Is It Safe to Have Sex If You Have Heart Disease?

by Maggie O’Neill Key Takeaways Most people with heart disease can safely engage in sexual activity. But sex can exacerbate some specific heart conditions, and anyone with heart disease should be mindful of warning signs like shortness of breath or chest pain during sex. It’s important to speak with a healthcare provider about the benefits …

When my partner was in the hospital, I missed his ex.

— Polyamory has only made my family stronger. By Alex Alberto Alex Alberto (they/them) is a queer and polyamorous storyteller who lives in Upstate New York. The following is an adapted excerpt from their memoir “Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home,” which is available for preorder (out February 19). “Entwined” tells the story of …

What is a queer platonic partner?

— Not all long-term relationships require sex or romantic love. By Beth Ashley Modern relationships continually evolve. Many of us are shaping our relationships in non-traditional ways, moulding them to suit our personal preferences, desires, goals and situations rather than adapting ourselves to traditional relationship styles. For some people, this looks like polyamory or open …

1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much

By Dennis Thompson Men are more open to having more people in their committed relationship than women, a new study has found One-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the idea of having more than one wife or longterm girlfriend However, only 11% of women would want someone else in their relationship …

Scheduling sex can help partners struggling to get intimate.

— If that’s stifling, try setting erotic time zones instead. By Serafina Kenny Some people don’t want to have sex as much as, or at the same times as, their partner. Sexologist Shamyra Howard said “erotic time zones” have helped her clients. Erotic time zones are times in the day when you’re more likely to …

3 Things to Do If You Feel Super Awkward Talking About Sex With Your Partner

— 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 …

Ways To Ask Your New Partner To Get Tested This Sexual Health Awareness Month

By Zayna Allen Having new sexual partners can be fun and exciting, but it’s important to make responsible decisions. That includes having tough conversations. But luckily for you, September is Sexual Health Awareness Month! What better time to have an open and honest discussion about one of the most crucial aspects of any romantic relationship: …

I love my partner but don’t feel like having sex with them.

— Is this normal? It’s more common than you might think By Georgia Grace Maintaining sexual interest in long-term relationships can be challenging for many of us, but it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. Sex at the start of a relationship is memorable. The long sex-filled nights, the impossibility of keeping hands off each …