Sex Advice With An Edge
By Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan A recent behind-the-scenes look at the University of Kentucky’s deliberations about the fall semester revealed detailed plans for housing, dining and classes but contained only an oblique reference to students’ social and sexual lives: “Even if administrators could enforce the rules on campus … what about after hours?” The …
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Sex education should give students the tools to take ownership of their lives and bodies so that they can feel empowered. And that includes LGBTQ students. By Cassandra Corrado I’m a sex educator, but my own experience with sex education wasn’t great. I went to high school in Florida, which is one of many states …
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By Mary Grace Garis One inarguable truth about this year to date is that it’s sparked quite a bit of societal shake-up, and one effect of that shake-up is probably a shift one way or the other for your libido. Maybe uncertainty and anxiety have tanked your sex drive, or perhaps the constant din of …
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By Jess Joho They say the mind is the biggest, most powerful sex organ in the body. But, uh, don’t try visualizing that mental image too vividly or literally, unless you’re into that sorta thing? Instead, imagine your favorite fictional crush pressing you up against a wall, or think back to the hottest sex you …
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Here’s What Happened When Real Women Did It Sometimes, it’s okay to sleep with your ex—as long as you know what you’re getting into. By Lauren Krouse Having sex with an ex can seem like a huge decision or just another weekend, depending on your situation. While well-meaning friends might urge you to never sleep …
Testosterone is often prescribed to boost a low sex drive, but the research on its long-term effects remains questionable. by Sarah Ellis The hormone testosterone (called “T” for short in medical circles) has long been associated with the male physique, athleticism, and a heightened sex drive. But now, there’s an idea making the internet search …
— and what they can do to change it By Kristyn Martin “Not a human being on this planet is built for 24/7 with somebody else,” says anthropologist Helen Fisher, a senior research fellow at the Kinsey Institute. (Photo illustration by Nathalie Cruz, Yahoo Life) Studies show that couples are having less sex during the …
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By Rachel Shatto If you’ve always had a fairly healthy sex drive, but lately you feel like desire’s the last thing on your mind, there could be one factor putting the kibosh on your libido: stress. Let’s face it, these days it feels like there’s constantly a reason to feel stressed out. Maybe it’s the …
Many of us will go through periods of feeling insecure in bed. A sexologist shares her tips for boosting your sexual prowess. by Anya Meyerowitz Having sex for the first time is nerve wracking but it isn’t the only time when the thought of sex can feel daunting. Many of us will go through periods …
According to Sexperts Because when it comes to any kind of butt play, lube is non-negotiable. By Gabrielle Kotkov Rich in sensitive nerve endings, the butt can give you some seriously mind-blowing orgasms. (Yes, anal orgasms are a thing). What the butt can not do, however, is self-lubricate (like the vagina). And that means, unless you …
Social distancing doesn’t have to kill your sex life. By Amanda Chatel In the uncharted waters of COVID-19, life has been put on hold. Dating IRL has gone digital—and sex? Let’s just say it’s a great time to learn how to sext. Even if you’ve never sexted in the past, didn’t have an interest in …
Shibari Is Like Bondage’s Cousin, but Better If you saw it on Netflix’s new series “Too Hot to Handle,” come right this way for all the deets. By Taylor Andrews You’ve probably heard a thing or two about BDSM (at the very least, you’ve watched Fifty Shades of Grey and thought about converting your S.O.’s …
by Liana Marks What do autistic adults need to know about sex? Everything. Just like everyone else. As I have discovered over the course of my career, a lack of comprehensive sex education may prevent them from forming fulfilling romantic relationships, and it may make them targets of abuse. I am a teacher at a …
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By Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan The Department of Education is about to release new rules about how schools must deal with sexual harassment, stalking, and sexual assault. There’s a lot that’s disastrous about this interpretation of Title IX, which is supposed to promote equal access to education for women. But what’s largely missing from …
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By Victoria Brooks The coronavirus pandemic has already profoundly changed many of our lives. And it is certain that the virus will change some things forever. Some industries will fail, others will prosper. We will learn new ways of working and new ways of understanding the impact of capitalism. We will reconsider who the most …
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