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Most people assigned female at birth (AFAB) and many people assigned male at birth (AMAB) have struggled with negative thoughts or feelings about their bodies at some point in their lives. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), about 62% of teen girls and almost 30% of teen boys actively try to change their…
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Trips to Target don’t usually lead to revelations, but last month it happened. As I looked through the plus size dresses, I saw photos of actual plus size models on the wall. Women who were size 2x and above. That might seem obvious. I was in the plus size section, after all. But I vividly…
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When the stress of work, parenting, everyday life, or surviving a global pandemic, gets to be too much, one of the best ways to destress and find some happiness is to hop in bed with a partner. Most of us have experienced firsthand just how uplifting a good romp in the sack can be, and…
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As a child of the ‘80s and a teen of the ‘90s, my sexuality was shaped by the many iconic pop stars whose voices gyrated and vogued their way through the car radio. Janet Jackson and Madonna declared a sense of power over their bodies and sexuality, singing about aspects of of the erotic that…
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Two years ago, our lives changed fundamentally. In March 2020, DC Health announced the city’s first COVID-19 case, and life began to transform almost overnight. Since then, we have lost over one million lives in the US to the virus. COVID-19 is still our reality. Yet, as we move forward, it’s essential that we also…
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Did you know that the biggest sex organ in your body is your brain? Yes, that gray matter between your ears is responsible for a lot more than reminding you to eat lunch or pay that parking ticket. As the center of all emotion and thought, the brain is a key component of our sexual…
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As a sex educator, therapist, and university researcher, I’m all too familiar with the common tropes around self touch. Bubble bath self-seductions, sex toy parties for one, and tips on choosing (or making) porn to help you get the job done are all over the internet. Great! But it’s probably not enough for many of…
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Masturbating together (whether it be simultaneously or done by having your partner touch your body as you masturbate them at the same time) is sexy, in theory. In reality, it can be easy to get in your own head during the act. You might be wondering things like: How do I start it? What happens…
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As if having an orgasm wasn’t enough motivation, sex can also be a major stress reliever, especially if you’re practicing mindfulness and using specific positions. Orgasms cause your body to release endorphins that help you get rid of the stress-causing hormone cortisol. Endorphins have a chemical structure that is similar to morphine, which can help…
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I can’t recall exactly when I first saw But I’m a Cheerleader, whether I was in high school or my first year of university. But I remember exactly how it made me feel: joyous, hopeful, and seen. A quick recap for those of you who haven’t seen it, or perhaps just need a refresher: cheerleader…
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