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July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Here’s How Sex Toys Can Improve Your Sexual Wellness Beyond Providing Pleasure

By Aliyah Moore Sex toys haven’t always been connected to a multi-billion dollar market; for a long time, consumers widely purchased back massagers with an off-label use as a vibrator or simply didn’t interact with the products at all. But thanks to changing perceptions and awareness about pleasure’s role in sexual health, which is integral …

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June 24, 2023June 23, 2023

Defining Sexuality Later In Life

— Sexuality is a fundamental part of who we are, and examining our desires and needs is fundamental at every age By G Stone When and where did you learn about sexuality, and how have your beliefs about sexuality changed since then? I love asking this question. Why? Because growing up, sex and sexuality weren’t …

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June 23, 2023June 22, 2023

What Is Asexuality, Really?

By Nina Miyashita A few years ago, an A was added to the end of the official queer acronym, making it LGBTQIA+. This was a huge moment for the asexual or “ace” community, as it was a sign that asexuality was becoming part of more mainstream conversations about queerness. So much so, that you yourself …

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June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

A science of sexuality is still possible

— But not in the traditional sense By Rayyan Dabbous Human sexuality has long been a subject of fascination and curiosity in the scientific community. Researchers from different fields have sought to understand why we are attracted to certain people and how our sexual orientation develops. From Sigmund Freud to Judith Butler, the road to …

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June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

What Is Sexual Repression?

— Do I Have It? Human sexuality is a combination of cultural, psychological, and biological factors. It is a way of expressing emotions and feeling connected through physical affection and pleasure. Family, society, and culture influence our perceptions and attitudes toward sex and sexuality. Sexual repression happens when someone avoids expressing their sexual feelings, thoughts, …

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May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

How to set sexual boundaries

— Having boundaries establishes trust between partners. Here’s how to do it. By Anna Iovine Boundaries are the latest buzzword in the mental wellness space, but with good reason: They allow us to express what we want, and feel safer in our relationships. That being said, setting boundaries isn’t easy — especially in the bedroom. …

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April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

How To Reclaim Your Sexuality After Sexual Assault

— According to Trauma-Informed Sex Educators Who Are Also Survivors By Erica Sloan If you think of the body like a circuit system, “sexual trauma has a way of rewiring things,” says trauma-informed sex educator Jimanekia Eborn, founder of Tending the Garden, a support organization for marginalized sexual-assault survivors that offers a quarterly subscription care …

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April 1, 2023April 1, 2023

“The First Homosexuals”

— A Lesson in Queer History through Art By Annabel Rocha “The First Homosexuals: Global Depictions of a New Identity, 1869-1930” embarks Wrightwood 659 visitors on a journey through queer history. While same sex desire predates the terms we use today, The First Homosexuals illustrates the evolution of how these relations were depicted in art …

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March 4, 2023March 3, 2023

Bisexuals are the ‘invisible majority’ in LGBTQ America

By Daniel de Visé Nearly three-fifths of LGBTQ adults in America identify as bisexual, according to a new Gallup poll, a finding that illustrates the extent of a population that some researchers have termed the “invisible majority” of the queer community. Young Americans, and young women in particular, have widely rejected the notion of sexuality …

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February 26, 2023February 25, 2023

20 common sexual kinks

— And why it’s totally normal to have a kink By Gabrielle Kassel There’s nothing unusual about having a kink — some evidence suggests half the population has one. A few examples of kinks include bondage, impact play aka spanking, discipline, and role play. Before exploring kinks with your partners, start with consent, communication, and …

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February 1, 2023January 31, 2023

Sexual Meditation

— Ways to Enhance Pleasure and Improve Your Sex Life Practicing mindfulness through meditation can help to improve a person’s sex life and has been found to aid in treating sexual dysfunctions. Mindfulness allows people to become more self-aware and focus on sexual sensations within the body in the present moment. This allows people to …

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January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

The Victorian Reformers Who Defended Same-Sex Desire

— Confronting severe legal and social sanction, they sought to change the culture. A scholar and a novelist return us to a hinge of history. By Nikhil Krishnan E. M. Forster’s friends tried more than once to persuade him to publish “Maurice.” The novel, which he wrote when he was thirty-five, moldered in a drawer …

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January 4, 2023January 3, 2023

This Yes-No-Maybe List Can Help Couples Explore Their Wildest Sexual Fantasies

— If one of your goals for the new year is to rev up your intimate life, consider one popular activity often recommended by sex therapists to couples looking to explore their desires: the Yes/No/Maybe list. By Kelly Gonsalves The Yes/No/Maybe list. The Yes/No/Maybe list is an activity designed to help partners explore and share …

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December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Am I Bisexual? 9 Signs You Might Be

+ Common Questions About Being Bi by Marj Ostani While society is arguably more accepting of diverse sexualities these days, figuring out how to define your own personal sexual identity can still be confusing—especially when you’re still trying to make sense of what all these terms mean. Figuring out your sexual orientation might be difficult …

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December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

How to navigate a sexual dry spell in your relationship, or on your own

Everything can remind you of sex if you’re not getting any, but there are ways to get through a phase of inactivity by Brit Dawson Of all the jaw drop moments on the most recent season of The White Lotus, one of the biggest talking points was how married couple Ethan and Harper reignited a …

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