Sex Advice With An Edge
Is andropause a real thing? Or just a buzzy invention of masculine media? By Josh Sims The thing about getting older is that it’s hard to know whether the symptoms that come with it are normal or require medical attention. Tiredness, brain fog, mood swings, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, and muscle loss …
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— If you frequently travel for work, then virtual sex is a way to keep that intimate connection with your partner(s). by Rebecca Strong Virtual sex includes things like steamy texts, nude pics, or mutual masturbation via phone or video. Swapping sexy photos and messages can add novelty and intimacy to any type of relationship. …
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by Alexandra Catherine Lee Gender identity isn’t a choice — accepting your kid’s gender is the first step to supporting them. You can also support your kid by using the right pronouns and making your home a safe space. New clothes, hairstyles, and room decor may also help your kid feel more comfortable as themselves. …
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— And how to overcome it By Willa Hart Feeling anxious during sex is incredibly common and valid. This can be a result of poor body image, a hyperfocus on your partner, or prior bad experiences. Fortunately, this anxiety can often be overcome through mindfulness, movement, or therapy. When you think of performance anxiety, you …
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— Research finds that having these conversations guarantees a deeper connection by Sarah Finley When you’re in a relationship and life takes over — bills, children, and managing diaries — it’s hard to make time for each other and most importantly build on your intimacy. But making time for each other and getting to know …
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By Suzannah Weiss There’s been a lot of awareness-raising done lately around women’s sexual empowerment, but not as much has been done for men. And based on my experience coaching men on their sex lives and teaching courses around pleasure and consent, efforts to sexually liberate men are very much needed. Men come to me …
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By Josee Ng Monogamy, the practice of being in romantic relationships with one partner at a time, is the most accepted form of relationship in most modern societies. It wasn’t the norm with our ancestors, but monogamy is an ordained foundation of marriage in most parts of the world today. However, just as polyamory or …
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By Alexandra Jones “This language was supposed to be about trust, honesty, communication, and commitment— defining commitment in a different kind of way.” Across a staticky Zoom call, Emily Witt and I are comparing notes on non-monogamy. “It was supposed to prevent lying and concealment,” continues the journalist and author of the seminal 2017 book …
Sex can be an important part of personal well-being. But sex therapists say the work they do remains misunderstood. By Catherine Pearson In the summer of 2017, six years into her marriage, Kayti Christian booked her first sex therapy appointment. Ms. Christian and her husband grew up in evangelical families, steeped in the belief that …
— Here’s How By Aliyah Moore, Ph.D. “Did you orgasm?” Many of us have been hit with that awkward question, and I’ll admit that I’ve found it easier to just say yes sometimes. Having an uncomfortable conversation about my sexual satisfaction isn’t how I want to end most nights. Eventually, I found it easier to …
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By Heather Jones Libido (also called sex drive) means the overall interest a person has in sexual activity. It is separate from sexual arousal, which is the body’s response to sexual stimuli. A low libido does not always indicate a problem, but it may be related to a medical condition or can cause a person …
Even “vanilla” people feel sex shamed. By Tracey Anne Duncan As a person who writes about sex and pleasure, I meet a lot of pleasure activists — people working to reclaim pleasure and sexuality as radical domains. Many are kinksters, queers, or both; all on a mission to return some dignity back to folks who …
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— What it’s like having sex again after sexual trauma BY Nina Miyashita It took me four years to realise that what I’d been through was sexual trauma. It was just under a year into my current relationship when I had the revelation. I knew that my sexual past prior to our relationship was littered …
by Kimberly Wolf, M.Ed. Love is one of the highest-impact subjects you can teach. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easiest to broach. If you’re tempted to open up a discussion of romantic relationships with “no dating until you’re 30!” you wouldn’t be alone or entirely misguided. Throughout history, conventional wisdom held that fathers should …
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Talking about sex with someone you’re newly dating isn’t the easiest thing to do, but these experts in health and wellness share tips on how to go about it. By Elizabeth Ayoola Having conversations about almost anything relating to sex can be awkward for the average person. However, sex is one of the most intimate …
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