Sleeping Together 101: Breakfast in bed
“What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast? You look good doing it, and it’s a nice thing to do for somebody you just had sex with.“ – Anthony Bourdain Exactly. And it doesn’t have to be some lengthy gourmet ritual or sensual experimentation in licking maple syrup off each other […]
Got a crush? Make your move
Nothing compares to the intense infatuation and burning desire that accompany a crush. Even if you’re the calm, composed, in-control type, a crush can turn you into a giddy, blushing puddle of attraction. And if you don’t do anything to take it to the next level, it can drag on for months. Wouldn’t it be […]
Breaking up, making up, and getting it on with an ex
Apparently Rihanna and Drake aren’t the only young lovers to break up and make up …and break up and make up again. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin and Bowling Green State University wanted to know just how common it is for young folks to be in on-again/off-again relationships or to hook up with their […]
Romance: Love it? Hate it? Want more of it?
Slumdog Millionaire . Better Than Chocolate . The Princess Bride . Scott Pilgrim vs. the World . Wall-E . Such different films, yet romance is a vital force in all of them. Romance can make you swoon when it’s smoldering hot or recoil when it’s schmaltzy . If you’ve tasted it, you probably want more. […]
F#@K YES: Could enthusiastic consent improve your sex life?
By E.B. Troast. When it comes to sex, consent is key! But we often skip over the talking part to get to the fun physical part. Movies usually show sex without talking—the partners are just so in tune with each other that communication becomes unnecessary. Alas, that’s usually a fantasy. But what does communicating consent […]
It takes two to make it outta sight: How to involve another person in your birth control decisions
For many women, going on birth control is a very personal decision that’s often made without a partner’s involvement. And we totally support that. However, if you’re in a relationship, it might be more fun to try new methods and make decisions together. Being In The Moment Wish you could go at it without stopping […]
What to do when their ex is nice, always around, gorgeous, or scary
Most people come with at least one ex and it’s no big deal. It’s like all the previous chapters in your love story—including the ones where you and your current partner were with other people—were practice for the relationship you’re in now. Then there are those other times when it is a big deal because […]
How to tell if you’re in an abusive relationship
1 in every 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. 25% of high school girls have faced physical or sexual abuse. 16- to 24-year-olds have the highest rate of intimate violence. A study found that 19% of undergraduate women had experienced attempted or completed sexual assault since entering college. The harsh reality is […]
Adventureland: Tips for exploring new kinds of sex or relationships
When you go someplace new, do you plan your trip so you arrive prepared and ready for anything? Well, that’s a smart strategy for your sex life too. Especially if you’re exploring new kinds of sex or relationships. Here are some things to consider if you’re using new sex toys; experimenting with sexual fetishes or […]
STIs and relationships: What you need to know
Reality check: More than half of all people who have sex will get a sexually transmitted infection (STI) in their lifetime. Women between the ages of 15 and 24 have about a 1 in 30 chance of contracting a common STI like chlamydia or gonorrhea . We hope that doesn’t include you— and we want […]
