When Sex and Gender Collide

Studies of transgender kids are revealing fascinating insights about gender in the brain By Kristina R. Olson The TransYouth Project is an ongoing research study following more than 300 transgender and gender-nonconforming kids for 20 years to learn how their gender identity develops. Results so far show that trans children have just as firm a …

Senior sex

— Tips for older men What you can do to maintain a healthy and enjoyable sex life as you grow older. By Mayo Clinic Staff As you age, sex isn’t the same as it was in your 20s — but it can still be satisfying. Contrary to common myths, sex isn’t just for the young. …

How to Talk to Your Partner About Having More Sex

This is what the discussion should look like. By Kelly Gonsalves So, you’re in a relationship, and you want more sex than you’re currently having. You wouldn’t be alone. One 2015 study that tracked couple’s desire found four in five people in relationships dealt with differing levels of sexual desire within a single month. Additionally, …

Sex zoning

— When you’re on the other side of the ‘friend zone’ The friend zone has become such a popular trope that it barely needs explaining. By Jessica Lindsay From Ross Geller becoming ‘mayor of the friend zone’ in Friends to pretty much every male rom-com character we’re supposed to root for, the idea of being …

Everything You Need To Know About Outercourse

(Sex Without Penetration) By Kesiena Boom, M.S. What is outercourse? Outercourse is a term that generally encompasses any type of non-penetrative sexual play, says sex educator Cassandra Corrado. “So it might include handjobs, nipple stimulation, perineal massage, cunnilingus—anything that stimulates the outside of the body for sexual pleasure.” Notably, outercourse has a broad definition and …

15 Simple Ways To Be A Better Lover To Your Partner

By Julie Nguyen If you’re asking yourself how you can be a better lover, you’re probably looking for tips to elevate your bedroom game. However, being good at sex isn’t always about making someone come harder (or faster). On the contrary, being a better lover is often more about increasing emotional intimacy and embodying open-hearted …

What will Consent 101 actually look like in schools?

‘There’s an understandable concern from parents, but I think they should feel confident that this education will be age appropriate and grow with the students.’ By Jaymie Hooper A landmark decision by the Australian government will see sexual consent education mandated across schools nationally from next year, with children as young as four expected to …