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Lots of sex advice includes new tricks, toys, and positions. But if you’re like this author, those kinds of tips aren’t helpful – because the first step is to connect with your body. These tips can help you get there.

We all know that so-called women’s magazines can be harmful, especially in the ways that they talk about sex. But have you ever thought about the way that these columns push sex as a cure-all for relationship ills? These authors have – and what they have to share may surprise you.

This is a fascinating account of how one woman’s body and desires changed with aging. Does her story give you a new perspective on sex after 50?

Some people think it’s contradictory to be a feminist and practice BDSM. With these tips, you can think through even more than safe words and and consent – and get kinky without compromising your values.

If you’re feeling okay about judging a “promiscuous” woman because of these myths, you need to know the truth behind them.

Lucky us! We’re really glad #4 made the list. Can you think of any more?

Read this and tell us: Ever had a sex shop experience as regretful or fantastic as these? Here’s to better times for all of us!

Is it “just for fun” when we love to hate on women in the media like Kim Kardashian? What does that say about us? What we need to know about our role in a dangerous kind of sexism.

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.

It’s important to discuss kink from a feminist perspective because of the harm that misinformation about our desires can cause. This misinformation can lead to feelings of disempowerment in one’s a/sexuality and relationships, and erardicating that should be part of the foundation of any intersectional feminist movement. So let’s bust three common myths about BDSM.

I’ve talked before about the toxic culture surrounding masculinity and how it hurts men. Today, I want to start the conversation to help dismantle it. One of the best places to start is to talk about sex. Specifically: male virginity and the shame in not having sex. Let’s talk about the problems with the way we think about male virginity and how to fix them.

Hookup culture. Everybody’s doing it. But maybe let’s take a step back and think about how – and who – this upward trend in casual sex is affecting: Is it healthy? Is it fostering equality? Is it beneficial for all? Or does it continue to uphold patriarchal memes?

When it comes to sexuality and feminism, one of the biggest roadblocks that we face – both in unlearning our own educations and in teaching others – is how social messages conflict with our own authenticity. What are some ways in which we can transform public thought about sexual “norms” and reconcile our feminist beliefs with social norms surrounding sex?

Revenge porn – never heard of it? This new internet craze, specifically focused on women, occurs when a person shares a sexual or nude photo or video with a partner or hookup who later decides to make the private photo public. And in most places, it’s perfectly legal. So what can be done in these types of situations? Let’s look at the options we have.