Is the pill killing your sex drive?
Like most medications, the birth control pill comes with a few side effects. Most of them are mild and similar to the symptoms you may have right before your period—like nausea, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings. Thankfully, these side effects often go away after a few months. But some pill users feel that the […]
To shave or not to shave?
A recent study made major headlines by showing a possible link between pubic hair grooming and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). People who shaved, waxed, or trimmed a lot were more likely to have had an STI than those who left their pubic hair au natural or even those who touched it up once in a […]
Bed-rocking, boot-knocking playlist: 9 songs to set the mood
Heart racing. Skin tingling. Breath catching. We’re talking about music. Sometimes when you hear a great song, it’s like you can feel it . That feeling’s not just in your head. Music can give you chills and goose bumps , just like sexual arousal can. It also triggers some of the same chemicals released in […]
Bed habits: 7 ways to start your day better
Warm, cozy, comfortable. Your bed is a magical place . On a chilly winter morning, who can resist the urge to hit the snooze button? Sadly, dozing under the comforter for a few extra minutes can make you feel worse later in the day. Don’t worry, though. There’s no need to rush out of bed […]
It’s cold out there: Your winter reading guide to all things steamy
Looking to hone your sexpertise while you cozy up by the fire? Here are five recommended reads. For rolling up your sleeves : Girl Sex 101 is the essential book for “ladies and lady-lovers of all genders and identities.” This fun illustrated guide gives hands-on ideas for navigating anatomy, safer sex, better cunnilingus, communication, and […]
Fitness for fooling around: Honing Hinge
A powerful inner thigh workout that also boosts your arms, back, butt, and quads. (Muscles you’re definitely going to use in the bedroom… ahem .) Honing Hinge Go get your yoga matt and lay it out on a flat surface. Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, with your toes turned out […]
This is your junk on booze
A lot of folks believe that drinking can be a good way to warm up for sex. A glass of wine or beer may relax you, but more is not better in the case of booze and sex. Alcohol can seriously mess with your sex life, and I don’t just mean for daily drinkers or […]
5 myths about lube, busted
Once upon a time, not that long ago, there was a tube of water-based lube sitting all alone on the pharmacy shelf. It was the same tube your gynecologist had in her office, and it was hard to see it as sexy after you’d watched her squirt it onto her gloved fingers. We live in […]
Do you wanna touch: Hand reflexology for energy (in bed)
Just like in foot reflexology , the hands are supposed to be a map to the body. Rub them the right way by focusing on specific points and it’s believed that you can send a current of sexual energy throughout the whole body. Hand Reflexology For male anatomy : Look up the reflex points for […]
The real deal about aphrodisiacs
The ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Indo-Africans all had a wide range of potions, roots, and weeds said to increase female desire and male performance. Sometimes called aphrodisiacs (after the Greek word for sexual pleasure and the goddess Aphrodite), these mythical substances were known not just for improving performance but for instantly overwhelming even the […]
