Sex Advice With An Edge
by Katie Lambert Few things make us feel more vulnerable than being naked in front of someone else. There’s nothing to distract, nowhere to hide. Everything you are is out in the open for everyone to see, whether they be friends or enemies. When it comes to sex, there’s often a component of emotional vulnerability …
By Jon Shadel What’s the best queer dating app today? Many people, tired of swiping through profiles with discriminatory language and frustrated with safety and privacy concerns, say it isn’t a dating app at all. It’s Instagram. This is hardly a queer seal of approval for the social media platform. Instead, it’s a sign that, …
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My Road to Embracing Sexual Fluidity by Bobby Box “Now, I’m far more attracted to men than women, but who’s to say my sexual preference won’t sway again?” I’ve identified as straight, I’ve identified as gay, and I’ve identified—and still identify—as bi. My sexual identity is something of a shapeshifting mass that I can never …
By Malia Wollan “Don’t bring it up during an argument,” says Terri D. Conley, a professor of psychology at the University of Michigan who studies sexuality. If you’re in a monogamous relationship and want to explore making it nonmonogamous, raise the topic gradually. Conley doesn’t drink, but she thinks these exploratory conversations might benefit from …
By Randolph Heil Sex tech, teledildonics, and above all, sex robots are getting more and more public attention. Therefore, it’s not really surprising that the scientific community has also sunk its teeth into these topics. On July 1-2, scientists from various fields will meet for the fourth “International Congress On Love And Sex With Robots” …
By Kelly Gonsalves These days in countries like the U.S., it’s a lot easier than it has been in the past for girls to pursue hobbies, careers, and preferences once thought exclusive to boys. There’s, of course, still much work to do in creating truly equal opportunities and access, but the good news is that …
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Sensual, Stunning Rope Bondage By Gianna Spangler Shibari is an ancient form of Japanese rope bonding that is fueled by a connection between the person doing the tying, the “rigger” and the individual being bound. Its origins are intricately tied to the Samurai tradition during the Edo period (the 1600s to the mid-1800s), which remained …
by Gigi Engle Aftercare refers to the time we devote, post-sex or play, to cuddle, talk, and care for each other. You may think this is simply “what you do after sex,” but it actually has important implications. In the kink community, aftercare is essential in order for both partners to feel at ease and …
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Your guide to safety By Dr. Lisa Lanning Older adults live longer now than in previous generations. In 2019, retired adults might have 20 or 30 years of life ahead and might find they have a lot more free time and freedom than they did when younger. In your case, perhaps you have lost a …
Are you a master, a switch, or something else? By Ana Valens Bondage and discipline, domination and submission (D/s), sadism and masochism. Over the past few decades, BDSM has become more and more popular. Blame it on 50 Shades of Grey, loosening sexual norms, or horny millennials. Regardless, kinkiness is in vogue. And it’s easier than …
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Exactly What To Eat To Ramp Up Your Sex Drive by Anna Cabeca, D.O. Suffering from a low sex drive? Try changing up your diet. What you eat can boost your libido, improve your stamina, and enhance your performance in the sheets. For centuries, various foods have been considered aphrodisiacs. Some gain that reputation simply because …
Why thousands are now identifying as ‘demisexual’ By Nosheen Iqbal For those who are not asexual but not celibate either, the new label is helping to define their love lives Lidia Buonaiuto was 27 when things finally clicked and a lifelong weight was lifted: she wasn’t a freak, she wasn’t a weirdo, and she wasn’t …
By Erika W. Smith You might have heard someone say that college is a time when everyone is sexually experimenting. But what does sexual experimentation mean, anyway? Is it about realizing what your sexual orientation is, or is it about having new kinds of sexual experiences for the first time? Experts say it’s both. “In …
Female pleasure is equally as important as men’s By Chelsea Ritschel Millennials may be dating less, but that doesn’t mean they are any less interested in sex. In reality, sex is an important and often integral part of relationships for people of all ages, sexual orientations, and genders. However, whether you consider yourself sexually experienced …
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The best adult Twine games By Ana Valens Play them all from the comfort of your browser. Twine is a powerful game development engine embraced by queer developers, adult content creators, and interactive storytellers. Contemporary Twine games push the engine’s boundaries, while older ones are still a fresh breath compared to the mainstream games industry’s …
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