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Kissing Techniques

Kissing triggers a release of pleasure chemicals in the body, such as oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. This cocktail of chemicals lowers cortisol levels (stress hormones) and can increase feelings of affection and euphoria. Thus, it is not just romantic, sexual, and pleasurable; it is a...

BDSM Toys & Role Play

What Is BDSM? You may already be familiar with BDSM through the popular book and movie series Fifty Shades. However, before we cover what BDSM sex toys are available, let’s first review what BDSM is and different practices within it. BDSM stands for: bondage/discipline, submission/dominance. It...

Communication: Sex & Disabilities

Avoiding Sexual Oppression There is a great deal of sexual oppression for those with disabilities and chronic conditions. One of the biggest problems surrounding such oppression is the lack of education, communication, and exposure to these challenges. In this guide, we will discuss some helpful...

Senior Sex Tips

Sex After the Age of 65 Sex does not end at fifty, nor should it. Youth has no superiority over senior sex; it is simply different. Men and women can enjoy a new world of sexuality often overlooked in youth. Healthy seniors tend to be...

Beginner’s Guide to Silicone Lube

Smooth, silky and water-resistant for bath and shower fun, silicone lube is ideal for long-lasting glide during sex and solo play. Silicone sex lube is generally more expensive than water-based lube, but you get a lot for your money. A little silicone lube goes a...

“Polyamory for Beginners: Love Is Not a Pie”

Why More Partners Doesn’t Mean Less Love Imagine this: You’re at a dinner party, and someone says, “I don’t get polyamory—how can you love more than one person at once?” Then comes the classic line: “Love is like a pie. If you give some away, there’s less for...

“Incest Fantasies: Freud Was Half Right”

The Psychology Behind Taboo Desires (And Why They’re More Common Than You Think) Freud famously theorized that all children secretly desire their parents—the so-called Oedipus and Electra complexes. While modern psychology dismisses much of his work as outdated, one thing remains true: incest fantasies are surprisingly common—and not for...