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 …
By Hannah Natanson Sweating in the sun, two dozen teenagers spread themselves across picnic blankets in a grassy park and prepared to discuss the facts of life they never learned in school. Behind them on a folding table, bouquets of pamphlets offered information teachers at school would never share — on the difference between medical …
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By Rebecca Strong Not everyone finds sex essential in a relationship, and experts say other factors may matter more. Quality time, emotional security, and other forms of intimacy can help you grow closer as partners. If you often feel sexually unfulfilled, a calm, open conversation can help you express your needs. Every relationship is unique. …
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Evidence from various sciences reveals that there are diverse ways of being male, female, or both. An anthropologist argues that embracing these truths will help humans flourish. By Agustín Fuentes At the recent U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Marsha Blackburn triggered controversy when she asked Jackson to define the word …
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By Rory Bristol Do you ever feel lost when it comes to the countless phrases coming out of LGBTQ+ spaces? Are you straight and trying to be a better ally, or are you LGBTQ+ yourself but don’t know how to describe yourself to others? There is good news, Kate Sloan’s new book 200 Words to …
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Some pundits say that talking with little kids about sex and gender primes them to be taken advantage of. Sex-ed researchers say that the opposite is true. By Olga Khazan If you ask some (okay, many) conservative pundits, Democrats are “grooming” children. As in, grooming them to be abused by pedophiles. Some Republicans have even …
Roberto Abreu, assistant professor in the psychology department at the University of Florida, discusses Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill and its banning discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms with young children By Lisa Deaderick One of the sections of Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill, passed by the state’s House and …
By Jeana Jorgensen I was fortunate to grow up in a fairly sex-positive household. But this doesn’t mean anything inappropriate happened, like, ever. Remember, sex-positive doesn’t mean sex-fiend, and sex-positivity doesn’t connote constantly being exposed (or exposing others) to sexual things. I don’t know, in retrospect, that my parents would necessarily identify with the label …
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By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Ever dreamed of being someone else just for the night? Then sexual role-play may be something you’ll enjoy. If you’re new to the role-play world, here are some ideas for different scenarios to enact and tips on how to initiate a conversation with your partner about trying it out. How role-play …
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By Carla Delgado The average vagina is about 9.6 centimeters (3.8 inches) deep but can stretch to twice that amount. Childbirth and menopause can change the depth of a vagina, which may change how sex feels. If your vagina feels loose, try Kegel exercises or other exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor. The average vagina …
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It’s human nature to crave novelty between the sheets. By Maressa Brown Whether you’ve been in a monogamous relationship for years or you’re single and loving it, it’s easy to find yourself wanting to infuse your sex life with more adrenaline. After all, no matter how much you adore getting it on with your partner …
– and hot The new sexual revolution is here, and all it took was a deadly pandemic By Eva Wiseman Welcome to the summer of love. The Whoring 20s, Shot Girl Summer, the smell of meat and lotion. A bus passed by yesterday, its side painted with an advert encouraging passersby to “vax, wax and …
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By Peggy Orenstein Parents often say that if they try to have the sex talk with their teens, the kids plug their ears and hum or run screaming from the room. But late last month, those roles were reversed: After a workshop for high school juniors at the Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School promoting critical …
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— An age-by-age guide to sex education for parents By Rebecca Strong It’s never too early to discuss gender identity or consent. Non-judgmental, inclusive, body-positive language is key. Teens say their parents have the greatest influence over their decisions about sex. Talking about sex with your kids may feel overwhelming, but it’s important to keep …
—and How To Overcome It By Morgan Mandriota I recently uncovered, in therapy, that I have a shame-based fear of having casual sex; I’ve breathed in toxic sex-shaming messaging from a young age, dating back to middle school, when my dad and I had “the talk.” He walked into my bedroom, told me not to …
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