Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s How By Aliyah Moore, Ph.D. “Did you orgasm?” Many of us have been hit with that awkward question, and I’ll admit that I’ve found it easier to just say yes sometimes. Having an uncomfortable conversation about my sexual satisfaction isn’t how I want to end most nights. Eventually, I found it easier to …
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– And Yes, We Need to Talk About It, Says This Expert For all we now know about the human body, the clitoris is still something of a mystery. That lack of knowledge hurts roughly half the world, studies show. By Candice Helfand-Rogers It’s the sexual health question that remains relatively unanswered, to the point …
By Rachel Wright, LMFT As a therapist that specializes in relationships, one of the most common things clients ask me about is how to start and have conversations with people in their lives. Whether it’s their partners, bosses, friends, parents, or anyone else, it can feel daunting to have a conversation about something important and …
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By Gabrielle Kassel Folks who feel they haven’t had much luck in the world of dating might well wonder whether they could do anything to get… better at it. But since adjectives like “good” and “bad” are subjective, there’s no universal agreement about what it means to be good at bad or dating. That said, …
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— What it’s like having sex again after sexual trauma BY Nina Miyashita It took me four years to realise that what I’d been through was sexual trauma. It was just under a year into my current relationship when I had the revelation. I knew that my sexual past prior to our relationship was littered …
— How To Please A Woman shifts the way we depict the sexuality of older women By Debra Dudek , Elizabeth Reid Boyd & Madalena Grobbelaar Australian writer and director Renée Webster’s new film How to Please a Woman turns much of what we think we know about sexual desire – especially for older women …
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— 26 Tips & Tricks From Sex Experts by Kesiena Boom, M.S. Kissing, making out, Frenching, locking lips…whatever you call it, it’s one of the most intimate and thrilling things that two people can do. And while the focus often lies on sex when thinking about how to be a better lover, perfecting your kissing …
By Tony Silva Sexual identities and sexual behaviors don’t always match because sexuality is multidimensional. Many people recognize sexual fluidity, and some even identify as “mostly straight.” Fewer people know that some men and women have same-sex encounters, yet nonetheless perceive themselves as exclusively straight. And these people are not necessarily “closeted” gays, lesbians, or …
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— Here’s what to know before you DTR. By Rachel Varina It’s pretty much the bread and butter of every mainstream romance book and rom-com: the ~exclusive relationship~. Cue the hearts, sunsets, and kisses in the rain! And while exclusive relationships might seem like the end-all-be-all definition of lurve, there’s actually a lot more to …
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— Overview, Benefits, Risks, and More By Emily Morse, PhD Prostate massage is a procedure in which a finger is inserted into the rectum to stimulate the prostate gland either for sexual stimulation or to treat medical conditions such an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (prostate inflammation), erectile dysfunction, and urination hesitancy (difficulty urinating). This article will …
— Including dozens of real-life examples to help you spot them By Ashley Laderer One sign of self-sabotaging is obsessing over your partner’s location when they’re not around. Conversely, you may be distant with your partner and not put any effort into the relationship. It may also be a sign of self-sabotage if you …
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— Everything you need to know about BDSM rope play. Shibari is an art form with a rich history, and a fun, experimental present. By Beth Ashley The Discovery+ true crime series House of Hammer, detailing the allegations surrounding Call Me By Your Name actor Armie Hammer, has raised a lot of questions about Shibari …
By Beth Ashley Over the past few years, conversations about polyamory have become more and more commonplace. In fact, recent research by Lovehoney has uncovered that, as Brits become more sexually explorative and adventurous than ever, one in four Brits say they would consider an open relationship or some kind of polyamory in their lives, …
A therapist explains how to know if ethical nonmonogamy is right for you. By Marie Southard Ospina Many of us grow up alongside narratives of a “happily ever after” one-soulmate-kind-of love, but this cultural ideal is far from a universal reality—or even a universal desire. Just like someone might have several friends who meet various …
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Understanding the Sex Act You Might’ve Just Heard About by Katherine Speller If you’re here you are probably the right mix of open-minded and curious to want to find out what pegging is, exactly. Maybe you had a partner ask you about trying it when you mix things up, a match on a dating app …
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