First date etiquette: going dutch, hitting the sack, and breaking all the rules
By Lena Chen. Originally published on September 14, 2010 on SexReally.com. Prior to my first date with my now-boyfriend, I almost threw up on the train ride to dinner. It wasn’t the first time a guy has made me nervous, but it was definitely the first time a guy made me nauseous. Hoping for some […]
Hindu goddess of pleasure and delight: Rati
Rati is often associated with arousal and sex positions (many of which are named after her). She is also known to represent the pleasure of sex and sexual techniques rather than sex as it relates to childbirth or motherhood. Name : Rati, from the Sanskrit root words “enjoy” or “delight in”, in this case referring […]
Swipe fatigue: How to take your dating game offline
Ten years ago, it would have sounded weird to talk about finding an alternative to online dating. Like, wouldn’t that just be regular dating? But these days it can seem like dating is all about swiping, liking, and messaging . Even in traditional dating spots like bars, everyone seems to be glued to their phones. […]
Say hello to TV’s golden age of the antiheroine
The Golden Age of TV has ushered in a new phenomenon—strong female characters we can admire for how they carry themselves in the boardroom (or prison cell, theme park, or doctor’s office) and the bedroom. No longer are women portrayed as one-dimensional accessories to the male lead characters who get to have all the fun. […]
Lover. Fighter. Throne stealer. Getting to know Catherine the Great
A minor royal who schemed her way to the throne. A woman who took lovers as she pleased. An “ enlightened despot ” who strove to develop Russia economically, politically, culturally, and intellectually. Here’s how Catherine the Great’s many lusts for life made her one of the most powerful women in history. Royal roots. Today […]
How to speak lingerie: Babydoll, kimono, and sleep romper
For the next time you want to get fancy in the bedroom, here are more items to consider adding to your lingerie collection. Try the following for sleeping, lounging, or slipping out of. Babydoll What it is : Kind of like a very short, seductive nightgown that’s often worn with matching undies. Usually the bust […]
Menstruating women ruin everything: 7 historical myths about periods
Through the ages, women’s cycles haven’t exactly been painted in a positive light. Even the word “taboo” comes from the Polynesian word “tapua,” which means menstrual flow. Looking back through history, you can find everything from beliefs that periods cause crops to fail to cultures that think a menstruating woman can turn wine sour. Think […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Cutest & coolest birth control accessories
Confidence may be the sexiest thing you can wear , but sometimes there’s just a bit more to completing a look. Lucky for us, birth control opens up a whole new world of accessories. Here are five ways to make your method of choice even more you. 1. Protect your protection. You can enhance a […]
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 […]
10 Instagram accounts that will give you life in 2017
If you were among the many people who just weren’t feeling 2016, now is a great time to set your hopes high for a better, brighter year. And while you may have big plans to make 2017 amazing, you can also make positive changes on a smaller scale. Take Instagram, for example. Each day millions […]
