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& How Couples Can Get Started By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Have you ever been curious about what swinging is and if it might be something that could work for you? Whether you’re interested in trying swinging for yourself or just want to understand more about this form of nonmonogamy, here’s everything you need to know. …
By Kelly Gonsalves It’s 2022, and conversations around sexuality have evolved tremendously. We know more than ever before about the science of orgasms, fostering desire, and all the different ways we can experience sexuality. There are virtually infinite resources out there, from books and podcasts to courses and retreats, dedicated to helping us tap into …
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By Almara Abgarian Feet are immensely popular in the bedroom. In fact, a recent survey by the sex toy brand Lelo revealed that feet are the top body part to play with, apart from genitals. But if you’re a newbie podophile – the official term for someone who is sexually aroused by trotters – it …
Discussing our innermost fantasies can be scary. But they can also help unlock a whole new world of pleasure. By Shamani Joshi It’s easy to rant about some of the more mundane parts of life – hectic work schedules, disappointing travel experiences and failed diet fads. It’s the deeper, darker crevices of our consciousness that …
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By Morgan Mandriota Monogamy is our society’s default relationship model. Once you find the one, you get engaged. Then you get married. And voilà! You’re with one person for the rest of your life. This might be a comforting happily ever after for some. For others, it can sound and feel like a trap. Good …
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When dating interracially, some Black people say that code-switching, a common practice of adapting the way they look, speak or act in different social settings, comes as second nature. By Brianna Holt Last September, when Remy Barnwell, 26, started dating Ben Podnar, who is white, she was hesitant to wear her hair in its natural …
(and what it means) It’s time we talked about this stuff. By Tatyannah King If you enjoyed taking the TikTok color personality test, wait ’til you learn about the test that guides you to explore your kinks and get a visual breakdown of all the things you might not even know you’d enjoy in bed. …
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Hard yes. Here’s why. By Sara Youngblood Gregory “I use kink as my hope for the future,” says Jade Sky, a 25-year-old living in New York. Between a cross-country move, changing jobs, and tenuous survival, the pandemic hit Sky hard — and kept hitting — as the exhaustion of isolation dragged on. A self-described “passionate …
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by Jasmine Wallis It’s time for a role reversal. The other week one of my friends jumped into my DMs. “I keep having sex dreams because I’m so horny.” She was venting to me, frustrated at her long-term male partner for not wanting sex as much as she did. “It’s so annoying because I don’t …
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by BNS Staff This is Daana Townsend’s story: My name is Daana Townsend, and I was diagnosed with RRMS in March 2004. I was 23. My mother and aunt also have MS. My treatment journey started with Avonex and continued with Tysabri, plasmapheresis, and Lemtrada, and finally Ocrevus (my current DMT or disease-modifying therapy). After …
— How It Works & How To Know If It’s For You By Stephanie Barnes Growing up, most of us weren’t exposed to polyamory or polyamorous relationships. That’s because monogamy is the most common approach to love and relationship, and it’s ingrained into the very fabric of society. Maybe your parents have been married for …
Sexual health is associated with a wide range of myths and misunderstandings. In this episode of Medical Myths, we will address nine common misconceptions. Among others, we cover double condoms, toilet seats, and the “pull-out” method. by Tim Newman Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in the United States. In April 2021, …
Experts question whether we can describe a toxic relationship the way we talk about gambling or alcohol. But some have found that framework to be a helpful step in the road to freedom. By Kaila Yu Tara Blair Ball, a relationship coach in Memphis, met her ex on Match.com. They instantly clicked. “He felt like …
Everything you need to know to access foreplay fodder that is female-led, queer-inclusive, and beyond simply glorifying the male orgasm. By Shamani Joshi As an industry, porn – or at least the male-gaze kind most of us are familiar with – is pretty fucked up. Whether it’s X-rated platforms suggesting sexually violent videos to first-time …
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by Gabrielle Kassel Anilingus. Cunnilingus. Mutual masturbation. Many nonpenetrative sex acts are *veryyy* much worth exploring from a pleasure perspective. But many sex-havers engage in these sex acts under the assumption that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can only be transmitted through penetration. This myth results in many explorers thinking they’re being Safe™, when in fact …
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