Sex Advice With An Edge
— “It can be something your unconscious is inviting you to consider.” By Katie Baskerville Have you ever found yourself squirming in the middle of the night (in a good way) after dreaming of being railed by your next-door neighbour, or perhaps a platonic best friend? Same. We’re not alone. With three-quarters of the population …
— Well, for starters, it can go way beyond just how to improve your sex life. Here’s what sex therapists (and real patients) want you to know. By Madeline Howard Pop culture tends to portray sex therapy like that unforgettable scene in Meet The Fockers where Ross teaches a sex workshop—an over-sexualized space where an …
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— Meet the men who get turned on hearing about their partners’ sexual past “We sometimes use her vibrator and pretend it’s an ex” By Brit Dawson When 40-year-old Louis* and his wife have sex, he thinks about her exes. He pictures her with them, in scenarios based on real encounters from her past. He …
— Three isn’t a crowd, it’s a party. By Sarah Lempa A wholesome threesome: The best rhyme ever? We think yes. “Two simply isn’t enough, let’s add more!” – Whichever brilliant soul had the first threesome in history (or so I presume). Adding an extra to your sexcapades, joining a dynamic duo, or taking part …
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— What Next? By Gabrielle Kassel Role-playing, or acting out a particular scenario or scene, isn’t just something you do with a friend before breaking up with your sensitive beau, or with a career mentor before asking for a raise. Role-play can also be used to transport any of your sexual encounters from stale to …
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— It’s possible but not easy, experts say. By Ian Kerner Can a monogamous couple become nonmonogamous? Of course, they can — but do these couples survive and thrive? What are the pitfalls and what are the pleasures? More and more I’m seeing couples in my practice of all ages who have always been in …
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— Cyndi Darnell, a sex therapist and clinical sexologist, teaches couples how to experience more “pleasure and joy” in their relationships. By Alix Strauss When it comes to sex, everyone seems to struggle, says Cyndi Darnell, a clinical sexologist, sex therapist and relationship coach based in Manhattan. “No one receives sex and relationship education,” she …
— BDSM helped me heal my sexual trauma and made me more confident. By Elizabeth Ayoola After years of vanilla sex, I decided to explore BDSM and become a dominatrix. BDSM helped me take back control in the bedroom and reinforce consent. Being a domme helped me heal my sexual trauma and became an act …
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— Here’s How to Start. First, simply acknowledge that you have it, says sex therapist Vanessa Marin. Then move on to some compliments. By Catherine Pearson Vanessa Marin has dedicated her career to discussing the most private details of other people’s sex lives. But, for a long time, she found it hard to talk about …
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By Kelly Gonsalves There are many reasons why sex gets so much attention when it comes to discussing a healthy relationship: It’s a uniquely connective experience where couples get to completely shed their walls, get playful with each other, and indulge in giving and receiving physical pleasure, all in a way that is (for monogamous …
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— And Why It Matters It’s all about compassion for yourself AND others. By Lexi Inks Even though you’ve probably heard people talking about sex positivity online or in your own social circles, the concept is more complex than just enjoying sex, or trying to ditch shame. While there’s an entire history and movement behind …
— According To Relationship Expert Esther Perel Four simple ways to reinvigorate that spark. By Gabrielle Ulubay Like anything, else you encounter on a daily basis, it’s possible to fall into a monotony or a lull while in a long-term romantic relationship. Countless books and lectures have been devoted to the question of how to …
— A reminder that Roman sexuality was far more complex than simply gay or straight By João Florêncio As Pompeii’s House of the Vettii finally reopens after a long process of restoration, news outlets appear to be struggling with how to report on the Roman sex cultures so well recorded in the ruins of the …
By Row Light Myths surrounding sexuality are nothing new, and they have long played a role in how we treat the sexes differently across cultures. Though (most of us) now believe in the female orgasm and that consent is not only preferable but necessary for any sexual act, there is still plenty of misinformation making …
Sex may be different after prostate cancer treatment, but it can still be enjoyable If you have prostate cancer and your healthcare provider recommends treatment, you might be wondering how your sex life may or may not be affected. You’re not alone if you have questions about this, as this is a common concern. “Treating …
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