Sex Advice With An Edge
— 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 …
— And Why It’s So Important To By Jeannine Cintron I will never forget the time I found my eight-year-old watching porn. I was in shock at first and had no idea how to handle it, but I swallowed my inhibitions and used the opportunity to open the lines of communication around sex, which went …
— A Combined Approach Checking in with your mind and body is key By Larell Scardelli Sex drive (libido) is the desire to engage in sexual activity, fantasies, and pleasures. It’s a complex system stimulated by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.1 If you’ve noticed a change in your desire for sex, …
By Lexi Inks Since the dawn of time — or maybe the “Summer Nights” duet from Grease — situationships and flings have been a fun way to maintain no-strings connections. At one point or another you may have found yourself meeting a friend with benefits or in something situationship-adjacent, or you may have talked about …
— This toxic approach to conflict is unintentional or intentional and verbal or nonverbal Shutting down. Clamming up. Walking out. Giving up. We all hope that we’ll rise to the occasion and communicate clearly in tough situations — that we’ll stand up for ourselves while being respectful of the needs and feelings of the people …
By Shaeden Berry When you hear the word “desire” do you think of burning hot passions? A low urgent feeling in your belly? Do you think of Hollywood movies and two lovers tearing each other’s clothes off, tucked behind the locked bathroom door of a party, because they couldn’t keep their hands off one another …
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— 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 …
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— 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 …
—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 …
— Folding in kink and BDSM play can help soothe anxious feelings and release shame. By Jackie Lam Key Points Kink and BDSM may help alleviate anxiety, release shame and boost creativity. Go slow. Learn the ropes of kink before you dive in. It doesn’t have to look like “Fifty Shades of Grey.” There are …
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– What a sex and relationship therapist wants you to know By Chantal Gautier There are many kinds of sexual situations people can get into – everything from committed monogamous relationships to a one-night stand. But friends with benefits (FWB) situations are often still seen as controversial, perhaps because of the potential for heartbreak. Typically, …
– Yet it’s one of their most common health concerns By Áine Aventin Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up. And if they are, the information is often inaccurate. …
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— Have it with yourself. In a sex recession, consider the benefits of a DIY approach. By Jenny Singer Many of us grew up reading glossy instruction manuals full of increasingly eccentric tips for pleasing a partner. A few memorable ones from my own tween reading years: Eat a doughnut off their genitals. Run an …
— It was intimate in unexpected ways. By Jillian Angelini On a random Wednesday night, my girlfriend and I find ourselves sitting in a warmly lit Brooklyn apartment surrounded by suspension hooks and bundles of rope. We waited in nervous silence for the Queer Rope Bondage 101 workshop to begin. I’d recently stumbled across the …
— Physical pleasure, emotional satisfaction, and team problem-solving may help boost brain health as we age, according to a new study. By Sarah Prager A new study has found that sex in older age can have benefits for cognitive function, but for different age groups, quality or quantity matters more. The study, published in The …
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