How to deal with nerves the first time you have same-sex sex

By Ellen Scott Okay, so you’re pondering having sex with someone of the same gender for the first time. Feeling nervous? Don’t panic – that’s totally normal. ‘Same-sex sex can feel daunting even if you’ve had plenty of “straight” sex before,’ sex and relationships expert Annabelle Knight tells Metro.co.uk. ‘The reason it feels so different …

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 …

Everything to know before your first sex party

From queer raves to hedonistic mansion parties, these kinky, XXX-rated events aren’t as intimidating as you might think. Pull on your fishnets, it’s time to dive in. By Beth Ashley You’ve seen polaroids from the leather-heavy Crossbreed party pre-drinks all over Instagram and hovered one too many times over ​“buy ticket” on the Killing Kittens …

Aftercare

— How to make sure your partner is A-okay after sex Sure, you know all about foreplay but what about aftercare? Yes, what happens after that big O is just as important By Ness Cooper When it comes to sex, there are countless tips for what happens before and during it, but rarely do we …

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 Maintain Desire In A Long-Term Relationship

In her debut story collection, Watching Women & Girls, Riposte founder Danielle Pender examines the pillars of female life – love, duty, ambition, friendship, and sex – from every angle. Ahead of publication on 23 June, she considers what it takes to sustain sexual attraction with a long-term partner. By Danielle Pender Desire, what an …