Sex Advice With An Edge
— 26 Tips & Tricks From Sex Experts By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Kissing, making out, Frenching, locking lips…whatever you call it, it’s one of the most intimate and thrilling things that two people can do. And while the focus often lies on sex when thinking about how to be a better lover, perfecting your kissing …
By Ashley Broadwater There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc. But sometimes, two or more “types” of relationships blend. For example, have you ever felt super close to someone to a degree that seems stronger than friendship but not quite romantic? If so, you may have experienced …
By Mark Travers Most people will tell you about certain challenges that arise sooner or later in long-term relationships. In most cases, it is enough knowing that you are not alone and that rough patches are a completely normal part of intimate relationships. However, there are certain times when an issue prompts you to question …
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— Omnisexual vs. Pansexual Both forms of sexual identity involve being attracted to people of all genders, but they differ when it comes to having individual preference. by Nicky Cade When figuring out something as complex as sexuality, it might seem like there are more labels than there are in your local supermarket. You may …
— The agony and the ecstasy of an open relationship When Tom Rasmussen and their partner of seven years decided to have an open relationship, they knew it would be exciting and revitalising – but the danger of losing what they had was only too real By Tom Rasmussen My mother will kill me for …
Millennials think we are “Is it possible we could develop an alternative model of loving each other?” This is the question posed by the character Bobbi in Sally Rooney’s debut novel Conversations with Friends, and is a core tenet of the story. Spoken by a 21-year-old, are these words merely youthful idealism? By Lauren Ironmonger …
Here’s What to Know About the Relationship Style For one, it’s an arrangement built on lots of trust and communication. By Emma Glassman-Hughes The concept of open marriage has long existed in society’s periphery. Couples consensually creating mutual arrangements that work for their needs is a good thing, but historically, the subject has been too …
For many years, Marija was happy but knew deep down something was missing in her relationships. By Tahnee Jash She had been in two long-term partnerships with men. The first led to marriage, and the second to a son. It wasn’t until she was 40 that she met, and fell in love with, a woman. …
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— reversing hard-won sexual freedoms and civil rights By Rebecca L. Davis The leaked Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., which would overturn Roe vs. Wade, marks a devastating setback for reproductive justice in the United States. It also highlights how bound up the right to abortion is with other fundamental sexual …
Scrolling next to each other counts. By Nikki Campo During the first year-ish of the pandemic, I counted down the minutes until I could crash into bed. But every night, as depleted as I felt, I stayed awake to indulge in a guilty pleasure best enjoyed alone: an hour of TV and my phone. So …
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Where there is love, there will be arguing. Here’s how to do it the right way. By Gigi Engle If you think your magical relationship is never going to encounter a fight, you’re just plain wrong. Sorry to pop your love bubble, but welcome to reality. Conflict is both inevitable and normal in romantic relationships. …
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And is it just another word for “bisexual?” By Anna Iovine If you identify as straight but are open to queer experiences, you’re not alone. You may be called “heteroflexible,” a portmanteau that signals being “mostly straight” with a flexibility towards same-sex attraction. What does heteroflexibility mean? There’s not an objective definition of heteroflexibility. In …
Defining the terms and risks that come with unconventional relationships By Michelle Talsma Everson Chris Deaton and Elisha Thompson have been together over a dozen years and share a home lined with photos of family and friends in the college town of Tempe, Ariz., where they both work at Arizona State University. Both are graduate …
— The secrets of a submissive man By Kimberley Bond Daniel (not his real name) had not always wanted to be the submissive in a BDSM relationship. With his ex-partner for a long time, the 30-year-old thought he was happy with his vanilla sex life – but seven years into his once-happy partnership, a small …
— And how can it help? by Beth Sissons Spanking therapy uses spanking as a form of release. People may choose to take part in spanking therapy to release stress and responsibility, explore power roles, or work through negative emotions or trauma. However, there is limited scientific research on spanking therapy and its effectiveness. People …
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