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		<title>HPV Testing:  Q&amp;A</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Alternative]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Guardasil]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HPV]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Pap tests]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently got tested for STDs, but my doctor said I was unable to get checked for HPV (apparently since I’m a guy.) 


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Cherry,</p>
<p>I recently got tested for STDs, but <strong>my doctor said I was unable to get checked for HPV (apparently since I’m a guy.)</strong> I’ve been kind of worried about it since I heard you can have HPV without symptoms.  <em><strong>Is there anything else I can do to find out if I have it?</strong></em> Also, <em><strong>is there anything that my girlfriend can do to help protect herself? </strong></em> We’re both pretty concerned.</p>
<p>-Steve</p>
<p>Steve,</p>
<p>Thanks for your question.  I’m really glad to see that you’re looking out for your sexual health.  <strong>Unfortunately, there are no FDA-approved methods of testing for HPV in men.</strong> In fact, there are no general “HPV status” tests available for anyone <em>(although a woman’s Pap can detect abnormal cells which may be run for HPV.)</em> Some men become aware of having HPV due to a development of <strong>bumps around the genital area</strong>, including the thighs, scrotum, and penis.  [If you would show any signs of infection, make sure to see your doctor for an evaluation, ASAP.]  Yet, <strong>other men show no symptoms at all. </strong>In order to help reduce your risks of contracting HPV, you may want to wear condoms or refrain from sexual activity.  In the event you are already infected with HPV, your body will most likely fight off the infection within a year or two.  In fact, the CDC estimates that about 90% of both low and high-risk infections can clear up within this time frame.  (Still, be aware that you may pass it on to others!)</p>
<p>In regards to your girlfriend, HPV can pose some serious risks for women, including cervical cancer.  One thing she should definitely do is get her <strong>periodic Pap tests </strong>done.  (Some clinicians want patients to come in yearly, provided the results consistently come back within normal limits…  Others prefer every other year.   Your girlfriend should consult with her health care provider to come up with a time line that fits her needs.)  Another option might be the <strong><em>Guardasil vaccine,</em> which can help prevent against four types of HPV responsible for most of the cervical cancers and genital warts.</strong> If she’s interested, have her talk to her health care provider for more information.</p>
<p>Hope this helps.</p>
<p>Keep asking questions,<br />
Little Cherry</p>


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		<title>FAQ - Masturbation</title>
		<link>http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/faq-masturbation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jill</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Cherry Dish]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Masturbation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Orgasm]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[climax]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[clitoris]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Technique]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/?p=594</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: How do I masturbate and reach orgasm? It's a very rare woman who will not eventually climax via consistent stimulation of her clitoris.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many questions we often get here on Cherry TV - and while we have a number of videos that deal with those questions - I thought, for simplicity&#8217;s sake, I would answer them here too.</p>
<p>So, the first, and certainly most popular question we get from women is <strong>how to masturbate and reach orgasm</strong>.  I will begin by saying, like everything in sex, it depends upon the person.  There is no method that works for everyone.  However, <em><strong>it&#8217;s a very rare woman who will not eventually climax via consistent stimulation of her clitoris.<br />
</strong></em><br />
To just make sure everyone is on the same page, the clitoris is located at the top of the vulva (vulva meaning exterior parts while the vagina is the interior).  Many women think, not surprisingly, that the clitoris is inside because we see women climaxing in movies during intercourse, so it would make sense that it&#8217;s inside.  But it&#8217;s actually tucked below the &#8220;mons&#8221; area of the vulva (smooth part where hair grows) - and it&#8217;s stimulated when pressure is placed on it.   If you want to know more about the clitoris, here&#8217;s our video on it:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/clit-101" target="_blank">All About the Clitoris</a></p>
<p>One of the most popular ways woman masturbate is on their back, using anywhere from one to three fingers to rub their clitoris.  Some use a circular motion, some use up and down, some roll their clitoris in between two fingers - it&#8217;s really what ever feels best to you.</p>
<p>If, when you start, you&#8217;re not yet moist, feel free to lick your fingers to get started.  Also, fantasy definitely helps.<br />
<strong><br />
Reaching orgasm through manual masturbation (the kind described here, not using a vibrator), can take anywhere from one minute to an hour.</strong> The more you do it, the easier and quicker it becomes.</p>
<p>Once masturbating, you can sense orgasm is coming when the &#8220;tingling,&#8221; for lack of a better word, starts.  Everything starts to feel a little bit more &#8220;alive.&#8221; When that happens - keep going!  You may be motivated to go faster and/or harder. You may want to flex your kegel muscles or hold your breath. <strong><em>It may feel like you have to pee - that&#8217;s natural - and don&#8217;t worry, you won&#8217;t</em></strong><em> </em>(you may end up discharging female ejaculate, but it&#8217;s not urine). Whatever your body tells you it wants at that time, do it.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s going on during this period is that you are gearing up for a release - <strong>the release being orgasm</strong>.</p>
<p>When the release hits, it can feel a number of different ways. Sometimes it&#8217;s short, like a blip.  Sometimes it&#8217;s long and drawn out.  Often you&#8217;ll feel waves of sensation course through your body.</p>
<p>Afterwords you&#8217;ll be a little spent.  But unlike men, we can usually start over again within a few minutes (seconds?). At that time, you may want to try another method - on your stomach using a pillow or other surface to rub against.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it - an overview.<strong> Please let us know your methods! If it works for you &#8212; it will work for thousands more!!<br />
</strong><br />
And for more information, check out these masturbation videos.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/learning-to-masturbate" target="_blank">Learning To Masturbate</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/masturbation-evolution" target="_blank">Masturbation Methods</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/masturbation-techniques" target="_blank">Masturbation Techniques</a></p>


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		<title>Emergency Contraception:  Q&amp;A</title>
		<link>http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/emergency-contraception-qa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/emergency-contraception-qa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Birth Control]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[emergency contraception]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/?p=589</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The “morning after pill” (also known as “emergency contraception” or “EC”) can be effective for preventing pregnancy up to five days after unprotected intercourse.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Cherry,</p>
<p>I’m really concerned right now.<span> </span>I had <strong>unprotected sex</strong> with a guy I just met this past weekend, which is really unusual for me.<span> </span>I’m getting really nervous that I might have gotten pregnant.<span> </span>Some of my friends told me about the <strong><em>“Morning After Pill,”</em></strong> but it’s already been <span style="text-decoration: underline;">three days.</span><span> </span>Plus, if I did already get pregnant, <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I don’t want to abort the baby</span>.</em><span> </span>Help me- PLEASE!!!</p>
<p>-Prego?</p>
<p>Prego?,</p>
<p>Alright, let’s start breaking this down, starting with the pregnancy issue.<span> </span><strong>The “morning after pill” (also known as “emergency contraception” or “EC”) can be effective for <em>preventing</em> pregnancy up to five days after unprotected intercourse.</strong><span> </span>[The sooner you take it, the more likely it will be effective.]<span> </span>Most forms of EC actually contain the same hormones that are found in birth control pills- just in higher dosages.<span> </span>They can work by <em>preventing ovulation</em> (when the egg gets released) <em>or fertilization</em> (when the egg and sperm meet), which in turn prevents the pregnancy from occurring.<span> </span>Certainly, there have been many ethical debates about whether or not EC should be considered a form of abortion.<span> </span>However, <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I can say from a legal and medical perspective that EC is not considered to be an “abortion drug”</span></strong> of any kind.<span> </span>So, hypothetically, if you were already pregnant, taking EC right now should not have an effect on your pregnancy.<span> </span>Whether or not you feel comfortable taking EC is something you&#8217;ll have to decide on your own, though.<span> </span></p>
<p>In regards to the other risks that come with unprotected sex, you may want to consider getting tested for <strong>STDs</strong> (even if you’re not showing any symptoms.)<span> </span>I’d recommend <em>calling your clinician ahead of time to see how long he/she wants you to wait before coming in for testing.</em><span> </span>After all, some STDs will not show up on a test in the first week or two.<span> </span></p>
<p>I hope that this helped to clear things up a bit.<span> </span>Best of luck with your decisions!</p>
<p>Keep asking questions,<br />
Little Cherry!</p>
<p>Have your own question?  <strong><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please send questions to “questions at cherrytv dot com”</span></em></strong><em><strong>(trying to avoid the spam spiders by spelling it out!). <span style="text-decoration: underline;">We’ll attempt to address it here on the blog and possibly even cover it on a show</span></span></strong></em></span><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">.</span></strong></em></p>


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		<title>‘Female Viagra’?:  Q&amp;A</title>
		<link>http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/female-viagra-qa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/?p=572</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I was wondering if there was some type of female Viagra out there that could help fix my arousal problem.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Cherry,</p>
<p>My girlfriend and I have been having some major relationship problems lately…<span> </span>Well, I guess most of the problems are actually mine.<strong><span> </span>This is my first lesbian relationship… Although I’m crazy about my partner, I freeze up in bed and can’t become aroused.</strong><span> </span>(This seems to be a combo of mental and physical problems.)<span> </span><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">I was wondering if there was some type of female Viagra out there that could help fix my arousal problem.</span></strong><span> </span></p>
<p>-Med-Head</p>
<p>Dear Med Head,</p>
<p>Nope, no female Viagra…<span> </span>At least not yet.<span> </span>Though many pharmaceutical meetings have been held to promote a future ‘Pink Viagra,’<strong> </strong>clinical studies have nevertheless proven that <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">sildenafil (a.k.a.</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <strong>Viagra) has no significant effect on female sexual arousal disorder</strong></span><strong> </strong>for most women<strong>.</strong><span> </span>How could this be?<span> </span>As you may know, <strong><em>some major differences generally exist between male and female sexual responses.</em></strong><span> </span>For instance, research suggests that while men’s excitement seems to correlate with penile engorgement, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">women’s desire does not necessarily match up with their physiological excitement.</span><span> </span>Therefore, your arousal issue may have nothing to do with your blood flow ‘down there.’<span> </span>[You really should be checked out by a physician to rule this out, though.<span> </span>It’s a critical first step in treating any sexual dysfunction!] <span> </span></p>
<p>So, what’s a girl to do?<span> </span>Some doctors believe that the vast majority of women can relieve their sexual problems through education about female sexuality and sexual response.<span> </span><strong><em>Unfortunately, many people’s sexual education only comes from high school sex-ed, which (if you had a program like mine) somehow finds a way to mysteriously omit the clit from female anatomical diagrams.</em></strong><span> </span>For this reason, it may be beneficial for you to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">seek out other sources of information</span>, whether through books, articles, forums, conversations, websites, counselors, doctors- you name it!<span> </span>[Might I recommend our video <a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/do-i-have-a-disorder">‘Do I have a Disorder?’</a>] Just make sure to use your best judgment in regards to the quality of info you’re getting throughout your search.</p>
<p>One more thought:<span> </span>do you think you may be having <strong>anxiety or confusion due to being in your first lesbian relationship?</strong><span> </span>If so, this can certainly play a role in your arousal problems.<span> </span>Because we live in a society which constantly bombards us with images of ‘proper’ sexuality (i.e. guy/girl; same race; unrealistic bodies; blah, blah, blah), <strong><em>it’s easy to feel shame and guilt about deviating from the supposed norm.</em></strong><span> </span>Talking your feelings out with your partner or another confidante might be helpful.<span> </span>A sex counselor or therapist could also have some useful suggestions for you, if you decide to take that route.<span> </span></p>
<p>Best of luck (and keep asking questions),<br />
Little Cherry</p>
<p>Have your own question?  <em><strong>Please send questions to “questions at cherrytv dot com”</strong></em><strong><em>(trying to avoid the spam spiders by spelling it out!). <span style="text-decoration: underline;">We’ll attempt to address it here on the blog and possibly even cover it on a show.</span></em></strong></p>
<p><span> </span></p>


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		<title>The Pill and the Period:  Q&amp;A</title>
		<link>http://www.cherrytv.com/blog/the-pill-and-the-period-qa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The reason why progestin-only pills and continuous cycling can prevent bleeding is that the constant hormone levels keep the uterine lining from getting thick- meaning, very simply, that there just isn’t anything to shed.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Cherry,</p>
<p>I’ve got a question for you about the pill.<span> </span>I met someone at work who was telling me that she <strong>took birth control pills everyday so that she wouldn’t have a period.</strong><span> </span>Can you even do that?<span> </span>Does it depend on the brand?<span> </span>Is that dangerous?<span> </span>What’s going on?<span> </span>I’m not taking the pill, but if it could prevent my periods, I’d be all for it.<span> </span>Help me, please!</p>
<p>-No-Mo-Aunt-Flo</p>
<p>NMAF,</p>
<p>In regards to your friend, it’s difficult to know exactly what type of pill she is taking and how it may affect her health.<span> </span>What I <em>can</em> tell you is how birth control pills can prevent monthly bleeding…<span> </span>Perhaps this will help.</p>
<p>There are two main types of birth control pills:<span> </span><strong><em>combined hormonal pills </em></strong>and <strong><em>progestin-only pills</em></strong>.<span> </span>Some women use monophasic combined hormonal pills (meaning that all of the active pills contain the same level of hormones) for continuous cycling.<span> </span><strong><em>Continuous cycling</em></strong> is a term used to describe the process of skipping the placebo pills in order to prevent bleeding.<span> </span>Also, the progestin-only pills (A.K.A. ‘POPs’ or ‘mini-pills’) are taken everyday, which causes many women to eventually stop bleeding.<span> </span>[Other progestin-only birth control methods include the Implanon implant and the Depo-Provera shot.] The reason why these methods can prevent bleeding is that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">the constant hormone levels keep the uterine lining from getting thick- meaning, very simply, that there just isn’t anything to shed</span>.<span> </span>Many professionals feel that skipping monthly bleeding in this manner should not be considered dangerous for a woman’s health.<span> </span>However, I would still recommend that you choose your birth control method in consultation with a clinician.<span> </span></p>
<p>No matter what pill/method you choose, make sure you whip out your magnifying glass for that FDA fine-print pamphlet.<span> </span>Though it may be a dry read, <strong>side effects like headaches, abdominal pain, chest pain, eye pain, and severe leg pain <span style="text-decoration: underline;">really do</span> need to be addressed immediately!</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>To find out more about birth control pills, check out our episode &#8220;<a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/hormonal-birth-control">Hormonal Birth Control</a>.&#8221;<br />
<strong><br />
</strong>Keep asking questions,<br />
Little Cherry</p>
<p>Have your own question?  <em><strong>Please send questions to “questions at cherrytv dot com”</strong></em><strong><em>(trying to avoid the spam spiders by spelling it out!). <span style="text-decoration: underline;">We’ll attempt to address it here on the blog and possibly even cover it on a show.</span></em></strong></p>


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		<title>How to Become Sexually Self-Aware</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sasha</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[You hear it all the time. In magazines, advice columns, and here on Cherry TV. People are always telling you &#8220;how to get what you want&#8221; in bed. And the big question that a lot of women have and so few ask is, &#8220;what exactly IS IT that I want?&#8221;
It seems like weird question.  Shouldn&#8217;t [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You hear it all the time. In magazines, advice columns, and here on Cherry TV. <strong>People are always telling you &#8220;how to get what you want&#8221; in bed. </strong>And the big question that a lot of women have and so few ask is, &#8220;what exactly IS IT that I want?&#8221;</p>
<p>It seems like weird question.  Shouldn&#8217;t I know? NO! You shouldn&#8217;t. Like anything else, you have to learn. When I first became sexually active, this was a huge problem for me. I kept hearing that to make my sex life better I just had to ask for what I wanted. The problem was, <strong>I just didn&#8217;t get what it was I was supposed to be asking for.</strong> As far as I knew, I didn&#8217;t really have any special fantasies, nor did I identify myself with any fetishes. I just wanted to have sex, and I wanted it to feel good. And when I hooked up with a guy, it was either good or it wasn&#8217;t, and I had no idea why.</p>
<p>The thing is&#8230;like many other young women, I equated being sexually independent and sexually active with being sexually empowered, and that really isn&#8217;t the case. <strong>In order to truly be sexually empowered, you have to be sexually self-aware. </strong></p>
<p><em> How do you become sexually self-aware? </em></p>
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<li><strong>Masturbate&#8230;Intelligently. And Frequently.</strong></li>
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<p>Before I became sexually self-aware, it&#8217;s not that I didn&#8217;t masturbate. Actually, I masturbated all the time, and pretty much always in the same way. But I never really thought about what I was doing, I just kind of went for it. That, my friends, is NOT masturbating intelligently. The next time you go solo, here&#8217;s what you should do.</p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 90px;">* Make sure you have a substantial block of time to devote to masturbating, and make sure you&#8217;re in the right mood. <strong>Do whatever you need to do&#8230;light candles, put on some music, hang black leather curtains on your windows&#8230;..whatever&#8217;s going to make you feel relaxed and sexy. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 90px;">*Now, start masturbating the way you normally do, and PAY ATTENTION to the movements you&#8217;re making. Are you touching your breasts while you masturbate? How? Are you squeezing or caressing? What are you doing with your clit&#8230;are you rubbing or flicking? Are you going fast or slow? <strong>Ask yourself all the simple questions you would never THINK to ask yourself because it&#8217;s so natural to you. Think of it this way&#8230;your partner won&#8217;t just &#8220;naturally&#8221; know how to touch you!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 90px;">*<strong>Purposefully change your movements, and see if it feels better or worse.</strong> Move your fingers up and down on your clitoris instead of in a circle&#8230;try squeezing it or lightly slapping it, and pay attention to how your body responds. Touch your inner thighs, touch your neck, and again&#8230;PAY ATTENTION. Maybe you&#8217;ll find that there&#8217;s some movement that works better for you than your old routine, and that&#8217;s a plus&#8230;but most of all, you&#8217;re doing this so you can get a handle on exactly what motions work to get you off.</p>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 90px;">*Masturbating is a great way to find out what physical motions your body responds to, but it&#8217;s also a good way to figure out what kind of tone you&#8217;re looking for in a sexual encounter. <strong>What are you thinking about when you masturbate? A lot of times, the answer is&#8230;nothing. So make a conscious effort to imagine different sexual scenarios when you&#8217;re lovin&#8217; on yourself. </strong>Having trouble coming up with material? This brings me to technique number two.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Watch Porn!</strong></li>
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<p style="padding-left: 90px;">*It&#8217;s not exactly scientific, and sure&#8230;what you&#8217;re watching isn&#8217;t always realistic, but you&#8217;ll get the general idea. Watch as many different kinds of porn as you can&#8230;softcore, hardcore, fetish porn, whatever you can find. <strong>And what are you going to do? You&#8217;re going to PAY ATTENTION. You&#8217;ll find yourself involuntarily getting turned on by certain scenes and certain actions. Ask yourself why! </strong>Did you like that the sex was rough? Did you like the idea of being slowly caressed? Did you like the idea of being dominated? Of dominating? A lot of times, we don&#8217;t stop and ask ourselves these simple questions, and they are SO crucial to realizing sexual desires that you didn&#8217;t even know you had.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>But Don&#8217;t Limit Yourself to Porn!</strong></li>
</ul>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;">*Don&#8217;t just think about what gets you off when you&#8217;re watching a porno, think about it any chance you get! Any time you get turned on&#8230;watching a movie, reading a book, people watching, make a mental note. Any time you&#8217;re just bored and need something to do, FANTASIZE. <strong>The key to being sexually self-aware is not just having sex, or thinking about having sex, it&#8217;s thinking about HOW you LIKE to have sex.</strong></p>
<p>In the short run, these tricks will help steer you in the right direction when you&#8217;re trying to figure out what you want out of sex, and out of your partner. But in the long run, like anything else, it&#8217;s a process. The more you do it, the more you&#8217;ll learn. <strong>And now that you know what you want? Go on and get it, girl!</strong></p>
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		<title>Diaphragm Vs. Cervical Cap:  Q&amp;A</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I did some research online about cervical caps and diaphragms, but I still can’t tell them apart.  Can you please tell me what the difference is and why people use them.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Little Cherry,</p>
<p>I have been sexually active for a few years and am interested in taking birth control.  (Don’t worry, I already get tested for STDs!)<span> </span>I did some research online about cervical caps and diaphragms, but I still can’t tell them apart.<span> </span>Can you please tell me what the difference is and why people use them.</p>
<p>-Confused</p>
<p>Dear Confused,</p>
<p>Great questions!<span> </span>In a lot of ways, diaphragms and cervical caps are very similar.<span> </span>Both are prescription forms of birth control, which function as <strong><em>barrier methods</em></strong>- meaning that they <span style="text-decoration: underline;">block the sperm from entering into the uterus</span>, thus preventing pregnancy.<span> </span>(They do so by covering the cervix.)<span> </span>They also require the use of <strong><em>spermicide</em></strong>, which helps to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">kill off the sperm.</span><span> </span>If taken care of properly, cervical caps and diaphragms can both last for a couple of years.<span> </span>Nevertheless, there are a few key differences.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Differences between cervical caps and diaphragms</span></strong> include:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cervical caps come in only a few set sizes, which unfortunately do not cater to all women’s shapes.<span> </span>Diaphragms, on the other hand, are specifically fit to each body by a doctor.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The diaphragm covers not only the cervix, but also some of the area around the cervix.<span> </span>By covering more surface area, it may help to protect against some STDs.<span> </span><strong>(*Even so, you still need to use a latex condom with either one of these methods in order to prevent STD transmission!)</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; -x-system-font: none;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cervical caps and diaphragms must be kept in prior to and post sex for different amounts of time.<span> </span>Ask your doctor for more specific details.</span></p>
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<p>When picking out your birth control, I’ve got a bit of advice to keep in mind:<span> </span><strong>birth control is not only a product, but also a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">method</span></strong>.<span> </span>I stress this because if it doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, it’s very easy to take the product incorrectly (resulting in a drop in the effectiveness rate.)<span> </span>As I’ve already mentioned, both forms of birth control require you to prepare for sex ahead of time.<span> </span>Do you need something spur of the moment?<span> </span>Also, are you comfortable feeling around for your cervix and inserting the birth control?<span> </span>This is certainly not to discourage you from using the diaphragm or cervical cap.<span> </span>They can both be really great options, especially for those unable to use hormonal methods.<span> </span>Since you are interested in learning more, I would definitely recommend speaking to your health care provider about any birth control questions or concerns.<span> </span>Also, check out our episode entitled<a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/barrier-birth-control"> &#8216;Barrier Birth Control&#8217;</a> for more advice. Hopefully, you’ll find a method that’s a ‘great fit.’</p>
<p>Ask questions!,<br />
Little Cherry</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jesse</dc:creator>
		
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0   false false false        MicrosoftInternetExplorer4  &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;   &lt;![endif]--> <em><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As we know, sex is an awesome, yet sometimes overwhelming topic.  On Cherry TV, we try to address as many female-oriented intimacy issues as possible – but unfortunately we’ll never be able to provide answers and insight into everything.  However, </span></em><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">if you have a specific question you are curious about, let us know!  We’ll attempt to address it here on the blog and possibly even cover it on a show.</span></span></em></strong><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please send questions to “questions at cherrytv dot com”</span></strong><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (trying to avoid the spam spiders by spelling it out!).  Keep in mind the focus of Cherry TV is women, and inquiries/topics from women will always take priority.<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Little Cherry,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lately I have been hearing a lot about the importance of penis girth.<span> </span>What’s with that?<span> </span>Excuse me if I’m wrong, but <strong><em>didn’t it used to be all about the length?<span> </span></em></strong>Nowadays, most women despise thin erections- apparently because they don&#8217;t provide the stimulation and full feeling they seem to crave.<span> </span>This doesn’t make any sense to me, though.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What is a guy with a thinner than average <span class="il">penis</span> to do???</span></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Thin’s Not In?</span></p>
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Dear Thin’s Not In?,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me give you the scoop on penis length/girth.  As you might know, <strong><em>most of the nerve endings are concentrated in the outer 1/3 of the vagina </em></strong>(closest to the opening.)  That&#8217;s why a lot of people say that the <span class="il">length</span> of the <span class="il">penis</span> doesn&#8217;t actually make much of a difference.  Though I have heard some women say they prefer girth to <span class="il">length</span>, I have also heard the opposite.<span> </span>There’s a wide variety of preferences.<span> </span>I don&#8217;t know much about your situation, but I would definitely advise you to <strong><em>consider whether your troubles might merely be imagined on your end.</em></strong> After all, men (like women) are constantly bombarded with images of ideal body types that only a small proportion of the population actually have.<span> </span>There could certainly be some <strong><em>body dysmorphic disorder</em></strong> going on (which, to put it simply, means that you are getting anxious and preoccupied with your perceived physical flaw.)<span> </span>If you can’t seem to shake the negative feelings, please consider talking to a professional.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also, if a partner has told you your girth is an issue, keep this in mind:  <strong><em>only about 4 in 10 women can orgasm from vaginal intercourse alone.</em></strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">If your partner can&#8217;t achieve orgasm strictly from intercourse, this may have more to do with a lack of clitoral stimulation than your girth.</span><span> </span>(She might not be aware of this herself&#8230;<span> </span>Or, who knows, maybe she is.<span> </span>The following advice assumes you haven’t ditched her for being <em>perhaps </em>a bit too demanding and judgmental.)<span> </span>If she’s having troubles, you could always try <strong><em>putting more focus on foreplay</em></strong>.  (Check out our episode <a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/the-importance-of-foreplay">“The Importance of Foreplay.&#8221;</a>) <span> </span>By taking your time getting &#8216;warmed up,&#8217; she may have an easier time achieving orgasm, regardless of your size. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My main advice?  <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Work what you&#8217;ve got!</span></strong> <strong>Very few women know the specific girth of their partners, but <span style="text-decoration: underline;">I guarantee they notice their confidence.</span></strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You may also want to check out the following videos, in which the Cherry Dish ladies discuss their spectrum of different penis preferences:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/penis-testicles">Penis &amp; Testicles </a><br />
<a href="http://www.cherrytv.com/video/penis-cut-and-size">Penis Cut &amp; Size </a><br />
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		<title>The Ins and Outs of Period Sex</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, Period Sex.
I have to say, I&#8217;m a pretty new member of the Period Sex Fanclub. As such, my reasons for resistance are still pretty fresh in the skull. I will now list those reasons, and tell you how and why they were so, SO wrong.
I thought having sex on my period was icky.
That&#8217;s right, [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ah, Period Sex.</p>
<p>I have to say, I&#8217;m a pretty new member of the Period Sex Fanclub. As such, my reasons for resistance are still pretty fresh in the skull. I will now list those reasons, and tell you how and why they were so, SO wrong.</p>
<p><strong>I thought having sex on my period was icky.</strong></p>
<p>That&#8217;s right, I was that girl. I thought sex on my period was icky. And then&#8230; I came to my senses. Icky? ICKY? Ok, logic time. Sex is kind of icky, but in a super awesome, super hot way&#8230;.and sure, periods are kind of icky&#8230;.but I like sex but not my period? <strong>They&#8217;re both things that my body does, and does naturally. Why shouldn&#8217;t I combine them? Am I ASHAMED of my period?</strong> I let dudes do me in the butt (and, um&#8230;.that&#8217;s where poop comes from) so why shouldn&#8217;t I let them do me on my period? Not because it&#8217;s icky, surely. As the man I lost my period-stained virginity to so eloquently put it&#8230;<strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s just more lube.&#8221;</strong> Amen to that.</p>
<p><em><strong> If, however, you&#8217;re still a little freaked out by the mess, here are a few tricks to put your mind at ease.</strong></em></p>
<p><em> * <strong>Put down a towel</strong>. For those who squirt, you know the drill. It&#8217;s a good idea to pull out some towels when you start your period that month  and have them handy, just so you don&#8217;t have to go rummaging in your linen closet when the mood strikes. You don&#8217;t have to sacrifice spontaneity for clean sheets.</em></p>
<p><em> *<strong>Do it in the shower! </strong>It&#8217;s a great way to ease yourself in. </em></p>
<p><em> *When you&#8217;re in the throes, <strong>stick to slow moves and variations on the missionary position.</strong> Remember your high school Physics class? Gravity and Inertia. If you&#8217;re freaked out by the mess, now might not be a good time to get on top and hump away.<br />
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<p><strong><em> </em>Aside from thinking that sex on my period would be in icky mess, I thought to myself- &#8220;Ugh. I may be horny, but I also feel like I&#8217;m being beaten in the uterus with a sledgehammer. All I want to do is curl up in a little ball and watch reruns of the Golden Girls.&#8221; Sex just didn&#8217;t seem like it would be a good idea. Oh, how wrong I was. </strong></p>
<p><em>*Having sex, and especially having an orgasm, can actually <strong>HELP with your cramps. </strong>It&#8217;s a lot better for you, and WAY more satisfying, then taking a Midol.</em></p>
<p><em> *Not to mention, having and orgasm will actually <strong>LESSEN the length of your period.</strong> The contractions of your PC muscles during orgasm help your uterus expel it&#8217;s goodies much faster than it would on its lonesome. Help a sister out. </em></p>
<p><em> *Many of us are actually our randiest during the red season. Not only that, <strong>we&#8217;re actually at our most SENSITIVE. </strong>Ever since I started having Period Sex, my orgasms have been unFREAKINGbeleivable. If that&#8217;s not an impetus to try it, I just don&#8217;t know what is.</em></p>
<p><strong>For me, and for a lot of other young women, one of the main reasons that Period Sex is off-putting is that we&#8217;re afraid our partner will be grossed out by it. </strong>After all, for many of us, periods were a huge source of stress and embarrassment during our teenage years, and those scars don&#8217;t heal quickly. I remember one of my friends got her period for the first time during English class and ran out of the classroom. Everybody watched as the school nurse came in and cleaned up the mess she left on her chair. Eep. No wonder we want to hide our periods. But <strong>with the right person, sex on your period is neither gross nor embarrassing, but intimate and liberating. </strong>It took a real commitment for me to try it for the first time, and it was my BOYFRIEND who talked ME into it! <strong>More often than not, it&#8217;s not our partners who are grossed out by our periods, it&#8217;s us. </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><em>*<strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid to broach that subject. </strong>While some men are uncomfortable with Period Sex, most are VERY open to it. Nearly all of the men I&#8217;ve dated have been. However, if you or your partner are NOT comfortable with the idea of Period Sex, <strong>don&#8217;t push it. Like with all aspects of sex, to each his or her own.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong> </strong><em>*If it IS right for the both of you, take it slow, take it easy, and enjoy it. Sex during such an intimate and vulnerable time for your body <strong>can really bring you closer together.</strong></em><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> <em> </em></strong><em>*P.S. Don&#8217;t listen when someone tells you not to use protection during your period. Because sperm can live up in ya for for a few days, and because sometimes our cycles are so wonky that we can even OVULATE DURING our periods, <strong>it is NOT IMPOSSIBLE to get pregnant when you have period sex. </strong>So be safe! As an added bonus, using a diaphragm is another great way to keep the mess to a minimum.<br />
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<p>Remember, ye who doubt the greatness of Period Sex. I was once among you, and now&#8230;now I&#8217;m having fabulous sex on my period. My shorter, lighter, less cramped, orgasm-enhancing period. It&#8217;s natural. It&#8217;s groovy, and it feels fantastic. It&#8217;s time to join the revolution, ladies.</p>
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		<title>Missionary Position…Like Your Favorite Pair of Jeans</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Veronica</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The missionary position is like your favorite pair of jeans—you know that it’s always a good fit that you can depend on and know what to expect.  They look great on their own going for a casual feel, or you can dress them up and accessorize in a variety of ways…


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The missionary position is like your favorite pair of jeans—you know that it’s always a good fit that you can depend on and know what to expect.<span> </span>They look great on their own going for a casual feel, or you can dress them up and accessorize in a variety of ways…</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Classic and comfy</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Sometimes, there is nothing better than good, simple missionary sex; the “t-shirt and jeans” of positions. <strong>Having a man on top can make a woman feel very comfortable and safe in her own skin</strong>.<span> </span>This is also a favorite for many because it allows for a very intimate experience; it is easy to kiss, gaze at each other and hold your bodies tightly together.<span> </span>Don’t forget to take advantage of the close proximity of your necks, behind the ears and collar bone area.<span> </span>These are some of the most erogenous zones for both men and women.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Try on some options</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>I have a hot date; know that I need to look good but not too over the top, so I will wear my favorite jeans and pair them with a few different options and see what I like.<span> </span><strong>Missionary is a great place to start to test out your sexual chemistry, rhythm and style</strong>.<span> </span>It is easy to give your partner control at first and then once you get a feel for it, you can start to move with him.<span> </span>Depending on your leg placement, you can also gain control of the movement and make him conform to you.<span> </span>This is also a great position to reach around and pull him in closer for a closer and deeper body-on-body feeling.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Accessorize</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Don’t forget to accessorize your favorite position to make it different and exciting.<span> </span>Pillows, handcuffs, legs in the air; you name it and it can be done in missionary.<span> </span><strong>A great way to hit your G-spot is with a pillow underneath you to create a “ramp.”<span> </span></strong>This allows your partner to penetrate deeper and because your body is tilted, it feels like he is going in and up, close to your G-spot and other sensitive areas that he may not normally be able to reach.<span> </span>Increase the sensation by putting your legs over his shoulders giving him full access to you without any boundaries for a new take on missionary that you both can benefit from.<span> </span><strong>Missionary is also the ideal position to be dominated in</strong>.<span> </span>You can have him pin your hands down by your sides, above your head or even break out the handcuffs for fun.<span> </span>Sometimes it may even be a huge turn-on for him to grab your neck and playfully “choke” you as he moves inside you, for a more aggressive experience.<span> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>So when it comes to missionary or your favorite pair of jeans, it is important to be comfortable, switch it up at times and always accessorize when you are in the mood!</span></strong></p>
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