Sex Advice With An Edge
Influencing People’s Perceptions of Their Sexual Orientation By University of Sydney Scientific research has shown that sexuality exists on a spectrum. But how certain are people about where they fit on it? A new University of Sydney study suggests that people’s reported sexual orientation can change after reading about the nature of sexual orientation. Published …
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Experts question whether we can describe a toxic relationship the way we talk about gambling or alcohol. But some have found that framework to be a helpful step in the road to freedom. By Kaila Yu Tara Blair Ball, a relationship coach in Memphis, met her ex on Match.com. They instantly clicked. “He felt like …
— How exactly does it work? BY EVANGELINE POLYMENEAS Let’s get that O. Many have looked far and wide in search of the elusive female orgasm. Those who have experienced one from penetrative sex have the power to congregate vulva owners everywhere to tell the tale of how they reached climax. The journey is filled …
Everything you need to know to access foreplay fodder that is female-led, queer-inclusive, and beyond simply glorifying the male orgasm. By Shamani Joshi As an industry, porn – or at least the male-gaze kind most of us are familiar with – is pretty fucked up. Whether it’s X-rated platforms suggesting sexually violent videos to first-time …
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Advice from a Menopause Expert If you’re considering trying pot to escape hot flash hell, here’s guidance on the best way to do that, and the science of why it might help. By Lauren Streicher, MD If you’ve heard a friend mention that she’s easing hot flashes and other annoying side effects of menopause with …
Women’s symptoms are all too frequently dismissed by healthcare professionals, especially when they relate to that shameful region between the legs. It’s time to stop suffering in silence, writes Maia Ingoe. By Maia Ingoe When I was eight years old, I fell off the trampoline. It was a haven among unruly grasses, sitting on the …
—Avoid eye contact, joke and invent an imaginary friend If the thought of talking to your child about sex is terrifying, you’re not alone. But there are ways to ease everyone’s discomfort. By Fiona Katauskas Does talking to my child about sex have to be a mortifying nightmare? There doesn’t seem to be a word …
— And How Does It Shape the World Around You? It’s literally everything. By Gabrielle Kassel Maybe you recently decided to gift your social feeds the presence of LGBTQ+ activists and influencers. Or maybe you’re doing your part to be an informed LGBTQ+ ally. Whatever the reason — and no matter your sexuality or gender …
By Jera Brown This guide isn’t going to be exhaustive, or it would be book-length. And, in fact, there are some great books about how to get started in BDSM. For starters, I recommend checking out The New Bottoming Book and The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy Playing Well With Others: …
— Is it real? Should I care? Hormone changes are a normal part of aging for both men and women. The terms “male menopause” and “manopause” have been used to describe decreasing testosterone levels associated with aging. The medical term for it is andropause. And it’s different than menopause. A man’s hormone levels typically drop …
Post-pandemic Sex: Many of us are unsure how to navigate relationships in what feels like a new world By Geraldine Walsh Along with indoor dining and international travel, sex is due to make a comeback as the summer of love apparently, belatedly, unfolds around us. The forward-moving vaccination programme brings hope for a normal life. …
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And Why Is It Important For Reproductive Health By Olivia Giacomo According to environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan, Ph.D., we would do well to maintain ongoing conversations about fertility. That’s because, as it turns out, even experiences you have growing up can affect your reproductive health later on. Specifically, your body goes through a …
Grindr has both defined itself by and come to define the language of queer men. One of the most recent trends to be seen across people’s profiles is the rise of the hunt for ‘gym buddies’. By Louis Staples Downloading Grindr – then deleting it, before re-downloading it, only to delete it again – has …
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– but why? By Catriona Harvey-Jenner When a Body Shop advert for self-love hit screens this week, the response said a lot about the way society views women. “Go and grab the most phallic object you can find!” yelled the Maid of Honour on my laptop screen. It was the first lockdown, I was on …
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By Ally Head Knowing how to talk about your fetish can feel tricky at the best of times. When’s the right moment to bring it up? How much detail do you go into? And how do you navigate if your partner isn’t into the same kinks as you? If you’re on the fence about bringing …
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