Sex Advice With An Edge
— Trans people make up approximately 1–2% of the population, though this could change in the future. By Soren Hodshire Transgender people are more common than you might think. Being transgender is not a trend, and it’s not new. Trans people have existed throughout history and will continue to be an important part of our …
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By David Marchese For nearly 20 years, Emily Morse has been publicly talking with people about sex. She has done it in intimate, small-group conversations with friends; she has done it on radio and TV and social media; and the sex therapist has done it, most prominently, on her popular “Sex With Emily” podcast. A …
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— In Fact, It’s Normal If you’re kinky and you know it, clap your hands! By Erika Jordan Mainstream society tends to label kinks and fetishes as taboo, which is ironic because a kink is simply anything besides standard “vanilla” sex. Based on this description, being kinky is normal! I like to think of kinks …
By Adrienne Santos-Longhurst What’s the short answer? No, penis size doesn’t matter — at least not in terms of desirability or function. Its size has zero bearing on its ability to give and receive pleasure or do any of what it’s supposed to do. That’s not to say that some people don’t prefer a bigger …
— Turn to emergency birth control and STI tests Nothing ruins the post-sex glow like realizing the condom broke. Now what? “You’re probably anxious about what to do next. It’s natural to jump to worst-case scenarios,” says sexual health specialist Henry Ng, MD, MPH. “But don’t let your fears get the best of you. Take …
— The heart of sex research By Justin R. Garcia At the entrance to the Kinsey Institute, at Indiana University, there’s a plaque with a famous quote from its founder, Alfred C. Kinsey: “We are the recorders and reporters of facts — not the judges of the behaviors we describe.” That ethos is at the …
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— And how they affect your love life There’s a lot that comes after the honeymoon stage By Holly Berckelman Did you know there are five stages in long-term relationships? Sex and relationship therapist Georgia Grace helps decode this viral theory. There comes a point in every relationship where you run into the hard stuff. …
BY Tessa Somberg At various points in our lives, orgasms can be the ultimate bliss and the ultimate frustration. Remember that our relationships with our bodies can be fluid and changeable, and sometimes, this can change the sex we have with our partners. For many women, achieving orgasm with a partner can be a challenge …
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By Amanda Chatel When it comes to orgasms, there’s a hotbed of myths surrounding them. The reason for this is because they’re shrouded in mystery. To give you an example of just how mysterious the orgasm is, especially for those with vulvas, according to a 2005 study published in HHS Author Manuscripts, it wasn’t until …
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— Here’s How I Handle the Fear and Jealousy That Can Come With Non-Monogamy By Quean Mo Even if you know wholeheartedly that you want to be non-monogamous, actually engaging in that relationship structure can elicit a variety of complex emotions. At the same time that you feel desire, you might also feel fear and jealousy—and …
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— According to Trauma-Informed Sex Educators Who Are Also Survivors By Erica Sloan If you think of the body like a circuit system, “sexual trauma has a way of rewiring things,” says trauma-informed sex educator Jimanekia Eborn, founder of Tending the Garden, a support organization for marginalized sexual-assault survivors that offers a quarterly subscription care …
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— The rise of sexual wellness Advice on sex is available on myriad apps, sex toys are for sale on the high street, and the science of sexual fufilment is blossoming. Will this focus on sexual wellbeing have the desired effect? By Linda Geddes Tina was 52 when her long-term relationship ended. She had experienced …
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— Across the life span — from infancy to the teen years, midlife and old age — boys and men are more likely to die than girls and women By Tara Parker-Pope and Caitlin Gilbert A silent crisis in men’s health is shortening the life spans of fathers, husbands, brothers and sons. For years, the …
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— Comprehensive review offers roadmap for doctors to evaluate, treat overlooked condition Between 13% and 84% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal pain during sex Causes of pain other than vaginal dryness are often undiagnosed and untreated Pain during sex can harm relationships, self-esteem and contribute to depression, anxiety Safe, effective therapies exist but condition is …
By Ella Glover By now, we all know that foreplay is the most important aspect of intercourse, particularly for women, who typically need 20 to 30 minutes of warm-up time before they’re able to orgasm. But it can be easy to get into a bit of a sex rut – especially if you’re in a …
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