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Orgasms Are Great, But Masturbation Also Comes With These 5 Health Benefits

By Devon Barrow Masturbation used to be a hush-hush topic saved for private conversations. But these days, as we’re rinsing shame out of sexuality, the holistic importance of sexual pleasure has come into full view. Backed by tons of positive science and research, we’re finally starting to see masturbation for what it really is: a …

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Queerplatonic Relationships Are Like Supercharged Friendships That Aren’t Necessarily Romantic

By Ashley Broadwater There are all kinds of relationships a person can have: friendly, romantic, professional, familial, etc. But sometimes, two or more “types” of relationships blend. For example, have you ever felt super close to someone to a degree that seems stronger than friendship but not quite romantic? If so, you may have experienced …

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Words matter

— Terms, pronouns and vocabulary to add to your everyday dictionary By Sharla Brown-Ajayi The glossary listed below is a list of terms used within the LGBTQIA community. This list is not completely comprehensive, as language is constantly evolving and new terms and identities are always forming. It is important to mirror the language someone …

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New Research Offers Solutions To Age-Old Relationship Problems

By Mark Travers Most people will tell you about certain challenges that arise sooner or later in long-term relationships. In most cases, it is enough knowing that you are not alone and that rough patches are a completely normal part of intimate relationships. However, there are certain times when an issue prompts you to question …

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Researchers suggest doctors should start prescribing vibrators to women

by Bob Yirka A team of researchers led by Alexandra Dubinskaya, of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center has found that the medical benefits of women using vibrators are strong enough to warrant doctors prescribing their use to female patients on a regular basis. In their paper published in The Journal of Urology, the group describes their metastudy …

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Gender Transitioning in the Workplace

— An Employer’s Guide As workplace protections expand for the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary employees may feel more comfortable being their authentic self at work. As a result, you should be prepared to work with transitioning employees. Consider developing a plan with your human resources department to educate the workforce and foster an inclusive …

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Laws of Attraction

— Omnisexual vs. Pansexual Both forms of sexual identity involve being attracted to people of all genders, but they differ when it comes to having individual preference. by Nicky Cade When figuring out something as complex as sexuality, it might seem like there are more labels than there are in your local supermarket. You may …

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7 fascinating facts about female masturbation that everyone should know

There are certain taboo topics that aren’t openly talked about, and masturbation — particularly, female masturbation — has certainly been one of them. But experts say that’s starting to change. “There was a time when it wasn’t open for women to talk about it,” Dr. Leah Millheiser, director of the female sexual medicine program at …

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