“Am I Gay?”

— Here Are 4 Things to Consider When Questioning Your Sexuality Sex and relationships experts share questions to ask yourself as you figure things out. By Ian Kumamoto If you’re reading this article, chances are that at some point in your life you’ve asked yourself the million dollar question: Am I gay? You might have …

What is a queer platonic partner?

— Not all long-term relationships require sex or romantic love. By Beth Ashley Modern relationships continually evolve. Many of us are shaping our relationships in non-traditional ways, moulding them to suit our personal preferences, desires, goals and situations rather than adapting ourselves to traditional relationship styles. For some people, this looks like polyamory or open …

10 must-read books that reimagine sex and power in 2024

— Dive into diverse perspectives on sex, relationships, and reproductive rights with these 10 thought-provoking reads for a sex-positive year. By Annabel Rocha If one of your new year’s resolutions is to read more books, Reckon has you covered. Whether you’re looking for a way to introduce healthy sex discussions to your children, or learn …

How Long Is Too Long Without Sex in a Relationship?

— The answer is…complicated. By Kayla Blanton If you and your significant other suddenly feel a bit distant—whether it’s due to a post-honeymoon dip in excitement or the wedge of chaotic work schedules—it’s easy to spiral about the relationship’s fate, and Google: How long is too long to go without sex? There, you’ll find plenty …

The surprising reason why mammals engage in same-sex mating

— A new paper suggests same-sex activity may help mammals’ social relationships By Maggie Penman Same-sex sexual activity pervades the animal kingdom — it’s been observed in at least 1,500 animal species, from crickets to seagulls to penguins — but it’s still not well understood. A new paper suggests one explanation: Same-sex sexual activity may …

1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much

By Dennis Thompson Men are more open to having more people in their committed relationship than women, a new study has found One-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the idea of having more than one wife or longterm girlfriend However, only 11% of women would want someone else in their relationship …

19 Expert-Backed Tips For Keeping Your Long-Distance Sex Life Hot

— Relationship experts share their advice for keeping the intimacy alive when you’re miles apart. By Caroline Bologna Long-distance relationships can pose a number of challenges, but the lack of physical touch can be especially difficult. That doesn’t mean it’s a hopeless situation, however. If you find yourself in a long-distance relationship (whether in “unprecedented” …