Sex Advice With An Edge
— 5 types of orgasms every woman should know about Which ones have you experienced? By Shona Hendley We speak to a ‘sexpert’ about how to achieve the many pleasurable – and elusive – types of O’s. We all know that scene. The one where Meg Ryan’s character, Sally shows Harry (Billy Crystal) and everyone else …
Here’s What You Should Know by Crystal Raypole Considering a new method of birth control? You’ve probably also spared a few thoughts (worries, even) for all those potential side effects you’ve heard about, such as decreased libido. It’s true that nearly every birth control method could cause some type of side effect. Yet for many …
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by Crystal Raypole Abusive relationships can do a lot of damage to your emotional health and mental well-being. It can feel painful and deeply distressing — to say the absolute least — when someone you love and trust: begins to criticize you or put you down tries to control or manipulate you into doing what …
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— and What to Do by Crystal Raypole Ask anyone if love is complicated, and there’s a good chance they’ll probably say, “yes,” or “sometimes” at the very least. Part of love’s complications stems from the fact that it can be challenging when the person you love doesn’t feel the same way — or when …
— Why Is It So Hard To Know What To Call A Significant Other? By Olivia Harrison Because of a congenital heart defect, I have an annual checkup with a cardiologist. This yearly visit to the hospital — involving numerous tests, conversations about future surgeries, and a waiting room filled with babies who have only …
These two terms mean very different things. By Jessica Migala Bisexuality is a sexual identity most people are at least a little familiar with. But what about the term bi-curious—is this a separate identity as well, or is it part of being bisexual? How do you know if you’re bi-curious, anyway? Because the word can …
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by Crystal Raypole At this point in time, experts have disproved many of the myths surrounding sexual orientation. Like the color of your eyes or the shape of your nose, orientation is a trait many are born with or grow into over time. Maybe in high school, for example, you developed crushes on people of …
by Crystal Raypole Sexual trauma can happen in many ways, and it doesn’t always involve physical force. Sexual coercion, for example, happens when someone pressures or manipulates you into having sexual contact when you don’t want to. Sexual coercion can be confusing and deeply distressing. You know what happened wasn’t right, but you might not …
Everything You Always Wanted to Know By Dusan Goljic, Pharm.D. After a marijuana experience, lighting an old-fashioned cigarette after sex seems slightly outdated. As a matter of fact, when discussing cannabis, you’ll probably want to light it before you engage in sexual activity. Excited yet? Despite some of us seeming pretty calm, we can still …
By Gillian Fisher When we say BDSM, you probably think of chains, whips, and all sorts of sexy stuff. But there’s far more to it. BDSM has long been recognised as an erotic practice, with more people than ever introducing aspects of bondage, domination, sadism and masochism into their sexual pursuits. A combination of changing …
A Guide to all the BDSM Terms You Were Too Shy to Look Up By Charlotte Grainger If you’re having enough sex, it’s only a matter of time until it grows stale. Eventually, you’ll begin to crave something more than a quick release. You’ll want sex to last—and for physical pleasure to come coupled with …
This Might Be Why By Samantha Vincenty Ever needed to sneeze—nose tickling, whole body clenched, staring up at a light in hopes that a big “ACHOO!” will free you—only for the sneeze to somehow stall out, leaving you shaking clenched fists as you accept that the release just ain’t happening? Not being able to have …
The show gets a lot right. By Kasandra Brabaw When Netflix’s new show Sex Education dropped earlier this month, it became an instant hit among basically anyone who has sex or thinks about sex. The show follows an awkward teen, Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield), who knows a lot about sex thanks to his sex therapist …
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Lola tampons, Coach, and more are offering life advice with your purchase. By Sarah Treleaven In a calm voice, Dr. Corina Dunlap gave me a short overview of the meaning of low libido. “One thing I really want women to know is that many factors can impact libido,” she said. “These interests and desires can …
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“I don’t believe in rules. Rules are about trying to wall off an insecurity.” by Damona Hoffman [F]irst, let’s get a few ground rules straight. The polyamorists I spoke with do not want to be seen as sex hungry monsters who swing from partner to partner. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of polyamory …
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