Kingston

Our sex life is better after having kids

Our sex life is better after having kids

When they first got together, Mark Sainsbury* and his wife Natalie had super hot sex. It might take a little more work now that they have kids, but their romps are actually better than ever.

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No sex please, we're parents

No sex please, we're parents

Dad of one kid, Colin Gilbert* doesn't have much sex with his wife—and doesn't really mind.

Today's Parent

6 ways to get your sex drive back after having a baby

6 ways to get your sex drive back after having a baby

If your desire is MIA, don’t stress. There are a slew of sex-stealing culprits at play. Here are some tips on getting your sex drive back.

Kate Rae

Everything you need to know about birth control

Everything you need to know about birth control

Whether you’re taking a brief hiatus from baby making or have all the kids you need, our handy guide to birth control will help you find the best fit.

Sydney Loney

Quiz: How much do you know about making a baby?

Quiz: How much do you know about making a baby?

Congratulations! You're ready to start (or grow) your family. But besides the basic mechanics, how much do you really know about conceiving? Take our quiz and test your baby-making savvy.

Kim Shiffman

10 tips for boosting your libido—naturally

10 tips for boosting your libido—naturally

Not in the mood? Try these tips and strategies for boosting your libido naturally.

Tara Campbell, ND

Choreplay: Should you reward your husband with sex?

Choreplay: Should you reward your husband with sex?

Emma Waverman doesn't think trading housework for sex leads to a healthy relationship.

Emma Waverman

Pregnancy: Your changing sexual relationship

Pregnancy: Your changing sexual relationship

Many women experience ups and downs in their sexuality during pregnancy. Read on for relatable tips and scenarios.

Teresa Pitman

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

Sex Is a Funny Word: A must-read for kids...and parents

It doesn't hit bookstores until June, but parenting community is already buzzing about "Sex is a Funny Word." Tara-Michelle Ziniuk reviews the kids' book.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Sports Illustrated: A woman is more than just a hot body

Sports Illustrated: A woman is more than just a hot body

In an overly sexualized culture, Emma Waverman tries to make the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition a teachable moment for her kids.

Emma Waverman

Ontario's sex ed curriculum: Your questions answered

Ontario's sex ed curriculum: Your questions answered

Parents have had a lot to say about Ontario’s new sex ed curriculum, so we put your questions to minister of education Liz Sandals.

Cara Smusiak

Mom's letter to her kids about Fifty Shades of Grey goes viral

Mom's letter to her kids about Fifty Shades of Grey goes viral

Mom Michelle Lewsen writes a letter to her kids about the unhealthy relationship between the lead characters in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.

Cara Smusiak

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

Dad poses as preteen to nab online predator

A Toronto dad took action when his 12-year-old daughter received sexually explicit emails from an online predator.

Emma Waverman

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