Sex Advice With An Edge
If you’re turned on but intimidated by the complex lingo, etiquette, and array of fetishes out there, let us gently domme you through the basics. by Reina Sultan A lot of time can pass between the moment people discover they’re turned on by kink and when they actually act on that. I should know: In …
By Colette Malan Do you struggle with low sexual desire? If so, you’re not alone. While trying to figure out what women really want, the research found that about one-third of the women in the United States have low sexual desire. There’s a surefire way to increase your libido, though, and it’s easier than you …
& How Couples Can Get Started By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Have you ever been curious about what swinging is and if it might be something that could work for you? Whether you’re interested in trying swinging for yourself or just want to understand more about this form of nonmonogamy, here’s everything you need to know. …
— The Beautiful Japanese Form Of Rope Bondage By Stephanie Barnes Ever fantasized about being tied up or tying your partner up in the bedroom? Over the years, BDSM—which covers bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, and sadomasochism—has become increasingly popular. One popular form of bondage is shibari, also known as Japanese rope bondage. What is …
By Gigi Engle Sex and our preferences for certain kinds of sex acts change all the time. This is a fact of life for many people. What worked for you for years may suddenly not be your thing anymore—and that’s totally OK. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., a sex therapist and host of the Sexology podcast, tells …
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by Sarah Regan There are a number of things to consider when having sex after giving birth, from how soon you can actually do it to what bodily and hormonal changes you should expect. So, we asked experts for their best sex advice in the weeks following delivery. How soon after birth is it OK …
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Because pleasure = self-care. By Mollie Quirk An A to Z of kinks and fetishes probably isn’t something you knew you needed, but it’s time to up your sex-ed game because let’s be honest, sex – whether solo or with a partner – and self-care go hand-in-hand. Pleasure is wellness, people. And there could be …
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By Kelly Gonsalves Remember that time on Sex and the City when Charlotte received a rabbit vibrator and fell so in love with it that her friends needed to stage an intervention? It was a fun and goofy storyline, but it does operate under the assumption that it’s possible to masturbate “too much.” So…is it? …
Here’s how to bring it back and escape your dry spell By Ellen Scott Feel like your relationship is in a rut, sex-wise? You’re certainly not alone. When you’ve been in a relationship for a while, it’s natural for your sex life to go through ups and downs. But when you’re in a low point, …
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According to a polyamorous sex therapist. By Rachel Wright Monogamy is all around us. It’s the relationship style we see every day in the media, pop culture, religion, and, generally, in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, compulsory monogamy is also all around us. Compulsory monogamy culture assumes that everyone strives to be married (or partnered) to/with …
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— How It Works & How To Know If It’s For You By Stephanie Barnes Growing up, most of us weren’t exposed to polyamory or polyamorous relationships. That’s because monogamy is the most common approach to love and relationship, and it’s ingrained into the very fabric of society. Maybe your parents have been married for …
Experts question whether we can describe a toxic relationship the way we talk about gambling or alcohol. But some have found that framework to be a helpful step in the road to freedom. By Kaila Yu Tara Blair Ball, a relationship coach in Memphis, met her ex on Match.com. They instantly clicked. “He felt like …
By Jera Brown This guide isn’t going to be exhaustive, or it would be book-length. And, in fact, there are some great books about how to get started in BDSM. For starters, I recommend checking out The New Bottoming Book and The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy Playing Well With Others: …
Grindr has both defined itself by and come to define the language of queer men. One of the most recent trends to be seen across people’s profiles is the rise of the hunt for ‘gym buddies’. By Louis Staples Downloading Grindr – then deleting it, before re-downloading it, only to delete it again – has …
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14 common reasons why intercourse is painful, plus how to prevent it By Ally Head So, why does sex hurt? Good question – and, sadly, not one that there’s a straightforward answer too. Getting intimate and then feeling a stabbing, burning or, well, any kind of pain down there can be a bit of a …
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