What Does It Mean to Be in an Exclusive Relationship?

— Here’s what to know before you DTR. By Rachel Varina It’s pretty much the bread and butter of every mainstream romance book and rom-com: the ~exclusive relationship~. Cue the hearts, sunsets, and kisses in the rain! And while exclusive relationships might seem like the end-all-be-all definition of lurve, there’s actually a lot more to …

What is BDSM?

Your Queer Guide to Kink, Domination, Bondage, and More Queer sex experts answer your most commonly asked questions about BDSM. By Evelyn Bauer Okay, first things first: BDSM is hot, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. Just look at the latex, leather, and chain outfits featured in Fashion Week collections earlier this …

Aftercare

— How to make sure your partner is A-okay after sex Sure, you know all about foreplay but what about aftercare? Yes, what happens after that big O is just as important By Ness Cooper When it comes to sex, there are countless tips for what happens before and during it, but rarely do we …

Everything you need to know about subspace and subdrop in BDSM

By Ella Glover Kinky sex is becoming more mainstream by the year, with BDSM – which stands for bondage and discipline, dominance and submission and sadism and masochism – is one of the more popular options.  Generally, BDSM involves two major roles: the dominant and the submissive, the latter of which is the topic of …

List of Erogenous Zones for Better Intimacy

By Molly Burford Sexual health is important for your overall health and well-being. Sexual health encompasses everything from getting routinely screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to simply knowing what you like in the bedroom. One way to improve your sex life is by knowing your erogenous zones. Essentially, an erogenous zone is any part …

Gateway To S&M

— 6 Kinks You Should Begin the Experience With! By Mehak Walia Sigmund Freud’s theorised that “certain aspects of your personality are more primal and this pushes you to act on your basic urges. Meanwhile, other parts of your personality work to counteract these urges and strive to make you conform to the demands of …

How to use Kegels to orgasm harder, boost sensation, and increase lubrication

By Kelly Burch Kegels can benefit your sex life by increasing sensation, lubrication, and the ability to orgasm. They also can help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, which helps prevent vaginal prolapse. To do kegels, contract and release the muscles you use to stop the flow of urine. If you’re looking to enhance your sex …