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By Myisha Battle How do I talk dirty? Are people actually having safe oral sex? How can I explore dating and sexuality in my 60s? Dr. Carol Queen is an author, sex-positive activist, and the staff sexologist at Good Vibes. This week she joins Myisha to take on your questions about dirty talk, anilingus, and exploring …
By Mark Travers “If you’re too busy for date night, you’re too busy.” These are the words of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, renowned researchers, therapists and marriage counselors. While they suggest there are multiple factors that contribute to a thriving marriage, they place particular emphasis on the role of date nights. According to their …
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— Psychedelic Sex Therapy 101 I asked a doctor who’s an expert in the treatment By Sarah Stiefvater Whether through the iconic Dr. Ruth Westheimer (RIP) or the Netflix hit Sex Education, you’ve probably heard of sex therapy. But have you heard of psychedelic sex therapy? It’s basically traditional sex therapy that integrates the use …
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— Here’s everything to know about Japanese rope bondage, according to experts Right this way for all the kinky details By Gigi Engle and Sophie Saint Thomas DISCLAIMER: Always get consent when trying something new. If you are unsure about any of the terms mentioned in this article please refer to our expert guide to …
— You should try it “Now, at 29, with years of orgasm-chasing one night stands, toxic relationships and unlearning under my belt, I think I finally get it.” By Laura Roscioli I used to have so much energy for all kinds of sex. One night stands. Crazy kinks. All-nighters with an unexpected participant. Couples, friends, …
By Emma Michelle Dixon, Ph.D. BDSM is the acronym people use to refer to a whole variety of erotic practices involving dominance, submission, other forms of roleplay and more. Specifically: the B and D refer to bondage and discipline, and S and M to sadism and masochism. BDSM has attracted a great deal of mainstream …
— And can it harm your penis? Gripping your penis too tightly could cause some issues Masturbation isn’t something any of us should be shy about, but when the mood strikes, some of us seize it a little too tightly. By Alice Giddings To put it plainly, if you’ve got a penis, grabbing it too …
By Melissa Febos A friend confided to me recently that she was burned out on dating. Cruising the apps in midlife felt humiliating, and she repeatedly confronted the same obstacles in her relationships. I told her I had faced similar challenges, until I spent a year intentionally celibate. She pointed out that a year was …
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— These titles can offer insight, whether you’re polycurious or already exploring. By Hope Reese When Mel Cassidy first became curious about nonmonogamy, there weren’t many helpful resources. Most of the books focused on the transition from monogamy to nonmonogamy, but Cassidy, who goes by them/them pronouns, was “freshly divorced, hadn’t really dated as an …
— Why You Shouldn’t Judge Others’ Sexual Desires Never yuck someone’s yum. By Gigi Fong Kink-shaming is the act of making someone feel less than or problematic for their sexual desires. To some, the act of your partner putting a collar around your neck during sex or spanking you in the bedroom is a definite …