Sex Advice With An Edge
— In and Out of the Bedroom by Gabrielle Kassel Maybe your current boo told you to up your game (ouch). Maybe you’ve always harbored sneaking suspicions that you’re subpar in the sack. Or maybe you just want to join the Greats. Regardless, you’re here because you think you’re bad in bed — or at …
And what can you do to treat it? By Anna Iovine If you’ve ever experienced pain during sex — or when inserting a tampon or just putting on pants — you’re not alone. You may be experiencing pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is a broad term, almost obnoxiously so. By definition, it is pain below the …
Video games have long struggled to handle sexuality, but a growing number of indie developers are changing that. By Mark Hill Video game characters do not have great sex lives. The sex in Cyberpunk 2077, one of the biggest releases of the decade, was lambasted by PC Gamer as “horrifying” and “truly awful” for its …
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— Whether You’re Single or in a Relationship by Gabrielle Kassel Third time’s the charm? More like: add a third, have a climax! Today we’re talking all things three-ways. Whether you’re monogamous, monogam-ish, open, polyamorous, single, dating, married, or somewhere in between, you’ll find something in this beginner’s guide for you. The definition of threesome …
These 3 Reasons Could Explain It What’s “normal” when it comes to libido, according to experts. By Mia Cross Sexual turn-ons and libido vary widely from person to person. But if you’re finding yourself horny all the time, you might be concerned if this is normal and okay, or if it’s a sign of a …
Opening things up is more complicated than hot sex with lots of partners. It’s also going to involve some intense conversations, and having the right words can be a big help. By Sophie Saint Thomas Open relationships are becoming incredibly mainstream—more and more people are recognizing that monogamy only works for some people, and there’s …
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By Gigi Engle We are all experiencing pandemic fatigue. Whether you’re coping well or poorly, you’re still coping. And because the world is drenched in stress, developing effective coping mechanisms has never been more important. Enter BDSM. While I hate to bring up the most obvious examples, Fifty Shades of Grey and Netflix’s 365 Days …
By Mark Hay Bringing sex toys into partnered sex can open up entirely new realms of pleasure for everyone involved. Toys do things our bodies just cannot, like pulse and vibrate. These novel sensations can help many people have more consistent and frequent — or complex and intense — orgasmic experiences. And the sheer variety …
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by Jillian Goltzman Online resources and telehealth has made couples therapy more accessible than ever. If you’re looking to engage in self-improvement and enhance your relationship, there’s a multitude of techniques and exercises at your fingertips. Couples therapy techniques Reflective listening “Reflective listening is a highly beneficial exercise where the couple take turns being active …
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Don’t leave this steamy sex act in high school. It’s worth your adult attention. By Gabrielle Kassel Last week during a Zoom birthday celebration, I was mid-professing my love for bump-and-grind hookup action when I noticed some nose-turning happening on the screen. My friends weren’t being judgmental, exactly, but many had taken on the kind …
We’ve coupled love to marriage and marriage to gems, and all three thrive on the assumption of rarity. What would it mean for love to be common? By Jaya Saxena In South Africa there are mines full of more diamonds than humanity could ever want or need. You won’t get the chance to see most …
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Many sex drive myths are based on out-dated gender norms. Sex drive varies from person to person regardless of their gender. A person’s sex drive might change over the course of their life. By Carla Delgado Sex drive (or libido) is the instinct, desire, or energy to engage in sexual behavior. There’s no right …
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By Elizabeth Boskey, PhD Pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) can be used to treat or help treat a number of sexual health problems. It is also commonly used to treat problems such as urinary or fecal incontinence, particularly when that incontinence occurs after childbirth or prostate surgery. Conditions for which pelvic floor PT can be …
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If you haven’t felt sexy since 2019—same. By Patia Braithwaite It might seem strange to read a story about how to feel sexier right now. It can seem unimportant considering the pressing concerns we’re all facing. Maybe you’re worried about your health, maybe you’re concerned about clear threats to democracy, or maybe you’re overwhelmed by …
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Unpacking the Gut-Sex Connection by Gabrielle Kassel What’s the short answer? Yes. Yes, probiotics have the potential to improve a person’s sex life. Whether or not they have the potential to improve your sex life, however, depends on your current gut health and your sex life. When we talk about gut health, we’re typically talking …
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