Martha Kempner, MA
Martha Kempner is writer, sexual health expert, and co-author of the book _50 Great Myths of Human Sexuality_. She writes about sexual behavior, contraception, STIs, and her efforts to raise sexually healthy girls in a sexually unhealthy world. Her articles explain new research, provide commentary on current events, analyze social trends, and bust myths. Her work appears regularly on [rewire.news](https://rewire.news/), [thebody.com](https://www.thebody.com/), and [whattoexpect.com](https://www.whattoexpect.com/), and here on Bedsider. She lives with her husband, two school-aged daughters, and a really large poodle.
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Better sex
6 New Year’s resolutions that will make 2021 your sexiest, healthiest year yet
You've got this!
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Inspiration
How to pick the perfect sex toy for everyone on your list
The best way to spread some socially-distanced holiday joy
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Masturbation
May is Masturbation Month and lockdown is the perfect time to celebrate
A little self-love can go a long way
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Inspiration
To shave or not to shave?
Taking it all off? Or just some of it? If you’re grooming down there, here are tips to keep it safe.
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Better sex
5 myths about lube, busted
Just a few of the reasons why you should probably drop everything and shop for lube right now.
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Better sex
The real deal about aphrodisiacs
We still haven’t found that magic sex elixir, and it might be time to stop looking.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs, STIs)
When sex hurts—even just a little
We've got six tips for going from “ow” to “wow.”
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