How to Have Good (and Safe!) Sex in College

From prioritizing pleasure to planning ahead. By Cathryne Keller Sexual freedom and exploration can be one of the most exciting parts of the transition to college life: Living on campus can put you in a hyper-horny environment in which the things you’ve only wondered or fantasized about are now possibilities to explore. As exhilarating as …

The exact way to squeeze your pelvic muscles during sex for a super intense orgasm

By Kelly Burch Kegels can benefit your sex life by increasing sensation, lubrication, and the ability to orgasm. They also can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which helps prevent vaginal prolapse. To do kegels, contract and release the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine. If you’re looking to enhance your sex …

6 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Considering an Open Relationship

A therapist explains how to know if ethical nonmonogamy is right for you. By Marie Southard Ospina Many of us grow up alongside narratives of a “happily ever after” one-soulmate-kind-of love, but this cultural ideal is far from a universal reality—or even a universal desire. Just like someone might have several friends who meet various …

What is BDSM?

Your Queer Guide to Kink, Domination, Bondage, and More Queer sex experts answer your most commonly asked questions about BDSM. By Evelyn Bauer Okay, first things first: BDSM is hot, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. Just look at the latex, leather, and chain outfits featured in Fashion Week collections earlier this …

List of Erogenous Zones for Better Intimacy

By Molly Burford Sexual health is important for your overall health and well-being. Sexual health encompasses everything from getting routinely screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to simply knowing what you like in the bedroom. One way to improve your sex life is by knowing your erogenous zones. Essentially, an erogenous zone is any part …

How to use Kegels to orgasm harder, boost sensation, and increase lubrication

By Kelly Burch Kegels can benefit your sex life by increasing sensation, lubrication, and the ability to orgasm. They also can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which helps prevent vaginal prolapse. To do kegels, contract and release the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine. If you’re looking to enhance your sex …