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Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Dating as a Queer Person in a Polarized Political World

Oof, y’all, dating is already a full-contact sport on a good day. Now add in dating apps, mixed signals, identity exploration, and a political climate that feels increasingly volatile… and it’s no wonder so many queer folks feel exhausted before the first date even happens. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone, and no, you are not asking …

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

How to Celebrate Pride Every Day in Your Relationship

Y’all, Pride isn’t just a month on the calendar and it definitely isn’t just parades, glitter and the occasional overly enthusiastic rainbow merch moment (though we do love those, too). For many LGBTQ+ couples, Pride is about something far bigger than being surrounded by thousands of other like-minded folks. It’s about feeling seen, safe, and fully yourself in your relationship. …

Orgasm and Aging: How Your Pleasure Changes Over Time

Orgasm and Aging: How Your Pleasure Changes Over Time

As we age, our bodies change, our histories become more complex and the ways we experience sexual pleasure also evolves. So, while sex doesn’t stop just because we flip the page on the calendar (oh, hell no, y’all), it may begin to take on a different shape. Some people may notice that orgasms don’t feel the same, or they take …

Can You Have an Orgasm Without Penetration? Yes, Here’s How

Can You Have an Orgasm Without Penetration? Yes, Here’s How

Y’all – spoiler alert: there’s more than one way to orgasm. And no, penetration is not always required. The cultural message that’s been drilled into our brains makes many of us think that “real” orgasms can only happen a certain way. Nope, not true. Your body responds to stimulation in a variety of ways, and sexual pleasure can come from …

Can Orgasm Help Relieve Stress and Improve Your Health?

Can Orgasm Help Relieve Stress and Improve Your Health?

The brain-body connection is real, y’all. Anyone who has experienced stress (and haven’t we all?) knows it’s more than just a mental or emotional experience. Stress affects our heart rate, muscles, hormones, and nervous system — all of which influence our overall health, relationships, and sexual functioning. And not always in a good way. Experts across disciples have offered their …

Why You Might Be Struggling to Reach Orgasm and How to Overcome It

Why You Might Be Struggling to Reach Orgasm and How to Overcome It

Call it what you will, reaching the peak, climaxing or “achieving the pinnacle” (yes, I see you, Bridgerton fans), orgasm isn’t always as straightforward as the movies suggest (as Francesca Bridgerton can attest!). If you’ve noticed a change in your sexual response or aren’t getting as much pleasure as you expected, know that you’re not alone and there is definitely …

How to Support Your Partner Who is Dealing with ED

How to Support Your Partner Who is Dealing with ED

When your partner is dealing with erectile dysfunction (ED), it can be a trying time – and for both of you.  They may be navigating embarrassment, frustration or self-doubt. You may be experiencing disappointment, concern or wondering if has something to do with you.  Y’all, ED rarely affects just one person. It can impact both the emotional and physical dynamic …

How Sex Therapy Can Help You Overcome Erectile Dysfunction

How Sex Therapy Can Help You Overcome Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common sexual concerns men experience and yet, it still is something that is not openly talked about.  For many men, even occasional difficulty with erections can trigger embarrassment, self-doubt and anxiety. When it starts happening more consistently, it can impact confidence, relationships and overall well-being. While medical evaluation is always important to …

The Connection Between Porn Use and Erectile Dysfunction

The Connection Between Porn Use and Erectile Dysfunction

Porn use is often framed as harmless, private or simply “what everyone does.” And for many people, it is. But when porn becomes the primary or exclusive way someone experiences sexual arousal, it can start to affect how the brain and body respond during partnered sex. For some men, this shift shows up as erectile dysfunction (ED), especially difficulty maintaining erections …

How Stress Can Affect Your Body and Lead to Erectile Dysfunction

How Stress Can Affect Your Body and Lead to Erectile Dysfunction

Y’all, you can power through deadlines, lead meetings, juggle all sorts of responsibilities and still keep it together under pressure. But when your body decides it’s had enough? That’s usually when things get…inconvenient. Stress is often talked about as a mental or emotional experience but stress is also deeply physical. It changes how your brain communicates with your body, how …