Sex Advice With An Edge
Respecting personal boundaries is important in all interactions. The pandemic has made that clearer than ever. By Kristine Guillaume For many people over the past year and a half, every social event—hugging a relative, eating with a friend—has become a complex and sometimes-awkward dance. They’ve determined their safety needs and wants, then verbalized them to …
— How exactly does it work? BY EVANGELINE POLYMENEAS Let’s get that O. Many have looked far and wide in search of the elusive female orgasm. Those who have experienced one from penetrative sex have the power to congregate vulva owners everywhere to tell the tale of how they reached climax. The journey is filled …
Everything you need to know to access foreplay fodder that is female-led, queer-inclusive, and beyond simply glorifying the male orgasm. By Shamani Joshi As an industry, porn – or at least the male-gaze kind most of us are familiar with – is pretty fucked up. Whether it’s X-rated platforms suggesting sexually violent videos to first-time …
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by Gabrielle Kassel Anilingus. Cunnilingus. Mutual masturbation. Many nonpenetrative sex acts are *veryyy* much worth exploring from a pleasure perspective. But many sex-havers engage in these sex acts under the assumption that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can only be transmitted through penetration. This myth results in many explorers thinking they’re being Safe™, when in fact …
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“Human rights-based sex education is a key component in preventing gender-based violence and transforming patriarchal, hetero-normative gender relations.” by Dr Meghan Campbell Sex education is increasingly become a focal point in the so-called culture wars. Missing from political debates on the curriculum of sex education is its role in fulfilling the human rights. Comprehensive, human …
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Read This by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst The pressure to be having more, more, MORE sex is all around, isn’t it? Seen on the cover of magazines at the checkout line, overheard in the locker room, and even scribbled on the walls of bathroom stalls. But should you be having sex daily? The only thing you ~should~ …
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By Jera Brown This guide isn’t going to be exhaustive, or it would be book-length. And, in fact, there are some great books about how to get started in BDSM. For starters, I recommend checking out The New Bottoming Book and The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy Playing Well With Others: …
—And What Can You Do About It? By Gigi Engle If you haven’t heard of “death grip” among people who masturbate, you’re probably not alone. While many people (especially those with penises) have experienced this common phenomenon, not many have the language to explain the behavior and side effects. Hence why I, a certified sex …
The best lesbian sex positions will spice up your sex life By Emilie Lavinia Trying out the best lesbian sex positions could take your sex life to a whole new level. Expect pleasure, intimacy, and mind-blowing orgasms with our expert-approved positions. When it comes to lesbian sex, there’s a lot more to it than both …
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by Gabrielle Kassel Despite what mainstream porn might have you believe, folks of all body shapes, sizes, fitness levels, and abilities can have great sex. “There are plenty of pleasurable sexual activities and sex positions that don’t require a ton of strength, mobility, or stamina that are still intimate and orgasmic,” says clinical sexologist Megan …
By Peggy Orenstein Parents often say that if they try to have the sex talk with their teens, the kids plug their ears and hum or run screaming from the room. But late last month, those roles were reversed: After a workshop for high school juniors at the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School promoting critical …
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— Here’s how to practice it By Sarah Fielding Tantric sex is a slowed-down version of sex designed to enhance intimacy. Prepare for tantric sex by learning its history, creating a safe space, and practicing mindfulness. To practice on tantric sex, focus on your breath, gaze into each other’s eyes, and slow down. Have you …
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by Sian Ferguson If you’re sexually active, or planning on having sex, it’s important to find a form of contraception that works for you. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, or genitalia, it’s important to consider which type of birth control to use. This can be tricky for anyone. And if you’re a teenager who …
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New research reveals how humans are hardwired to judge people differently. By William Mayle As economists such as Daniel Kahneman, Ph.D., have long shown, human beings are far from rational beings. We make terrible decisions all the time, fueled by inherent psychological biases that are rooted in ancient human behaviors that are no longer relevant …
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And what do they mean? By Ellen Scott Sex dreams happen, and when they do, they’re often quite strange. Why am I dreaming about that person I have no romantic interest in? Why do I keep having slumber visions of myself having sex in public, when that seems terrifying in waking life? What does it …
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