Sex Advice With An Edge
— A cancer diagnosis can change your sex life, but patience, experimentation and communication can help you get back on track. By Liz Highleyman Sexuality is an important part of life that contributes to overall well-being. Getting a cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment and becoming a survivor can affect sexual desire and function. Surgery, radiation and …
— Many young people are abstaining from sex and call themselves celibate. But what’s the difference between abstinence vs celibacy? By Daryl Austin Once thought to be largely motivated by religious beliefs, celibacy has become a popular way for people to reconnect with themselves, gain control over sexual desires and find more meaningful relationships. Some …
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– And what can be done about it By Elena Vaughan September still holds that back-to-school feeling for many of us, no matter how long ago we left the classroom. For many young people looking forward to freshers’ week or returning to their studies, though, the continuing rise in sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) might be good …
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— For decades, kinky disabled people have been creating intentional, accessible spaces where their own sensuality, agency, and erotic connection is at the center. By Sara Youngblood Gregory Artemis and Greta met in 2021 at a Brooklyn rope jam, a type of casual, low-pressure community event where people gather to hang out and practice rope …
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— Your Guide To The Sex Position By Amanda Chatel There’s a good chance you’ve heard of the 69 position, maybe even before you could really wrap your brain around the concept. The position — two bodies on top of each other, facing opposite directions, and simultaneously stimulating each other orally — can be a …
— It’s World Sexual Health Day, and now’s the time to dig into the birds and the bees, debunk some myths, and look at how we approach Sex Ed through a 2024 lens. By Sarah Gill “Students are increasingly demanding an education that reflects their different realities and needs, not one rooted in shame-based approaches,” …
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— This is the month to try it Avoid the ‘next morning regret’ By Ebony Leigh With new stats revealing that the majority of Aussies prefer to boink without the booze, Sober October is a great time to give sex without the sauce a red hot go. It’s a tag that plenty of us wear …
— If your sex life is awkward, unenjoyable or simply non-existent, a sex therapist shares her top tips to improve intimacy By Katie Bottle As a sex therapist, I make space for people to let go of what they think should be happening and move towards what they truly desire. I often see clients who …
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— Bringing mindfulness to the bedroom By Wendy Wisner Sex and meditation are not two things we tend to think of as a pairing. One is typically quiet, relaxing, peaceful, and still. The other is, well…sex. But meditation is not just about sitting crossed legged on the floor and trying to empty your mind. Meditation …
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By Michael Krivich Am I the only one who thinks that, like every day, there is a new term to describe an individual’s gender or sexual identity? Using a tired old sports analogy, keeping a score without a scorecard is hard. That is what it seems like some days with the seemingly constant flow of …
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