Sex Advice With An Edge
— Masturbation is a natural and healthy aspect of sexual development that has many health benefits. There are various ways for individuals with vaginas to self-pleasure, including using their hands and toys to stimulate their genitals and other erogenous zones, like the nipples. By Rhiannon John, MSexol Key takeaways: Masturbation has many health benefits, including …
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— 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 …
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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, …
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— The conversation doesn’t have to be a super serious sit-down chat. By Jenna Ryu For some of us, conversations about sex—what we liked, what we didn’t, what turns us on, what absolutely doesn’t—come naturally. But maybe physical intimacy is a taboo topic in your family or culture. Or perhaps you’re totally comfortable with dirty …
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— Some words of wisdom about lube, positions, douching, and more for better pleasure in bed. By Charles Orgbon III Bottoming can be an intimate and enjoyable experience for many, but if you’re not prepared – both physically and mentally – it might end in what I like to call a “poo-tastrophe.” For those …
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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 …
— The questions kids ask show the changing reality of sex education By Maani Truu James* was in Year 3 when he walked up to his teacher and asked her what a 69 was. He had heard the number being joked about by other students and wanted to know what on earth they were talking …
By Bianne Hogan Are you ready to kick things up a notch in the bedroom? Then you might consider experimenting with temperature play. Think of how an ice cube offers an instant visceral feeling to your skin or the touch of a warm cup of tea. Now imagine that type of sensation being used to …
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— Intentionally spoiling an orgasm could actually improve sex for some people. By Beth Ashley Most people will hear “ruined orgasm,” which are sometimes referred to as “spoiled orgasms” and assume they’re not in for a good time. But, for some people, messing up orgasms during partnered and solo sex when they’re just about to …
— Elevate your time between the sheets with these moves designed with the female orgasm in mind. By Shannen Zitz If you want to make your sex dreams a reality, you’ve come to the right place. Everybody deserves to find pleasure—and with the best sex positions for women you can make sure that you (or …
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— Giving up control can be really, really fun By Gigi Engle In order to get down and play with submission, you have to relinquish the societal norms of “masculinity.” Being submissive means relishing in surrendering, relaxing and being turned on by not being the one in charge during sex. It’s a chance to let …
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— The pioneering gay writer and editor Michael Denneny, who died on April 12, learned from his teacher Arendt that an individual can be free only as part of a free community by Blake Smith Hannah Arendt left behind little in the way of an obvious institutional or intellectual legacy during her brief years at …
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By David Marchese For nearly 20 years, Emily Morse has been publicly talking with people about sex. She has done it in intimate, small-group conversations with friends; she has done it on radio and TV and social media; and the sex therapist has done it, most prominently, on her popular “Sex With Emily” podcast. A …
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— Arousal without orgasm isn’t dangerous, so why are people pressured to engage in unwanted sexual activity to avoid it? By Timmy Broderick
— How to ensure the young adults in your life have the sexual health information they need. By Ella Dorval Hall As a parent, your child’s physical and emotional safety is likely your highest priority. While sexual health is a huge component of this, many parents don’t know how to support their teen’s sexual well-being. …
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