Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s What We Know Being ‘hooked’ on love can cause unhealthy relationship patterns and obsessive thoughts When you hear the term ”love addiction,” you may think of a storybook character who gulps down a pink, sparkly love potion and suddenly finds themselves instantly infatuated with someone. In most cases, the spell or potion doesn’t …
— Kink communities can help people build connections and improve their body image By Phillip Joy and Kinda Wassef In recent years, the world of kink lifestyles and subcultures has gained increasing attention. Kink is a general term that includes various expressions of unconventional or non-traditional sexual desires. This encompasses a wide array of practices, …
— And can it actually work? By Gigi Engle One of the most interesting things about consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is its fluidity. These relationship structures are co-created by partners in order to establish a situation that works for them and their needs, which means that each CNM partnership functions in its own unique ways. While …
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— Here’s what I wish I knew about age-gap relationships before we started dating. By Brittany VanDerBill My husband is 14 years older than me, and we started dating when I was 20. I wish I’d known I’d lose friends because of the relationship. We also had several awkward interactions with strangers as an age-gap …
— A complementary approach to improving libido By Anna Giorgi Aphrodisiacs include food, drinks, or drugs used to increase your libido or sex drive. They may also improve your performance or increase your pleasure during sex. While some substances can impact your body, research often fails to prove their effect on desire. Others can have …
— Here’s what you need to know about this little-talked about problem By Martha Kempner While guys who climax too quickly, like the high school teen who can’t even get his pants off before it’s all over, is a well-known issue, there’s a flip side to that problem: being able to go and go and …
— You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. So, what do you do? By Rachel Thompson You match, you chat, and you date for a little while. But then, things take a turn. You’re not sure you’re feeling it anymore. Perhaps it doesn’t feel like a good fit. You’re irretrievably mismatched. You’re looking for different …
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— And why is it so problematic? Having the power to ‘veto’ your partner’s other partners can have some seriously messy outcomes. By Gigi Engle If you opened up your relationship, would you want the ability to tell your partner’s other partners to piss off if you weren’t down with them? Intrigued? Let’s talk about …
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— Being nonbinary means not identifying solely (or at all) with being male or female For a long time, Western society thought of sex and gender as a binary: male/female, girl/boy, man/woman. Though plenty of people throughout history have likely identified otherwise, we haven’t had the language to talk about or understand what that means. …
By Mark Travers Falling in love with two people at once is a genuine and profound experience for many. It’s not merely about divided affection; it’s about an expansive capability to care, connect and commit to more than one person. The decision to form a throuple can arise from various motivations, ranging from a shared …
— Genuine condition or moneymaking myth? Experts say there is no equivalent of the menopause for men and symptoms such as depression and low sex drive have other explanations By Nicola Davis This week brought reports that “male menopause” policies are in place at several NHS trusts, with some HR managers suggesting staff could receive …
— 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 …
— A Pill After Sex By Apoorva Mandavilli In a bid to stem the resurgence of sexually transmitted infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to recommend doxycycline, a widely used antibiotic, for use after an unprotected sexual encounter. The antibiotic would be taken only by gay and bisexual men and transgender women …
— Go slow and use lots of lube. By Anna Iovine So, you’ve heard about “pegging” and want to try it for yourself. Pegging is usually referred to a cis woman penetrating a cis man with a strap-on dildo. You’ve come to the right place; here’s how to have strap-on sex as a straight couple. …
— Here’s What To Know, According To Experts By Krati Mehra In traditional societal constructs, men have conventionally been assigned roles that place them in dominant, decision-making positions, while women have often been cast in complementary roles characterized by their nurturing and supportive qualities. The old structures may offer the comfort of familiarity, but …
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