Sex Advice With An Edge
By Kaitlin Reilly Sexual health is health — and, boy, did we learn a lot about it this year. After spending 2023 diving into studies, surveys and even pop culture moments that focused on all things sex, I’ve concluded that there’s always more to know about the more intimate side of our lives. Sometimes the …
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— 8 Questions Answered New AARP survey reveals how often older adults have sex, and lots more By Robin L. Flanigan Most older adults believe sex is an essential part of a healthy relationship, and more than half say their sex lives are as satisfying – or even better—than a decade ago. In a new …
By Hilary Shepherd I recently located my clitoris, which, at 33 years old, sounds way overdue. Alone, inspired by a conversation I had with a sex therapist, and apparently horny on a Saturday night, I decided to forgo my rotating collection of vibrating sex toys, which I’d always enjoyed while watching porn and wearing underwear …
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— Relationship experts share their advice for keeping the intimacy alive when you’re miles apart. By Caroline Bologna Long-distance relationships can pose a number of challenges, but the lack of physical touch can be especially difficult. That doesn’t mean it’s a hopeless situation, however. If you find yourself in a long-distance relationship (whether in “unprecedented” …
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— Why Married Couples Should Still Self-Pleasure By Ashley Cobb When most people think of self-pleasure, they often associate it with single people. However, self-pleasure or masturbation can actually be incredibly helpful in maintaining a healthy and satisfying sex, whether single or coupled. Quiet as it’s kept, self-pleasure is an activity that many people engage …
— A Better Way To Handle Yourself By Dr Dick In the last installment of my series on male masturbation, we discussed problematic masturbation styles—how they can get in the way of satisfying partnered sex, and offered a surefire way to resolve these problems. This time around, I’d like to offer suggestions on how men …
Virginity is a very touchy issue in just about every culture on the globe. Curiously enough, it’s almost always exclusively about female virginity. This sad double standard gives rise to emotional conflicts for both genders. But again, it is young women and girls who bear the brunt of it. Let’s begin with Katelyn who’s 18 …
— Finishing too soon during sex can be very distressing, but it is definitely treatable. By Gigi Engle Imagine you’re with someone super hot. You’re about to start having sex (whatever that sex act may look like for you). You’re in the moment and are very excited to start touching each other. You get going …
— 8 Women Share Their True Stories “Don’t be afraid to say no and set boundaries. It’s not free for all.” By Varuna Srinivasan Sex parties are exactly just that. They are parties, like any social gathering, except the people attending can (oftentimes) have sex. At some point in our lives, most of us have …
—Because No One Should Be Made To Feel Bad About Enjoying Non-Kinky Sex By Sara Youngblood Gregory Cultural narratives around sex and sexual preferences have long been weaponized to make people feel embarrassed or ashamed of what they like. Indeed, the history of sex-negativity in this country is so rich—propped up by egregiously lacking sex …
By Sriha Srinivasan The first time I had a go at an orgasm, I tried to plan for everything. Music? Check. Unrealistic erotic content? Check. Privacy? I mean, as much privacy as a young teen could get in her childhood bedroom so…kinda check? Fingers ready, I went for it and as my desire to succeed …
— Have it with yourself. In a sex recession, consider the benefits of a DIY approach. By Jenny Singer Many of us grew up reading glossy instruction manuals full of increasingly eccentric tips for pleasing a partner. A few memorable ones from my own tween reading years: Eat a doughnut off their genitals. Run an …
— The effects of shame-based narratives can have a big impact on our ability to experience pleasure fully. By Gigi Engle Purity culture messaging is everywhere. Even if you didn’t grow up particularly religious or even if you had fully atheist caregivers, it’s likely you’ve been exposed to messages from purity culture in some form. …
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— Intentionally spoiling an orgasm could actually improve sex for some people. By Beth Ashley Most people will hear “ruined orgasm,” which are sometimes referred to as “spoiled orgasms” and assume they’re not in for a good time. But, for some people, messing up orgasms during partnered and solo sex when they’re just about to …
— Open communication can be challenging—but expressing desires and boundaries is good for everyone. Here’s how to get started. By Jaina Grey Talking to your partner about sex isn’t always easy—especially if you want to change things up. In an ideal world, you’d feel free to talk to your partner about anything. Unfortunately, we live …
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