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Cannabis and Sex
Ever tried having sex while using a cannabis product? Every year, more states in the US are fully legalizing cannabis. With its growing acceptance and availability, more fun, inventive and sexy ways to use it are surfacing. Aside from smoking or vaping, cannabis can be taken via drinks… …
Positive Intentions for 2022
Does the beginning of a new year make you want to change things up? It’s long been a popular tradition to find a fresh start appealing. New year, new you, right? That may work for some of us and for others, it feels more like wherever you go…there you are!—the good and the challenging. …
Happy New Year 2022!
As 2021 winds down, I hope we can all enjoy a break from work, some time to rest, and some time connecting with friends and loved ones. Here are some recommendations for things to watch and read while you relax this season. Bonus, they might also benefit your sexual health! …
Embracing Pronoun Shifts
What do pronouns mean to you? Do you notice them? Are you worried about using the right ones when referring to friends, acquaintances, or even yourself? When gender expression does not match the social norms, pronouns are there to help us be more respectful by adjusting our language. So let’s dive in! …
Sex and Disability, Part Two
The world we live in doesn’t make it easy to be different and yet it’s estimated that 30-40% of the population is considered neurodiverse. Folks with disabilities can often feel challenged or misunderstood engaging with their sexuality. No matter how profoundly differently abled you are, your personhood.. …
Sex and Disability, Part One
We all desire pleasure and depending on your physical ability, you might consider pleasure as more or less accessible to you. When sexual pleasure feels out of reach because of a physical hindrance, it can be deflating to your confidence. But remember this: It is 100% normal for anyone and everyone to need accommodations during sex. …
Halloween Sex
Dressing up for sexual encounters can be sexy and seductive, and novelty is a powerful tool to include in your sex life. When you’re in a long term relationship, switching things up helps keep it fresh and decreases the possibility of falling into routine. Instead of simply switching positions or settings, costumes allow us …
Kiss Kiss
Ever wonder why humans are drawn to smooching? If you think too hard about it, it can start to seem like a strange behavior, but putting your mouth, face, nose, forehead, and cheeks up against your intimate partner is written all over our genetic code. So much happens… …
Sexual Shame Part Two: When People Harm Us
Sexual trauma can lead to sexual shame because of the association between sex and fear, confusion, secrecy, pain, and/or power. The toll this takes on healthy sexual self-expression and intimacy can feel deeply repressive and generate …
Sexual Shame Part One: When Systems Harm Us
Sexual shame is a feeling of deep responsibility combined with a sense of guilt associated with sexual activity or fantasy. Unaddressed sexual shame can lead to overly focusing inward in a negative way, problems with self-worth and intimacy; it can harm relationships, and in some cases can lead to acting out sexually. …