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Name: ??
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Location: Miami
I have two unrelated questions: 1. I love anal sex but am concerned that as I age I run the risk of eventually becoming incontinent due to
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Name: Leonel
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Location: DC
How much wear and tear does anal sex cause to the rectum? Are there long-term hazards other than the chance of infection from poor hygiene?
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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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STI Testing and Older Adults
— Why awareness and prevention are essential to avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) By Sadia Arshad Discussing sexual health, pleasure and STI testing for older adults can seem taboo, even in social circles or health care settings. While sex can be a great source of fun, connection and excitement, the unsexy reality of sexually transmitted …
Benign Variation
— They used to ask much different sex advice questions in the ’90s. By Rich Juzwiak Ah, the early ’90s: a simpler time. It was before reality TV revolutionized the entitlement of the masses who want to get attention and money for just … existing, before 9/11 and the safety theater of the TSA, before …
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. …
Beyond condoms and bananas
— The questions kids ask show the changing reality of sex education By Maani Truu James* was in Year 3 when he walked up to his teacher and asked her what a 69 was. He had heard the number being joked about by other students and wanted to know what on earth they were talking …
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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Not all porn is created equal
— Is there such a thing as a healthy pornography? By Alan McKee We recently saw yet another controversy about sexual representation in Australia. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes’ book Welcome to Sex was attacked by the conservative group Australian Women’s Forum, leading to the book being removed from the shelves of Big W – …
What is a ruined orgasm?
— Intentionally spoiling an orgasm could actually improve sex for some people. By Beth Ashley Most people will hear “ruined orgasm,” which are sometimes referred to as “spoiled orgasms” and assume they’re not in for a good time. But, for some people, messing up orgasms during partnered and solo sex when they’re just about to …
Emily Morse Wants You to Think Seriously About an Open Relationship
By David Marchese For nearly 20 years, Emily Morse has been publicly talking with people about sex. She has done it in intimate, small-group conversations with friends; she has done it on radio and TV and social media; and the sex therapist has done it, most prominently, on her popular “Sex With Emily” podcast. A …
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Does Penis Size Actually Matter?
By Adrienne Santos-Longhurst What’s the short answer? No, penis size doesn’t matter — at least not in terms of desirability or function. Its size has zero bearing on its ability to give and receive pleasure or do any of what it’s supposed to do. That’s not to say that some people don’t prefer a bigger …
What You Should Do if a Condom Breaks
— Turn to emergency birth control and STI tests Nothing ruins the post-sex glow like realizing the condom broke. Now what? “You’re probably anxious about what to do next. It’s natural to jump to worst-case scenarios,” says sexual health specialist Henry Ng, MD, MPH. “But don’t let your fears get the best of you. Take …
How to Find Out What She Likes in Bed
— The Top 10 Questions to Ask By Ivy Cosca> Having sex is healthy. Most experts also agree that it’s beneficial to couples — it’s basic human nature! Plus, who doesn’t want to see their partners enjoy sex? It’s easy to navigate your way while getting it on in the bedroom. However, communicating with your …
What Is The Hanky Code?
— The History Behind Gay Flagging and How to Do It Today Starting as a way to subvert homophobic sodomy laws, flagging remains an important part of queer spaces today. By Evelyn Bauer If you’ve been to a historic gay bar or queer leather archive, you’ve likely spotted a subtle accessory that you may not …
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