Healing Sexual Trauma through Sensate Focus
One of the most difficult things for me to deal with as a therapist is the aftermath of sexual trauma. And I know that the trouble I have with this is only a tiny fraction
Take A Deep Breath
Name: Jake
Gender:
Age: 18
Location: London
I have never had sex mostly because I have never managed to approach the person. I am bisexual and am desperate to have sex with a guy or
Your Complete and Queer Guide to Outercourse
— From heavy petting to mutual masturbation to oral sex, outercourse opens up infinite avenues for pleasure. By Sara Youngblood Gregory Between the sorry state of sex education in the United States and a comparative lack of widely accessible LGBTQ+ sexual health resources, it takes a while for most queer and trans folks to …
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What Is Lovesickness?
— And How Do You Actually Cure It The prescription calls for watching “The Notebook.” On repeat. BY Rachel Varina Picture this: It’s 3 a.m., and instead of blissfully snoozing beneath your sleep mask (…or adding a bunch of viral TikTok finds to your cart), you’re deep in the trenches of your feelings, wrestling with …
What doctors wish patients knew about getting a vasectomy
By Sara Berg, MS When discussing reproductive health choices, one procedure has been gaining attention—especially since the fall of Roe v. Wade—for its effectiveness: the vasectomy. As individuals and couples explore long-term contraception options, vasectomies have emerged as a popular choice for those seeking a permanent solution—rates have increased by 26% in the past decade. …
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Is it ethical to watch AI pornography?
By Chantal Gautier If you’re in your 20s and 30s, you probably watch pornography. Millennials and gen Z are watching more pornography than any other age group and are also more likely than any other demographic to experiment with AI pornography. As technology advances, AI-generated tools and techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated and accessible. This …
The ugly return of homophobia
— Bigotry is coming from the progressive establishment By Andrew Doyle As a child of the Eighties and Nineties, I remember well that homosexuals were fair game in the mainstream media. One columnist in The Star railed against “Wooftahs, pooftahs, nancy boys, queers, lezzies — the perverts whose moral sin is to so abuse the …
33 ways to have better, stronger orgasms
— Everything to know about the 11(!) types of orgasm. By Gabrielle Kassel, Korin Miller and Addison Aloian Look, everyone wants to have a mind-blowing orgasm every time they have sex. But unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. Only about half of women consistently climax during partnered play, and nine percent have never orgasmed during …
Understanding The Science Of Attraction
— 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 …
Masturbation Tips for People With Vaginas
— Masturbation is a natural and healthy aspect of sexual development that has many health benefits. There are various ways for individuals with vaginas to self-pleasure, including using their hands and toys to stimulate their genitals and other erogenous zones, like the nipples. By Rhiannon John, MSexol Key takeaways: Masturbation has many health benefits, including …
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How to peg for beginners
— Go slow and use lots of lube. By Anna Iovine So, you’ve heard about “pegging” and want to try it for yourself. Pegging is usually referred to a cis woman penetrating a cis man with a strap-on dildo. You’ve come to the right place; here’s how to have strap-on sex as a straight couple. …
I Can’t Orgasm, Am I Broken?
By Sriha Srinivasan The first time I had a go at an orgasm, I tried to plan for everything. Music? Check. Unrealistic erotic content? Check. Privacy? I mean, as much privacy as a young teen could get in her childhood bedroom so…kinda check? Fingers ready, I went for it and as my desire to succeed …
The Best Relationship Advice We’ve Gotten So Far This Year
— Strategies to resolve silly fights, hurt feelings and other issues. By Catherine Pearson and Jancee Dunn Experts increasingly know that human connection is integral to well-being, every bit as essential as getting enough sleep or moving your body. But relationships, particularly romantic partnerships, can be tricky. And we seldom receive the straightforward, evidence-based guidance …
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Can ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Relationships Work?
By Gabrielle Kassel The phrase “don’t ask, don’t tell” may bring to mind the discriminatory policy from the ’90s that kept LGBTQ+ folks in the U.S. military from sharing information about their sexuality or non-cis gender. But the phrase has another meaning in polyamorous circles: a non-monogamous relationship structure that allows some kinds of physical, …
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Don’t feel pressured, learn to ‘simmer’ and keep experimenting
— How to have great sex at every stage of life Expert tips on a fun, fulfilling sex life – for teenagers, octogenarians and anyone in between By Rhiannon Batten Age 16-25 Don’t worry if your first time isn’t perfect “It’s not helpful to think of sex as having one big ‘first time’. You’ll probably …
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