Vetted by scholars at Yale and Harvard.
Quarantine had just begun, and I clung to the two-week deadline with certainty. Surely, an entire civilization couldn’t remain closed for more than 14 days?
As weeks stumbled into months, I searched the internet for positive ways to work on myself. I figured this was the best distraction from uncertainty.
That’s how I found The Science of Well-Being, a virtual course offered by Yale University. When I saw that enrollment was free (and it still is) I signed up, hoping to gain some wisdom on how to psychologically survive a global health crisis.
By week four of the class, I…
Ironically, 99% of all humans have had sex this way regardless of their sexual orientation.
Tribadism, or dry humping, is one of the first sex acts that humans gravitate towards as kids. Providing our younger selves with the first delicious taste of sexual stimulation. I know of many people who began their sexual journey by practicing tribadism with a pillow or stuffed animal. I even know a Dominatrix whose submissive begs to rub his erection against a bedpost while she watches; tribadism mixed with voyeurism is his cocktail to achieve orgasm.
Regardless of one’s gender identity, tribadism can be a satisfying and empowering sex act.
One beauty of dry humping is how we can enjoy…
How innocence, opulence, and entertainment meet in the Roaring 2020’s.
She’s ignorant, not because she doesn’t keep up with all the “isms”, but because her parents didn’t prepare her for the horrors of the world. She’s married and learns through the shortcoming of her partner how warped her expectations for the future are. She feels duped because her marriage, blue eyes, blonde hair, and heterosexuality were supposed to mean that she’d won the game of patriarchy. Yet, she can’t have really won because she’s still fighting for survival.
It is the “coming-of-age-through-marriage” trope that links a mafia film and a historical rom-com together.
I’m Your Woman is a crime drama…
I’m no yogi, but I do love these moves.
When science meets holistic healing I do a happy dance, and yoga is one practice that straddles the natural and medical worlds. Dating back 5,000 years, Western medicine has had more than enough time to vet and explain why certain movements and stretches can be a natural remedy.
When it comes to period pain specifically, there are certain poses that can offer some relief from bloating, back pain, and side cramps. I personally enjoy each of these methods as a way to soothe my body before deciding if I really need a Motrin or not.
Pose 1. Bow
Bow pose, where your hands…
How “feel-good anxiety” sold sex during the pandemic.
Porn, like any other industry, must stay relevant. In doing so, the old adage “art imitates life” takes on a whole new meaning. Producing porn with coronavirus plotlines might seem tactless, but this isn’t the first time producers stepped over the line to give us content that we eagerly consume. Border patrol porn continues to be popular despite controversial deportation policies and incest porn is one of the most successful x-rated genres of all time.
Given the trends in taboo porn, it isn’t surprising to see that COVID-19 smut is being produced and that some videos are notably widespread. …
Romantic clarity saves your energy.
I haven’t heard from him all day, and we are supposed to meet up tonight. While we agreed on a time the evening before, I had no idea where I would be meeting him, if we’d be eating dinner, or if he hoped to turn this into a booty call.
Four hours before our date was supposed to begin, he reaches out on the dating app with a lethargic “what’s your number.”
I decided to give him a pass (maybe his workday was hectic?) and send my digits anyway.
Another two hours go by before I get a playful TGIF…
3 steps to define your erotic boundaries.
Boundaries define our lived experiences. Without the right boundaries in place relationships can become toxic, work can take over your life, and sex morphs into the satisfaction of another person’s pleasure.
The truth is, it’s healthy to be open and honest about our needs, wants, and limitations. It is also beneficial to remember that we discover new boundaries all the time, which means we won’t always be perfect communicators or protectors of our needs. But if we aren’t firm about our requirements for nourishment and joy, then we leave our well-being in another person’s hands.
If your boundaries aren’t clear…
Introducing this ancient philosophy to you and your bedroom.
Tantra is not about sex (despite contrary belief). It is an ancient philosophy that some experts view as a sister-practice to yoga.
A major element of tantra is using breathing techniques and body-focused meditation to help one become “embodied”. Embodiment is the feeling of being in tune with your body. You can hear your body’s needs, feel the depth of your emotion, and presently-experience physical sensations. There is an entire branch of therapy called somatic healing that helps people overcome trauma through research-backed practices of embodiment. …
He changed his name, moved, and ran for office.
Rupert was one year above me in junior high school. He came from a wealthy family who owns a mansion in the Hills of Beverly — commonly referred to as Beverly Hills. A mild, lanky kid, he appeared innocuous. I remember one of my friends carrying a rather strong flame for the demure lad with dimples and sharp, brown eyes.
Three years later, I would discover that he’d lured his classmate, Elizabeth, into a lunch date where he had a claw hammer waiting for her in his backpack. After a brief trip to Jamba Juice, Rupert took Elizabeth to a…
What “being a Gentleman” can look like in a world of feminism, #MeToo, and getting laid.
This is an article for any dear and daring heterosexual male that isn’t quite sure why or how their good intentions get misconstrued. The ones who feel lonely and want a sex friend or a romantic partnership. The ones who are unsure what “being a gentleman” can look like in a world of feminism, #MeToo, and getting laid.
I’m a sex scholar who graduated from Berkeley and I help feminine people feel healthy and empowered in their sexuality. As you can imagine, I hear some horror stories, but I also see what inspires women to say “yes, more please!”
Of…
