Sex Advice With An Edge
— Why Queerness Is Freedom To Me By Rebecca Woolf First, I want to give thanks to all the queer people who didn’t have the luxury of being offered opportunities to write essays about their queerness, and certainly not for pay. I recognize that the privilege I have in writing such an essay, specifically about …
& How To Define Yours By Kelly Gonsalves People use the word “relationship” so much these days that it’s often assumed to have one universal definition. In reality, though, the word encompasses such a massive variety of kinds of human connections, both romantic and nonromantic, and it’s likely that no two people share the exact …
Meet the best sex books that feature thoughtful insights to help you learn more about yourself and your partner By Dominique McIntee While filling your bookshelf with the best sex books might seem a little outrageous, there’s no shame in wanting to read expert insights and useful advice to improve your sex life and relationship. …
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– Shibari Rope and Shibari Bondage by Explica .co Allow me to introduce you to BDSM’s sort-of-similar cousin shibari. You may know it as Japanese rope bondage or by the term “kinbaku,” but it’s a contemporary form of rope bondage that originated in Japan, says sexologist Midori, author of Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage. (The …
May is National Masturbation Month, and we’re celebrating with Feeling Yourself, a series exploring the finer points of self-pleasure. By Anna Iovine While hot vaxxed summer is rapidly approaching, that doesn’t mean everyone will suddenly drop their virtual connections for IRL experiences. More than half of Hinge users, for example, said they are still likely …
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Here’s 5 tips for making romantic relationships work with multiple partners. By Ashley Laderer Polyamory involves engaging in multiple romantic or sexual relationships with different people. Some people have a primary partner but are free to pursue casual relationships with others. A successful poly relationship involves regular check-ins with your partners and open communication. While …
— Here’s how to practice it By Sarah Fielding Tantric sex is a slowed-down version of sex designed to enhance intimacy. Prepare for tantric sex by learning its history, creating a safe space, and practicing mindfulness. To practice on tantric sex, focus on your breath, gaze into each other’s eyes, and slow down. Have you …
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It can be done. By Kendall Keith Monogamous relationships are challenging enough in their own right, but not everyone finds them to be compatible with who they are intrinsically. There’s often a moral stigma centered around ethical non-monogamy (ENM) or consensual non-monogamy (CNM), and with that comes a disconnect and generalized misconception of what it …
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A Guide to Being In ‘The Lifestyle’ From swapping to sex parties, here are the basics on this form of consensual non-monogamy. By Maressa Brown From experimenting with different sex positions to bringing accessories into the bedroom, there are a plethora of steamy ways to take your sex life to the next level. But more …
— Here’s How by Sarah Lempa For starters, even feather-light touch hits differently when you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP). Powerful physical sensations, plus a need for deep concentration and actual connection, are often hallmarks of intimacy for HSPs. Here’s the deal: An HSP’s nervous system processes external stimuli much deeper than others. Scientifically named …
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Sexual relationships are changing, and sex podcasts are breaking the mould. Here’s a quintet we like By Nenseh Koneh I still remember my sex ed class in high school. Every other week, my teacher would have us read from sexual health books that had last been signed out by students two decades prior. With graphic …
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— here’s when porn can be unhealthy By Sanjana Gupta Porn addiction is not a true “addiction” according to the American Psychological Association. Social, cultural, and religious mores may lead some to view their pornography habits as addictive. If watching porn disrupts or negatively impacts your daily life or relationships, seek therapy. Viewing erotic content …
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Definition and history explained The word ‘queer’ can represent an orientation, a community, a form of activism – and often, all three. By Annie Hayes Over the last few decades, the word ‘queer’ has been reclaimed as an expression of empowerment by a large part of the LGBTQ+ community. For people who exist outside the …
Here’s What To Know By Lilly Quiroz Sex can be a nerve-racking experience no matter what. That’s especially true if you have no clue what to do. And since LGBTQ+ topics are often left out of the conversation in school sex ed classes, many queer people know this feeling well. There is no national mandate …
The pandemic has taken a major toll on our sex lives. Why are our intimate relationships flagging – and could the damage be long lasting? By Jessica Klein Before the pandemic, many couples lived like “two ships passing in the night”, says Houston, Texas-based sex therapist Emily Jamea. Previously overscheduled with out-of-home commitments, some partners …
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