Sex Advice With An Edge
— ‘Every few weeks we both go out on our own and sleep with another man’ They’ve been together for two years, but opening up their relationship has worked for Lorenzo and Felix By Kitty Drake Lorenzo, 31 Threesomes can be a bit of a juggling act. I’m thinking: ‘Is our guest at ease? Who …
— Whatever you’re into, here’s what you need to know… By Alice Porter If you’re looking to change up your sex life and try new things, you might be interested in exploring the world of kink. But whether you’re googling new kinks in a private browser or dipping your toe into something like BDSM with …
— If you like disobeying daddy, this one’s for you. by Mashable SEA Make me. This is the trademark saying for brats. A “brat” is a delightfully disobedient sub within the Dom/sub dynamic in BDSM. “Brats enjoy questioning dominance, as well as like for dominance to be proven to them,” says Emerson Karsh, a kink …
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— Strategies to resolve silly fights, hurt feelings and other issues. By Catherine Pearson and Jancee Dunn Experts increasingly know that human connection is integral to well-being, every bit as essential as getting enough sleep or moving your body. But relationships, particularly romantic partnerships, can be tricky. And we seldom receive the straightforward, evidence-based guidance …
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— Some women with jobs that require a high degree of visibility online say they have faced romantic rejection over the high number of their social media followers. By Gina Cherelus A few years ago, Sara Zeljkovic, a 25-year-old living in Toronto, started working to build her social media presence on TikTok and Instagram, assuming …
By Gabrielle Kassel The phrase “don’t ask, don’t tell” may bring to mind the discriminatory policy from the ’90s that kept LGBTQ+ folks in the U.S. military from sharing information about their sexuality or non-cis gender. But the phrase has another meaning in polyamorous circles: a non-monogamous relationship structure that allows some kinds of physical, …
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— For a certain class of extremely online gay man, explicit photos are the go-to gift for friends and followers. By David Mack When David Dulin celebrated his 36th birthday in March, he asked his Twitter followers for just two things: cash donations to his online payment account, and pictures of them in their own …
— Plus an exercise for expanded pleasure The best orgasms come when you learn how to unlock a sexual “flow state.” Emily Nagoski, a sex educator, shares a meditation to help you get started. With Emily Nagoski EMILY NAGOSKI: Unfortunately, virtually all of the orgasms that are available to us in the mainstream media and …
— Being honest about our sexual desires can feel like sharing a secret – here’s some tips on how to broach the conversation By Brit Dawson When telling your partner about a particular kink or fetish you have, here’s some pretty solid advice: “Don’t sit them down to tell them you’ve ordered vampire gloves and …
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— The questions kids ask show the changing reality of sex education By Maani Truu James* was in Year 3 when he walked up to his teacher and asked her what a 69 was. He had heard the number being joked about by other students and wanted to know what on earth they were talking …
— The effects of shame-based narratives can have a big impact on our ability to experience pleasure fully. By Gigi Engle Purity culture messaging is everywhere. Even if you didn’t grow up particularly religious or even if you had fully atheist caregivers, it’s likely you’ve been exposed to messages from purity culture in some form. …
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— Why young people are having less sex By Hannah Fry Vivian Rhodes figured she would eventually have sex. She was raised in a Christian household in Washington state and thought sex before marriage would be the ultimate rebellion. But then college came and went — and no sex. Even flirting “felt unnatural,” she said. …
By Bianne Hogan Are you ready to kick things up a notch in the bedroom? Then you might consider experimenting with temperature play. Think of how an ice cube offers an instant visceral feeling to your skin or the touch of a warm cup of tea. Now imagine that type of sensation being used to …
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By Sophie Saint Thomas< “Missionary position” is a bit of an unfortunate phrase, no? Many missionaries do fine charitable work, but thinking about them isn’t exactly titillating. That’s a shame, because missionary position can actually be amazingly sexy: In missionary position, bodies are close. There’s a lot of sweat. Breath mingles. It’s a perfect position …
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By Annie Lord I was in the park with a friend of mine who was telling me about the sex she’d had at a festival the weekend before. “He came as well, actually,” she added at the end of the story. “Oh, nice,” I said, and then I laughed because I couldn’t remember when it …
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