This four-minute foreplay game could help spark excitement in the bedroom

By Ella Glover By now, we all know that foreplay is the most important aspect of intercourse, particularly for women, who typically need 20 to 30 minutes of warm-up time before they’re able to orgasm.  But it can be easy to get into a bit of a sex rut – especially if you’re in a …

Abused gay men don’t see they are victims – study

— Gay and bisexual men being abused by romantic partners is the subject of a research brief being presented to the Scottish government By Mary McCool Gay and bisexual men are being abused by romantic partners but face multiple barriers to support, according to recent studies. Research from Glasgow Caledonian University found that one in …

Is Seasonal Affective Disorder impacting your sex life?

— Here’s how to cope. Sex and SAD needn’t be enemies. By Eleanor Noyce Winter can be a bleak period. The crisp brown leaves have fallen from the trees; the flowers have wilted; everything is freezing – especially amidst a cost-of-living crisis – and there’s little to no sunshine. Joy can be sparse, and amidst …

This Yes-No-Maybe List Can Help Couples Explore Their Wildest Sexual Fantasies

— If one of your goals for the new year is to rev up your intimate life, consider one popular activity often recommended by sex therapists to couples looking to explore their desires: the Yes/No/Maybe list. By Kelly Gonsalves The Yes/No/Maybe list. The Yes/No/Maybe list is an activity designed to help partners explore and share …

Five signs your relationship is on the rocks

— Every couple has their ups and downs, but sometimes a relationship never recovers from a difficult period. By Jessica Lindsay While processing conflict and working on your interactions is admirable, aiming to repair a dying relationship is a time-waster for everyone involved. The key to sorting things out – whether that’s together or not …

My Husband and I Are in a Long-Distance Relationship

—And It’s Actually Pretty Great By Vrutika Shah The world has never been kind to a long-distance relationship. While life never tires of throwing lemons your way with the utmost unpredictability, you never see pop culture deliver a fairytale romance that gives the hardest kind of relationship its due credit. On the contrary, it’s dismissed …