Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s what to do if you’re in one It doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship’s over By Gabrielle Kassel You know how many of your pals are proudly posting about their Stanley cups, favourite books, and hot girl walks? Well, odds are, even more of your friends are silently suffering through a sex drought. So, …
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By Dr. Chinta Sidharthan In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the influence of psychedelics on sexual functioning using a large, naturalistic study and a controlled clinical trial that compared the impacts of psilocybin and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) on various facets of sexual functioning in patients with major …
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— “Our Side” Is Finally Fighting Back The new group EducateUS is creating a counter-movement to the conservative groups stoking a culture war over sexuality education. By Joan Walsh When the nation began to emerge from our collective Covid lockdowns two to three years ago, some public education advocates noticed that parents were developing strange …
— So Why Aren’t They More Accessible? By Maggie Zhou Sex is considered one of our baseline human needs. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, some experts place it right at the base of the pyramid with other physiological necessities like breathing, food, water and sleep. Other people consider it a social need, akin to friendships, …
— Let’s get wet ‘n wild. By Korin Miller and Addison Aloian When you’re moving from foreplay to the penetration portion of sex, a little bit of friction is a welcome addition. But too much of it can easily turn ‘ooh’ into ‘ouch,’ leaving that area dry and irritated, to say the least. That’s where …
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— Here are five ways to protect your sperm By Karin Hammarberg Infertility is often thought of as a female problem, but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility. We recently published a review of the literature on whether men diagnosed with male factor infertility experience greater psychological distress than fertile men …
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— Experts and couples are challenging the conventional wisdom that sex is essential to relationships. By Amanda Montei Will and Rose met online 10 years ago. His screen name was professorparsley, and he looked the part — tall and thin, with glasses, features that Rose found attractive. On their first date, Rose learned that Will …
— Why awareness and prevention are essential to avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) By Sadia Arshad Discussing sexual health, pleasure and STI testing for older adults can seem taboo, even in social circles or health care settings. While sex can be a great source of fun, connection and excitement, the unsexy reality of sexually transmitted …
— The AskMen Guide for How to Be Submissive in Bed By Eve Parsons When you hear the word “submissive,” what do you think of? Many people think sexual submissiveness is all about allowing yourself to be (consensually) “punished” or otherwise denigrated, but the reality is much more complicated. And thanks to either sensationalist or …
— It only takes 20 seconds and can even be done in public This simple trick could bring you closer to your partner By Ellie Hutchings If your sex life has taken a hit recently, trying this 20-second trick could help boost physical intimacy. As many parents will know, your sex life can change quite …
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— How to open things up, for the curious couple. By Allison P. Davis, Alistair Kitchen, Alyssa Shelasky, Anya Kamenetz, and Bindu Bansinath If you live in New York, it’s very possible you’ve recently found yourself chatting with a co-worker, or listening to the table next to you at a restaurant, and heard some variation …
— And we’re vibing it By Sarah Noonan and Holly Berckelman We’re living in the age of normalising sexual wellness, and it looks like the boys are getting on board. Here are the latest innovations in the male sex toy sphere you need to get your hands on. Sexual wellness is coming for men. In …
— Here’s what one study found Society’s beliefs about aging and sex are complex and vary widely, but one common belief is that disinterest in sex is a standard part of aging. A recent study explores how misconceptions like these can complicate the acceptance of older adults’ sexual lives. The study surveyed 270 young adults, ages …
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— But It’s ‘More Than Pleasure’ By Sarah Sinclair Over half of women have faked an orgasm. Surprised? Probably not. But while some women fake it from time-to-time, for others the lack of ability to reach orgasm is a far more debilitating issue. Female orgasm disorder/difficulty (FOD), sometimes referred to as orgasm dysfunction, occurs when …
— The nuanced world of BDSM By Lucy Copp Carol always knew something was “off” for her during sex. “At one point I even thought I might have been asexual because I just wasn’t getting what other people would talk about all the time,” she told Larry Mantle on AirTalk, LAist 89.3’s daily news program. …
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