Sex Advice With An Edge
— Here’s how to cope. Sex and SAD needn’t be enemies. By Eleanor Noyce Winter can be a bleak period. The crisp brown leaves have fallen from the trees; the flowers have wilted; everything is freezing – especially amidst a cost-of-living crisis – and there’s little to no sunshine. Joy can be sparse, and amidst …
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— Make-up sex is a resource widely used in the world of fiction. Indeed, both cinema and literature regularly use it in their productions. However, what happens in reality? Is it good or bad? By Sara González Juárez Make-up sex is a really popular concept and is commonly found in books and movies. A couple …
— Here’s everything you need to know Because a ‘normal’ sex drive doesn’t exist… By Emilie Lavinia Sex drive. Two words many of us shy away from, for fear of discovering we have an “abnormal” desire for sex – whether that’s a high or low libido. In reality, many of us have misconceptions about our …
— While some assume the thrill of sex dies down with age, that’s just one of many misconceptions By Taneia Surles For many individuals, having sex can release stress and be a way to explore different forms of intimacy with their partners. While some assume that the thrill of sex dies down in the latter …
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How Counseling Can Improve Your Relationship And, yes, you can keep your clothes on. By Stella Harris “Last night I looked at some cheese and got an erection,” Otis Milburn—amateur sex counselor and the teenage son of a sex therapist—tells his best friend Eric in the opening minutes of Netflix’s Sex Education season two. Although …
— The five biggest lessons of the year Shedding binaries, shaking off taboos and more – in a year with big events and changes, love and sex looked different, too. By Jessica Klein The ways we think about sex and love are always evolving, constantly influenced by cultural, political and global happenings. This year was …
— I stop people on the bus, ask my cashier at CVS, or even beg my next-door neighbors. By Alyssa Shelasky My boyfriend held a cigarette in one hand and a Diet Coke in the other and said, “Are you fucking serious, Lys?” A few moments earlier, while lounging around a wicker table in his …
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— Don’t Lose That Lovin’ Feeling Connection, communication and self-acceptance keep intimacy alive By Lisa B. Samalonis Although advancing age can pose some challenges to a healthy sex life, with a shift in perspective, intimacy can still be satisfying, good for your health and overall fun. Frequently discussed obstacles include: Vaginal dryness/atrophy. Erectile dysfunction. Lost …
By Gigi Engle Whether we want to admit it or not, sexually charged experiences come with heightened emotional states. It doesn’t matter if the experience is casual or part of a committed relationship, or if it’s sex that is kinky, vanilla, or involves wearing penguin onesies. When we get down and dirty, there are going …
— And how to overcome it By Willa Hart Feeling anxious during sex is incredibly common and valid. This can be a result of poor body image, a hyperfocus on your partner, or prior bad experiences. Fortunately, this anxiety can often be overcome through mindfulness, movement, or therapy. When you think of performance anxiety, you …
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By Danielle Page So you’ve got a steady partner—and they are great. But sometimes, you’ve just got to *ahem* take care of yourself. Is this normal? Or maybe you’ve walked in on said great partner doing the same thing. That can feel awkward at best and like a betrayal at worst. But is it actually …
— ‘We can stay sexually zesty and vibrant’ By Rachel Grumman Bender Sex after 60 isn’t something people talk about that much — but Joan Price is looking to change that. The 79-year-old speaker and author of Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk About Sex After Sixty and Naked at Our Age: Talking Out …
BDSM is far from the tool of self-destruction that it’s often depicted as in the media. By Megan Wallace When we’re asked what looking after our mental health looks like, most of us recite the same answer by rote. Talking therapy, medication for those who need it, and then that nebulous concept of “self care,” …
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— Not only that, same-sex marriages tend to be slightly happier than different-sex marriages. By Tom Hale Same-sex married couples often cope with stress in a healthier and more collaborative way than different-sex couples, according to a new study. The researchers argue that this is perhaps because homosexual couples face unique problems, including stigma, and …
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— The Midlife Woman’s Edition The impact of cancer treatment on women’s sexual health, and how to mitigate it, was highlighted at the 2022 North American Menopause Society annual meeting. By Becky Upham When it comes to sexual dysfunction caused by cancer treatment, most women suffer in silence. With significant advances in oncology care, the …
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