Sex Advice With An Edge
By Edaein O’Connell We all have fetishes in some form. Though you may not like to admit it, those chips you dip into your ice cream every Friday night could fall into that category. They are the quirks and idiosyncrasies which form part of daily existence for many people. Most we turn a blind eye …
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– but why? By Catriona Harvey-Jenner When a Body Shop advert for self-love hit screens this week, the response said a lot about the way society views women. “Go and grab the most phallic object you can find!” yelled the Maid of Honour on my laptop screen. It was the first lockdown, I was on …
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For some couples, having different nonsexual intimacy preferences can be a strain on the relationship. Here’s how to meet in the middle. By Allison Hope Hugs. Back rubs. Cuddling. Holding hands. There are many ways in which we show our love for our significant others, and we all need and want different amounts of emotional …
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by Gabrielle Kassel If you like sushi and you like burritos, odds are you’ll like sushi burritos. Using similar logic, it’s a good guess that, if you enjoy orgasming and practicing yoga, you’ll like orgasmic yoga. Yep, orgasmic yoga is a thing. Read on to learn what it is, plus if it actually involves having …
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By Gabrielle Kassel In May, Instagram launched a pronoun feature, allowing individuals to add up to four pronouns to their profile (without eating into their bio’s 150-character limit). And considering some individuals use multiple sets of pronouns—for example they/she pronouns, she/they/he, or she/he—it’s a long-awaited change that’s important for not only these folks, but for …
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Here’s How it’s Defined This identity straddles the line between queer and straight. By Taylyn Washington-Harmon Sexuality is increasingly defined as being part of spectrum, with more people rejecting the idea that they are strictly heterosexual or homosexual. Because of that, the language surrounding sexuality has changed as well. Enter heteroflexible, a term dating back …
It’s basically like a ~sexy~ Myers-Briggs personality test. By Morgan Mandriota Hello, my friends: Welcome to the safe space where kinksters, rookies, and all those in between unite. If you’re looking to explore a new fetish, maybe dabble in a few new kinks, or find out what exactly a brat is (…among other things), you’ve …
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Why Some People Love Them + How To Try by Morgan Mandriota Some folks dream of being able to someday have an orgasm, while others get off from having their partner spoil their big O. Yep, you read that right—ruined orgasms are totally a thing that some people enjoy. If you’re curious, here’s what you …
by James Roland An erection is the result of increased blood flow to the penis. But you may be wondering exactly how that works, and whether there’s a specific amount of blood that your penis needs to achieve an erection. In some cases, reduced blood flow to the penis can cause noticeable changes in the …
There is a wealth of psychological and biological information stored in our scent, but for some reason we choose to ignore it. By William Park King Louis XIV of France was obsessed with fragrance. Cut flowers adorned every room in Versailles, furniture and fountains were sprayed with perfume and visitors were even doused before entering …
— why masturbating is good for you Is masturbating good for you? A sex therapist explains 9 reasons to give yourself an orgasm in the name of self-care. by Mia Sabat Masturbation and self-exploration are natural components of human nature. Not only is masturbating pleasurable, but it helps us look after our minds and bodies …
— Why Queerness Is Freedom To Me By Rebecca Woolf First, I want to give thanks to all the queer people who didn’t have the luxury of being offered opportunities to write essays about their queerness, and certainly not for pay. I recognize that the privilege I have in writing such an essay, specifically about …
Experts say couples can emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever by learning from the past and looking toward the future. By Jancee Dunn As we emerge, blinking, from our pandemic seclusion, all of us have, in ways great and small, changed. So, too, have our relationships. “During this time, couples may have been spending …
Some states now consider pornography to be a health threat. But stigmatizing porn can do more harm than good. By Olga Khazan If you ask some people, America is in the middle of a public-health crisis. No, not that one. Legislators in 16 states have passed resolutions declaring that pornography, in its ubiquity, constitutes a …
The value of restoring the LGBTQ rights movement’s radical roots By Aaron S. Lecklider The annual raising of rainbow flags outside America’s strip malls and the bounty of LGBTQ-friendly swag being hawked inside them can only mean one thing: Pride month is upon us. Ostensibly commemorating the birth of the gay liberation movement, Pride also …
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