Sex Advice With An Edge
BY Leslie Dorrough Smith Jerry Falwell Jr. may well be wishing that a photo with his underwear showing and his arm around the waist of a woman not his wife was the worst of his problems. That snapshot kick-started a round of speculation into the prominent evangelical leader’s personal life that has cost him his …
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by Dyuti Gupta There are a lot of people out there who are confused as to how sexual orientation is different from gender identity, myself having been one of them for the longest time. It’s a common misconception that both are connected when they are really not. In fact, the meanings of these two terms …
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By Ava English To have a better orgasm, stimulate your c-spot, p-spot, or g-spot. To have a more intense orgasm, try edging or kegel exercises. There’s no evidence that masturbating or watching porn less frequently can improve your orgasm. Regardless of what you call it — climaxing, coming, or finishing — orgasms are often considered …
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As some students return to campus, here are four ways to think about sexual health in the age of COVID-19. By Cassandra Corrado Over half of colleges and universities across the country are planning on fully remote or hybrid semesters this school year, leaving students who rely on their school’s free or low-cost sexual health …
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By cheydavis14 The fight for Black rights is ever-growing and ever-changing. Law enforcement is being reformed, congressional conversations on reparations are being revisited, and even businesses, celebrities, and influencers are being held accountable for their anti-Blackness. Although the Black community has seen a lot of progress, from an intersectional standpoint, Black activism spaces lack safety, …
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For many suffragists, scholars have found, the freedom to choose whom and how they loved was tied deeply to the idea of voting rights. By Maya Salam In 1920, the suffragist Molly Dewson sat down to write a letter of congratulations to Maud Wood Park, who had just been chosen as the first president of …
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+ Why You May Want One by Abby Moore Moving in with a partner is an exciting step in most relationships, but it does require an adjustment period. For some couples, sharing a bed is one of the hardest parts to get used to. Not only does it create a total lack of privacy, but …
A woman and her boyfriend eat weed gummies before hooking up, take turns watching porn alone in their shared bedroom, and talk about their sex life: 26, in a relationship, L.A. by the Cut DAY ONE 9:45 a.m. I wake up and hear my boyfriend working in the next room. This is my second week …
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Communication, communication, communication. By Gabrielle Smith So. This pandemic thing sucks. We’ve been asked to sacrifice a lot for our personal safety and the collective good, like shrinking down our IRL social circles and quieting our social calendars. But that’s okay! It’s clearly all for a very important reason. Even so, there’s no denying the …
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This is what it involves By Kellie Scott If you’ve never had sex therapy, you might rely on how it’s portrayed in film and TV for some insight. “A lot of people I’ve worked with recently said they didn’t even realise sex therapy was a thing until they saw Sex Education on Netflix,” says Melbourne …
– 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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This study has linked female porn consumption to orgasms that are easier to achieve and more satisfying during both masturbation and partnered sex. By Jaimee Bell A new study has linked the use of pornography to better sexual outcomes for women. Researchers had 2,433 women complete an anonymous survey in which they provided both demographic …
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– Here’s A Big List Of Sexualities In 2020 by Stephanie Barnes When it comes to sexuality, there is no one-size-fits-all approach, which explains why there is already such a long list of terms to describe sexual orientation, with more popping up every day. For someone who is searching for the perfect word to describe …
By Ashley Townes, Ph.D., MPH Like many other aspects of our society, sexuality education in the United States often reflects majority populations—i.e., white experiences. While there’s been some research dedicated to understanding the sexual lives of Black women, much of it focuses on identifying what types of sexual behaviors they’re engaging in, messages of risk …
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Some therapists advertising kink- and polyamory-friendly treatment might not be all they seem. Here’s what to look for if you’re seeking mental healthcare that doesn’t see “sexual deviance” as deviance. by Penda N’Diaye Layla, a 30ish queer sub who enjoys domination by her partners—her name has been changed for her privacy—has been in therapy for …
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