Sex Advice With An Edge
(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 …
— Talking to People Who Are Transgender or Nonbinary Their gender isn’t your call to make by The Healthline Editorial Team Does language need to be collectively agreed upon before it’s actually offensive? What about subtler phrasings that unconsciously undermine people, specifically transgender and nonbinary people? Ignoring what others identify themselves as can actually be …
Those days are OVER. by Cassandra Green There’s no denying the statistical proof of an ‘orgasm gap’ between men and women, but while performing a climax might ease tensions in the short term, it won’t do much for your future pleasure. We all remember that iconic scene from the 1989 hit film When Harry Met …
So, why are people still being diagnosed? Sex addiction is not a condition that is recognised by any scientific or medical community. By Beth Ashley Fresh out of a difficult breakup and confused about his unrelenting desire to have more than one partner, 30-year-old podcaster Jamie, who’s asked to use his first name only, quickly …
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Who, btw, says it’s the safest kind of sex you can have. By Aryelle Siclait and Korin Miller Few things in life are as misunderstood as BDSM. The sex practice is often accused of being physically or mentally harmful, something that only survivors of abuse embrace, or abnormally kinky. But it’s important for beginners to …
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Some people with epilepsy may find it impacts their sex life. This may be due to physical changes from the condition, medications, or emotional issues around epilepsy and sex. by Beth Sissons Certain types of epilepsy may cause changes in the brain that impact sexual desire and arousal. Some epilepsy medications may affect sex drive …
‘You Know, Sex’ takes a welcoming approach that supports both young readers and their parents By Shailee Koranne Most of us don’t look back on sex-ed fondly; my own memories of it are wrapped up in awkward health class lessons and uneasy conversations at home. But sexual education doesn’t have to be unpleasant. It can …
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, …
By Stephanie Barnes The word “bisexual,” for many, still exclusively brings to mind a person attracted to both men and women. That was the dictionary definition for decades, but as public discourse has evolved to finally acknowledge the vast number of gender identities that exist, that definition no longer feels specific or broad enough to …
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— Understanding Your Child’s Sexual Development For parents of neurotypical children and neurodivergent children alike, some things are universal. We all want our kids to be happy, healthy, and loved, and we all worry—a lot. By Rachel Andersen One of the biggest concerns we may have for our kids can be how they will handle …
Evidence from various sciences reveals that there are diverse ways of being male, female, or both. An anthropologist argues that embracing these truths will help humans flourish. By Agustín Fuentes At the recent U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Marsha Blackburn triggered controversy when she asked Jackson to define the word …
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In a newly revised book, an anthropologist dismantles harmful untruths about society, including notions about the nature of differences between men and women. By Agustín Fuentes A few decades ago, author and family therapist John Gray published the first edition of his book Men Are From Mars, Women Are from Venus, which argues that to …
By Pema Bakshi Perfectionism is a well-documented personality trait that can vary from somewhat healthy to… not so healthy. We often hear about the need to have everything ‘just right‘ in the workplace or in social situations, but we rarely hear about the concept of sexual perfectionism; the kind that sees us taking it to …
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Talking about sex is going to be awkward, but it doesn’t have to be weird. By Christian Dashiell If having the sex talk with your kid feels overwhelming, chances are that the idea of having multiple sex talks will induce a full-on panic. But one of the biggest mistakes parents can make when it comes …
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A person can expect vaginal changes after giving birth. Common changes include perineal pain, pain during sex, bleeding, and vaginal dryness. by Tabitha Britt According to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), it is not unusual for people to notice new and uncomfortable vaginal changes after giving birth. To ensure a safe recovery, people …
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