Sex Advice With An Edge
— how to talk to your partner about sex It might be awkward at first, but opening up about your needs and desires can transform your relationship By Hannah Booth Sex is a life-affirming act, one of the most intimate things you can do with another person. But talking about it? So much harder. “You …
by CARLEIGH FERRANTE As someone who writes and talks about sex regularly and openly, I still find it to be one of the most difficult topics to bring up in a relationship. Why is it so hard to ask for what we want sexually? Learning how to talk about sex with a partner isn’t something …
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— and it’s time you straights caught on Allow me to impart some wisdom upon the cishet masses. By Ian Kumamoto I’ve slept with most of my friends. I mean that literally — I’ve shared a bed and cuddled with nearly all of them. I know who likes to be a little spoon and who …
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Experts have long been calling for education programs to include the pleasures of sex. A new meta-analysis looks at the effects of doing so. By Hannah Docter-Loeb There’s a Crucial Component Missing From Most Sex Education Programs “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die,” goes a famous line from the 2004 film …
If you’re turned on but intimidated by the complex lingo, etiquette, and array of fetishes out there, let us gently domme you through the basics. by Reina Sultan A lot of time can pass between the moment people discover they’re turned on by kink and when they actually act on that. I should know: In …
To curb harassment in care facilities, one woman is teaching staff members to respect their elders’ sexual orientations. By David R. Wheeler A few years ago, Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow was spending time with, and comforting, a friend who was dying of cancer. Along with all of the usual difficulties and complexities of end-of-life care, there …
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— Here’s What to Know Being Aware of Your Body and Emotions Will Lead to Better Pleasure, Says Experts By Rebecca Strong As new research sheds light on the many mental, physical, and emotional benefits of staying fully present, more and more people have been making it a point to prioritize the art of mindfulness. …
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Breaking up is rarely easy, but it may not have to be so brutal. by Kasandra Brabaw If you’ve landed on this page, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about breaking up with someone. Unfortunately, we’re not exactly taught how to end a relationship, let alone how to end a relationship tactfully. So if you’re …
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The New York Times Magazine cover story focuses on the intimate experiences of older adults. By Kate Dwyer Hands. Neck. Armpits. These are the places where skin reveals its age. And this week’s New York Times Magazine shows a lot of skin. The magazine’s cover story by Maggie Jones, “The Joys (and Challenges) of Sex …
Graves dating back thousands of years are giving up their secrets, as new ways to pin down the sex of old bones are overturning long-held, biased beliefs about gender and love By I Emilie Steinmark In the early summer of 2009, a team of archaeologists arrived at a construction site in a residential neighbourhood of …
& How Couples Can Get Started By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Have you ever been curious about what swinging is and if it might be something that could work for you? Whether you’re interested in trying swinging for yourself or just want to understand more about this form of nonmonogamy, here’s everything you need to know. …
By Almara Abgarian Sexual fetishes are nothing new, but in recent years stigma around them has lifted somewhat. People are more open to talking about what turns them on, with communities forming on- and offline so that likeminded souls can share their kinks. In honour of Feet Week, we have looked into podophilia, the official …
An anonymous professor shares guidance on what to do for yourself if your child or another person close to you is sexually assaulted. By Dr. Anonymous March 2020 was an awful month. In most places, it was the beginning of lockdowns in response to COVID-19. For me, it was also when my 17-year-old daughter told …
By Kelly Gonsalves It’s 2022, and conversations around sexuality have evolved tremendously. We know more than ever before about the science of orgasms, fostering desire, and all the different ways we can experience sexuality. There are virtually infinite resources out there, from books and podcasts to courses and retreats, dedicated to helping us tap into …
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By Laura Nguyen My 60-year-old Catholic immigrant mom called me after my first column was published. She told me that one of her patients at her dental office saw my face next to my column on her news feed. Given the nature of what I write, all I was thinking was, “Well folks, it’s the …
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