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Queer Sex Coven: Bad Thoughts Bad Thoughts Go Away

Resolutions imply giving up something, like sugar (no), or problematic crushes (pry them from my cold dead hands). Goals, on the other hand, are positive can-do mantras, such as “I will start a band this year,” or “I will find my dream femme top.”

Sophie Saint Thomas January 10, 2020 2 Comments
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Revisiting the Sex-Ed Revolution: On Documenting Sex Ed in Queer Bodies

What might we be able to do if we more carefully record, preserve, and distribute our accumulated queer sex-ed, and not just pass knowledge through the intimate, sometimes deeply guarded connections formed through sexual and romantic relationships? More than 30 years later, Party Safe and Latex and Lace contain clues to becoming allies to our own queer bodies.

Shayna Maci January 8, 2020 3 Comments
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You Need Help: My Partner Can’t Have an Orgasm

“Release yourself from responsibility. You are not the keeper of your partner’s orgasms. You’re a supporting character. Your partner should play the protagonist in their Great Orgasm Quest.”

Ro White January 6, 2020 8 Comments
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How to Have Phone Sex: A Detailed Guide

Here’s a very thorough how to guide for approaching phone sex, from a chatty Capricorn slut whose greatest (PG-13) talent in life is never shutting up.

Vanessa December 19, 2019 32 Comments
Christmas Sex

The 12 Queer Sex Positions Of Christmas

Try these positions to add some spice (ooh, is that nutmeg?) to your sex life this December.

Ro White December 17, 2019 48 Comments
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You Need Help: Getting Kinky On A Budget

You’re in luck — kinky sex requires nothing but two (or more) bodies and a little imagination.

Ro White November 19, 2019 7 Comments
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How to Have Lesbian Sex For the First Time

This is how we do it, it’s Sunday night and I’m feeling right, the party is here on the Lez Side.

the team November 13, 2019 266 Comments
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Sex, Love, and Roleplay: Using Online Roleplay to Connect to Your Partner

How I found my queer identity online, romantically connected with my partner, and how you can too in six easy steps!

Brie November 6, 2019 3 Comments
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You Need Help: Rebuilding Desire and Confidence in Your Partner

“How can I help her feel confident and in the mood again without sacrificing any more of myself?”

Ro White November 5, 2019 7 Comments
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10 Things I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Going to Play Parties

A play party is just like any other party — if it’s a good party, it’s probably a loud party, and if it’s a great party, it ends in an orgasm.

Ash Wilder November 4, 2019 23 Comments
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Started from the Bottom: A Lifelong Bottom’s Adventures in Topping

Much like how everyone told us “OMG you’re both Geminis? This will never work,” we were also told “OMG you’re both bottoms? This will never work.” Joke’s on everyone else; the healthiest relationship and the best sex of my life has been with another bottom.

BJ Colangelo October 31, 2019 15 Comments
Sex

Queer Sex Coven: Braid Sex Into Love (and Sex)

There is no chill in Scorpio season, so let’s braid you into a relationship.

Sophie Saint Thomas October 25, 2019 2 Comments
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6 Easy Steps for Fucking Your Friends Without Fucking Up the Friendship

Let’s rebrand fall as Sex With Friends Season rather than Cuffing Season, yeah?

Vanessa October 24, 2019 39 Comments
Sex

Queer Sex Coven: F*ck a Candle, Find Your Perfect Partner

Are you lonely? Horny? Stop being a muggle and act like the witch that you are. Have sex with a candle to summon your perfect partner.

Sophie Saint Thomas April 26, 2019 13 Comments
Sex

Safe Sexting: Tech Tips for the Stress-Free Sexting You Deserve

The world is full of unknown and terrifying possibilities, like accidentally sending a nude to the family group chat because it was the most recent thing on your camera roll. Protect yourself and loved ones against these dangers and more with easy tips!

Rachel March 12, 2019 6 Comments
Sex

You Need Help: How Do I Get My Sexual Confidence Back?

You’re at your most vulnerable when you describe how afraid you are of never being desired by another again. Own that vulnerability, because really owning our soft parts is part of what confidence is.

Christina Tesoro March 11, 2019 9 Comments
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95% of Lesbians Keep Their Fingernails Short, All Hands On Deck

According to our Lesbian Stereotypes Survey, y’all have overwhelmingly short nails and also a lot of you play the piano?

Riese February 18, 2019 31 Comments
Sex

Like a Little Act of Vengeance: F*cking While Fat

Fuck. While fat. Don’t wait.

Courtney Trouble February 12, 2019 28 Comments
Breakups Sex

Ex Confessions: A Real-World Guide to Sleeping With Your Ex

This is probably not a good idea. BUT! The body wants what it wants and it’s okay for us to make mistakes sometimes and gosh darnit, if we’re going to do this thing we might as well do it as consciously as we can.

Courtney February 5, 2019 12 Comments
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You Need Help: How Do I Spice Up My Relationship?

So you’re not looking for anything new… but something has got to change for you to feel more fulfilled in this relationship.

Christina Tesoro January 10, 2019 4 Comments
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