Sex Advice With An Edge
— Our queer sea has much to teach us The first documented sex between two male humpback whales is just the latest challenge to our presumptions about sexuality By Philip Hoare Whales are extraordinarily sensuous creatures. Those blubbery bodies are highly sensitive, and sensitised. At social meetings, pods of sperm, humpback and right whales will …
— Everything to know about the 11(!) types of orgasm. By Gabrielle Kassel, Korin Miller and Addison Aloian Look, everyone wants to have a mind-blowing orgasm every time they have sex. But unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. Only about half of women consistently climax during partnered play, and nine percent have never orgasmed during …
— And how is it different from bisexual and polysexual? How do you define pansexual vs. bisexual? That’s a very good question. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the pansexuals: the wonderful guys, gals and non-binary pals who love who they love regardless of gender. By Emma Powys Maurice How do you define pansexual vs. …
— Gaydar has long been the tongue-in-cheek answer to “how to know if someone is gay.” Is there any truth to it? By Erika Owen You’ve definitely wondered at least once: What is gaydar? Is it real? Being human is a funny experience. You meet someone, you catch a “vibe,” and you form an opinion …
By Teddy Amenabar Viagra can be a wonder drug for men with erectile dysfunction, helping them maintain their sex lives as they age. Now new research suggests the little blue pill may also be beneficial to aging brains. The findings are based on a massive study of nearly 270,000 middle-aged men in Britain. Researchers at …
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— Vaginal dryness, erection challenges, safe sex and more By Ellen Uzelac With most physicians ill prepared to talk about sexual health and many patients too embarrassed or ashamed to broach the subject, sex has become this thing we don’t discuss in the examining room. “So many doctors talk about the benefits of nutrition, sleep, …
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— It’s not the same as an open relationship. By Aryelle Siclait and Lydia Wang The beautiful thing about non-monogamy is that it can take on many, varied forms: A non-monogamous dynamic can look like one polyamorous person having multiple romantic and sexual partners, or several individuals all in a non-hierarchical relationship together. One term …
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— Some researchers say that the standard definition of sexual orientation is incomplete—and offer a tool for expanding it. By Meghan McDonough Stacy Watnick: The first thing that I do with clients is I tell them that we’re going to go slow—because there are three things that most clients … do not talk about in …
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— Try These Expert-Approved Tips By Sarah Regan When you first meet a new love interest, the surge of feel-good hormones makes them the center of your world—and of course, the object of your sexual desire. But fast-forward a few years, and you’ll likely find desire has a way of ebbing and flowing the longer …
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— How to keep the love alive when you fight Research has found that couples who argue (and get over it) are more likely to stay together than those who avoid conflict. But how can you argue safely? By Emine Saner It wasn’t without a little smugness that I used to tell friends that my …
by Maggie O’Neill Key Takeaways Most people with heart disease can safely engage in sexual activity. But sex can exacerbate some specific heart conditions, and anyone with heart disease should be mindful of warning signs like shortness of breath or chest pain during sex. It’s important to speak with a healthcare provider about the benefits …
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— How to keep the love alive when sex has gone Fantasising about other people? Wishing your partner was younger or fitter? It doesn’t have to mean the end of the relationship By Lizzie Cernik It’s rare for intense sexual chemistry to last. “We don’t talk about it enough,” says the relationship therapist Cate Campbell, …
— What happens to our bodies when we’re aroused? It’s good for our mental and physical health, lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system By Sarah Boseley Sex is the most talked-about, joked about, thought-about topic in our culture. Every grown adult is expected to know how to do it, but beyond the basic …
By Ben Adlin Psychedelic substances, including psilocybin mushrooms, LSD and others, may improve sexual function—even months after a psychedelic experience, according to a new study. The findings, published on Wednesday in Nature Scientific Reports, are based largely on a survey of 261 participants both before and after taking psychedelics. Researchers from Imperial College London’s Centre …
— Not quite, according to practitioners, who want people to understand that the lifestyle is more than a dressed-up “friends with benefits.” By Gina Cherelus After James Nicholson went through a breakup in October, he realized that he was at a point in his life when he wanted to focus more on himself than on …
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