Sex Advice With An Edge
By Melissa Febos A friend confided to me recently that she was burned out on dating. Cruising the apps in midlife felt humiliating, and she repeatedly confronted the same obstacles in her relationships. I told her I had faced similar challenges, until I spent a year intentionally celibate. She pointed out that a year was …
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— Reading some 200,000 love stories has taught me a few lessons about love and life. Here are the ones that help me most. By Daniel Jones Two decades ago, on Oct. 31, 2004, a short note appeared on the front page of this newspaper along with stories about Yasir Arafat’s health and the looming …
— For 20 years, Modern Love has recorded people’s lives. The column has also had real-life reverberations on readers. By Miya Lee “So what have you learned about love?” people often ask when they find out I’m an editor of Modern Love. “Oh, you know,” I say, “a lot.” Or, “Most clichés are accurate.” Or …
— Access to safe abortion care has a real impact on people’s lives and health, from preventing unsafe abortions and complications to upholding bodily autonomy. A patient speaks with a midwife at Chingussura health center in Beira, where MSF connects hard-to-reach communities with safe abortion care and other sexual and reproductive health services. At Doctors …
— “Sometimes, I wanna be the pillow princess.” By Raven Ishak “Men, what’s one thing you wish women understood better about male sexuality?” 1.”Lack of erection does not equal lack of interest.” 2.”I want to be seduced. Don’t take for granted that I’m always 100% ready to go at the drop of a hat. Sometimes, …
— Here are the most common By Jessica Lindsay What can turn you on with just a thought? Is there a specific genre of erotica you always gravitate towards? What pops into your head when you’re in the mood? Gillian Anderson’s new book, Want, reveals the deepest desires held by women around the world, categorising …
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— From A Sex Therapist By Kelly Gonsalves There are many reasons sex gets so much attention when it comes to discussing a healthy relationship: It’s a uniquely connective experience where couples get to completely shed their walls, get playful with each other, and indulge in giving and receiving physical pleasure, all in a way …
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— Desire doesn’t have to dwindle in long-term relationships, says Dr Stephen Snyder. Here’s the advice he gives married couples in his clinic By Anna Maxted How do you keep the passion alive when you’ve been with your partner for decades? Dr Stephen Snyder, the therapist and author whose book Love Worth Making: How to …
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— “Fierce Desires,” by Rebecca L. Davis, is a wide-ranging survey of how Americans have thought about and practiced and policed sex By Becca Rothfeld Clashes over sexual morality in America are, in large part, about what is new and what is old. Is premarital intrigue a timeless natural indulgence, or is it a byproduct …
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— If your sex life is awkward, unenjoyable or simply non-existent, a sex therapist shares her top tips to improve intimacy By Katie Bottle As a sex therapist, I make space for people to let go of what they think should be happening and move towards what they truly desire. I often see clients who …
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