Every couple of months or so, the beau or I realize that sex has gotten a bit…routine (boring even). Sometimes one of us comes right out and says it. Other times, we introduce a new idea a la, “Hey want …
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Try This for a Sexy Date Night In
You know it’s easy to get too comfortable with each other in a long-term relationship. Enter: the regular date night. Whether you stay in or go out, prioritizing each other on a regular basis helps keep your connection strong. Plus, …
Lessons from Porn: 3 Steps to Overcoming Sexual Insecurities
As a straight woman In a longterm relationship, society tells me I’m supposed to hate porn.
Its supposed to makes me insecure, ruin my relationship, and, if the beau watches it, mean I’m not enough.
Luckily, absolutely none of this …
Pleasure in Chronic Pain: Simple Mindfulness Techniques for Better Sex
Do you ever find yourself distracted during sexy time? Maybe you’re in the moment, totally enjoying yourself when suddenly you start thinking about your to-do list. This is something almost everyone struggles with. Taking time for sex, pleasure, and self-care …
Explorations in Ethical Non-Monogamy: A (Vanilla) Review of ‘My Life on the Swingset’
Several weeks ago I was invited to review Cooper Beckett’s first book, My Life on the Swingset: Adventures in Swinging & Polyamory. If you aren’t familiar with Cooper, he’s the the co-creater of the Life on the Swingset blog and …
Japanese Rope Bondage Taught Me about Vulnerability
A few weeks ago I found myself in the workshop space of a sex toy store for a Japanese rope bondage class.
I was at once super nervous and ridiculously excited. You see, ever …
#FlashbackFriday: 3 Reasons You Can’t Come + What to Do About It
I’m currently writing to you from Washington D.C. where I have the honor of attending Catalyst Con, a convention filled with sex educators, geeks, and activist. So this week we’re talking about reasons you can’t come and what you …
Notes on Body Image and Sex (aka you’re beautiful)
A major theme over the last few weeks has been body love. Between excessive New Year’s messaging about cleanses, shedding holiday weight, and totally overhauling your life,
The start of a new season (or in this case, a new …