Sex Advice With An Edge
By Cynthia Gorney How do I handle the birds-and-bees speech responsibly? Give up on the idea of presenting the subject in one big talk — you’ll overwhelm your child with more bewildering and even distasteful information than she can process at once. Instead, think of it as a gentle conversation that will take place over …
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By Stephanie Barnes The word “bisexual,” for many, still exclusively brings to mind a person attracted to both men and women. That was the dictionary definition for decades, but as public discourse has evolved to finally acknowledge the vast number of gender identities that exist, that definition no longer feels specific or broad enough to …
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— The agony and the ecstasy of an open relationship When Tom Rasmussen and their partner of seven years decided to have an open relationship, they knew it would be exciting and revitalising – but the danger of losing what they had was only too real By Tom Rasmussen My mother will kill me for …
Millennials think we are “Is it possible we could develop an alternative model of loving each other?” This is the question posed by the character Bobbi in Sally Rooney’s debut novel Conversations with Friends, and is a core tenet of the story. Spoken by a 21-year-old, are these words merely youthful idealism? By Lauren Ironmonger …
by JOSIE SANTI You’ve probably heard about aphrodisiacs like chocolate and strawberries to get you in the mood, but is there really a correlation between nutrition and sex and if so, what are the best foods for sex? While aphrodisiacs are controversial among experts (no, chocolate is not a magical food meant to make you …
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— Here’s What to Know Being Aware of Your Body and Emotions Will Lead to Better Pleasure, Says Experts By Rebecca Strong As new research sheds light on the many mental, physical, and emotional benefits of staying fully present, more and more people have been making it a point to prioritize the art of mindfulness. …
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By Francisco Perales, Christine Ablaza, and Jan Kabatek New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives. This finding, detailed in our paper published today in the Journal of Sex Research, offers a rare insight into the origins …
(and what it means) It’s time we talked about this stuff. By Tatyannah King If you enjoyed taking the TikTok color personality test, wait ’til you learn about the test that guides you to explore your kinks and get a visual breakdown of all the things you might not even know you’d enjoy in bed. …
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— But Here’s How To Overcome Them By Jason Wachob Every relationship has its nuances, and we should give up the notion that a “successful” partnership has a specific set of criteria. “It’s very important that we not develop a norm of what we think is the relationship that is perfect [versus] the relationship that …
Advice from a Menopause Expert If you’re considering trying pot to escape hot flash hell, here’s guidance on the best way to do that, and the science of why it might help. By Lauren Streicher, MD If you’ve heard a friend mention that she’s easing hot flashes and other annoying side effects of menopause with …
Many queer people are reimagining their own boundaries and thinking of this reentry period as a time for sexual self-discovery. By Madison Moore The pandemic has affected our sex lives in many unusual ways, but perhaps none more unusual than this development: The coronavirus has highlighted the possible public-health benefits of glory holes. Sexual positions …
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You can feel it. But can you define it? Learn how important sexual chemistry is to your relationship. By Gabrielle Kassel Sexual chemistry is one of those things that you know when you feel it. It’s that desire to (consensually) make out with or rip the skivvies off any James Dean lookalike that passes by. …
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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 …
7 Ways To Try It At Home By Kelly Gonsalves Many people fall into the trap of following the same sexual scripts. Sex looks the same every time, usually involving some kissing, maybe some oral, and then a person with a penis thrusting aggressively into a person with a vagina until the former orgasms. Learning …
By Gigi Engle Have you ever looked at something you know is objectively “gross” and found that you’re a little … turned on? Read on if this sounds familiar to you. Because, you know what? It’s a lot more common than you think. When we’re turned on, the part of our brain that registers disgust …
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