Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s what my sex life is really like By Kimberley Bond When it comes to sex in the 21st century, many of us have left the shame and stigma behind (thank goodness) to enjoy a healthy, safe sex life without judgement. In fact, research has shown that a growing number of us are enjoying …
There are numerous approaches to targeting low libido to promote sexual wellness By Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Recently I saw 65-year-old Loretta* for a “personal discussion” visit (*name changed). Loretta shared she lost her husband a year ago after an extended illness but now reported having a new gentleman friend and believed they would soon …
By Ella Glover Kinky sex is becoming more mainstream by the year, with BDSM – which stands for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission and sadism and masochism – is one of the more popular options. Generally, BDSM involves two major roles: the dominant and the submissive, the latter of which is the topic of …
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— 6 Kinks You Should Begin the Experience With! By Mehak Walia Sigmund Freud’s theorised that “certain aspects of your personality are more primal and this pushes you to act on your basic urges. Meanwhile, other parts of your personality work to counteract these urges and strive to make you conform to the demands of …
— Talking to People Who Are Transgender or Nonbinary Their gender isn’t your call to make by The Healthline Editorial Team Does language need to be collectively agreed upon before it’s actually offensive? What about subtler phrasings that unconsciously undermine people, specifically transgender and nonbinary people? Ignoring what others identify themselves as can actually be …
10 Traits & Behaviors Of A Masochist By Lissa Rankin, M.D. A masochistic person is someone who finds gratification through pain, degradation, or self-denial. Masochism is popularly associated with BDSM; a sexual masochist is someone who likes pain as part of sexual activity, which can be a healthy and empowering kink. But there are also …
By Kelly Gonsalves What makes a great boyfriend? It’s a good question, with many possible answers. At core, a good boyfriend is someone who tends to his partner’s well-being with the same reliability and dedication he gives to himself. He is thoughtfully attuned to his partner’s needs and feelings, and he is sensitive to the …
by Nikki Thorburn The different types and how to experience them. As you’re probably aware, orgasms feel amazing. You’ve probably got your spots, positions, strokes, touches and caresses that you know will get you there; to the pinnacle, to the peak. But what if there was a whole horizon you hadn’t yet explored? What if …
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By Kelly Burch Kegels can benefit your sex life by increasing sensation, lubrication, and the ability to orgasm. They also can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which helps prevent vaginal prolapse. To do kegels, contract and release the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine. If you’re looking to enhance your sex …
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From the moment of orgasm to 60 minutes after, find out exactly what happens to your body. By Hannah Millington The benefits of an orgasm are widely known. They can relieve stress, aid sleep and even boost the immune system. But understanding exactly what happens to us mentally and physically after reaching climax is something …
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— Here’s how. By Elizabeth Chang The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is likely to affect abortion access in roughly half the states, most of which either don’t mandate sex education or offer sex education that emphasizes abstinence, an approach that, research shows, does not encourage adolescents to delay intercourse …
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By Larell Scardelli A semen allergy, also known as seminal plasma hypersensitivity (SPH), is a rare condition that is caused by a mild or severe allergic reaction to the protein of a man’s semen. 1 Research has discovered that semen allergies are more common in women than men, affecting up to 40,000 females in the …
We look at the research behind drinking and libido Many people find they’re more liberated after a couple of glasses, but does alcohol genuinely fuel sexual desire? by Chloe Gray In British and American culture, it’s almost impossible to untangle sex and alcohol. On TV, drinking is a lubricant that means characters go from club …
Whether you want to work on your communication skills or understand your love languages, these are the best relationship books for couples. By Katherine Fiorillo Romantic relationships can be a source of unparalleled joy for couples, but nearly everyone who is or has been in a relationship can attest that they’re not always easy. Between …
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And 6 Other Questions to Ask Your Partner. After two years of tumult, these essential conversations can help couples talk about what’s working, what’s not and where the relationship is headed. By Catherine Pearson The past two-plus years have been universally tumultuous, and couples therapists say they have been dealing with the fallout in their …
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