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Relationships
fromHuffPost
16 hours ago

The Best Sex Positions For People Over 60, According To Sex Experts

Aging can change sexuality, but satisfying sex is possible with adjustments and a focus on comfort.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What to know about the controversial practice of orgasmic meditation'

Nicole Daedone's OneTaste, promoting orgasmic meditation, faced severe backlash after coercion allegations led to her federal prison sentence.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

You know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals

Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Embrace Being "More" Spiritual

Awareness of the transcendent reveals depth and meaning in life, fostering spiritual growth and a sense of oneness with the world.
#lgbtq
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Gay men reveal the things they've vowed never to do again - Queerty

Many gay men shared personal commitments to avoid certain actions or decisions, reflecting on past experiences and lessons learned.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Hairy chests are making a comeback & shaved gays feel attacked - Queerty

The LGBTQ+ community's relationship with body hair has evolved from hyper-masculine aesthetics to embracing natural hairiness in recent years.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

I'm 67 & would like to try intimate contact with a man for the first time. But where do I go? - Queerty

A 67-year-old man grapples with his desire for closeness and connection with other men, feeling out of place in modern dating culture.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
#happiness
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago
Writing

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

Measuring happiness against others' lives leads to perpetual dissatisfaction and obscures personal contentment.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
3 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

Measuring happiness against others' lives leads to perpetual dissatisfaction and obscures personal contentment.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
3 days ago

A Meditation to Allow Genuine Happiness, Even In Hard Times

Accessing genuine happiness during difficult times is essential for recovery and well-being.
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists discover the male G-spot is not where anyone thought

The frenular delta, described as a V-shaped or Y-shaped area on the underside of the penis, is packed with specialized nerve endings that create intense pleasure.
Medicine
Wine
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Turns Out There's a Way to Get Drunk Without Booze

Auto-brewery syndrome causes the body to produce alcohol naturally, leading to intoxication without drinking.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Birth Control Is Holding My Sex Life Back. I Want to Be Unleashed!

Choosing the right birth control depends on individual circumstances and medical history, with a focus on personal preferences and libido effects.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

I see you, and it makes me so happy to see you. There is such a disconnect between what we say America is about and what it is right now. True freedom is the freedom to be who we are, and it hurts my heart so much that in some parts of this country, it is unsafe for trans people to do that right now.
SF LGBT
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 days ago

5 Natural Remedies That Can Help With Hot Flashes

Menopause is a natural transition, not a disease, and understanding its symptoms like hot flashes can empower women.
#perimenopause
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
fromPortland Monthly
5 days ago

Portland Reptile Shop Hisss Strikes It Big with Snake Yoga

Sammy, a three-and-a-half-foot-long ball python, is beautiful with deep brown and gold patches. His skin is cool and smooth, providing a unique experience during yoga.
Pets
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours ago

My Boyfriend Has a Naughty Desire. But His Double Standard Is So Unfair, I Think I Have to Reject It on Principle.

Balancing personal desires and partner boundaries is crucial in sexual relationships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
8 hours ago

I'm 37 and the friendships in my life that have lasted are the ones where we stopped pretending - stopped curating what we showed each other, stopped performing the version of our lives that made sense on paper - and what replaced the pretending is the best thing I have built in the last decade - Silicon Canals

Authentic friendships emerge when individuals drop their facades and share their true struggles with each other.
#clitoris
#ai
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Cavorting with chatbots?! Survey reveals whether people think sexting with AI is cheating - Queerty

AI is transforming interactions within the LGBTQ+ community, impacting relationships and social dynamics significantly.
Yoga
fromYogaRenew
5 days ago

4 Yoga Poses for Spring Renewal

Renewal involves letting go of the past to embrace growth and embody one's true self.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

When the Body Heals: Recovery From Relational Stress

Emotional stressors can lead to chronic stress, affecting immunity and increasing autoimmune disease risk, but healing can occur after relational stress ends.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Women in technology
fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Why Wanting a Pilates Woman May Be a Bad Thing

Pilates popularity has surged, influencing men's preferences for women who practice it, linked to the manosphere's misogynistic ideals.
#loneliness
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

What Happens When We Simultaneously Seek and Avoid Intimacy?

Loneliness has escalated to a public health crisis, significantly impacting mortality rates and emotional well-being.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the people who actually escape loneliness don't do it by finding more people - they do it by finally dropping the version of themselves that made real connection impossible in the first place - Silicon Canals

Loneliness stems from a lack of genuine connection, not merely from being alone or having many acquaintances.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

What Happens When We Simultaneously Seek and Avoid Intimacy?

Loneliness has escalated to a public health crisis, significantly impacting mortality rates and emotional well-being.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the people who actually escape loneliness don't do it by finding more people - they do it by finally dropping the version of themselves that made real connection impossible in the first place - Silicon Canals

Loneliness stems from a lack of genuine connection, not merely from being alone or having many acquaintances.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Wife Is Begging for a Repeat of My Special Performance in Bed. I Have Bad News.

Personal sexual boundaries should be respected, but societal pressures and misogyny can complicate attitudes towards oral sex.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans man with AI boyfriend shares intimate details of their 2-year romantic relationship - LGBTQ Nation

Ian, a trans man, has developed a two-year romantic relationship with his AI chatbot, Min-ho, which he considers as valid as any human relationship.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says if you want your 70s to be the best years of your life you have to stop doing something most people don't quit until it's too late - and the quitting isn't dramatic, it's just the daily decision to stop measuring yourself by a standard that was always someone else's and never actually yours - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth by external standards leads to dissatisfaction; true value comes from personal fulfillment, not societal expectations.
#kindness
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 37 and I realized I wasn't actually a good person the day my wife said "you're kind to strangers and cruel to the people closest to you" - and the worst part wasn't the accusation, it was that I couldn't argue because I'd been using up all my patience on people who didn't matter and coming home empty - Silicon Canals

Kindness should be abundant at home, not rationed for public interactions, to foster authentic connections with loved ones.
Mindfulness
fromMindful
1 week ago

Just One Thing: Be Kind to Yourself by Being Kind to Others

Recognizing the importance of kindness to others leads to personal peace and fulfillment.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 37 and I realized I wasn't actually a good person the day my wife said "you're kind to strangers and cruel to the people closest to you" - and the worst part wasn't the accusation, it was that I couldn't argue because I'd been using up all my patience on people who didn't matter and coming home empty - Silicon Canals

Kindness should be abundant at home, not rationed for public interactions, to foster authentic connections with loved ones.
Medicine
fromQueerty
5 days ago

How did bottoms prep back in the day? A brief history of douching - Queerty

A new douching alternative, the A-Ball, raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, indicating significant interest in modern hygiene methods for sexual readiness.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Can Listening Move You to Love?

High-quality listening evokes Kama Muta, a powerful emotion of feeling moved by love, fostering emotional closeness in both listeners and speakers.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Joel Kim Booster on his non-monogamous marriage: "The sex I'm having outside of my relationship is all recreational" - Queerty

Being gay creates more pressure regarding body image than being an actor, especially in casual sexual encounters.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Behavior Change Alone Won't Fix Your Relationship

Behavioral therapy changes observable actions, while emotionally focused therapy emphasizes emotional engagement for lasting relational change.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Parts Begin to Merge: Inside Integration

Integration is a complex, lived experience involving reorganization of the self, requiring safety and support systems for healing from complex trauma.
#orgasm-gap
Women in technology
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

This Sex Position Reliably Gets Women Off, And You May Not Have Heard Of It

Women in heterosexual relationships often experience fewer orgasms than men, but techniques like the coital alignment technique can enhance sexual satisfaction.
Women in technology
fromHuffPost
1 week ago

This Sex Position Reliably Gets Women Off, And You May Not Have Heard Of It

Women in heterosexual relationships often experience fewer orgasms than men, but techniques like the coital alignment technique can enhance sexual satisfaction.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There is a specific kind of masculinity that comes not from dominance but from integrity, calmness, and emotional steadiness - they make others feel safe - Silicon Canals

True strength in masculinity is calm, steady, and emotionally safe, contrasting with loud, dominant behaviors often mistaken for confidence.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Partnership on the Spiritual Path

Devon Hase states, 'People are trying desperately to fix, optimize, or escape their way out of relationship difficulty - and suffering more for the effort. Social media has made this worse! We're surrounded by images of perfect partnerships while quietly drowning in our own ordinary struggles.' This highlights the pressure couples feel in the age of social media.
Mindfulness
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Have Good Sex as an Aging Man

Men experience significant difficulty aging due to physiological changes and strict masculinity scripts emphasizing sexual potency, making erectile decline feel like a loss of identity and masculinity.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I finally learned the hardest lesson isn't that people will disappoint you - it's that you'll disappoint yourself by pretending you don't need what you need until you forget what that even was - Silicon Canals

Neglecting emotional needs leads to a profound sense of loss and disconnection from oneself and others.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Just Between Us: Would you let your partner sleep with someone else? Polyamory explained with Leanne Yau

Polyamory involves multiple consensual relationships, emphasizing communication, consent, and emotional intelligence, distinct from cheating or simply open relationships.
Relationships
fromQueerty
5 days ago

Sexpert explains the science behind "just okay" oral & why BJs don't always end in climax - Queerty

Oral sex often doesn't lead to climax for men due to different sensations compared to penetration.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Don't Manifest More Pleasure. Do This Instead

Visualising "your best life" can boost mood and create a sense of hopefulness. That good feeling you get, and the boost in your mood, are nothing to sneeze at, but-and there is a but-feeling good is not the same as creating change. And this is where it can get tricky when you are applying it to a sex life that you actively want to change.
Miscellaneous
#sexual-desire
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Psychology

How to Have More Sex in 2026

Chronic stress and pressure suppress sexual desire; reducing obligation and prioritizing pleasure, play, and imagination creates conditions that allow desire to emerge.
Relationships
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Women in relationships report HIGHER sexual satisfaction than men

Women in romantic relationships report higher sexual satisfaction than men, challenging long-held beliefs about gender differences in sexual experiences.
#sexuality
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Love Sex With Other Women. I Can't Explain My Most Persistent Fantasy.

Changing unwanted sexual fantasies is difficult, especially when they are tied to negative past experiences.
#sexual-health
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When My Girlfriend Went Down on Me, I Instantly Knew Something Was Very Wrong. Then I Realized What She'd Done.

Spicy food can cause discomfort during oral sex, leading to communication issues between partners.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

When My Girlfriend Went Down on Me, I Instantly Knew Something Was Very Wrong. Then I Realized What She'd Done.

Spicy food can cause discomfort during oral sex, leading to communication issues between partners.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Premium Sexual Wellness Items at Lovehoney Are on Sale

Investing in high-quality, body-safe, durable sexual wellness products and retailers like Lovehoney yields better performance, longevity, and safer intimate use.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I'm Physically Disabled, and I Have a Vibrant Sex Life. These Accessible Sex Toys Help

Accessible, adaptive sex toys and sex tech enable pleasurable sexual experiences for disabled bodies across varied abilities and partnered scenarios.
Wellness
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Spice Up Your Sex Life With 30% Off Butter Wellness Products

Butter Wellness offers an external perineum-targeted personal massager that stimulates the prostate without insertion and a 30% Valentine's Day discount with code VDAY.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Want to Teach My Girlfriend a New Trick in Bed. The Problem Is Where I Learned It From.

A man seeks advice on whether to teach his girlfriend a specific oral technique he learned from another woman during their breakup, fearing jealousy despite her stated desire to make him orgasm.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Can Reliably Orgasm When I Have Sex. But It's Actually a Curse!

It's absolutely possible to be experiencing pelvic pain due to orgasm. Firstly, you live in your body full time, and you're present for every orgasm you have, so I'm inclined to trust the pattern you're seeing. Secondly, I've known more than one person who enjoys sex but actively avoids orgasms for the exact same reason as you.
Health
#sexual-communication
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's One Way I Can Achieve Orgasm. The Trouble Is That I Need My Boyfriend to Leave the Room to Do It.

A woman comfortable with not orgasming during partnered sex should not feel pressured to change this when her partner repeatedly raises the topic despite her clear boundaries.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

There's One Way I Can Achieve Orgasm. The Trouble Is That I Need My Boyfriend to Leave the Room to Do It.

A woman comfortable with not orgasming during partnered sex should not feel pressured to change this when her partner repeatedly raises the topic despite her clear boundaries.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Really Want to Climax, but My Orgasms Scare the Living Hell Out of Me

A cis woman experiences involuntary, urinary‑appearing liquid release during orgasm that causes shame, partner discomfort, and persistent inability to fully orgasm.
#sexual-intimacy
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

Sex Therapists Say They Would NEVER Do These Things In the Bedroom

The realm of intimate relationships is wide and diverse, providing endless opportunities to discover joy, pleasure and connection. But exploring new ground without consent from both parties may cause unease, betrayals of confidence and even injury. A good sexual relationship depends on this kind of conversation because it ensures that any exploration is grounded in permission and mutual curiosity, strengthening the connection and enhancing the experience for both parties.
Relationships
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is This the Year You Get Back to the Basics of Sex?

In the past, when we've done these analyses, we've seen couples express an interest in bondage play or sensory play. But this year, we're almost seeing a shift towards getting back to basics. I found it so interesting that regardless of gender, age or where you live, people want more oral sex.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Does Positive Body Image Alone Improve One's Sex Life?

Many people who struggle with sexual connection, low desire, or relationship satisfaction may not be struggling with the love they feel for a partner or the level of commitment they have to their romantic relationship(s). What they may secretly be challenged by is the lack of comfort and safety they have in their own skin.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This is how we do it: Having threesomes has totally transformed us in and out of bed'

Since my first pregnancy in my late 20s, my libido's been much lower than Eric's. But when I started perimenopause, I experienced this surge of desire (and curiosity) again, and he and I began to discuss our fantasies. Both of us were turned on by the idea of a threesome with another man, so a couple of years ago, I asked Eric if he'd be up for going to an adult social club.
Relationships
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Ladies, We've Got To Stop Being Afraid To Sit On Our Partner's Faces (They *Love* It)

Men often enjoy face-sitting because it intensifies intimacy, centers the woman's pleasure, and creates a reversed power dynamic many find erotic.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Is Midlife Sex The Best Sex?

Midlife women often experience more satisfying, empowered sexual lives due to self-knowledge, freedom from parental duties, stronger libido, and unapologetic pursuit of pleasure.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Having the Best Sex of My Life. It Might Also Be the Most Dangerous.

Consensual, risk-aware BDSM that prioritizes safety, slow progression, trustworthy partners, and bodily signals can be mentally beneficial while requiring attention to physical and emotional risks.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Sexual Frequency Becomes the Silent Issue

Unspoken sexual expectations within monogamy create conflict when desire changes asymmetrically, often after childbirth or menopause, requiring frank conversation to revive intimacy.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Having the Most Intense Sex of My Life. There's Just One Catch.

My husband and I have a great sex life that I love. He gets me off consistently with his fingers on my clit, and my orgasms are body-shattering and euphoric. However, ever since I first had sex, I've always been a little surprised and disappointed by how little sensation I feel in my vaginal canal. I can feel a penis, fingers, and toys go in, but once they're in, it's sort of a vague sensation of fullness, and nice, but not much.
Relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Want Better Sex in 2026? Start With These 5 Books

Better sex is a learnable skill: understanding desire, developing communication and pleasure tools, and replacing myths with accurate information improves sexual wellbeing.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

I've Tried All The Lubes. These Are The Best Ones

Kush Queen Delta 9 THC lube increases genital blood flow, enhances sensation, and can promote post-sex sleep while providing effective lubrication and self-care.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Wife Can Get Me to the Finish Line in Many Ways. Except the One I Really Want.

Some men cannot reach orgasm from oral stimulation; trying temporary abstinence, prostate stimulation, or adjusting stimulation dynamics may help but results are not guaranteed.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This is how we do it: After 50 years together, I'm more orgasmic than ever'

Aging can enrich sexual intimacy, increasing frequency, orgasmic capacity, and prioritizing cuddling and affection despite physical changes.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Work Stress Hijacks Your Sex Life

Work-related stress and burnout reduce sexual desire and satisfaction for both partners, creating mutual avoidance unless emotional closeness and open communication intervene.
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