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Let’s clear something up right away, y’all: if your sex drive has shifted during perimenopause or menopause, it doesn’t mean it’s gone for good. It means your body is changing. And when your body changes, your sexual response changes with it -hormonally, physically, emotionally and relationally. It’s only reasonable to feel frustrated by all that change, too. But here’s the …
Today we’re going to talk about our good friend, Peri, and by “friend,” I mean the one who shows up unannounced, overstays her welcome, and rearranges everything while she’s here. Yep, perimenopause. For most people with female body parts, Peri tends to arrive sometime in the early 40s, though she can absolutely start dropping subtle hints as early as 35. …
Dating is a beast in and of itself, and for trans folks, you know all about the added layers of complexity, including identity, safety, politics (ugh) and everything else in between. While this can all sound like just too much sometimes, dating can also bring a mix of excitement and hope. Because trans dating is not just about finding someone …
Gender. Now that’s a loaded word if there ever was one. All our lives, we’ve been checking boxes and ticking squares, but gender isn’t something that fits neatly on a form or in a dating app profile. Gender is so much more. It shows up in how we relate, how we communicate, how we experience closeness, and how safe we …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …