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How to Have More Fun at Sex Parties

Do you have a desire to re-ignite your sex life outside the box of society’s monogamist norms? If so, you’re not alone! As a Sexologist, understanding how individuals and...

What Increases Affectionate Touch in Intimate Relationships?

Affectionate touch, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, or cuddling, is a way of expressing fondness, love, and support in our intimate relationships. It has been well documented that...

What Makes an Open Relationship a Healthy One?

As our culture becomes increasingly diverse, some of that diversity is reflected in the kinds of intimate relationships that people seek. For example, we see a more open acknowledgment...

Tantra Sex Positions to Open Your Chakras

Tantra Sex Positions Make a ritual to do these at least once a week with your lover and focus especially on weak or closed Chakras. Rooted: Sit opposite your lover on the floor with legs...

How to Avoid Drama When Playing with Unicorns in The Lifestyle

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Jan 23rd, 2022
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

To Anyone Playing with Unicorns in the Lifestyle… If you are a couple in the Lifestyle OR a single woman engaging with others, I suggest you keep reading. While this post is written with the...

How To Process Trauma For More Satisfaction In The Lifestyle

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Jan 23rd, 2022
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

For many people, playing in the Lifestyle can be as easy and natural as any other hobby or past-time. That said, there are many other wonderful people who get tripped up when they try to join in on...

Lube Alternatives: What Can I Use Instead Of Lube

Written by Dr. Laura Berman
Nov 29th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Lube is one of the most important items during sex, honestly, it's probably THE most important item. The problem is that we don't always have it just lying around the apartment. While not...

Porn Induced Erectile Dysfunction: Is It Really A Thing?

Written by Mark Goldberg
Nov 29th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Ever watched a little too much porn, and then had a hard time getting it up? Relax, you're not the only man who has faced a similar situation. The fact is, young men and old men alike can be drawn...

Delay Sprays: How To Use, Tips, FAQs And More

Written by Dr. Robert Valenzuela
Nov 14th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Sexuality

Most guys have been there. You're planning for a marathon session and instead end up running a short sprint, or maybe even just a 100-yard dash. Your partner is a long way from the finish line and...

Edging Technique For Premature Ejaculation: 5 Simple Steps

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Nov 14th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Do you routinely find yourself reaching climax sooner than you or your partner want? Well practicing the edging technique during masturbation or sex can help you last longer in bed. A lot...

What Is Ethical Non-Monogamy, and Could It Work for You?

Written by Gabrielle Smith
Nov 14th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Relationships, Sexuality

I've always been non-monogamous, just like I've always been Black and I've always been queer. Being non-monogamous, however, I think was the easiest thing to accept about myself. Perhaps because...

NoFap: Benefits, How To And FAQ

Written by The Promescent Team
Oct 29th, 2021
Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Wondering what all the buzz over NoFap is about? If so, you’re not the only one. Besides your initial interest in the NoFap meaning, you may have other pressing questions. More than anything...

What to Try When One of You Wants Sex, but the Other Doesn't

Written by Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
Oct 29th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

You’re feeling turned on and start to initiate sex with your partner, but they roll over and tell you they just want to go to sleep. Or you’re sitting on the couch relaxing, immersed in...

9 New Sex Positions That Are Really Just Fresh Takes On Your Favorites

Written by Hannah Hickok
Sep 27th, 2021
Dating, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Why resort to the same old same old this weekend when you could try some new sex positions instead? Let’s spice it up, baby! I know it can be tempting to rely on positions you know...

How To Make Someone Orgasm Just By Touching Their Nipples

Written by Dr. Ava Cadell
Sep 27th, 2021
Dating, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

There are many different kinds of orgasms that you can experience through the stimulation of different parts of your body. Each one creates different kinds of feelings, ranging from quick to short...

What is a Squirting Orgasm and What Makes it Special?

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Aug 11th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Did you know that squirting orgasms are a sex skill that can be learned? And YES, you can learn how to have — and give — squirting orgasms! After teaching hundreds of women how to...

How to Have More Fun at Sex Parties

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Aug 6th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

Do you have a desire to re-ignite your sex life outside the box of society’s monogamist norms? If so, you’re not alone! As a Sexologist, understanding how individuals and...

How is EFT Used to Cultivate a Great Sex Life?

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Aug 6th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as Tapping, is a highly effective therapeutic tool for the treatment of physical pain and emotional distress. EFT is one of the few...

Everything You Need to Know About Open Relationships

Written by Ritch C. Savin-Williams Ph.D.
Jul 25th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

Here, I revisit an issue addressed many blogs ago regarding the prevalence and nature of nonmonogamous relationships. Information comes from the 2012 National Survey of Sexual Health and...

Kegel Exercises For Men To Last Longer: Step By Step Guide

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Jul 25th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Relationships, Sexuality

A lot of people think Kegel exercises are only for women, but they’re wrong. While it’s true that Kegel exercises were originally developed to help women dealing with bladder control...

What Increases Affectionate Touch in Intimate Relationships?

Written by Sarah Hunter Murray
Jul 25th, 2021
Dating, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Affectionate touch, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, or cuddling, is a way of expressing fondness, love, and support in our intimate relationships. It has been well documented that...

What Makes an Open Relationship a Healthy One?

Written by Douglas LaBier Ph.D.
Jul 12th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

As our culture becomes increasingly diverse, some of that diversity is reflected in the kinds of intimate relationships that people seek. For example, we see a more open acknowledgment...

The Squeeze Technique: Step By Step Guide

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Jul 12th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Every guy wants to perform well between the sheets—and the squeeze technique just might help you to do just that if you’re looking to last longer in bed. This is one of many...

Tantra Sex Positions to Open Your Chakras

Written by Dr. Ava Cadell
Jul 12th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Educational, Health & Wellness, Sexuality

Tantra Sex Positions Make a ritual to do these at least once a week with your lover and focus especially on weak or closed Chakras. Rooted: Sit opposite your lover on the floor with legs...

2021 Sexual Health and Wellness Predictions, According to Experts

Written by AskMen Editors
Jun 4th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

If you had “the whole world will be massively impacted by a global pandemic” on your list of 2020 predictions last January, congrats on your prescience. For the rest of us, knowing what...

30 Ways To Boost Sexual Stamina For Men (2021 Guide)

Written by Dr. Laura Berman
Jun 2nd, 2021
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

So, the question you are probably asking right about now is, "How do I improve sexual stamina?" Sexual stamina and more importantly, increasing sexual stamina, is something most men think of...

Are People in Open Relationships Happier?

Written by Zhana Vrangalova Ph.D.
May 31st, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

As I’ve written before, there’s a widespread belief that people in open relationships are less healthy and happy than people in monogamous relationships. With intensified empirical...

Women, Swinging, Sex, and Seduction

Written by Edward Fernandes Ph.D.
May 11th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

One of the questions I’m asked most often is if swinging is a male-driven and dominated endeavor, where husbands coerce their wives into this “degrading” situation. The assumption...

Does Being Fit Improve Your Sex Life?

Written by Nicole Davis
May 11th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

What does ‘fit’ even mean? We know that exercise has tons of benefits — building strength, sleeping better, stressing less. Being fit just feels good, doesn’t it? But if...

Open or Closed Sexual Relationships?

Written by Ritch C. Savin-Williams Ph.D.
May 11th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

Using US Census data from 2013 and 2014, researchers from the Kinsey Institute asked participants if they had ever had an open sexual relationship, defined as “an agreed-upon...

A spot of slap and tickle: the beginner’s guide to spanking

Written by Tracey Cox
Apr 18th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Theories on why a slap on the bottom feels sexy abound. Some say it’s the result of humiliating childhood spanking sessions. When something bad happens to us as a child, our natural...

Want to have more mindful sex? Try Tantra, Taoism and the Kama Sutra

Written by Tracey Cox
Apr 18th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Ancient ‘life manuals’ like the Kama Sutra might well be marvellously eccentric, slightly quirky and sometimes downright bonkers in parts. But there are some absolute...

How to use a vibrator on a man

Written by Tracey Cox
Apr 18th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

“I’ve heard that men like vibrators used on them. But how and where and how do I suggest it?” It’s a question I’m asked often, so here’s the lowdown. If...

Guilty pleasures: Am I weird for fantasising about that?

Written by Tracey Cox
Apr 18th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Here’s a comforting thought: no-one’s worked out how to read minds yet. Which means it doesn’t really matter what filthy thoughts are floating around in there! If you...

4 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Our Sex Lives

Written by Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
Mar 24th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

There are no shortage of theories and ideas about how the pandemic is influencing our sex lives. Some have hypothesized that, due to lockdowns, self-isolation, and increased time at home &mdash...

How Watching Porn Alone or Together Affects Relationships

Written by Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
Mar 24th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Most adults report watching porn at some point in their lives and it's common to continue watching pornography even if we are in a partnered romantic relationship. The question is: How does...

In a Relationship, Who Tends to Sext First?

Written by Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
Mar 24th, 2021
Dating, Kink & BDSM, Millennials, Relationships, Sexuality

Traditional sexual scripts for men and women prescribe that men should be the ones to initiate sexual activity and to push for more sexual contact while women act as the gatekeepers who say yes or...

How to Maintain Sexual Satisfaction in Relationships

Written by Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
Mar 24th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

You meet your partner, you enjoy getting to know one another, and you fall in love. Now for the tricky part: How do you make your intimate relationship last and even flourish? It's a question that...

Top 12 Sex Positions To Help You Last Longer

Written by Dr. Laura Berman
Mar 10th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

If you happen to be one of the one-in-five men between the ages of 18 and 59 who suffers from premature ejaculation, sex with a partner carries an extra layer of anxiety. Will you reach orgasm...

Learning To Speak ‘Womanese’: 4 Conversational Tips For Guys

Written by Erika Jordan
Mar 10th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Relationships, Social

Are you wondering how to talk to women? Men and women are so different that it seems like they come from different planets. Or, at least, that’s what New York Times bestselling...

Penis Sensitivity 101: Learn To Reduce Your Sensitivity In Bed

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Mar 1st, 2021
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

When something isn't quite right "down there," you probably won't hear a lot of guys complaining. Having a penis problem is a rather touchy subject. It is something that many men would prefer to...

Sex & High Heels

Written by Dr. Ava Cadell
Feb 24th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

It is hard not to feel sexy in a pair of high heels as they change the way a woman feels and walks, in a more sensuous way. Her body is also accentuated as heels thrust her hips and breasts...

Top 10 Foods That Increase Libido And Sex Drive

Written by Dr. Laurence Levine
Feb 22nd, 2021
Dating, Educational, Food & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Looking for some foods that increase libido? If so, that’s a smart move. When it comes to improving your sex life, it makes sense to employ a variety of sexual wellness strategies. The...

Open Relationships Are More Popular Than You Might Think

Written by Michael Castleman M.A.
Feb 9th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Millennials, Relationships, Sexuality

Guess how many North American couples grant each other permission to: Occasionally step out and play sexually with others (hall passes, sex clubs). Engage in partner swapping...

Top 7 Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Sensual Woman

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Feb 5th, 2021
Dating, Relationships, Sexuality, Shopping

Looking to shake things up? Honey, I think we all are! This year, I’m letting Valentine’s Day be the pattern interrupt that I, and I’m sure most of us, need. Just because...

How To Avoid Painful Sex

Written by Xanet Pailet
Jan 19th, 2021
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

HOW TO AVOID PAINFUL SEX...

How to use Sex Magick to Manifest Your Desires in 2021

Written by Xanet Pailet
Jan 19th, 2021
Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Congratulations! You made it to 2021! This past year has tested all of us in ways we never imagined possible and yet here you are in January 2021 alive and well and I hope ready to face the...

JUST DO IT!

Written by Xanet Pailet
Jan 19th, 2021
Dating, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Lack of desire is one of the most common complaints I hear from women. While menopausal women tend to be the most frequent complainers, women’s lack of desire is not just about hormonal...

Are Condoms Ruining the Moment?

Written by Xanet Pailet
Jan 19th, 2021
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

CONDOM PHOBIA AFFECTS LOTS OF MEN BUT CAN BECOME ESPECIALLY WORRISOME WHEN YOU ARE JUST GETTING OUT OF A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP. Have you ever had condoms ruin the moment? For example...

Touch: why we need it and how to get it

Written by Dr. Cari Oneal
Jan 18th, 2021
Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Let’s talk a bit about the importance of touch during the pandemic, the various types of touch, and a few ways you can make sure you are getting the healthy benefits of physical touch that...

Tips for Having a Healthy Bisexual Relationship

Written by BICUPID
Dec 23rd, 2020
Dating, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

Having engaged in a bisexual relationship can deliver an amazing experience to you. However, it has been identified that most of the bisexual couples who live out there in the world struggle while...

A Man's Guide To Be Better In Bed: 10 Sex Tips

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Dec 11th, 2020
Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Are you frustrated because your sexual performance isn’t where you want it to be? Are you having good sex, but wish you were having great sex instead? The question of how men can get better...

Do Open Relationships Work?

Written by John Kim LMFT
Dec 9th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

First, an open relationship, also known as a non-exclusive relationship, is an intimate relationship that is sexually non-monogamous. The term may refer to polyamory, but generally indicates a...

Let's Talk About Sex: How Good Are We At Communicating Our Desires?

Written by Love Honey
Dec 7th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Dirty talk aside, deep conversations about sex get a bad rap as being uncomfortable and cringeworthy. But unless your partner is a mind reader, you could be stopping your sexual satisfaction with...

Are Open Relationships as Healthy as Monogamous Ones? Yes!

Written by Douglas LaBier Ph.D.
Nov 30th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

Accumulating research from several sources underscores that our society is evolving in many realms. A major example is the new generational transformation underway via the highly diverse...

21 Best Foreplay Tips For Men

Written by Dr. Laura Berman
Nov 25th, 2020
Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Let’s talk about 21 different foreplay tips, ideas, and techniques men can follow to become better in bed. Foreplay is something we tend to forget about at times but is a vital...

20 Best Foreplay Tips For Women To Please Him In Bed

Written by Dr. Laura Berman
Nov 23rd, 2020
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Ahh—foreplay! The typical anticipatory precursor to sex. It’s ever-important to you and oh-so-fun for him, but it’s not just for a woman’s pleasure. It’s a common...

21 New Things Couples Need To Try In Bed In 2020

Written by The Promescent Team
Nov 10th, 2020
Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

It happens to the best of relationships. Love kindles like a wildfire... then simmers down to a slow glow. If you don't stoke the fire every now and then with something new in the bedroom, the heat...

How To Masturbate For Men: 15 Tips (Ultimate Guide)

Written by The Promescent Team
Nov 9th, 2020
Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

We may think we live in a sexually liberal society. In many ways we do. But try bringing up the most normal sexual activity of all — masturbation — with someone you don't know that...

4 Steps to Take Control of Your Sex And Your Life

Written by Dr. Megan Fleming
Oct 5th, 2020
Beauty, Dating, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Isn’t it time you stopped making your partner or your current circumstances responsible for your happiness and sexual pleasure? The truth is, most of us unwittingly sabotage our...

I Want A Sexual Makeover

Written by Dr. Megan Fleming
Oct 4th, 2020
Beauty, Dating, Health & Wellness, Sexuality

4 WAYS TO KICK YOUR SEXUAL MAKEOVER INTO OVER DRIVE! Of course you do! And if you are reading this…then you, like most women, are interested in looking your best and getting the most out of...

Where Does Sexy Fit Into Your Day?

Written by Dr. Megan Fleming
Oct 3rd, 2020
Dating, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

HERE ARE FEW TIPS TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR SEXY! When I set out last month to finish up my Online Program called Re-Kindle Your Desire & Bring Sexy Back I decided to do a quick survey to make sure...

Keep Your Sexual Pilot Light On . . . Always

Written by Dr. Megan Fleming
Oct 2nd, 2020
Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

Ladies, let me tell you that one of the moment painful moments I have, as a sex and relationship therapist, is when I hear a woman say, “I’d be ok, if I NEVER had sex again the rest of...

The Shame of Sex

Written by John Melfi
Oct 1st, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

From a very young age I was taught that being with girls was bad. The first time I kissed a girl was in first grade. I had become friends with Jill (not her real name) at our catholic school. We...

What the Hell is Compersion? And Why You Need It to Make Open Relationships Thrive

Written by Samia Mounts (OpenLove101)
Sep 30th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

“If you’re happy, I’m happy.” That’s compersion in a nutshell. If you’ve never heard the term before, you’re not alone. You won’t find it...

Ask John & Jackie: Being a Unicorn Girlfriend In the Lifestyle

Written by Jackie & John Melfi
Sep 29th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

We’ve got TWO burning questions today from our readers: Question #1 Dear John & Jackie: I am new to the lifestyle and I am a unicorn. A couple has expressed wanting me to become their...

7 Steps to Having the Sexiest STI Disclosure Conversation Ever

Written by Samia Mounts
Sep 28th, 2020
Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships

Earlier this year, I came out to the world about something most people would keep to themselves: I have HSV-2, or what is commonly thought of as genital herpes. You can read all about it here...

Here’s What You Should Know About Sexological Bodywork

Written by Dr. Jess
Sep 27th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Say hello to Pamela Madsen, the founder of Back to the Body, specializing in sexological bodywork. Not exactly sure what that is? Learn more by reading below! 1. What is your definition...

How to make love during COVID-19?

Written by Jennelle Gordon
Sep 11th, 2020
Dating, Health & Wellness, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

7 ways to stay safe and make love during this pandemic. Connect at the level of the heart You take the sexuality out of it and really focus on connecting in the essence of who you are. ...

3somes better in fantasy? Or in reality?

Written by Jennelle Gordon
Sep 10th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

Everyone’s fantasised about threesome in one way or the other. Studies shows that most people that are having sex have actually fantasised about it before. Is it worth the fuss? Is the...

How to improve your relationship using Tantra?

Written by Jennelle Gordon
Sep 9th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

We all want connection, intimacy and of course orgasms too. Let me discuss with you how we can really improve our relationship and how can we use tantra to improve our connection and intimacy with...

Why should you watch porn?

Written by Jennelle Gordon
Sep 8th, 2020
Sexuality

The age-old question that still lingers on the mind of most women in society is should I watch porn or should I not? Is porn socially acceptable as it’s something that we can watch without...

How Older Adults Define Sex—And How Their Views Change Over Time

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sep 7th, 2020
Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

Research has found that different people define sex in radically different ways. Most research to date has focused on heterosexual, college-age adults and their views of sex, which reveals...

3 Theories Behind Why We Kiss

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sep 6th, 2020
Dating, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Kissing is one of the most common sexual and romantic behaviors in many cultures around the world; however, kissing is far from a universal activity. In fact, researchers haven't found...

Why Women Hook-Up—And How They Feel About Their Hookups

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sep 5th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Relationships, Sexuality, Social

When I was an undergraduate student, the weekends usually meant parties. And Sunday brunches often consisted of friends dishing on any hookups that occurred at those parties. Looking back on those...

How Many People Have Used Sex Toys During the Pandemic?

Written by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Sep 4th, 2020
Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality

According to numerous media reports, sex toy retailers around the world reported a surge in sales since the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic began, especially during the period when lockdowns...

Breath: Your Most Basic Body Tool

Written by Sheri Winston
Jun 8th, 2020
Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

In the Beginning Was the Breath Breath. It’s the foundation of life itself, one of the unchanging rhythms of existence. When you were born, the first thing you did was breathe—you...

Sexual By Nature

Written by Dragonfly & E
Jul 19th, 2020
Educational, Food & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Why are we here? This is a question that has been asked probably since the evolution of consciousness. As individuals, this can be a profound and many-layered question. The answer is so incredibly...

How to stay connected and have pleasure in a world of Coronavirus

Written by Dragonfly
Jul 24th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sexuality

During a time in our world of extra stress and anxiety, living in fear, and the short and long term effects if you contract COVID-19 this round of flu season or not. The world’s unknowns as a...

The Missing Female Pleasure Parts

Written by Sheri Winston
Jun 16th, 2020
Dating, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

The Search for Buried Pleasure What’s wrong with our standard map of female genital anatomy? Unfortunately, what’s missing from the picture is most of the equipment responsible for...

Sexual Breathing For Sensational Sex

Written by Sheri Winston
Jun 14th, 2020
Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Sexy Breath Your breath is the most central and simple tool you have to shift your state of consciousness. You can use your breath in a multitude of ways. Your breath is one of your most...

Vaginal Sweet Spots

Written by Sheri Winston
Jun 14th, 2020
Dating, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Q: Are you Familiar with the A-spot? I am re-reading your awesome book ‘woman’s anatomy of arousal’ and was curious to know if you have heard of the A-spot? From what I can...

How to Manage Jealousy and Insecurity in Open Relationships

Written by Dr Rhoda Lipscomb
Jun 9th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

Jealousy and insecurity are huge issues for people in romantic relationships, whether they have established a monogamous or open relationship. So, it is not surprising that when people are in the...

How Sex Positive Are You, Really?

Written by Dr Rhoda Lipscomb
Jun 9th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

In many open relationships and alternative sexuality communities, there is talk about being more “sex positive.” Considering the negative attitudes and beliefs we have all grown up with...

Video Conferencing Therapy for Open Relationships and More

Written by Dr Rhoda Lipscomb
Jun 9th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Relationships, Sexuality

With all the social distancing guidelines changing our everyday interactions, everyone is having to question just what they touch, be it an apple at the grocery store, or our partners. For those...

The Swinging Lifestyle in the age of COVID-19

Written by Dr Rhoda Lipscomb
Jun 8th, 2020
Alternative Lifestyles, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sexuality

Ever since the COVID-19 virus has become a global pandemic it has dominated the news both day and night. As the number of confirmed cases increase, along with the rising number of severe cases and...

O is for Outercourse

Jul 24th, 2019
Sexuality

Outercourse is defined as sex that doesn’t involve penetration in to the vagina or the anus. Some people also include no oral penetration however many discussions about outercourse go...

Thinking of Adding Another?

Written by Dr Stacy Friedman
Apr 15th, 2019
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

So You Want a Threesome? Here are Questions to Ask A couple desiring a threesome is not uncommon at all. For years, sexual fantasies revolving around two women and a man or two men and a woman have...

6 Tips for Revving Up Your Sex Life From a Sexpert

Written by Dr Stacy Friedman
Apr 15th, 2019
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Educational, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Could your libido use a boost? Tired of the same old, same old? Need more confidence to be uninhibited in the bedroom? We don’t have sex just because we like it—we do it because we LOVE...

6 Steps to Start Exploring the Swinging Lifestyle

Written by Dr Stacy Friedman
Apr 15th, 2019
Alternative Lifestyles, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

As a clinical sexologist and sex coach, I have talked with numerous couples about their desire to swing, their challenges with starting, and how to navigate their sexy and fun times in the...

Understanding the Desire Spectrum

Apr 5th, 2019
Educational, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Frankly, the desire spectrum really is a way of attempting to establish the difference between “desire” and “arousal.” Desire vs Arousal Arousal is the physical...

What Are Sexperts and How Can They Help?

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Mar 18th, 2019
Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

As we begin to find out more about ourselves and our relationships, we uncover new people out there trying to help us along our way. On your way to charting your own sexual evolution you may have...

Sharing Sexology with a Wider Audience

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Feb 27th, 2019
Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

We all crave connection, acceptance and love. One of the fascinating ways we express these desires is through sexual contact, yet it can often be one of the most mysterious and taboo subjects to...

I am Woman Hear me Roar - 7 Reasons for Loud Sex

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle
Feb 18th, 2019
Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Do you ever wonder why porn stars make so much noise during porn sex? All that heavy breathing, moaning, groaning, even howling and screaming in some cases? When I first discovered porn, I used to...

Why Sex Health Tips Are So Important

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Feb 15th, 2019
Educational, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

The foundation of The Sexy Lifestyle is opening our minds to new ideas and experiences. Important sex health tips allow us to continue--or even begin—our developing sex education. It can open...

LIVE Video: Why Are People in the Swinger Lifestyle? | Sex Uninterrupted

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Feb 12th, 2019
Educational, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Millennials, Sexuality

I asked the question "What attracted you to the Swinger Lifestyle? / Why did you decided to explore the Swinger Lifestyle & non-monogamy?" and talk about the answers I received! © SU...

LIVE Video: What You Want to Know About the Swinger Lifestyle

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Feb 5th, 2019
Dating, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

I asked the question "What Do You Wish You Knew More About When You Opened Your Relationship/Started in the Swinger Lifestyle" and talk about the answers I received! © SU Lifestyle Media Inc...

Join the Adult Sex Education EVOLUTION with Our Great Sex Academy

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Feb 4th, 2019
Educational, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

There’s never been a more important time to be working in the field of adult sex education. With countless pieces information at people’s fingertips, it’s important for...

Achieving Your Sex Goals in 2019!

Written by Sisters of Sexuality
Jan 30th, 2019
Sexuality

The New Year represents different things for everyone. For some, it’s a new chapter, a clean slate, a fresh start, a way to get rid of old habits, and make improvements on one’s self...

SEX and SOCIAL MEDIA

Written by Dr Nancy
Jan 29th, 2019
Alternative Lifestyles, Educational, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

"SEX & SOCIAL MEDIA” With Dr's Nancy & Mark on The Conscious Living Show which airs live every Tuesday 9am PT, 12noon ET. LISTEN TO SHOW NOW! (available soon) How has social media...

IGTV Viewer Q&A #1 | How To Bring IT Up? | Swinger Lifestyle Education

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Jan 29th, 2019
Alternative Lifestyles, Dating, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

We regularly answer questions from our viewers and followers on IGTV! Q: How do you bring it up to your spouse that you want to explore the Swinger Lifestyle? © SU Lifestyle Media Inc. VISIT...

LIVE Video: Coming Out to My Family | Sex Uninterrupted | Non-Monogamy Podcast

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Jan 22nd, 2019
Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Millennials, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

I open up about my life in a non-monogamous relationship and how I am choosing to live authentically. I do lives on Instagram often so please make sure you're following if you want more...

3 Tips to Improve Sexual Intimacy with your Partner

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle
Jan 14th, 2019
Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

One of the best parts of hosting a radio show all about sex and sexuality, is learning from the best sex educators in the business. So many people ask us for tips and tricks that we often feel like...

Properly Use a Condom - video tutorial

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Jan 8th, 2019
Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Millennials, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

I discuss AND demonstrate how to properly use a condom and put one on! Visit DESIRE AND SPICE HERE & stock up on lube!use the code TAARAPROMO for 15% off

What Happened to My Estrogen? Causes of Early Menopause

Written by Med Amour
Jan 6th, 2019
Health & Wellness, Sexuality

You're feeling fine and living your life. Inside, you still feel like an insecure teenager but on the outside, there's the stray grey hair and maybe...was that a hot flash? You start to feel...

4 Reasons Why You Should Masturbate in a Relationship

Written by Med Amour
Jan 3rd, 2019
Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Contrary to the popular belief, masturbating while in a relationship is completely normal, and absolutely beneficial. Many people stray away from masturbation under the assumption that “I am...

What IS a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist? Dr. Robyn Wilhelm Answers

Written by Med Amour
Jan 2nd, 2019
Health & Wellness

Are you at the end of your rope and one of many coping with urinary incontinence? Have you accepted that wearing pads or (eek!) adult diapers is your destined path? Or maybe you're unsure of where...

Bladder leakage? Gain control with Lovelife Krush

Written by Med Amour
Jan 2nd, 2019
Fitness, Health & Wellness

It happened at work. I was 41. I had dark jeans on that got darker when the urine burst forth from my bladder and soaked my legs, the standard-issue industrial chair I was assigned and my socks. My...

BJ Tip & Toys You Can Use

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Jan 1st, 2019
Educational, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Today I discuss Blowjobs and all the fun toys you can incorporate into your fellatio play! PURCHASE THE TOYS I DISCUSSED HERE & USE THE PROMO CODE TAARAPROMO for 15% OFF!!!!

The Sex Uninterrupted Vision

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Dec 27th, 2018
Alternative Lifestyles, Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Millennials, Relationships, Sexuality

James and I have been in an open / non-monogamous relationship together since we started dating in 2013. We both were sexual and experimental young adults and often felt misunderstood by...

Sex During Pregnancy - Tips for Comfort!

Written by Med Amour
Dec 21st, 2018
Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Ladies, it's time to drop the prehistoric myths around sex that your grandma told you. Sex during pregnancy is completely healthy! In fact, it is actually beneficial to continue having regular sex...

Stress and Low Sex Drive: What You Can Do

Written by Med Amour
Dec 20th, 2018
Health & Wellness, Relationships, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

Ughhhh… that feeling hits again. Your partner wants to be intimate with you, but you are just not feeling it. How did this low sex drive creep its way in? You are stressed beyond belief, and...

Chronic Pain and Sexual Intimacy: Giving and Getting the Pleasure That's Deserved

Written by Med Amour
Dec 19th, 2018
Health & Wellness, Sex Ed 101, Sexuality

50 million people in the United States are living with chronic pain. But these large numbers can just be unfeeling stats on a page and it can be tough to understand exactly what that looks like. To...

We-Vibe Touch for Solo or Couples Play - Review

Written by Med Amour
Dec 19th, 2018
Health & Wellness, Sexuality, Shopping

You would think that with the amount of vibrators that I own, they would all feel the same. WRONG. Each vibrator has its unique feel and purpose, which is why the We-Vibe Touch vibrator has...

"Sex Positive Parenting" Do Kids Have Sexual Rights Too?

Written by Dr Nancy
Dec 11th, 2018
Relationships

"Do Children Have Sexual Rights? With Dr's Nancy & Mark on The Conscious Living Show which airs live every Tuesday 9am PT, 12noon ET. LISTEN TO SHOW NOW! Today we bring on the tender topic of...

Why Consensual Non-Monogamy

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Dec 11th, 2018
Kink & BDSM, LGBTQ, Millennials, Relationships, Shopping

I never woke up one day magically craving an open relationship and announcing that I wanted to be non-monogamous with my partner. For a long time it wasn’t even something I was familiar...

To my daughter, you will not be invisible.

Dec 9th, 2018

To my daughter, you will not be invisible. In my last article I discussed a rather non traditional (controversial for some) way of introducing my daughter, now seven, to her vulva...

From Private Parts to Vulva, talking with my daughter

Dec 9th, 2018

My daughter Ariella, now 7, always called her ‘private part’, Toulla. Admittedly a hybrid between Zulu and Greek given my roots and ashamedly this is what I taught her when she was 2...

Vaginal Dilators: What Are They?

Written by Med Amour
Dec 4th, 2018
Health & Wellness

To begin, before anyone asks: vaginal dilators are not dildos! Many doctors, nurse practitioners and doulas we speak to at conferences know right away what we have on display. Others giggle and...

The Couple Behind Sex Uninterrupted - Taara & James

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Dec 4th, 2018
Sexuality

Sexuality is an important part of who you are. Man or woman, somewhere deep down, we all possess desires, urges, and fantasies. Whether you choose to acknowledge this or not is a hundred percent...

Sex Toy Review: GALA by We-Vibe

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Nov 27th, 2018
Sex Ed 101

I am not a toy girl. Sure I picked some up here and there but they were more novelty items than actual mastruabtation tools. They were only brought out when I wanted to show them off, be...

Sacred Intimacy & Erotic Communication Retreat

Written by Dr Nancy
Nov 23rd, 2018
Seminars & Retreats

VALENTINE'S WEEK AT HEDONISM BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY! "Sacred Intimacy & Erotic Communication Retreat" Joining Hedonism II's Valentines' week once again are Drs. Nan &...

Sex and The Sybian

Written by Dr Nancy
Nov 23rd, 2018
Relationships

SEX & THE SYBIAN With Dr's Nancy & Mark Interviewing Bunny Lampert. LISTEN TO SHOW Nov 20, 2018 Conscious Living Show Blog Description: Meet Bunny Lampert. The...

Swinger Lifestyle Vacations

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Nov 20th, 2018
Travel

Travel is a HUGE part of the lifestyle! There are so many companies, groups, destinations, takeovers...it can be overwhelming! Especially for someone that is new. I know when we went on our first...

The Sexual Trifecta - Connection

Written by Warm Feels Good
Nov 17th, 2018
Relationships

Ready for the culmination of your most erotic, ignited, elevated, sensual pleasures? In our first adventure, we explored “Why Warm?” Then we engaged our minds into the delicious joys of...

The Sexual Trifecta – Sensation

Written by Warm Feels Good
Nov 17th, 2018
Relationships

Hi again! I am Janine, co-founder of Warm and the “Queen of Heat” with some more hot insights into elevating your intimacy. In our last blog post, I touched on the challenges that are...

The Sexual Trifecta – Anticipation

Written by Warm Feels Good
Nov 17th, 2018
Relationships

Relationships are not always easy. They are worth it, and that is a different thing than easy. Long-term partners understand that relationships take consistent engagement to keep the connection...

An Orgasm SO Intense, It Sparked an Entire Company

Written by Warm Feels Good
Nov 17th, 2018
Relationships

Could you imagine? An orgasm so intense it propelled you to invest in building an entire company to help others experience the same pleasure you did? It may sound like click bait but this is the...

Is Intimacy Going Extinct? (Nov 13, 2018 Show)

Written by Dr Nancy
Nov 13th, 2018
Relationships

IS INTIMACY GOING EXTINCT? With Dr's Nancy & Mark LISTEN TO SHOW Nov 13, 2018 Conscious Living Show Blog Description: Loneliness is increasing with each generation leading to more...

Pleasure Is Our Birthright (Nov 6, 2018 Show)

Written by Dr Nancy
Nov 13th, 2018
Relationships

PLEASURE IS OUR BIRTHRIGHT! With Dr's Nancy & Mark LISTEN TO SHOW Nov 6, 2018 Conscious Living Show Blog Description: Pleasure is something we assume everyone enjoys, yet many women never...

Wake Up To Your Sexy Life! (Oct 30th Show)

Written by Dr Nancy
Nov 13th, 2018
Relationships

Wake Up To Your Sexy Life! With Dr's Nancy & Mark LISTEN TO SHOW October 30,2018 Conscious Living Show Blog Description: What does it mean to “wake up” to your life? ...

Anal Beads & Anal Play Video

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Nov 13th, 2018
Sex Ed 101

I talk about Anal Beads and why they are so much fun! These are great for beginners and those looking to spice something up and try something new! PURCHASE THIS TOY HERE & USE THE PROMO...

Rules & Boundaries: what they are, why you need them & how to communicate them

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Nov 6th, 2018
Kink & BDSM

Rules and boundaries build the foundation for your experience in the Swinging Lifestyle. Below I discuss what exactly rules and boundaries are, why you need to establish them and how to...

All About Swinger Lifestyle Clubs

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Oct 30th, 2018
Sexuality

Everyone is curious to know what a swinger club is like. In our city alone there are already FIVE clubs and from coast to coast you can find plenty more! Over the years I have noticed a major...

Chakrubs, Yoni Eggs and Pussy Health

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Oct 23rd, 2018
Sexuality

If you’ve been present on social media, I’m sure you have heard all about crystals and their healing benefits. The New Age movement is surfacing and it’s not just the shamans and...

“The Fear of flying solo”

Written by Cheryl Besner
Oct 21st, 2018
Dating

Did you ever wake up on the other side of “happily ever after” to “OMG what just happened to my life?” Coming face to face with a fear of flying solo when you have spent...

“Get up to date on your life”

Written by Cheryl Besner
Oct 21st, 2018
Dating

When a year ends, we have time to reflect on the past and set new goals for ourselves no matter what they are. It’s a fresh start and it’s a blessing on its own to be able to ring in...

Consent & Playing Safe are a Must in Consensual Non-Monogamy

Written by Sex Uninterrupted
Oct 16th, 2018
Sexuality

Thinking of exploring in the Swinger Lifestyle? We discuss topics that are great for first timers surrounding playing safe and the importance of consent. The Lifestyle isn’t just about...

Why Some Men Come Faster Than Others

Oct 12th, 2018
Sexuality

If we take a look at the two largest studies about the average sex time, we find out that the median time of vaginal penetration is around five minutes and a half. That means that 50% of men...

“Designer Relationships”

Written by Cheryl Besner
Oct 8th, 2018
Dating

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan and guess what, they haven’t planned for you”-Jim Rhon- When it comes...

The Art of Dating Smart

Written by Cheryl Besner
Oct 8th, 2018
Dating

There is a thought process for many that just because we are confident, mature and even worldly individuals, we know everything about dating and relationships. Well, we don’t! The missing...

Men's Sex Toys That Give More Than Just A Happy Ending

Written by Sisters of Sexuality
Oct 7th, 2018
Sexuality

When most people think of men's sex toys, they tend to think of the imitation or 'real look and feel' of the fake vaginas or the masturbation sleeves. There are men's sex toys that are actually...

Top 5 Natural Ways To Get Your Juices Back - No Lube Required

Written by Sisters of Sexuality
Oct 7th, 2018
Health & Wellness

Vaginal dryness can be caused by a number of internal and external issues. Internally it can be caused by perimenopause or menopause with declining hormone levels, lose of elasticity. Vaginal...

Frequently talking with your teen about sex can promote safe sex later in life

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Oct 4th, 2018
Sexuality

Parents who talk to their kids about sex , sexuality and sexual health can benefit from an improved parent-child relationship according to new research.

“Sober the new SEXY!”

Written by Cheryl Besner
Sep 30th, 2018
Alternative Lifestyles

Is alcohol impacting your relationships? Are you even aware that you or maybe someone in your circle is suffering from some form of addiction? You may not be. For instance, drinking has become such...

“Dating as a SINGLE MOM”

Written by Cheryl Besner
Sep 30th, 2018
Dating

Are you a single mom or dad? If so, how are you balancing love and relationships in today’s dating world? Do you feel isolated or overwhelmed at times, just barely able to keep your head...

Bromance – WTF is it really????

Written by EVERYTHING Sexy with Jamal and PolyRick
Sep 25th, 2018
Relationships

By now, everyone’s heard the term and, perhaps even, seen one on TV. Remember our former president and VP, Barack Obama and Joe Biden – you couldn’t miss that one. ...

Moving forward with LOVE!

Written by Cheryl Besner
Sep 21st, 2018
Relationships

Have you ever arrived at a crossroads, looked at all the different street signs of life and been unsure of which path to follow? Well, if you are like most individuals and honest about it, the...

Don't 'Fake it 'Til You Make it' When it Comes to Orgasms

Written by The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and David
Sep 19th, 2018
Sex Ed 101

"When we first started dating, I had a hard time reaching orgasm and I didn't want him to feel bad about his bedroom skills, so I got into the habit of faking it. When we got married I stopped...

Naughty In N'awlins 2018

Written by Conscious Living with Dr. Nancy Sutton Pierce
Aug 24th, 2018
Seminars & Retreats

August 3, 2018 Catching Up with an emotional Dr. Nan about the tragedy in Northern California town and then a lot of fun sharing about Naughty In N'awlins 2018!