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10 Traits & Behaviors Of A Masochist By Lissa Rankin, M.D. A masochistic person is someone who finds gratification through pain, degradation, or self-denial. Masochism is popularly associated with BDSM; a sexual masochist is someone who likes pain as part of sexual activity, which can be a healthy and empowering kink. But there are also …
By Kelly Gonsalves What makes a great boyfriend? It’s a good question, with many possible answers. At core, a good boyfriend is someone who tends to his partner’s well-being with the same reliability and dedication he gives to himself. He is thoughtfully attuned to his partner’s needs and feelings, and he is sensitive to the …
— Here’s how. By Elizabeth Chang The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is likely to affect abortion access in roughly half the states, most of which either don’t mandate sex education or offer sex education that emphasizes abstinence, an approach that, research shows, does not encourage adolescents to delay intercourse …
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By Kelly Gonsalves It’s never easy to reject someone. Most of us don’t like hurting people, and rejection can undoubtedly sting. That said, a kind but clear rejection is a gift: You’re letting someone know—in no uncertain terms—that you’re not interested in them romantically so that they don’t continue to waste their time and energy …
Who, btw, says it’s the safest kind of sex you can have. By Aryelle Siclait and Korin Miller Few things in life are as misunderstood as BDSM. The sex practice is often accused of being physically or mentally harmful, something that only survivors of abuse embrace, or abnormally kinky. But it’s important for beginners to …
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By Erica Sloan Feeling a sudden rush of sexiness, or even the urge to rip your (or someone else’s) clothes right off in sexual fervor might be what you associate with libido. And, to be fair, that seemingly animalistic tendency is on full display in pop culture depictions of sex. But in reality, this kind …
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By Stephanie Barnes For some people, gender plays an important role when it comes to choosing romantic partners, but this isn’t the case for people who are panromantic. Below, we dive into what it means to be panromantic, how it relates to pansexuality and other identities, and more. What does it mean to be panromantic? …
Some people with epilepsy may find it impacts their sex life. This may be due to physical changes from the condition, medications, or emotional issues around epilepsy and sex. by Beth Sissons Certain types of epilepsy may cause changes in the brain that impact sexual desire and arousal. Some epilepsy medications may affect sex drive …
Science Is Finally Catching On. The animal kingdom isn’t nearly as straight as you think. by Eliot Schrefer In 1913, naturalists captured a flock of penguins from the Antarctic and brought them to spend the rest of their lives in the Edinburgh Zoo. The birds that survived the transition came to enchant the Scottish public …
Sexual dysfunction is when you have difficulty at any stage of sexual activity that prevents you, your partner, or both of you from enjoying or performing the act. This article will define sexual dysfunction. It will also discuss the different types of sexual dysfunction, the causes, and treatments. By Mandy Baker What is sexual dysfunction? …
Happy Gay Pride Month! It’s time, once again, to post my annual pride posting. In my lifetime I’ve witnessed a most remarkable change in societal attitudes toward those of us on the sexual fringe. One only needs to go back 50 years in time. I was 17 years old then and I knew I was …
In her debut story collection, Watching Women & Girls, Riposte founder Danielle Pender examines the pillars of female life – love, duty, ambition, friendship, and sex – from every angle. Ahead of publication on 23 June, she considers what it takes to sustain sexual attraction with a long-term partner. By Danielle Pender Desire, what an …
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— Whether You’re Just Looking or In Deep To find sexual community online is to embrace the true spirit of the internet! Here are the best options. By Jenny Singer In the beginning there was nothing. The internet was without form and void, and darkness was upon the screen. Then the spirit of sex, porn, …
By Eleanor Hadley Do you ever feel like you and your partner are on totally different wavelengths when it comes to sex? Hands up who can relate to this? You get home, see your girlfriend curled up on the couch. You feel horny, so you go over and start laying on the moves. But she’s …
By Gigi Engle You might be thinking: “Um. Anyone who’s had an orgasm knows what they feel like.” But, to be honest, that isn’t the case for everyone. What an orgasm feels like is pretty subjective. “The question of how to define orgasm is something even scientists debate,” Sarah Melancon, Ph.D., a sociologist, clinical sexologist, …
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