Sexual Health – Fall 2025

Summary

The Fall 2025 cover of Sexual Health magazine opens with a new era of penis enhancement options, a beginner's guide to BDSM that respects consent above all, and a difficult but necessary conversation about sex after grief. This issue investigates erotic hypnosis as BDSM play, reviews the science behind masturbation's proven benefits, and profiles sexpert Goody Howard on dismantling stigma with intelligence.

The "Girth Gains" feature (p.8) reviews non-surgical enhancement devices and topical options, rating each for safety and satisfaction. "Consent to Explore" (p.10) serves as a BDSM primer for absolute beginners, emphasising negotiation protocols. "Sex After Grief" (p.14) interviews a widow and a widower about rebuilding intimacy after loss. "Captive Mind" (p.16) explores erotic hypnosis with input from a certified hypnotherapist. "Pleasure Perks Proven" (p.18) summarises a 2025 peer-reviewed study on the health benefits of regular masturbation, including reduced prostate cancer risk and improved sleep. The Top Picks section (p.40) tests 12 new products from strokers to couples vibrators.

Content Guide

▸ Features

p.8 · Girth Gains: Enhancement Options
Non-surgical enlargement devices and topical serums reviewed. The traction device tested added an average of 1cm in flaccid length over 6 months, per the manufacturer's data. The article names the only device with published peer-reviewed data — all others rely on anecdotal claims.

p.10 · Consent to Explore: BDSM for Beginners
A step-by-step BDSM primer: negotiation, safe words, aftercare. The guide includes a 3-tier safeword system (green/yellow/red) and a pre-scene checklist that covers emotional state, physical boundaries and desired intensity.

p.14 · Sex After Grief
Two first-person accounts of rebuilding intimacy after losing a partner. The common thread: neither started dating until they could talk about their late partner without crying. The grief counsellor interviewed advises waiting 12-18 months before new sexual relationships.

p.16 · Captive Mind: Erotic Hypnosis
An introduction to erotic hypnosis with a certified practitioner. The technique uses progressive relaxation paired with sensory suggestion. The article provides a basic self-hypnosis script for increasing arousal focus.

p.18 · Pleasure Perks Proven
A 2025 study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men who masturbated 21+ times per month had a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer than those who masturbated 4-7 times. Additional benefits: improved sleep quality and reduced blood pressure immediately post-orgasm.

p.20 · Destination: Desire — Sex Shops in 2025
A tour of three modern sex shops in New York, Los Angeles and Austin that offer education alongside retail. Each shop offers free workshops; the article lists the next 3 workshop dates for each location.

p.22 · Goody Howard: On Dismantling Stigma
The sex educator discusses her approach to shame-free sex education. Her specific technique: use clinical language first, then introduce colloquial terms, so audiences learn both the proper and the comfortable vocabulary.

▸ Top Picks / Regulars

p.40 · Top Picks: Product Test
12 products tested by named contributors. The We-Vibe Sync 2 scored highest in the couples category for app reliability. The Fleshlight Boost won the solo category for texture variety.

p.52 · Celeb Sighting: Doja Cat
The pop star was photographed with a Motorbunny sex machine backstage at her tour. The product retails at $699 and is marketed for solo and partnered use.

p.54 · Double the Pleasure: Le Wand
Le Wand's new collection of dual-stimulation massagers features independent motors for clitoral and G-spot stimulation. The price point is $129-$179 depending on the model.

p.5 · From the Editor
Ariana Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief, introduces the Fall issue with a personal note about the grief feature, acknowledging that the topic was difficult to assign and equally difficult to edit.

Editor's Take

Fall 2025 is Sexual Health's most clinically valuable issue this year. The enhancement guide, BDSM primer and grief feature each serve a specific reader need that most magazines ignore. The masturbation study coverage is well-contextualised. Goody Howard's profile is engaging. Weakness: the celebrity sighting page (Doja Cat) is lightweight content that pads the back of the book. The product test section is robust but two of the 12 products reviewed are the same brand. Best for the reader seeking evidence-based sexual wellness content rather than titillation.

Strengths
• Enhancement feature distinguishes data from marketing
• BDSM primer provides a complete negotiation framework
• Grief feature addresses a profound but neglected topic

Weaknesses
• Doja Cat sighting is a filler page
• Product section has a brand-duplication issue

Verdict: Recommended — Clinical, inclusive and brave enough to cover grief; the product content is secondary here.