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Sex

You Need Help: How Can I Make Penetration Less Painful?

You shouldn’t have pain during sex. If you want to explore penetration, that has to be a choice you’re making for your own pleasure.

Ro White December 21, 2021 6 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Will Not Call Their Body A Temple

The body doesn’t have to be a temple, don’t hook up with your ex over the holidays, no really don’t do it, and more.

Ryan Yates December 19, 2021 3 Comments
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Friendship

You Need Help: I Don’t Know How To Be a Casual Friend

It sounds like you want to be neutral with your former friend. That will take some work and some boundary-setting on your part, but it’s doable.

Vanessa December 14, 2021 7 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is a Black Hole in Space

What happens when you orgasm, green flags in a relationship, exploring your bisexuality and more.

Ryan Yates December 12, 2021 1 Comment
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Dating

You Need Help: How Do I Pursue a Beautiful Woman Without Getting My Feelings Hurt?

The very short answer is you can’t — but it’s probably still worth it to give this situationship a chance!

Vanessa December 7, 2021 1 Comment
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Has A Growth Mindset

Why a growth mindset is part of good relationships, why recommitment is sexier than commitment, emotional affairs, irritability and more.

Ryan Yates December 5, 2021
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Manta

The Fun Factory Manta is a sex toy advertised “for men,” but what they really mean is “for people with penises.”

Guest December 3, 2021
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Holigays Sex Toys

Holigay Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $20 for the Sweetheart Whose ‘Stocking’ You ‘Stuff’

Shops this list of toys and accessories that are under $20 and have yourself a hole-y night.

Ro White December 2, 2021 3 Comments
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Breakups Relationships

You Need Help: Trusting Yourself After Leaving an Abusive Relationship

The first thing I want to say is that I’m so sorry you had this experience with someone you loved, who you trusted. You deserve to be treated with respect and honor and grace. Remember that when you feel yourself doubting your heart and mind in the future.

danijanae November 30, 2021 1 Comment
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Dating

I Used to ‘Compensate’ for My Blackness in the Dating World — Now I Embrace It

As a teen, my insecurities made me feel like my Blackness was something that dragged down my worth.

Lola Renn November 29, 2021 8 Comments
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Holigays Relationships

How To Plan a Cozy, Sexy Holiday Date Night

Gifts don’t have to be physical objects. Setting up a sweet, sexy date-night-in for your partner or polycule can be an incredibly meaningful experience, as well as a beautiful way to show your care and affection.

meg November 29, 2021 8 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Feeling Feelings

Having great sex when you don’t feel great and sexy, what it means to feel your feelings, the state of sex parties today and more.

Ryan Yates November 28, 2021 3 Comments
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Breakups

You Need Help: I Feel Like a Bad Queer Because I’m Not Good at Being Friends After Breakups

When we’re friends after the breakup, it has felt confusing because everything feels the same to me intimacy and connection-wise, minus the fact that we’re no longer having sex.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya November 23, 2021 17 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is Paying for Porn with Crypto

A sex toy company won the right to advertise on the MTA, how to pay for your porn with crypto, how to travel with your partner and more.

Ryan Yates November 21, 2021 4 Comments
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Sex Toys

Anonymous Sex Toy Review: The Sundaze

Trying the Sundaze gave me the opportunity to play around with masturbating in a way that I’m not usually inclined to.

Guest November 16, 2021
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Relationships

You Need Help: What If My Mom Hates My Girlfriend?

Of course you’re being thoughtful about if, when and how you’ll introduce your girlfriend to your family — given your mom’s previous actions, there’s a chance she won’t grant you and your girlfriend the respect your relationship deserves.

Ro White November 16, 2021 4 Comments
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Dating

8 Things to Have In Your Home Before You Hook Up With a Fat Babe

That cute, chubby hottie you’ve been dating is coming over! Let’s get your space prepped!

Carly S. November 15, 2021 30 Comments
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NSFW Sunday

NSFW Lesbosexy Sunday Is a Pre-Porn Retina Scan

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Ryan Yates November 14, 2021
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Culture Sex Toys

We Love A Sex Drawer, But Sometimes A Strap Is A Work Of Art

Are your straps proudly on display or tucked away for a ::ahem:: rainy day?

Katie Alafdal and Ashley Broadwater
November 14, 2021
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Sex Toys

Pick Your Own Adventure: Strap-On Edition

Very Realistic or Wildly Fictional, Which style strap is calling your name?

renorion67 and Sinclair Sexsmith
November 13, 2021
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