Search Results for “top” – Page 100

October 28, 2016October 25, 2016

How did evolution change our sexual organs? It’s time to learn the history of sex

By Philippe Brenot Porn images are everywhere but we need better ways to teach children about love, intimacy and yes, masturbation [A]t the start of this third millennium, sex seems to be all around us – within easy reach, on our screens, constantly talked about in the media. What used to be concealed, shameful and …

Continue reading “How did evolution change our sexual organs? It’s time to learn the history of sex”

October 27, 2016October 25, 2016

11 Sex Positive Things You Can (And Should) Say To Your Son

By Sabrina Joy Stevens “Uh oh! You see how our kitty is arching her back and moving away from you? That means she doesn’t like how you’re playing with her right now. She’s using her body to tell you to leave her alone. Let’s go play with something else together.” I have conversations like that …

Continue reading “11 Sex Positive Things You Can (And Should) Say To Your Son”

October 23, 2016October 20, 2016

Heightened Awareness: Anxiety Can Lead to Pain During Sex

Clearly anxiety can be an obstacle to a healthy sex life and needs to be talked about. By Carrie Weisman You’re stressed so you clench. When you clench, it cramps. It’s a cycle that starts in the mind and finds its way down into the body. And I’m not talking about your jaw, I’m talking …

Continue reading “Heightened Awareness: Anxiety Can Lead to Pain During Sex”

October 21, 2016October 18, 2016

Staying Out Of The Closet In Old Age

By Anna Gorman [P]atrick Mizelle and Edwin Fisher, who have been together for 37 years, were planning to grow old in their home state of Georgia. But visits to senior living communities left them worried that after decades of living openly, marching in pride parades and raising money for gay causes, they wouldn’t feel as …

Continue reading “Staying Out Of The Closet In Old Age”

October 18, 2016October 17, 2016

Screw Science: The Futuristic Sex Tech Aiming to Penetrate Your Bedroom

From fully customizable vibrators to bioelectronic headsets, smart sex toys are on the way up. But does personal pleasure necessarily make for better health? by Alex M.F. Quicho [P]leasure is personal, mostly because it has to be, and not least because female scientists continue to face grinding discrimination regardless of their area of research. And …

Continue reading “Screw Science: The Futuristic Sex Tech Aiming to Penetrate Your Bedroom”

October 16, 2016October 13, 2016

BDSM for beginners – a former dominatrix guides you and your partner through S&M

By Miranda Kane Let’s start in a very clear, very concise manner. I’m going to assume you are two adults who want to try a bit of kink or BDSM, and you’re looking for a bit of helpful advice. I’m going to make that caveat because I’m tired of seeing advice columns labelled ‘How do …

Continue reading “BDSM for beginners – a former dominatrix guides you and your partner through S&M”

October 9, 2016October 6, 2016

Tips for Coming Out As Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming or Gender Fluid

By Sarah McBride Almost five years ago, I came out as transgender to my family, friends, and, eventually, my broader community. I was blessed with a warm and welcoming response from those who loved me. Since announcing my news and living openly, I’ve met countless transgender people and heard a range of coming out experiences. …

Continue reading “Tips for Coming Out As Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming or Gender Fluid”

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016

Sexual Health for Singles: Helpful Hints for Having the Sexual History Conversation

By Charles Burton Unless two people are absolute virgins when they meet, they should sit still for a few minutes and have “the conversation” prior to hopping into bed together. It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but facts are facts, and STDs are commoner than you might think. If you’re going to engage …

Continue reading “Sexual Health for Singles: Helpful Hints for Having the Sexual History Conversation”

October 6, 2016October 3, 2016

Kinky Sex For Stress Relief

BDSM Creates Mindful Mental State To Make You Better In Bed And More Relaxed By Lizette Borreli It’s no secret the Hollywood blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey and the impending release of the Fifty Shades Darker sequel has sparked our interest in the 6-for-4 deal acronym: Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism and Masochism, also known as BDSM. It …

Continue reading “Kinky Sex For Stress Relief”

October 5, 2016October 2, 2016

Cancer patients and survivors can have trouble with intimacy

[P]eople who survive cancer treatment — a growing group now topping 5 million — often have trouble with intimacy afterward, both from the actual treatment and physical recovery and from the psychological damage of feeling so vulnerable.(Photo: Getty Images/Comstock Images) In the mirror, Kelly Shanahan looks normal, even to herself. But she does not feel …

Continue reading “Cancer patients and survivors can have trouble with intimacy”

October 4, 2016September 30, 2016

These 3 Sex Ed Videos Aim To Take The Awkward Out Of Sex Education

By Ed Cara Few moments in life are weirder than when an adult finally decides it’s time to impart the birds-and-bees speech. Or less pointless it seems. Plenty of research has found that kids rarely get the answers to important questions they have about sex and puberty. And the sex ed they do get from their …

Continue reading “These 3 Sex Ed Videos Aim To Take The Awkward Out Of Sex Education”

October 2, 2016September 28, 2016

Expert Shares Tips for Talking Sexual Health With Cancer Survivors

by KATIE KOSKO Sexual health can be an uncomfortable or embarrassing topic to discuss for many people, and for patients with cancer and survivors it can feel even more awkward. Nevertheless, sex ranks among the top 5 unmet needs of survivors, and the good news is, proactive oncology practitioners can help fill that void. Sixty …

Continue reading “Expert Shares Tips for Talking Sexual Health With Cancer Survivors”

September 30, 2016September 27, 2016

28 Realities of Long-Distance Dating

by Alexandra Whiting In short, long distance sucks. It’s the suckiest of all possible sucks, and not always for the reasons you’d expect. You might think you’re going to miss your SO when you’re hanging out with your couple gang, or when you fancy a movie date, and you will, but it will be the …

Continue reading “28 Realities of Long-Distance Dating”

September 28, 2016September 26, 2016

13 Ways Non-Monogamy Has Made Me a Better Partner (and Person)

By Maya M [I]n our culture and many others, the typical relationship narrative goes like this: You date around a little, eventually finding one true soulmate—the one person you’ll grow old with, raise children with, and the one and only person you’ll have sex with. But there are a lot of people who don’t subscribe …

Continue reading “13 Ways Non-Monogamy Has Made Me a Better Partner (and Person)”