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Is It Sex Positive or Inappropriate? 10 Questions to Help You Tell the Difference
“I thought you’d like it because it’s sexual.” Even the most sex positive people have boundaries – so read this to make sure you’re respecting those boundaries.
Read MoreExposing 5 Sex Myths That Impact Your Choices as a Woman
Have gender stereotypes led you to have sex when you didn’t want to? Your sex life shouldn’t be defined by stereotypes. Understanding how culture influences our choices around sex can empower us to talk about our desires and needs openly and sincerely. This article will help you understand and feel empowered. Learn how myths can impact you — and what to do about it.
Read More10 Things Cosmo Doesn’t Teach Women About Great Sex
Cosmo has a lot to say about sex. But what they have to say is based on tired stereotypes, heteronormativity, and traditional gender roles. As such, most of their “advice” is anything but helpful. They aren’t giving women the factual and comprehensive information about sex that they probably need. So instead, remember these rules for having great sex.
Read MoreHow to Talk to Kids About Sexy Dolls Without Sex-Shaming
Bratz, Barbie, Polly Pocket – can you criticize the sexualization of these dolls without sending negative messages to kids about girls’ bodies? These ideas can help.
Read More9 of the Biggest Lies Christianity Tells Us About Sex and Marriage
Wow, this is really bad advice. Does the Christian church’s monopoly on Western conversations on sex and marriage mean you’ve been subject to it?
Read More4 Easy Ways to Incorporate More Sex Positivity into Your Parenting
How do you feel about talking to your kids about sex? Many people find it nerve-wracking, but these useful tips can help you figure out how to raise your children with a positive view of sexuality.
Read MoreSex Is Important — But Then Again, Not Really
Having sex is not obligatory, nor does it lead to the ultimate state of bliss. It’s neither as ideal nor as demonic as some would have you believe. There also isn’t one way to experience it. There is no one way to experience sexuality, and attempts to shame or stigmatize people for a lack of sex or attraction, even indirectly, are fraught with assumptions about how things “should” be.
Read MoreNot Sure How to Discuss Sexual Desires with Your Partner? We’ve Got You Covered
You can find plenty of resources on “how to please your partner” – but having real conversation with your partner is the best sex tip out there. Here are some practical ways to make communication happen.
Read More3 Ways to Avoid Demonizing Your Teen’s Sexuality
Many parents demonize their teenagers’ sexuality without even realizing it – and that can be damaging. Here’s how to respect your teens’ sexuality instead, with proof of the positive impact your respect can have.
Read MoreWhat Cis Men Should Have Learned in Sex Ed
This author gets a lot of questions from cisgender men about sex with cisgender women – and he’s noticed how much sex ed is to blame for the information gaps. Here are the important missing details.
Read MoreHave a Vagina? Here Are 5 Reasons Sex Might Hurt
The majority of people with vaginas have painful sexual intercourse at some point in their lives. Cristen Conger shares some of the most common reasons, with ideas to help.
Read MoreHow to Have Fat Sex
Is advice for fat sex any different from tips for thin sex? It can be, and these tips can give you some empowering and pleasurable ways to have sex as a fat person.
Read MoreThe Problem With How We’ve Defined Consent
Do society’s gender norms influence your idea of consent? Read this author’s breakdown and you’ll understand why our perspectives need to change – and how we can start to change them.
Read MoreAsexuality: Life Without Sexual Attraction
Some time in between high school and college, I realized something about myself: I wasn’t sexually attracted to anyone. I thought there must be something wrong with me. It didn’t even occur to me that there was a sexual orientation that defined me, or that there were other people out there like me who didn’t see relationships with people through a sexual lens.
Read More4 Reasons I Don’t Consider Orgasm the Goal of Sex
Aiming for orgasm can be empowering, right? Not for everyone. So here’s how having a less climax-focused sex life has helped this author.
Read MoreWhy Getting Laid Isn’t the Answer to Ableism
A lot of ignorance exists around sex and disability, especially regarding media portrayals involving providers of commercial sex.The problem lies in the way it’s presented, encouraging the audience to gawk and giggle. At the end of the day, no one is actually meant to perceive disabled people as desirable. So yes, getting laid is awesome, but it isn’t the end-all, be-all for everyone.
Read MoreConsent’s So-Called ‘Gray Areas’ Aren’t Confusing At All with This Poet’s Analogies
“What if we’re just both really drunk? What if she sends mixed messages? What if I’m trying to do the right thing but I read those signals wrong?”
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Sex and Gender?
A lot of folks don’t think twice about this info, but it’s important for us to know. How do social ideas about sex and gender affect you?
Read More4 Bogus Stereotypes You Might Believe About Openly Sexual Women
You might not realize how common myths about openly sexual women go hand-in-hand with sexist and heteronormative assumptions. Do you believe any of these?
Read More10 Things Sex Positivity Is Not
#2: “Thinking everyone should like sex.” You might think these things are sex-positive, but find out what it means to assume they’re great for everyone.
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