Sex Advice With An Edge
Many people think of pain and sex as deeply incompatible. After all, sex is all about pleasure, and pain has nothing to do with that, right? Well, for some individuals, pain and pleasure can sometimes overlap in a sexual context, but how come? Continue reading this Spotlight feature to find out. By Maria Cohut The …
By Jacqueline Cutler The world treated them like criminals. And that made them victims. In an America where their very existence was illegal, gays were forced into dangerous shadows. At a time when being out meant being arrested, lonely men looked for love in dark parks, public bathrooms, and Times Square bars. Often, they only …
By Samuel Mann In recent years LGBT+ rights have improved dramatically. Same-sex marriage is now legally performed and recognised in 28 countries. Equality laws protect LGBT+ people at work and increased media coverage is improving knowledge and awareness of sexual orientations. More to be done, however, to ensure equality for all, and researchers have been …
By Almara Abgarian Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z. As human beings, we like to attribute societal trends and cultural shifts to a specific generation. Sexual trends are no exception. Generation X, people born in the early to mid-60s to early 80s, were influenced by the sexual revolution and ruled by the blowjob, while …
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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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What to do, what not to do, and what to stop worrying about Let’s talk about sex. More specifically, let’s talk about getting back in the groove after taking some time off. Becoming sexually active again after a dry spell can seem intimidating, confusing, or even embarrassing. Whether the time away from the bedroom was …
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Libido intel awaits. By Carolyn L. Todd You’ve probably wondered more than once if your relationship to sex is normal. Do you think about it enough or too much? Are you having more or less sex than everyone else? And, more importantly, should you care? When broaching the subject of libido, it’s hard not to …
By Marisa Losciale Long before 50 Shades of Grey was ever published, bondage dating sites have brought people together to indulge in their shared passion for shibari, suspension, and other forms of rope bondage. But since the series highlighted all types of kink, more BDSM dating sites have popped up–which begs the question: how do …
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(But Plenty For Men)? By Natalie Gil It’s not just that we’re having less sex – problems between the sheets (or wherever you have sex) are common, even among young people, if countless surveys, problem pages and pieces of anecdotal evidence are to be believed. The most recent National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles …
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Women climax a third less than their male partners, but why? By Francesca Specter We often hear about gender inequalities in the workplace or in the domestic sphere, but less about one that happens between the sheets. Yet, if you are a woman in a heterosexual relationship, it’s likely there’s an orgasm gap at play, with your male partner “coming first” …
We’re here to answer all your questions about this particular kink and how to practice it safely, spank you very much. By Sophie Saint Thomas Impact play, simply put, refers to any form of impact on the body for sexual gratification purposes. Many sexual partners practice impact play the most common way, through spanking, but …
A survey finds that most boys who had sex before age 13 had not yet had comprehensive sex education in school. By Perri Klass, M.D. Every couple of years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks middle and high school students to fill out surveys in class for the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. …
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By Kat Armstrong A legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination has meant that queer identities are often left out of the history books. But with a modern perspective, we’re able to pick up on hints that flesh out a more inclusive portrayal of gender and sexuality over the ages. From the ancient world through modern times, gender …
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The connection has been undeniable. By Andrea Barrica My career in the tech world started to take off a few years after I began building my first company, an accounting software for growing businesses called inDinero. I was closing more sales deals, nailing my speaking engagements, and getting feedback that I was positively impacting others …
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By Mathew Rodriguez A simple matter of budget ended up making one of the most revolutionary queer stories on television. Ryan O’Connell, Will & Grace writer and author of the memoir I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, was not attached to star in the show he’d write and create when he first pitched …
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