Sex Advice With An Edge
— For most of us, understanding the basics of sex science and pleasure is the first step in improving our sex lives, says Ruth Ramsay By Ruth Ramsay Do you have a great sex life? If your answer is yes – congratulations! But for the majority of you reading this, it’s probably a no. Particularly …
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Name: Larry Gender: male Age: 23 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Where does semen come from? That is to say what organ (organs) make it and where is it stored. What exactly happens at climax? If you climax without cumming is that something that should concern me? [S]emen is the technical name for male ejaculate. …
— The AskMen Guide for How to Be Submissive in Bed By Eve Parsons When you hear the word “submissive,” what do you think of? Many people think sexual submissiveness is all about allowing yourself to be (consensually) “punished” or otherwise denigrated, but the reality is much more complicated. And thanks to either sensationalist or …
— How to open things up, for the curious couple. By Allison P. Davis, Alistair Kitchen, Alyssa Shelasky, Anya Kamenetz, and Bindu Bansinath If you live in New York, it’s very possible you’ve recently found yourself chatting with a co-worker, or listening to the table next to you at a restaurant, and heard some variation …
— But It’s ‘More Than Pleasure’ By Sarah Sinclair Over half of women have faked an orgasm. Surprised? Probably not. But while some women fake it from time-to-time, for others the lack of ability to reach orgasm is a far more debilitating issue. Female orgasm disorder/difficulty (FOD), sometimes referred to as orgasm dysfunction, occurs when …
— How these terms changed and why states now want to define them By Grace Abels This year, 17 state legislatures sought to narrowly define “sex” or “gender” in state law as based solely on biological characteristics. In Utah, one became law. Although they’re sometimes used synonymously, “sex” and “gender” have different meanings to medical …
— In defense of non-monogamy. By Jenny Block “Monogamy Is Good, And It’s Here To Stay.“ I was leery about this 2008 piece the minute I saw the title. But as soon as I read it and saw the word “fad” used to describe the kind of relationship that I have been deliriously happy in …
— Everything to know about the 11(!) types of orgasm. By Gabrielle Kassel, Korin Miller and Addison Aloian Look, everyone wants to have a mind-blowing orgasm every time they have sex. But unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. Only about half of women consistently climax during partnered play, and nine percent have never orgasmed during …
— It turns out every part of the narrative we’re taught about how desire works is not merely wrong, but wrongheaded By Emily Nagoski When I first began having long(ish)-term sexual relationships during my college years I believed an old-fashioned narrative about how desire works. We’re told it’s all passion and “spark” early in a …
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— Then Her Own Fell Apart. The sex educator Emily Nagoski’s new book on maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships began at home. By Catherine Pearson A decade ago, as the sex educator Emily Nagoski was researching and writing her first book, “Come as You Are” — a soon-to-be best seller exploring the science of women’s …
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— In her memoir, “More,” Molly Roden Winter recounts the highs and lows of juggling an open marriage with work and child care. By Alexandra Alter For anyone prone to experiencing secondhand embarrassment, there’s a scene in Molly Roden Winter’s debut, “More: A Memoir of Open Marriage,” that should come with a warning. Winter is …
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— The sensation of attraction in those who experience it can feel powerful and mysterious, but researchers have learned some illuminating things about how it works. By BetterHelp Editorial Team The feeling of being attracted to someone involves your physical senses, your hormones, your nerves, and even your immune system. It can be sparked by …
By Jennifer Betts You’ve probably planned on coming out about your sexuality to essential family members like your mom and dad. But have you ever thought about the importance of coming out to your doctor? An open and honest relationship with your doctor is essential to getting care. This is especially true since there are …
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By Swati Thapa A new study tracing the evolution of same-sex sexual behavior in mammals, using phylogenetic analyses, suggests these behaviors may have evolved in part to strengthen social bonding and relationships. Same-sex sexual behavior was observed in 261 species, which constitutes 4% of all mammal species; the research adds to a growing list of …
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— My Reaction Surprised Me. “The next day, I was still thinking about our conversation and sitting with the vague feeling that I hadn’t handled it correctly.” By Emily McCombs We’ve been talking about sex around my house a lot lately. As my 10-year-old gets ready to enter middle school next year, he’s been getting …
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