Sex Advice With An Edge
— What Science Says About the Genetics of Desire In short, maybe! Your genetic makeup is one of several factors that could influence your sexual interests. By Hanna Lustig Are kinks hereditary or learned? The short answer is both. The genetics of sexual attraction and desire is a deeply underfunded field of research. Still, there’s …
How To Practice Tantra’s Intimate Form Of Sex By Leslie Grace, R.N. Tantric sex is a whole new way of being in sexual connection that allows you access to deeper levels of feeling, sensation, and energy, and ultimately more of who you really are. This path is simple but profound: It’s about wholeheartedly celebrating the …
— Everything you need to know about BDSM rope play. Shibari is an art form with a rich history, and a fun, experimental present. By Beth Ashley The Discovery+ true crime series House of Hammer, detailing the allegations surrounding Call Me By Your Name actor Armie Hammer, has raised a lot of questions about Shibari …
By Zoe Bussewitz “I hope you leave feeling different than when you came in!” a cheery museum attendant calls to a group of people as they exit a small theater labeled “Tunnel of Love,” having just finished experiencing a “four-dimensional, abstract, artistic rendition of an orgy.” Equal parts education, art and entertainment, the Museum of Sex …
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— 20 ways for men to delay ejaculation By Madeline Kennedy It’s common to feel like you want to last longer in bed, especially if you ejaculate prematurely. To last longer in bed naturally, slow down movement and use condoms or the pause-squeeze method. You can ask your doctor about pelvic exercises, numbing medications, Viagra, …
BY Grace Baldwin Double the fun. The first vibrator I ever owned was bought for me by my best friend. Still living at home, the idea of my parents intercepting the delivery of my sexy online package made me want to shrivel up and claim a life as a hermit. Truth be told, they wouldn’t …
by Nikki Thorburn The different types and how to experience them. As you’re probably aware, orgasms feel amazing. You’ve probably got your spots, positions, strokes, touches and caresses that you know will get you there; to the pinnacle, to the peak. But what if there was a whole horizon you hadn’t yet explored? What if …
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— And Why You Should Do So More Often Let’s discuss. By Natalia Lusinski When you think about the term “sexual wellness,” what comes to mind? The state of your sexual health? Your sexuality? The connection between your body and mind? In short, it’s about all those things — and more. “Sexual wellness is an …
— Here’s how. By Elizabeth Chang The Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is likely to affect abortion access in roughly half the states, most of which either don’t mandate sex education or offer sex education that emphasizes abstinence, an approach that, research shows, does not encourage adolescents to delay intercourse …
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Making love is about more than intimacy. It’s good for your health, too By Robin Westen How sexy are your 50s? If you think sex is the province of the young, you’re wrong. People in their 20s are having less sex now than ever before, studies show, so it’s possible that you’re as active, or …
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A simple “stop” might not cut it. Here’s why. By Suzannah Weiss Sex is hotter for everyone when all parties can relax knowing they’ll stay inside their comfort zones. One way to ensure in advance that everyone will say comfy is to establish a safe word: a word that, when said, signals for the sexy …
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Climax and orgasm are both parts of sexual activity. While many people use the words interchangeably, some believe they have different definitions. By these definitions, an orgasm is the buildup of pleasure just before a climax, while a climax is the peak of the orgasm, when the sexual pleasure is the most intense. by Anna …
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by Vicki T. Hyatt What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that causes a person to have a variety of symptoms which may include impulsive behavior, hyperactivity, and difficulty paying attention. This disorder can have significant effects on adult life. For example, a person with ADHD may have …
By Kelly Gonsalves Sometimes, you want sex that goes beyond the physical: sex that’s full of powerful emotions, simultaneously intense and tender, almost spiritual. Not just two bodies intertwining, but also two souls. Sexual romance is the experience of expressing feelings of love, passion, and care through erotic touch. So, to have more romantic sex, …
Actionable steps to help you get in the mood. By Rachel Thompson Rifling through a chest of drawers, I found an old photograph that I’d hidden in the hope I’d never again have to set eyes on it. It was taken 15 years ago on a beach in France, and I was wearing a bikini. …
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