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Halloween is the perfect excuse to get kinky with your partner. Do you have a weird fantasy that might otherwise get you locked up? Well, maybe we don’t mean for you to go that far. Here are some ideas you and your partner can consensually do to add some tricks and treats to your sex…
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Revenge comes in many forms, whether it’s spreading rumors or vandalizing someone’s property. But in today’s digital world, things can get ugly quickly, especially involving a jilted lover or ex-partner. If your partner is revealing sexually explicit images or videos of you online without your consent, you may be a victim of revenge porn. It…
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Menopause. A word often whispered and associated with a collection of symptoms and cultural baggage that reduces it to hot flashes, mood swings, and the “end” of a woman’s sexual life. But let’s set the record straight: women don’t hang up their sensual shoes once menopause arrives. Sexuality is an integral part of human nature,…
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Earlier this year, we highlighted six ways to bridge the orgasm gap (aka the pleasure gap – the disparity between men and women having orgasms during partnered, heterosexual sexual encounteres), primarily from a woman’s perspective. While individual responsibility for pleasure is crucial, it’s essential to remember: intimacy is a two-way street. Today, we’re shifting the…
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It’s time to let those clothes hit the floor, friends. We’re getting naked … seriously. Well, not together (unless you’re into that sort of thing). Instead, we’re taking this from sexual to textual because we’re talking about all things nudes. That’s right. Here at Sexual + Being, we understand implicitly the power of a fire…
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Getting involved in kink/BDSM isn’t quite as spontaneous as 50 Shades of Grey might have you believe. It takes time to explore the world of domination, submission and power exchange. While there are more intense aspects of kink and BDSM, you might find that you’re more interested in something as simple as being lightly scratched…
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August might be the end of summer, but it’s also the start of Anal Pleasure Month. And while the topic might be taboo in some circles, there are some things you should know whether you’re trying it for the first time or the hundredth time. Here are some of your biggest questions and the answers…
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A vibrator can be a valuable tool to enhance personal pleasure and help achieve more orgasms, especially if you’re a woman. In fact, researchers at Indiana University reported in a 2009 study that 53% of American women between the ages of 18 and 60 have used a vibrator. Considering how many years have passed since…
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Though more than half a century has passed since famed sex researchers William Masters, MD, and Virginia Johnson began their pioneering research on sexuality and sexual dysfunction, the field of sexology as a viable career path is a relatively new concept. With that said, it’s not the easiest to figure out an ideal path to…
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During the entire month of January, it’s inevitable that we’ll hear some sort of discussion about New Year’s resolutions. Often you’ll hear people talk about how they want to start going to the gym consistently, developing better study skills in school, or quitting a bad habit. While all of these things are wonderful, let’s not…
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