Sex Advice With An Edge
By Josee Ng Monogamy, the practice of being in romantic relationships with one partner at a time, is the most accepted form of relationship in most modern societies. It wasn’t the norm with our ancestors, but monogamy is an ordained foundation of marriage in most parts of the world today. However, just as polyamory or …
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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 …
By Alexandra Jones “This language was supposed to be about trust, honesty, communication, and commitment— defining commitment in a different kind of way.” Across a staticky Zoom call, Emily Witt and I are comparing notes on non-monogamy. “It was supposed to prevent lying and concealment,” continues the journalist and author of the seminal 2017 book …
In a new book, journalist Samantha Cole digs through the rich history of sex on the internet, from BBS to FOSTA By Russell Brandom From the very beginning, people on the internet have been obsessed with sex. That’s the argument laid out in a new book by journalist Samantha Cole, How Sex Changed the Internet …
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Even “vanilla” people feel sex shamed. By Tracey Anne Duncan As a person who writes about sex and pleasure, I meet a lot of pleasure activists — people working to reclaim pleasure and sexuality as radical domains. Many are kinksters, queers, or both; all on a mission to return some dignity back to folks who …
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By Lauren Ash If you’ve been active in the dating scene, you’ve probably spotted the phrase ‘ethically non-monogamous’ in a few Bumble bios lately. Ethical non-monogamy is a popular dating and relationship term that encompasses a number of “non-traditional” styles of relationship and approaches to dating, including polyamory, swingers, relationship anarchy, as well as open …
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It doesn’t mean it can’t get so much better. By Cathryne Keller Apologies to Bridgerton, but first-time sex isn’t always the mind-blowing, corset-busting stuff of historical romance novels. In real life, hooking up with a new partner—even one you’re super into—can be awkward, uncomfortable, or otherwise…not good. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it can’t get …
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— What Science Says About the Genetics of Desire In short, maybe! Your genetic makeup is one of several factors that could influence your sexual interests. By Hanna Lustig Are kinks hereditary or learned? The short answer is both. The genetics of sexual attraction and desire is a deeply underfunded field of research. Still, there’s …
— 26 Tips & Tricks From Sex Experts by Kesiena Boom, M.S. Kissing, making out, Frenching, locking lips…whatever you call it, it’s one of the most intimate and thrilling things that two people can do. And while the focus often lies on sex when thinking about how to be a better lover, perfecting your kissing …
By Ellen Scott Okay, so you’re pondering having sex with someone of the same gender for the first time. Feeling nervous? Don’t panic – that’s totally normal. ‘Same-sex sex can feel daunting even if you’ve had plenty of “straight” sex before,’ sex and relationships expert Annabelle Knight tells Metro.co.uk. ‘The reason it feels so different …
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How To Practice Tantra’s Intimate Form Of Sex By Leslie Grace, R.N. Tantric sex is a whole new way of being in sexual connection that allows you access to deeper levels of feeling, sensation, and energy, and ultimately more of who you really are. This path is simple but profound: It’s about wholeheartedly celebrating the …
From prioritizing pleasure to planning ahead. By Cathryne Keller Sexual freedom and exploration can be one of the most exciting parts of the transition to college life: Living on campus can put you in a hyper-horny environment in which the things you’ve only wondered or fantasized about are now possibilities to explore. As exhilarating as …
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— Everything you need to know about BDSM rope play. Shibari is an art form with a rich history, and a fun, experimental present. By Beth Ashley The Discovery+ true crime series House of Hammer, detailing the allegations surrounding Call Me By Your Name actor Armie Hammer, has raised a lot of questions about Shibari …
(If You Want To) After my marriage ended, I immediately jumped into online dating—and I found myself knee-deep in salty exchanges. Figuring out how I wanted to respond took much, much longer. By Nadine Araksi I received my first dick pic on public transit, after dropping my kids off at school. I wasn’t even halfway …
A therapist explains how to know if ethical nonmonogamy is right for you. By Marie Southard Ospina Many of us grow up alongside narratives of a “happily ever after” one-soulmate-kind-of love, but this cultural ideal is far from a universal reality—or even a universal desire. Just like someone might have several friends who meet various …
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