Sex Advice With An Edge
— Embracing Pleasure Without Shame In today’s society, the stigma surrounding adult toys can often prevent individuals from fully embracing their sexuality and exploring pleasure without shame. This unnecessary guilt not only suppresses personal growth but can also impact one’s overall mental and physical well-being. Adult toys, when used responsibly, can provide numerous health benefits. …
But Are We Ready for It? After an awkward MeToo hiatus, ‘May December’ and other films are showing intimacy in messy, complicated ways again. By Alexandra Kleeman In Todd Haynes’s newest film, “May December,” Joe Yoo (Charles Melton) is a 30-something man in a marriage with an unconventional back story. He met his wife, Gracie …
— 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 …
— Losing your mojo is very common, but it can be overcome, whether through self-love, putting down your phone – or even a sex ban By Sarah Phillips Most people will experience a loss of sexual desire at some point in their life, be it due to parenthood, a health condition, hormonal changes, grief or …
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— Here’s how to continue enjoying intimacy By Mauricio González Age and the passage of time usher in many changes. But in all my years practicing medicine, one thing remains a constant: My patients want to continue having a fulfilling and pleasurable sex life, even if they’re dealing with health problems or chronic illness. One …
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─ Time To Give It Up To Get It Up? By Nina Smith Alcohol has long had a close relationship with sex, from wild nights out meeting someone for the first time, to romantic evenings in with a glass of wine. But there is a boundary and alcohol can cause significant problems for a person’s …
— 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, …
— Here’s How By Krati Mehra Long-term relationships are a beautiful part of our lives, but with the reliability and trust that comes with such intimacy, so too comes predictability. Like any aspect of a relationship, the sexual side of our relationships change with time, and what was once hot and heavy can be reduced …
— Sharing erotica stories can be a way for older couples to rekindle the romantic spark. By Matthew Solan Many adults continue to enjoy active sexual lives well into their 70s and beyond. However, it’s common for couples to fall into ruts. One way to spice things up — and perhaps strengthen your relationship in …
— 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 …
— Is this normal? It’s more common than you might think By Georgia Grace Maintaining sexual interest in long-term relationships can be challenging for many of us, but it doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. Sex at the start of a relationship is memorable. The long sex-filled nights, the impossibility of keeping hands off each …
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— A Combined Approach Checking in with your mind and body is key By Larell Scardelli Sex drive (libido) is the desire to engage in sexual activity, fantasies, and pleasures. It’s a complex system stimulated by a combination of biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors.1 If you’ve noticed a change in your desire for sex, …
— Prostate cancer treatments can have side effects that may result in changes that affect intimacy, desire and function. While these symptoms are often temporary, they can be distressing and it’s important to talk to your physician about what to expect and the steps you can take to improve them. Why this happens As men …
By Serenity Mirabito RN, OCN Sex hormones are chemicals responsible for reproduction and sexual desire. Common female sex hormones include estrogen and progesterone, while testosterone is abundant in most males. Sex hormones are produced by the ovaries, testes, endocrine system, and adrenal glands. Menstruation, age, and certain medical conditions can cause fluctuations in sex hormones. …
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—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 …
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