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Here’s 5 tips for making romantic relationships work with multiple partners. By Ashley Laderer Polyamory involves engaging in multiple romantic or sexual relationships with different people. Some people have a primary partner but are free to pursue casual relationships with others. A successful poly relationship involves regular check-ins with your partners and open communication. While …
— here’s why By Jaimie Arona Krems and Michael Varnum F. Scott Fitzgerald famously called the Roaring Twenties — which happened on the heels of the 1918 flu pandemic — “the most expensive orgy in history.” Now, as more and more Americans are vaccinated, some are saying all the sexual energy pent up over the …
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by Sian Ferguson If you’re sexually active, or planning on having sex, it’s important to find a form of contraception that works for you. Regardless of your gender, sexual orientation, or genitalia, it’s important to consider which type of birth control to use. This can be tricky for anyone. And if you’re a teenager who …
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A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age. By Jaimee Bell A joint study by the universities of Coventry and Oxford in England has linked sexual activity with higher cognitive abilities in older age. The results …
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A Guide to Being In ‘The Lifestyle’ From swapping to sex parties, here are the basics on this form of consensual non-monogamy. By Maressa Brown From experimenting with different sex positions to bringing accessories into the bedroom, there are a plethora of steamy ways to take your sex life to the next level. But more …
The Institute for Sexual Research in Berlin would be a century old if it hadn’t fallen victim to Nazi ideology By Brandy Schillace The first gender affirmation surgeries took place in 1920s, at a facility which employed transgender technicians and nurses, and which was headed by a gay Jewish man. The forgotten history of the …
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Sexual relationships are changing, and sex podcasts are breaking the mould. Here’s a quintet we like By Nenseh Koneh I still remember my sex ed class in high school. Every other week, my teacher would have us read from sexual health books that had last been signed out by students two decades prior. With graphic …
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Advice for beginners wondering about footjobs, the best angles for showing feet, and the mysterious allure of toe jewelry. by Sofia Barrett-Ibarria Have you ever thought of your feet as hot? If you’re like most people, you likely don’t even “think of your feet,” period… unless you’re seeing someone who thinks about feet a lot, …
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It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about treatment options by Maggie Ireland As women approach the end of their childbearing years, they may experience symptoms of menopause but may not realize all of the treatments now available. “Menopause is the lack of menses in a woman. Typically, this happens in her early …
By Steph Auteri My 6-year-old daughter owns about a dozen books about bodies, babies, and consent (par for the course when your mom is a sex writer). I maintain a separate shelf in my bedroom that holds eight more books I’ll pass along to her — or read myself — as she gets older. And …
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As we creep back toward normal, what should we do about the rise of sexually transmitted infections? By Peggy Orenstein and Ina Park Dr. Hilary Reno’s eyes widened as she scanned the waiting room at the St. Louis County Sexual Health Clinic in Missouri, where she’s the medical director. She was used to seeing a …
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In many countries surrogate sex therapy – in which a person is hired to act as a patient’s sexual partner – is controversial, and not widely practised. In Israel, however, it is available at government expense for soldiers who have been badly injured and need sexual rehabilitation. By Yolande Knell and Phil Marzouk The Tel …
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Plus, what to put on your profile if you’re on a more traditionally “monogamous” app. By Madeline Howard ICYMI, there are *so* many dating apps out there nowadays. From Hinge to Bumble to Tinder, if you’re out there in the ~dating world~ odds are that you’ve tried them all. But what about people who identify …
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— plus, the best positions for outdoor fun Have fun and exciting outdoor sex, with these expert top tips By Emilie Lavinia Ever considered embracing the fresh air and having sex outdoors? You’re not alone. According to Google, searches for alfresco sex jumped to new heights in 2020, particularly in May. Perhaps the arrival of …
— Examples & How To Practice By Kesiena Boom, M.S. In 2020, viewing monogamy as the only way to successfully conduct a relationship seems a little passé. Growing numbers of people are living nonmonogamous lifestyles. In fact, a 2017 study found at least one in five people have engaged in some form of consensual non-monogamy …
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