Sex Advice With An Edge
By Christine Emba Rachel, 25, has the open face and friendly demeanor of a born-and-bred Midwesterner. She’s lively and opinionated, and feels in control of most areas of her life. But when it comes to sex, something isn’t right. “I don’t know,” she sighed over coffee as we spoke in downtown D.C. “I’ve never been …
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‘There’s an understandable concern from parents, but I think they should feel confident that this education will be age appropriate and grow with the students.’ By Jaymie Hooper A landmark decision by the Australian government will see sexual consent education mandated across schools nationally from next year, with children as young as four expected to …
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15 Rules for Mess-Free Arrangement By Caitlin Killoren We all know the phrase “let’s keep it casual,” but what does it really mean to be “friends with benefits” with someone? Friends with benefits (aka FWB) is a casual sexual relationship with either a friend (duh) or just a random person. The general idea is that …
Advice on how to restore a decline in sexual desire. By Christina Caron Q: Are there any proven treatments for low libido in women? “Proven” is a strong word — and one that makes scientists squeamish. But it is safe to say that there is “very strong evidence” for increasing sexual desire through certain types …
The hardcore crash of emotions after sex is not as bizarre or uncommon as many might think. by Arman Khan After Zohra, a 28-year-old writer, had sex with her husband a few days after their wedding last year, she couldn’t stop tears from streaming down her face. It wasn’t their first time having sex – …
“As a rule of thumb, if you’re hiding something… then you’re likely cheating to some degree.” By Sophie Saint Thomas Within the queer community, we like to joke that the straights are not okay. But if they can’t handle West End Caleb, the guy who went viral for “love bombing” New York City women with …
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Visualizing Sexuality As A Spectrum By Stephanie Barnes Charts and scales can help better explain many things in life, and sexuality is no different. One of the most popular scales used to understand sexuality is the Kinsey Scale, which was created to help describe a person’s sexual orientation. Though not without its limitations, this scale …
—Including How They Affect Your Relationships By Rebecca Norris The term “sexual styles” might first make you think of images of popular sex positions. In actuality, the phrase refers to the way in which you regard sex. Like love languages, sexual styles play a key role in how satisfied you are with your sex life …
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— Here’s How I’m Unlearning Shame By Jacqueline Delgadillo “If she’s slept with more than one man, she’s a puta,” my tía told my mom during her visit to our home in Riverside, California. I was 22 years old, and I felt heat rising to my face. I prayed no one could read the guilt …
NASA is weirdly prudish when it comes to doin’ it in the final frontier. These researchers want to change that. By Mark Hay Late last year, a team of five Canadian academics published a proposal calling upon major space organizations “to embrace a new discipline” of study. This new discipline, they argued, may prove vital …
People in a relationship may differ in how much sex they want. Mismatched sex drives are common but may cause a strain in a relationship if the couple does not learn to manage their differences by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito Every couple experiences situations where one person’s sexual needs do not align with their partner’s. These …
by JOSIE SANTI You’ve probably heard about aphrodisiacs like chocolate and strawberries to get you in the mood, but is there really a correlation between nutrition and sex and if so, what are the best foods for sex? While aphrodisiacs are controversial among experts (no, chocolate is not a magical food meant to make you …
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By Sarah Vanbuskirk Depending on the context, casual sex may be celebrated, relished, derided, envied, or stigmatized. Some people consider the activity in a serious way, evaluating all the possible ramifications (emotionally and physically) along with the potential benefits and drawbacks when thinking about having casual sex. Others take the idea of casual sex, well, …
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— Not Just BDSM By Gigi Engle Aftercare is the time a couple devotes to cuddling, talking, and caring for each other after sex. Aftercare is considered essential following BDSM because it ensures both partners feel at ease and ready to rejoin the real world, particularly after intense kink play. In my practice as a …
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Here’s how to determine what’s right for you. By Zachary Zane Relationships used to be simpler. Traditionally in the United States, the vast majority of people in relationships were monogamous, whereas the few remaining more “adventurous” couples were in open relationships, meaning they slept with additional folks with the consent and knowledge of their partner. …
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