How to deal when you’ve been cheated on
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By: health
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August 25, 2017
Being cheated on sucks. Okay, more than sucks—it’s devastating. While it’s tempting to think you’d simply turn on Beyoncé’s album , grab a bat, and damage some property before moving on with someone better, your real-life reaction might be more complicated (and hopefully more legal). No matter what you’re feeling or thinking, remember that you […]
What is stealthing, and why is it wrong?
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By: health
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August 22, 2017
Stealthing, or removing a condom during sex without asking for a partner’s permission, has been all over the Internet recently. While survivors and providers have been talking about birth control sabotage for a while now, many people are hearing about stealthing for the first time. We want to be clear: stealthing is not a “sex […]
How to deal when your boo wants to have sex and you don’t
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By: health
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August 11, 2017
Maybe it’s a new relationship and you want to take your time. Maybe you’re just too tired tonight. Maybe they’re feeling frisky, but you’re really into a new Netflix series, or maybe one of you wants to use condoms and the other doesn’t. Even if you and Boo have the most amazing sex life, you’re […]
The best way to fight anxiety about your relationship status
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By: health
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July 25, 2017
Relationship anxiety is real, whether you’re single, dating, committed, or married. I keep thinking it will go away—after I find a partner, or after we move in together, or maybe when we finally get married—but I’m coming to accept that I’m just an anxious person and some form of relationship anxiety will be with me […]
How to speak lingerie: Bustier, negligee, and corset
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By: health
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July 14, 2017
The next time you want to add a little oomph to your look, in or out of the bedroom, one of these items might do the trick nicely. Bustier What it is : A fitted, one-piece bodice that supports the breasts—typically with cups—and cinches the waist. Can create an hourglass shape. Usually strapless. When to […]
Let’s talk about revenge porn
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By: health
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July 12, 2017
Whether it’s a screenshot of a sext, a Facebook message, or a Snapchat story meant for your partner’s eyes only, technology has made it easier than ever to share intimate moments with your boo. But what happens when those private pics are shared without permission? Recently Rob Kardashian made news for sharing explicit photos of […]
First date etiquette: going dutch, hitting the sack, and breaking all the rules
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By: health
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July 5, 2017
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 […]
6 little ways to say “I love you” (without saying it)
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By: health
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June 16, 2017
Do you ever want to say “I love you” without having to , you know, actually say it? Or maybe your boo receives love better when you show them you love them instead of saying it. Either way, there are so many little things you can do every day that say “I love you,” no […]
5 people get real about their sex-related anxieties
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By: health
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June 6, 2017
I get panic attacks. All in all, my anxiety doesn’t affect my daily life that dramatically, but it’s enough to warrant bi-weekly therapy sessions and the occasional prescription for Paxil in particularly difficult moments. It can also affect my interest (or lack thereof) in any kind of sexual interaction. I’ve found that if I’m going […]
For your eyes only: 7 tips for safer skyping and sexting
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By: health
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May 31, 2017
There’s no question that technology has revolutionized sex in some beautiful ways . For one thing, when we’re not connecting physically we can now connect via Snapchat, Instagram, FaceTime, Skype, and so many other channels. But privacy is an area where change hasn’t always been good. Back in the day, sharing a racy picture with […]