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Where Fifty Shades of Grey Falls Short on BDSM and Power-Play (and What to Watch Instead!)
Firstly, I would like to wish you a Healthy, Happy & Thriving NEW YEAR 2021! The past decade saw the rapid rise of BDSM in mainstream conversation. The original text, E. L. James’s 2011 Fifty Shades of Grey, tells the story of Anastasia Steele …
Intimacy in Arranged Marriages: Setting Up for Sexual Success
Western culture often tends to regard “arranged marriages” as an ancient and somewhat outdated practice. The truth is this type of matchmaking is still widely practiced in many cultures around the world. Even though “hooking up” and “no strings attached” casual …
Throuples: Three’s Not a Crowd!
As we rapidly approach 2021, the world is becoming more and more tolerant of different forms of sexual expression. We’re noticeably moving away from the typical heterosexual romantic couple and beginning to see all types of relationships. Enter: polyamory. …
The Telltale Signs Your Partner is Cheating
Call it intuition. Call it a sinking feeling in your gut. It starts with an inner knowing that something is just “not quite right.” Truthfully, 9 times out of 10 you are probably right – something really is off. But is infidelity the culprit? Here are a few ways to find out: Having Sex Less Often – When a partner is stepping out, …
Tis the Season for Giving … Yourself Pleasure! The Benefits of Masturbation and Much-Needed “Me Time”
There are many misconceptions about masturbation and self-pleasure coupled with public embarrassment and feelings of shame. Books and movies often espouse a negative perception of …
Age is Nothing But a…Passionate Sex Life!
Stereotypical misconceptions surrounding sex at age 60+ shape the cultural narrative that sex is for younger generations and that older folks don’t feel the desire to be sexual past a certain age. Senior sex and intimacy could not be further from the truth (or more satisfying!). …
Diminished Sex Drive During Coronavirus? You Are Not Alone.
It is completely natural and understandable to experience a reduction in sexual desire and interest during this time.
Many of us entered 2020 bright eyed and bushy tailed only to be …
Learning in a New Way: Foria’s School of Unlearning
Recently, Foria featured seven of its “School of Unlearning” teachers, who shared their journeys toward self-love, empowerment, and unlearning shame. These voices are important, and they have words of wisdom to offer everyone. …
Happy Pride 2020! How do we do this?
No, it won’t be parades and floats and millions in the streets this year – but Pride organizers felt it important to maintain the visibility the yearly celebration brings, especially for those who might attend the event as their first Pride, and to keep the history and the vision of Pride alive. …
Father’s Day Sex? Let’s Talk.
So, you bought the lingerie, you’ve stashed some candles and massage oil (and maybe lined up a sitter for the evening if you have children). But are you in the mood? …