Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life. “I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.” By Mark Hay About 1.7 percent of all people are born with intersex characteristics, an umbrella term for sex traits—such as external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomal configurations—that don’t line …
— Want to try kink but don’t know where to start? By Gigi Engle If you’ve been wanting to try kink but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. There are hundreds (probably thousands) of guides out there to kink, but they often don’t focus on the building blocks of healthy …
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By Row Light Myths surrounding sexuality are nothing new, and they have long played a role in how we treat the sexes differently across cultures. Though (most of us) now believe in the female orgasm and that consent is not only preferable but necessary for any sexual act, there is still plenty of misinformation making …
— These 9 expert-approved tips can help you make the most of your time apart By Rebecca Strong A relationship break offers space to explore things like compatibility, trust issues, or life stress. Experts advise discussing break length, goals, and how you’ll keep in touch before you part ways. To get insight during the break, …
— Taking a stroll for as little as 30 minutes a day can improve sexual health. By Lauren Dodd Seeking to improve your sex life as the new year kicks into gear? This one isn’t all that difficult. Resolve to walk your way to better erections. Men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED), the consistent inability …
— The Polyamory Dilemma By Jenna Fletcher Angie Ebba, 42, of Portland, OR, has two local girlfriends, one long-distance partner, and a platonic life partner. Ebba is polyamorous, having multiple intimate romantic relationships at the same time. Her partners know about each other and have consented to the arrangement, she says. Polyamory is becoming more …
By Sam Manzella I’m sure you’ve made some personal or professional resolutions ahead of the new year, but have you thought about setting intentions for your sex life in 2023? A new year is a great opportunity to recalibrate how you approach, discuss, and think about sex. What makes you feel good, honestly? Are there …
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— Definition, examples, and recovery Sexual coercion is when a person pressures, tricks, threatens, or manipulates someone into having sex. It is a type of sexual assault because even if someone says “yes,” they are not giving their consent freely. By Zawn Villines People who experience sexual coercion may feel they have no option but …
By Gigi Engle Whether we want to admit it or not, sexually charged experiences come with heightened emotional states. It doesn’t matter if the experience is casual or part of a committed relationship, or if it’s sex that is kinky, vanilla, or involves wearing penguin onesies. When we get down and dirty, there are going …
— Research shows that regular sexual activity comes with some unexpected health benefits By Michelle Crouch A quick romp in the hay doesn’t just feel good. It turns out that sex has advantages that go way beyond simple pleasure. In fact, sexual activity with or without a partner is linked to some impressive, research-backed health …
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— The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male By Claire Ainsworth As a clinical geneticist, Paul James is accustomed to discussing some of the most delicate issues with his patients. But in early 2010, he found himself having a particularly …
By Zoë Kors I had a ten-year sexless marriage in my twenties. There, I said it. I married a man I loved dearly. He was loving, funny, and gorgeous, but the thought of having sex with him made my skin crawl. Eventually, I left. What was missing for me, where gynecology and therapy fell short, …
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By Rachel Wright, LMFT As a therapist that specializes in relationships, one of the most common things clients ask me about is how to start and have conversations with people in their lives. Whether it’s their partners, bosses, friends, parents, or anyone else, it can feel daunting to have a conversation about something important and …
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— What Science Says About the Genetics of Desire In short, maybe! Your genetic makeup is one of several factors that could influence your sexual interests. By Hanna Lustig Are kinks hereditary or learned? The short answer is both. The genetics of sexual attraction and desire is a deeply underfunded field of research. Still, there’s …
— Despite the presence of symptoms, sexual long COVID often goes untreated by Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Everyone awaits the day when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. Yet, backlash caused by the SARS-CoV variant is far from over for COVID long-haulers who continue to be ill long after they experience their first symptoms. Despite the …
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