Sex Advice With An Edge
By Katie Simon “If I liked women, I’d never date a man again,” my friend Caroline said to me after a recent breakup. Bemoaning the straight dating scene, she seemed genuinely confused as to why someone bisexual—like me—would date men at all. And, really, what was stopping me from never sleeping with a guy again? …
— The risk-reduction framework that guides most U.S. sex ed focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and STDs—overlooking other critical topics such as healthy relationships, consent and pleasure. By Ale Pedraza Buenahora and Mia Henderson In her essay collection Pleasure Activism, activist adrienne maree brown writes, “Pleasure activism asserts that we all need and …
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— The famed relationship therapist says a little premeditation can be a great way out of a relationship rut. By Erin Bunch My relationship recently hit a milestone described by Esther Perel as the “fatal erotic blow”—my partner and I transitioned into parenthood. In our experience so far, the famed sex and relationships therapist’s gloomy …
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— For Men By Charles Runels, MD During the month of September, Sexual Health Awareness Month, it may help to notice something: Men and their doctors have significantly more options to help with sexual function than do women and their clinicians. Moreover, the education of physicians regarding the examination and treatment of women for sexual …
— “Sometimes, I wanna be the pillow princess.” By Raven Ishak “Men, what’s one thing you wish women understood better about male sexuality?” 1.”Lack of erection does not equal lack of interest.” 2.”I want to be seduced. Don’t take for granted that I’m always 100% ready to go at the drop of a hat. Sometimes, …
Sometimes asking questions about sex can be embarrassing—even for adults. Here are questions ranging from alcohol and sex to ejaculation disorders. Sometimes asking questions about sex can be embarrassing—even for adults. Here are ten common questions men ask their Men’s Health providers at University of Utah Health ranging from alcohol and sex to ejaculation disorders. …
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— From A Sex Therapist By Kelly Gonsalves There are many reasons sex gets so much attention when it comes to discussing a healthy relationship: It’s a uniquely connective experience where couples get to completely shed their walls, get playful with each other, and indulge in giving and receiving physical pleasure, all in a way …
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— We Asked A Sex Therapist 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 …
— Desire doesn’t have to dwindle in long-term relationships, says Dr Stephen Snyder. Here’s the advice he gives married couples in his clinic By Anna Maxted How do you keep the passion alive when you’ve been with your partner for decades? Dr Stephen Snyder, the therapist and author whose book Love Worth Making: How to …
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— A cancer diagnosis can change your sex life, but patience, experimentation and communication can help you get back on track. By Liz Highleyman Sexuality is an important part of life that contributes to overall well-being. Getting a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment and becoming a survivor can affect sexual desire and function. Surgery, radiation and …