Sex Advice With An Edge
— Researchers once faced death threats for asking women what gives them pleasure. Now they’re helping individuals and couples figure it out themselves. By Meghan McDonough [CLIP: Woman speaks on OMGYES: “This is, like, you know, my vagina, going up and down and kind of brushing up against it, kind of like a paintbrush.”] [CLIP: …
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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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— Some female birds, reptiles and other animals can make a baby on their own. But for mammals like us, eggs and sperm need each other. By Elizabeth Preston If Galentine’s Day had an animal mascot, it would have to be one of the species whose females can reproduce without a mate. Nearly all animals …
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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 …
— And Can Confirm They’re a Relationship Game-Changer Not to mention they helped me seriously start to unpack my sexual traumas and insecurities. By Zoë Weiner In no particular order, here’s a list of things I’d rather do than talk about sex: accidentally like a photo of my ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend from two years ago; …
— Polyamory has only made my family stronger. By Alex Alberto Alex Alberto (they/them) is a queer and polyamorous storyteller who lives in Upstate New York. The following is an adapted excerpt from their memoir “Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating Home,” which is available for preorder (out February 19). “Entwined” tells the story of …
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— They used to ask much different sex advice questions in the ’90s. By Rich Juzwiak Ah, the early ’90s: a simpler time. It was before reality TV revolutionized the entitlement of the masses who want to get attention and money for just … existing, before 9/11 and the safety theater of the TSA, before …
— Boomer Sex and Dating Trends Getting married again is not popular. But getting intimate after a few dates is, says a new Kinsey/Match study By Ellen Uzelac Most single boomers say they’re ready to get intimate with a new partner by the third date – a practice so common that it’s been dubbed “The …
— Experts Say Yes. You may find yourself facing physical changes and emotional challenges, but you can overcome them. By Abby McCoy, RN If you’ve recently gone through lifesaving breast cancer treatment, you may be looking forward to better days ahead. But as you try to get back to “normal life,” you might notice a …
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— STD cases have risen among adults age 65 and older. Should you get screened? By Trisha Pasricha, MD Adults have sex at every age, so it follows that STDs can spread at every age. But my older patients who have new sexual partners are sometimes bewildered when I ask if they want to get …
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— Observe a sexual opposite day. Pretend someone is filming you. Use a lot more lube. By Amy Rose Spiegel It’s somehow already the middle of January, when we’re all totally exhausted by the premise that we need to eat, exercise, clean, or otherwise behave more virtuously all goddamn year long. As you think about …
— In her memoir, “More,” Molly Roden Winter recounts the highs and lows of juggling an open marriage with work and child care. By Alexandra Alter For anyone prone to experiencing secondhand embarrassment, there’s a scene in Molly Roden Winter’s debut, “More: A Memoir of Open Marriage,” that should come with a warning. Winter is …
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— ‘We are not used to educating about sex beyond the risks it can pose’ The adult film director has created a non-profit online platform that seeks to give parents and educators the tools they need to discuss pornography and sexuality with children and teenagers By Cristina Bisbal Delgado Erika Lust, 46, has been directing …
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— 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 …
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— The sensation of attraction in those who experience it can feel powerful and mysterious, but researchers have learned some illuminating things about how it works. By BetterHelp Editorial Team The feeling of being attracted to someone involves your physical senses, your hormones, your nerves, and even your immune system. It can be sparked by …
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