Sex Talk
Do you have a hard time telling the difference between lust and love? It can be really easy to confuse the two. Our society is full of mixed messages about love and sexual attraction. The two concepts are often heavily interwoven. This has led many people to be confused about the nature of lust and […]
Have you ever described yourself or someone else as “clean” when talking about sexual health? It’s really common for people to use this kind of terminology when what they really mean is that they don’t have any current sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Most people don’t think twice about using this kind of language but such […]
We all want to be considered attractive and awesome. It’s common to want people to look at you in a good light and this desire is amplified for the people that we admire. We want the attraction we feel to a person be returned. Sadly, this isn’t always the case. Rejection can feel pretty crummy! There are things we can do to help us remove the sting of rejection but there are also things we can do to try to take it more gracefully…
It should be no surprise that effective communication is a key element of successful and rewarding relationships. Our talking skills also serve us very well in the bedroom. It helps improve our sex lives and the level of intimacy we experience with our partner. Frustratingly, good communications skills can be hard to come by. Not […]
Have you ever heard the term safeword? It’s a common term in kinky and BDSM circles. It’s a way to communicate consent in ways other than using terms like, “no” or “stop”. The safeword system is a word or set of words that are agreed upon before engaging in sexual activity or entering the kink […]
Does penis size make a difference? This is one of the most asked questions about sex. Cis-gendered men, in particular, tend to worry about this particular problem. Our society gives many examples of the idea of great size as the key to masculinity and sexual prowess. It’s in much of the marketing we see, stories […]
HPV is a sexually transmitted infection. At one time we thought that this infection was a dead disease but then we started seeing new cases again. Always Keep Improving Your Sexual Health Knowledge As we get medical breakthroughs and viruses evolve, new information comes to light. Keeping on top of the facts is one of […]
Ever heard of pansexuality? The term has gotten a lot more attention in recent years as more people have started to identify this way. Many people will trace the term gaining popularity with the start of different celebrities coming out as pansexual starting in 2015 but the term is actually a lot older than that. The word itself is rooted in Greek where “pan” translates to “all”. The term has actually been used for a long time and debated by the psychological and academic community since the early 1800s…
Don’t know where to buy your sex toy? If you’re new to buying sex toys, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many options and different places to shop! You want to make sure you choose the right one and spend your money wisely. Sex toys tend to be a bit on the pricey side and so you want to feel confident you’re making the right choice. If this is your first toy, the important first step is to choose the type of toy you think you’d like to try…
Who likes getting rejected? The most likely answer for most people is, “not me!”. Rejection is often an unpleasant feeling for most of us. Many people fear it and go to great lengths to try to avoid being rejected. This can even mean passing up opportunities that because of that fear….
The diaphragm is a type of birth control. It is a piece of material that is dome-shaped. The diaphragm gets inserted into the vagina and covers the cervix to reduce the risk of pregnancy. They are usually made from latex or silicone…
Foreplay, like sex, can mean a lot of different things to different people. It can include a variety of activities, or few at all, depending on the preference of the couple or individual. Foreplay is all the erotic stimulation prior to sex…
Ever heard of relationship green flags? Most of us have heard about the red flags to watch out for. These are the telltale signs that a relationship may be toxic or abusive. It’s really important to know and look out for these warning signs but it’s also good to know what to look for that helps foster healthy relationships. When we invest so much time looking over our shoulder for bad signs, we may accidentally miss some of the truly awesome things that build rewarding and healthy relationships…