Sex Advice With An Edge
By Erica Sloan For the past few years, mainstream society has been steadily moving toward a culture of sexual acceptance and pleasure celebration. While it’s great that wanting and having sex is becoming increasingly normalized, the idea of not wanting sex has started to become increasingly pathologized, which is not so great. In reality, both …
By Julia Naftulin The new discovery+ series “Good Sex” has couples put cameras in their bedrooms. A sex coach uses the footage to help improve their intimacy. In the first episode, men reveal their sexual issues, like erectile dysfunction and overall inexperience. The show is a reminder that sex should be a safe space to …
By Rebecca Strong Not everyone finds sex essential in a relationship, and experts say other factors may matter more. Quality time, emotional security, and other forms of intimacy can help you grow closer as partners. If you often feel sexually unfulfilled, a calm, open conversation can help you express your needs. Every relationship is unique. …
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Sex in retirement years: the rewards and risks By Jessica Hall When Lisa Noll, 67, got divorced two years ago after 35 years of marriage, she thought relationships, romance and sex were a thing of the past. Now, she’s in a relationship with a man 10 years younger and has what she calls “a rich …
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by Nikki Thorburn The different types and how to experience them. As you’re probably aware, orgasms feel amazing. You’ve probably got your spots, positions, strokes, touches and caresses that you know will get you there; to the pinnacle, to the peak. But what if there was a whole horizon you hadn’t yet explored? What if …
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by Ahsan Qureshi It is not a great topic to reveal that many people suffer from various sexual issues. Sex is an important aspect of people’s lives, and dealing with it may be challenging at times. There are a variety of sexual disorders that make it difficult for people to connect with others. Certain sexual …
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In her debut story collection, Watching Women & Girls, Riposte founder Danielle Pender examines the pillars of female life – love, duty, ambition, friendship, and sex – from every angle. Ahead of publication on 23 June, she considers what it takes to sustain sexual attraction with a long-term partner. By Danielle Pender Desire, what an …
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If both of you are interested in it, viewing porn together can bring a new level of fun and intimacy to your relationship. Here’s how to bring it up — and a few best practices to keep in mind. by Kelly Gonsalves Pornography is often exclusively relegated to people’s solo sex lives — that is, …
— 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 …
— The agony and the ecstasy of an open relationship When Tom Rasmussen and their partner of seven years decided to have an open relationship, they knew it would be exciting and revitalising – but the danger of losing what they had was only too real By Tom Rasmussen My mother will kill me for …
Millennials think we are “Is it possible we could develop an alternative model of loving each other?” This is the question posed by the character Bobbi in Sally Rooney’s debut novel Conversations with Friends, and is a core tenet of the story. Spoken by a 21-year-old, are these words merely youthful idealism? By Lauren Ironmonger …
Scrolling next to each other counts. By Nikki Campo During the first year-ish of the pandemic, I counted down the minutes until I could crash into bed. But every night, as depleted as I felt, I stayed awake to indulge in a guilty pleasure best enjoyed alone: an hour of TV and my phone. So …
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By Sheri Stritof Problems with sex and sexual satisfaction can cause relationship and marital distress.1 Even though it is a common problem, talking about sex with your partner can be daunting. Sharing issues with strangers online might even feel easier for you than discussing them directly with your partner, which might explain why sex is …
(Sex Without Penetration) By Kesiena Boom, M.S. What is outercourse? Outercourse is a term that generally encompasses any type of non-penetrative sexual play, says sex educator Cassandra Corrado. “So it might include handjobs, nipple stimulation, perineal massage, cunnilingus—anything that stimulates the outside of the body for sexual pleasure.” Notably, outercourse has a broad definition and …
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People in a relationship may differ in how much sex they want. Mismatched sex drives are common but may cause a strain in a relationship if the couple does not learn to manage their differences by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito Every couple experiences situations where one person’s sexual needs do not align with their partner’s. These …
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