Sex Advice With An Edge
Why is foot fetishism so popular among gay men? And how do people incorporate their passion for feet into their sex lives? By David Hudson Are you into feet? One the the great things about the internet is the way in which it connects people with niche interests. Through sharing online, people are able to …
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How sexual fluidity became mainstream By Gaby Hinsliff Nick Meadowcroft-Lunn has a girlfriend, whom he has been seeing for three years. Jezz Palmer has a girlfriend, too, and they have been together for five. You might assume therefore that Nick is straight and Jezz is gay; or, if not, that both must be bisexual. But …
For a generation that went through puberty in the digital age, sex-ed often began in front of a desktop. But what happens when porn is your teacher? By Tyler Griffin Whenever eight-year-old Gabrielle Clarke watched Rihanna or Christina Aguilera music videos on YouTube, she would get an intense feeling of desire she couldn’t explain. She …
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The difference between writing and BDSM is… kind of a lot by Julia Dixon Evans Despite living mere blocks from a sex shop, I’d never been inside. Until one sweltering evening this past summer, when my writer friend, Elle, invited me to a “Scene Building 101” class hosted by Pleasures & Treasures (2525 University Ave.). …
Surviving child sexual abuse As a boy, Tom Yarwood was assaulted by his musical mentor. Decades on, telling the story has not become any easier In telling of the sexual assaults I endured as a child, I have always had the sensation of speaking into the void. I usually offer only the bare bones of …
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A Safety Guide for Even the Clumsiest People Shower sex can be hot and steamy, but it can also be dangerous. Here are some tips and positions to help you avoid unnecessary trips to the ER. By Sophie Saint Thomas Shower sex is the stuff that Hollywood love-making magic is made of. In real …
By Jennifer Evans Recently, a bag thought to contain a bomb was left outside the National Secretariat for Gender Research in Gothenburg, Sweden. The dynamite-shaped device inside turned out to be a fake, but the intent to threaten and scare was clear. Eva Wiberg, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gothenburg, expressed her grave concerns, saying …
How to Talk to Your Partner About Them It’s normal to want to try new things in bed, but communicating those desires can feel wholly unnatural. These tips can help. By Carrie Weisman Chances are, you’ve fantasized about having kinky sex. Most people have, according to sex researchers and people who say words. It’s also …
It’s no easy task for parents, but there are ways to start this crucial conversation By Anna Moore “If you had a question about sex, where would you go?” I ask my 12-year-old daughter, Orla. She doesn’t look up from her phone. “I’d ask online,” she deadpans. “then delete my browser history.” “You wouldn’t come …
They Will Make You Feel Empowered AF By Griffin Wynne After the shimmery dresses come off and the Champagne hangover comes on, you may find yourself looking at your “resolutions” as a means to doubt how amazing you are. So, I’m going to cut to the chase: You’re beautiful and amazing and your weight, your …
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it’s all about sex therapy now By Thomas Mitchell A friend recently told me that he and his girlfriend had been seeing a sex therapist. Their sex life had been sliding, and they were struggling to connect, so they booked in for a few sessions. Fast forward to our conversation, and it had worked wonders …
By GiGi Engle There seems to be a never-ending quest to conquer shower sex, and the number of tips are almost endless. That’s probably because, while sex in the shower looks so hot and easy on television, it’s harder than it seems. To be fair, there are a couple of reasons why penetrative shower sex …
Creators and readers alike don’t believe there’s another website like Tumblr By Shannon Liao Tumblr recently announced that it would ban all adult content from its platform and said any user who was hurt by the decision could simply migrate to another site. But creators and readers alike don’t believe there’s another website that fosters …
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By Samantha Renke Sex. We all know what it is — and when most of us think of it we think of pleasure, love, passion and mostly a darn good time. However for some, sex can have a huge impact on their entire lives, affecting their wellbeing, confidence, self worth and sense of belonging. Early …
Forty-five-year-old women need a version of “the talk,” because our bodies are changing in ways that are both really weird and really uncomfortable. By Lisa Selin Davis If only, on your 45th birthday, a doctor would sit you down, look you squarely in the eyes and say, “Here’s what’s going to happen: Eventually, your pubic …
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