Sex Advice With An Edge
— Seriously By Jessica Zucker Rita M., a 20-year-old social work student living in Seattle, Washington, used to masturbate three to five times a week. But as with everything else, during a global pandemic, self-pleasure has been hard to come by. She’s not alone in finding it more difficult to engage in this form of …
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— and how to introduce the idea to your partner Curious about bondage, but not sure if it’s right for you? Here’s everything you need to know and more… by Woman and Home Bondage: one of the biggest buzzwords in the world of sex, but is it really all whips, chains and latex wearing dominatrix’s …
Sexual Intimacy Is Generally Safe During Pregnancy By Elizabeth Boskey, PhD Sexual intimacy can be part of a healthy pregnancy. Depending on how far along the pregnancy is, some adjustments may need to be made to keep things fun and comfortable. Avoiding sexually transmitted diseases (STD) is the chief concern when it comes to risks …
Being exclusively attracted to people of the opposite sex is a surprisingly recent phenomenon. By Annie Hayes While heterosexual sex is certainly nothing new, heterosexuality – the quality of being sexually attracted exclusively to people of the opposite sex – is a surprisingly recent phenomenon. In 1901, Dorland’s Medical Dictionary defined heterosexuality as an ‘abnormal …
Think Again! Your sex life shouldn’t be halted because of bad advice, embarrassed doctors, or a lack of knowledge. by Amy Mackelden Receiving an unexpected diagnosis can affect every aspect of your life, including your sex life. There are so many misconceptions when the topics of chronic illness and sex converge, making it a potentially …
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By Essex Mag The pressure to be the perfect man takes its toll sometimes. This pressure comes from both external and internal influences. Work and family issues can cause stress and anxiety to build up and this can reveal itself in both physical and psychological symptoms. Often performance anxiety is also caused by a lack …
One writer looks back over the lonely reality for single people in the UK during the pandemic. By Shon Faye Being single throughout the first lockdown might not have been so hard if I hadn’t begun 2020 still very much in a couple. I still remember the Christmas card he gave me and the message …
— and Why You Should by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst Think of sex like an oil change for your car… except way hotter and a lot more exciting. Keeping up with regular maintenance — and lube — helps keep your engine running at its best. The same idea applies to sex and all it can do for …
—Here’s Why Learning Yours Is Important by Mary Grace Garis Many understand sexual orientation to be the term that describes who a person is attracted to, in terms of gender and sexual identity. But, it’s possible that sexual desire and romantic desire won’t line up, which is why it’s important to understand sexual orientation and …
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and what to do about it By Madeline Kennedy Some causes of a low sex drive in women include taking medicines like birth control or SSRIs. Stress and not sleeping enough could also cause lowered libido. Medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease may also cause a lower sex drive. There’s no “normal” amount of …
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By Judith Newman BOOM CHICKA BOOM CHICKA WAH WAH. A-BOOM CHICKA BOOM CHICKA WAH — It’s time for sex! Wait, where are you going? Get back here. Admittedly, 2020 wasn’t the sexiest year on record. As I write, there are ongoing studies by the National Institute of Mental Health and various health organizations trying to …
— In and Out of the Bedroom by Gabrielle Kassel Maybe your current boo told you to up your game (ouch). Maybe you’ve always harbored sneaking suspicions that you’re subpar in the sack. Or maybe you just want to join the Greats. Regardless, you’re here because you think you’re bad in bed — or at …
And what can you do to treat it? By Anna Iovine If you’ve ever experienced pain during sex — or when inserting a tampon or just putting on pants — you’re not alone. You may be experiencing pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is a broad term, almost obnoxiously so. By definition, it is pain below the …
When it comes to sexuality, younger generations prefer the wine, not the label By Jo Ellison This week I’ve been wondering whether I might become a lesbian. Or whether I should have been one in the past. The speculation was prompted by the findings of an Ipsos Mori survey of 1,127 British adults that suggests …
By Lindsey Ellefson If you were raised to see sex and sexuality as a source of shame and embarrassment, you might notice that such feelings tend to linger, no matter how educated, open-minded, and open-legged you consider yourself today. If you come from a religious background, it’s probably even worse. Fortunately, many religious leaders and …
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