Why Sexual Health Matters

— An Essential Aspect of Overall Well-Being By Megan Taylor Regarding our overall well-being, it is crucial not to overlook sexual health. While physical and mental health often take the spotlight, we must not underestimate the importance of sexual health in maintaining a fully functional life. It impacts our physical well-being and plays a significant …

I’m falling in love with my hook-up buddy and have no idea what to do about it

— And have no idea what to do about it By George Tzintis I met a guy on Grindr, and we started hooking up regularly. The intimacy of both our sex and our conversations afterward may be making me fall for him. I also wonder whether I’m just projecting my desire for a relationship onto …

Curiously, Mammals Keep Evolving Same-Sex Sexual Behavior

By Clare Watson Sexual behavior between members of the same sex might have evolved multiple times in mammals, according to a new study, adding to numerous examples found across the tree of life. More than 1,500 species have been known to engage in same-sex sexual behaviors, including bats, beetles, sea stars, snakes, penguins, cows, fish, …

What Is A Female-Led Relationship?

— Here’s What To Know, According To Experts   By Krati Mehra In traditional societal constructs, men have conventionally been assigned roles that place them in dominant, decision-making positions, while women have often been cast in complementary roles characterized by their nurturing and supportive qualities. The old structures may offer the comfort of familiarity, but …

What is parallel play in relationships and why should you do it?

— It’s not a sex position, it’s better By Sera Bozza Do you feel too attached to or too independent of your partner? ‘Parallel play’ may be the secret to resurrecting your relationship – and it’s most likely not what you think. Years ago, I was lost in my own world of Pinterest — my …

List of Sex Hormones in Females and Males

By Serenity Mirabito RN, OCN  Sex hormones are chemicals responsible for reproduction and sexual desire. Common female sex hormones include estrogen and progesterone, while testosterone is abundant in most males. Sex hormones are produced by the ovaries, testes, endocrine system, and adrenal glands. Menstruation, age, and certain medical conditions can cause fluctuations in sex hormones. …

Silver daddies

— Why do young adult men like older partners? By Sachintha Wickramasinghe You’ve probably heard of “sugar daddies.” Or “the internet’s daddy,” Pedro Pascal. Stereotypes of this popular term abound, but what does it actually mean to be a “daddy”? And who is most likely to engage in age-gap relationships, and why? Daddies of a …

How To Deal With ‘Vanilla Shaming’

—Because No One Should Be Made To Feel Bad About Enjoying Non-Kinky Sex By Sara Youngblood Gregory Cultural narratives around sex and sexual preferences have long been weaponized to make people feel embarrassed or ashamed of what they like. Indeed, the history of sex-negativity in this country is so rich—propped up by egregiously lacking sex …