Sex After 50

— Don’t Lose That Lovin’ Feeling Connection, communication and self-acceptance keep intimacy alive By Lisa B. Samalonis Although advancing age can pose some challenges to a healthy sex life, with a shift in perspective, intimacy can still be satisfying, good for your health and overall fun. Frequently discussed obstacles include: Vaginal dryness/atrophy. Erectile dysfunction. Lost …

4 tips to try virtual sex and add some sizzle to your relationship

— If you frequently travel for work, then virtual sex is a way to keep that intimate connection with your partner(s). by Rebecca Strong Virtual sex includes things like steamy texts, nude pics, or mutual masturbation via phone or video. Swapping sexy photos and messages can add novelty and intimacy to any type of relationship. …

10 tips to support a kid exploring their gender identity

by Alexandra Catherine Lee Gender identity isn’t a choice — accepting your kid’s gender is the first step to supporting them. You can also support your kid by using the right pronouns and making your home a safe space.  New clothes, hairstyles, and room decor may also help your kid feel more comfortable as themselves. …

The Future of Sex Ed Is the Internet

Many schools have given up on crafting inclusive and informative sex education. These websites and activists are filling in the gaps. by Nancy Jainchill Compared to a few decades ago, young people have surprisingly less access to high-quality, informative sex education. Typically, human sexuality programs have been the responsibility of middle or high schools, but …

Sexual coercion

— Definition, examples, and recovery Sexual coercion is when a person pressures, tricks, threatens, or manipulates someone into having sex. It is a type of sexual assault because even if someone says “yes,” they are not giving their consent freely. By Zawn Villines People who experience sexual coercion may feel they have no option but …

6 reasons why you could have performance anxiety during sex

— And how to overcome it By Willa Hart Feeling anxious during sex is incredibly common and valid. This can be a result of poor body image, a hyperfocus on your partner, or prior bad experiences. Fortunately, this anxiety can often be overcome through mindfulness, movement, or therapy. When you think of performance anxiety, you …

Sex Redefined

— The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male By Claire Ainsworth As a clinical geneticist, Paul James is accustomed to discussing some of the most delicate issues with his patients. But in early 2010, he found himself having a particularly …

I’m A Sex Coach & These Are The 4 Things I Always Teach Men About Consent

By Suzannah Weiss There’s been a lot of awareness-raising done lately around women’s sexual empowerment, but not as much has been done for men. And based on my experience coaching men on their sex lives and teaching courses around pleasure and consent, efforts to sexually liberate men are very much needed. Men come to me …

How to talk to your partner about taking the next step in your relationship

By Natalie Morris If you’re happy in your relationship then it’s completely normal to think about the future. When you’re in relatively early stages of a relationship, you might start thinking about next steps. Moving in together, for example. Or if you already live together, maybe marriage or kids are on your mind. But it’s …