Sex Advice With An Edge
Everything You Always Wanted to Know By Dusan Goljic, Pharm.D. After a marijuana experience, lighting an old-fashioned cigarette after sex seems slightly outdated. As a matter of fact, when discussing cannabis, you’ll probably want to light it before you engage in sexual activity. Excited yet? Despite some of us seeming pretty calm, we can still …
“My sex life is better than at any other time, even during the ‘free love’ era of the 60s and 70s.” by Mark Hay Joel Kann, 70, knew he was aging when other grey-haired men started offering him their seats on the bus. Bonnie Nilsen, 71, knew it when she looked in the mirror one …
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Why men are not always in the mood for sex By Marjorie Brennan A leading researcher challenges the belief that all men have higher sex drives than women. Many feel under pressure to initiate intimacy and would prefer greater equality in bed. It is one of the most famous phrases in the English language but …
Because hooking up doesn’t have to be devoid of feelings. By Yana Tallon-Hicks “Hookup culture,” especially as it plays out on college campuses, is a much-discussed topic. Often, hooking up is studied and speculated about like it’s some kind of sexual epidemic, or at the very least, the outcast of sexual intimacy: Is it increasing …
By Hattie Gladwell Attention, parents: talking to children about sex is the best way of preventing unwanted pregnancies and the spread of STDs, a study has found. Talking to your kids about the birds and the bees can be uncomfortable, with many parents reluctant to do so. But research suggests that interventions involving parents and …
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By Carrie Weisman With some exceptions, gender constructs have served men well in the modern world. It’s landed them in more high-powered positions. It’s gotten them higher wages. And, yeah, it’s given them license to pursue sex in ways that would lead women to be ostracized or shamed. In her new book Untrue: Why Nearly …
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International sexologist Dr. Yvonne K. Fulbright offers some tips on how to enhance the quality of your time in the bedroom. By Carrie Weisman When oral sex is on the table, women have a better shot at achieving orgasm. And that’s not just a random hot take. According to the researchers over at the Kinsey …
By Sarah K. Burris The so-called “purity” culture in the Christian evangelical community has made millions for churches and Christian swag manufacturers. However, it’s been harming millions of teens across the country who made a vow of chastity before marriage. Statistics reveal that 85 percent of men and 81 percent of women have sex prior …
In a new study, women said they acted a little more interested in sex than they really were. Men are the ones who apparently play cool most often. By: Steinar Brandslet When heterosexuals have casual sex, previous research indicates it is typically the woman who sets the boundaries. If she’s not interested, usually nothing will …
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By Victoria Brooks A number of years ago, I found myself at a public sex beach in southern France for research purposes. Unsurprisingly, I experienced some ethical dilemmas. Because I was researching the ethics of sexuality, my research involved potentially having sex with men and women at the beach. The question of whether I “should” …
In her influential 1959 Atlantic article, “Sex and the College Girl,” Nora Johnson predicted that young, educated women pursuing expansive new opportunities would likely end up disappointed. She spent the rest of her life finding out what could happen instead. By Annika Neklason Every few years, new concerns bloom about the changing ways young people …
Why is foot fetishism so popular among gay men? And how do people incorporate their passion for feet into their sex lives? By David Hudson Are you into feet? One the the great things about the internet is the way in which it connects people with niche interests. Through sharing online, people are able to …
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How sexual fluidity became mainstream By Gaby Hinsliff Nick Meadowcroft-Lunn has a girlfriend, whom he has been seeing for three years. Jezz Palmer has a girlfriend, too, and they have been together for five. You might assume therefore that Nick is straight and Jezz is gay; or, if not, that both must be bisexual. But …
Surviving child sexual abuse As a boy, Tom Yarwood was assaulted by his musical mentor. Decades on, telling the story has not become any easier In telling of the sexual assaults I endured as a child, I have always had the sensation of speaking into the void. I usually offer only the bare bones of …
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How to Talk to Your Partner About Them It’s normal to want to try new things in bed, but communicating those desires can feel wholly unnatural. These tips can help. By Carrie Weisman Chances are, you’ve fantasized about having kinky sex. Most people have, according to sex researchers and people who say words. It’s also …
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