Sex Advice With An Edge
— What Science Says About the Genetics of Desire In short, maybe! Your genetic makeup is one of several factors that could influence your sexual interests. By Hanna Lustig Are kinks hereditary or learned? The short answer is both. The genetics of sexual attraction and desire is a deeply underfunded field of research. Still, there’s …
— Despite the presence of symptoms, sexual long COVID often goes untreated by Linda Wheeling, MSN, FNP-C Everyone awaits the day when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. Yet, backlash caused by the SARS-CoV variant is far from over for COVID long-haulers who continue to be ill long after they experience their first symptoms. Despite the …
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— A conversation with a sex educator on sexual well-being, pleasure and porn By Alia E. Dastagir When someone says “sexual health,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you think about the absence of disease or ways to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Maybe you think of sexual dysfunction. But sex educators say sexual health encompasses all aspects …
— How to spot the difference between a well-meaning adult and a predator By Ashley Laderer Grooming is the process of normalizing inappropriate behavior between minors and adults. If an adult tells you to keep secrets or starts giving you gifts out of nowhere, it may be a red flag. It’s also not normal for …
How To Practice Tantra’s Intimate Form Of Sex By Leslie Grace, R.N. Tantric sex is a whole new way of being in sexual connection that allows you access to deeper levels of feeling, sensation, and energy, and ultimately more of who you really are. This path is simple but profound: It’s about wholeheartedly celebrating the …
— Everything you need to know about BDSM rope play. Shibari is an art form with a rich history, and a fun, experimental present. By Beth Ashley The Discovery+ true crime series House of Hammer, detailing the allegations surrounding Call Me By Your Name actor Armie Hammer, has raised a lot of questions about Shibari …
A therapist explains how to know if ethical nonmonogamy is right for you. By Marie Southard Ospina Many of us grow up alongside narratives of a “happily ever after” one-soulmate-kind-of love, but this cultural ideal is far from a universal reality—or even a universal desire. Just like someone might have several friends who meet various …
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Understanding the Sex Act You Might’ve Just Heard About by Katherine Speller If you’re here you are probably the right mix of open-minded and curious to want to find out what pegging is, exactly. Maybe you had a partner ask you about trying it when you mix things up, a match on a dating app …
— 20 ways for men to delay ejaculation By Madeline Kennedy It’s common to feel like you want to last longer in bed, especially if you ejaculate prematurely. To last longer in bed naturally, slow down movement and use condoms or the pause-squeeze method. You can ask your doctor about pelvic exercises, numbing medications, Viagra, …
— the ultimate guide to dialed-up dirty talk Not sure how to have phone sex? These steamy tips and techniques will turn your smartphone into a hotline By Ness Cooper Talking provocatively and erotically to a lover can help build intimacy and bonding, but sometimes we can’t find the words for it, particularly when in …
From literal “eduporn” to scientifically-backed demonstrations. By Mashable SEA In the United States, sex education is pretty poor; some states don’t require it at all. Because of this, porn often replaces proper sex education — which is a disservice to everyone. Porn is a filmed performance. Everyone is positioned so all is on display, so …
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By Hannah Natanson Sweating in the sun, two dozen teenagers spread themselves across picnic blankets in a grassy park and prepared to discuss the facts of life they never learned in school. Behind them on a folding table, bouquets of pamphlets offered information teachers at school would never share — on the difference between medical …
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From queer raves to hedonistic mansion parties, these kinky, XXX-rated events aren’t as intimidating as you might think. Pull on your fishnets, it’s time to dive in. By Beth Ashley You’ve seen polaroids from the leather-heavy Crossbreed party pre-drinks all over Instagram and hovered one too many times over “buy ticket” on the Killing Kittens …
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— How to make sure your partner is A-okay after sex Sure, you know all about foreplay but what about aftercare? Yes, what happens after that big O is just as important By Ness Cooper When it comes to sex, there are countless tips for what happens before and during it, but rarely do we …
“When you’ve spent your formative years in the closet, it’s difficult to escape the feeling that you need to make up for lost time.” By Nick Levine We’ve all seen the viral tweet: “Gay culture is being a teenager when you’re 30 because your teenage years were not yours to live.” It’s a heartbreakingly relatable …
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