Sex Advice With An Edge
— You can still get kinky, even if pain isn’t your thing. By Gigi Engle When you think of kink and BDSM, what do you imagine? We’re guessing dark dungeons, paddles, crops, black leather, and pain-play. Scenes of spanking and paddling tend to come to mind. But this perception is rather limiting. It doesn’t take …
— 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 …
— Well, for starters, it can go way beyond just how to improve your sex life. Here’s what sex therapists (and real patients) want you to know. By Madeline Howard Pop culture tends to portray sex therapy like that unforgettable scene in Meet The Fockers where Ross teaches a sex workshop—an over-sexualized space where an …
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— A mismatched libido, also known as sexual desire discrepancy, is a common issue in relationships that occurs when one partner has higher or lower sex drive than the other. While a difference in sexual desire in couples is normal, it may cause a lot of stress for some couples. Luckily, there are ways to …
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— And why it’s totally normal to have a kink By Gabrielle Kassel There’s nothing unusual about having a kink — some evidence suggests half the population has one. A few examples of kinks include bondage, impact play aka spanking, discipline, and role play. Before exploring kinks with your partners, start with consent, communication, and …
— How to rediscover sexual intimacy and passion as you age By Ellen Uzelac Securing an early check-in for Room 200 at a Quality Inn on a nondescript highway at noon was like leading a high-level trade negotiation. It took one reservation clerk and two supervisors to sign off on the only time we had …
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— Closing the orgasm gap By Cat Tang When Sophia Wright finished the deed with her high school boyfriend, she looked over at him and thought: “This can’t be it, right?” It was only until years later, when she got to university, that she first heard of the term “orgasm gap.” Since then, Wright has …
— The Temporary Loss of Sexual Desire and Function After Orgasm By James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD In human sexuality, the refractory period is the length of time after an orgasm during which a person is not sexually responsive. The refractory period can vary from one person to the next but is strongly influenced …
— Here’s How to Start. First, simply acknowledge that you have it, says sex therapist Vanessa Marin. Then move on to some compliments. By Catherine Pearson Vanessa Marin has dedicated her career to discussing the most private details of other people’s sex lives. But, for a long time, she found it hard to talk about …
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— Here’s everything you need to know Because a ‘normal’ sex drive doesn’t exist… By Emilie Lavinia Sex drive. Two words many of us shy away from, for fear of discovering we have an “abnormal” desire for sex – whether that’s a high or low libido. In reality, many of us have misconceptions about our …
— Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life. “I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.” By Mark Hay About 1.7 percent of all people are born with intersex characteristics, an umbrella term for sex traits—such as external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, and chromosomal configurations—that don’t line …
— While some assume the thrill of sex dies down with age, that’s just one of many misconceptions By Taneia Surles For many individuals, having sex can release stress and be a way to explore different forms of intimacy with their partners. While some assume that the thrill of sex dies down in the latter …
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— Want to try kink but don’t know where to start? By Gigi Engle If you’ve been wanting to try kink but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. There are hundreds (probably thousands) of guides out there to kink, but they often don’t focus on the building blocks of healthy …
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— Ways to Enhance Pleasure and Improve Your Sex Life Practicing mindfulness through meditation can help to improve a person’s sex life and has been found to aid in treating sexual dysfunctions. Mindfulness allows people to become more self-aware and focus on sexual sensations within the body in the present moment. This allows people to …
— 18 Tips For Success By Kelly Gonsalves People can sometimes assume that dating sites and dating apps are exclusively for young people. In reality, people of all ages can benefit from the convenience of dating apps—including seniors. If you’re new to the world of online dating, here are some of the top online dating …
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