Sex Advice With An Edge
Dr Sue Malta and her research team want to promote more positive social perceptions of older people’s sexuality, in general practice and beyond. By Amanda Lyons It is no secret that Australia’s population is ageing. But that doesn’t mean older Australians are leaving the pleasures of the bedroom behind – and nor should they, argues …
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Since the most common symptom is actually having no symptoms, talking to any partners about sexual health is even more important than it is awkward. The good news is talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and getting tested leads to more honesty, open communication and better relationships (and health) in the long run. Here’s how …
Even When You’re Not in Bed By Amy Stanton & Catherine Connors Getting in touch with your erotic self can help you feel more authentic, and confident too. This may seem counterintuitive in a culture that celebrates the Kardashians and made 50 Shades of Grey a bestseller, but female sexual power has always been controversial. Women who …
Erika Lust’s new app is making it easier to talk about kinks and fantasies By Marianne Eloise The XConfessions app lets users swipe left or right on sex acts they’re willing or not willing to try Erika Lust is currently making five films at once – no small undertaking, especially as her erotic films are cinematically beautiful; …
It’s not too late to learn something beyond the keep-your-legs-closed approach. Virginity not required. By Hannah Smothers Chances are, if you had sex ed in America, your sexual IQ is suffering. To help get you up to speed, we asked top experts to weigh in on their fave books on sex and sexuality, from newer …
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Real D/s relationships go beyond ‘Fifty Shades.’ By Tiffany Diane Tso When it comes to understanding BDSM, non-practitioners generally equate the kinky lifestyle with the chains, ropes, whips, and handcuffs found in Christian Grey’s “red room of pain” in Fifty Shades of Grey. And among the different elements included in the BDSM portmanteau (bondage and …
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By Kelly Gonsalves When it comes to improving our sex life, we’re told over and over how important it is to talk to our partner about our desires, turn-ons, worries, ideal frequency, and every other little detail. Communication is crucial to making sure both partners are satisfied with every encounter and are maximizing their pleasure; …
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(and How to Find One) People are trained to make your sex life better! What a world. By Sophie Saint Thomas You may have joked to friends that you don’t need therapy—you have them. But sometimes working through the hard stuff requires help from a neutral party who happens to be a licensed professional. If …
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The complexity is more than cultural. It’s biological, too. By Anne Fausto-Sterling Two sexes have never been enough to describe human variety. Not in biblical times and not now. Before we knew much about biology, we made social rules to administer sexual diversity. The ancient Jewish rabbinical code known as the Tosefta, for example, sometimes …
By Mark Hay In 2016, British startup MysteryVibe made waves in the sex toy world, and the wider design and tech spaces, with its debut product, the Crescendo. A reimagining of the traditional vibrator, this flexible silicone rod with six vibrating motors, their intensities controlled via an app, promised customizability that could work for diverse …
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– A guide to understanding the essence of human sexuality and gender By Sasha Ranganath Humans have always boxed everything up into black and white contrasts and standardised ideals, essentially losing touch with what it means to be human. In this ever-changing, quick-paced world, where everyone is in a hurry, let’s take a step back …
Not only is senior sex better than younger sex, reveals sex expert Joan Price, but millennials could actually master a more fulfilling iteration of lovemaking from their elders—one that’s based on extended arousal and less pressure to perform. By Isabelle Kohn Most of us are scared to get old, anxious that silver hair, crinkly eyes …
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One expert shares advice for opening the line of communication between patients and health care providers, as well as their partners. BY Katie Kosko Sex and intimacy after cancer can often become an afterthought. Many people are focused on fighting their disease, but don’t realize that sexual health matters, too. And it’s not a challenge …
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by Sarah Aswell Who says the clitoris is pea-sized? Well, for a very long time, science did. But sometimes science gets it wrong before it gets it right. And even when science gets it right, sexism still takes the stage and moves away the spotlight. It’s time that both men and women learn that a …
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—And How Do I Make It Happen For A Guy? First of all, he’s got to be okay with butt stuff. By Macaela Mackenzie Butt stuff has been taboo probably for as long as there have been taboos. But thanks to a growing conversation on anal play (hello, pegging!) you and your partner might find …
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