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Many queer people are reimagining their own boundaries and thinking of this reentry period as a time for sexual self-discovery. By Madison Moore The pandemic has affected our sex lives in many unusual ways, but perhaps none more unusual than this development: The coronavirus has highlighted the possible public-health benefits of glory holes. Sexual positions …
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Fear not: Sexuality doesn’t have to be black and white! By Nona Willis Aronowitz Q: Hi. I’m Sadie and I’m 15. Right now I’m really confused because I know that I’m romantically attracted to guys, but sexually attracted to girls. I just don’t know why I can’t like guys in the same way that I …
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For some couples, having different nonsexual intimacy preferences can be a strain on the relationship. Here’s how to meet in the middle. By Allison Hope Hugs. Back rubs. Cuddling. Holding hands. There are many ways in which we show our love for our significant others, and we all need and want different amounts of emotional …
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American culture still treats disinterest in sex as something that needs to be fixed. What if any amount of desire—including none—was okay? By Angela Chen For more than half a century, the modern industry of sex therapists, educators, and experts has been eager to tell us whether we’re having enough sex, or the right kind …
—And What Can You Do About It? By Gigi Engle If you haven’t heard of “death grip” among people who masturbate, you’re probably not alone. While many people (especially those with penises) have experienced this common phenomenon, not many have the language to explain the behavior and side effects. Hence why I, a certified sex …
Here’s 7 tips for getting back out there. By Lisa Bonos The coronavirus pandemic flipped the dating world upside-down. Instead of the traditional after-work drink, singles experimented with virtual dates and masked walks. Any physical touch, even a hug, required a conversation first. Many daters self-quarantined for weeks just to have a meal inside with …
Turns out, “34+35” is just one of the hottest oral sex positions out there. By Maressa Brown Hot vax summer is here — so what better time to get more creative as we get back to getting it on? Sure, the same old vanilla sex positions are a great fall-back, but we’d argue this sultry …
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by Gabrielle Kassel Despite what mainstream porn might have you believe, folks of all body shapes, sizes, fitness levels, and abilities can have great sex. “There are plenty of pleasurable sexual activities and sex positions that don’t require a ton of strength, mobility, or stamina that are still intimate and orgasmic,” says clinical sexologist Megan …
— Research On The Health And Wellness Of Consensual Non-Monogamy By Rebecca Coffey If Charles Darwin was right, human love and sex are rooted in the same reproductive imperative that makes animals mate. We want to send our genetic material into subsequent generations. Mind you, cats, dogs, Tasmanian devils, insects, fish, birds, and even Big …
By Gabrielle Kassel In May, Instagram launched a pronoun feature, allowing individuals to add up to four pronouns to their profile (without eating into their bio’s 150-character limit). And considering some individuals use multiple sets of pronouns—for example they/she pronouns, she/they/he, or she/he—it’s a long-awaited change that’s important for not only these folks, but for …
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Here’s How it’s Defined This identity straddles the line between queer and straight. By Taylyn Washington-Harmon Sexuality is increasingly defined as being part of spectrum, with more people rejecting the idea that they are strictly heterosexual or homosexual. Because of that, the language surrounding sexuality has changed as well. Enter heteroflexible, a term dating back …
It’s basically like a ~sexy~ Myers-Briggs personality test. By Morgan Mandriota Hello, my friends: Welcome to the safe space where kinksters, rookies, and all those in between unite. If you’re looking to explore a new fetish, maybe dabble in a few new kinks, or find out what exactly a brat is (…among other things), you’ve …
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Harness the power of mindfulness to form deeper connections by Jodie Bond We all know the benefits of mindfulness, but have you ever considered introducing aspects of mindful practice into your sex life? Many of us don’t associate calm and mindfulness with the passion we strive for in the bedroom, yet taking the time to …
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— 12 essential tips and steamy positions Getting steamy in the tub may be trickier than on dry land, but that’s no reason to write it off. by Rosie Saunders Shower sex looks easy in the movies, but the reality can be a little bit different. Getting steamy in the tub may be trickier than …
& How To Fix One by Kelly Gonsalves If you’ve found yourself in a sexless relationship, you likely have a lot of questions on your mind: What causes a relationship to become sexless? Is a sexless relationship healthy? And maybe the scariest question to ask yourself, especially if you’ve been in this relationship a long …
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