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If Your Period Seems Watery, This Might Be Why

Want To Orgasm Faster? Try This

4 Questions To Ask Yourself If You Think You Are In A Toxic Relationship

6 Signs You Just Had An Orgasm

You might have heard an orgasm described as a vaginal sneeze or called “la petite mort” — French for “the little death.” Others might describe or

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How’s That For You? This Is What Sex Actually Feels Like

The first time I had sex, I was so fixated on the fact that I was finally, actually having sex that all I could think of to say was, “oh my god, we’re

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Summer Flings: They're Quick, They're Fun & You Should Have One Now

As the temperature rises, many of us start wishing that our love lives would heat up, too. Enter: the summer fling. They’re not limited to movies such as

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The Hottest Mile High Club Stories On Reddit

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French Kissing Techniques That Will Actually Make You A Better Ki...

Make kissing even more of a turn-on by levelling up and adding French kissing to your repertoire. While it might sound complicated, French kissing is just

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Want To Turn Your Dating App Match Into An Actual Date? Try This

My dating app inboxes are full of dozens of conversations just like this: “Hey,” a match messages me. “Hi,” I respond. “How are you?” they say.

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These Dating Apps Will Help You Score A Holiday Fling

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Swimming On Your Period: The Complete Guide

While tampon ads showing women wearing white frolicking in a field can be a little silly, they do have one thing right: you don’t have to change any of y

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5 Incredible Books About Sex & Sexuality To Add To Your Bookshelf

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16 Gift-Worthy Sex Toys To Make Valentine’s Day Even Sexier

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Breathe In: Your 30-Day Mindful Meditation Challenge Is Here

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What Does It Mean To Be “Bi-Curious”?

Dictionaries differ on when exactly the word “bi-curious” was first used. According to Merriam-Webster, it was 1984; The New Partridge Dictionary of Sl

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Makeout Sessions

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If You Can’t Orgasm, Read This

When we talk about sex, sometimes it seems like all we talk about is orgasms: clitoral orgasms, G-spot orgasms, blended orgasms, squirting orgasms… but w

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Why People Do — Or Don’t — Kiss On The First Date

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Relationship Advice

How To Survive A Breakup (Because You Will)

When you go through a breakup, the first few hours, days, and weeks can be so overwhelming that it’s hard to know what to do with yourself. We talked

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Violets, Bi-Angles, And Double Moons: A Guide To LGBTQ+ Symbols

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What Spotting Before Your Period Could Mean

As if bleeding for three to seven days a month isn’t enough, sometimes your vagina will bleed when you’re not on your period. When this happens, the bl

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9 Foolproof Ways To Make Moving In With A Partner Not A Disaster

There are a lot of benefits to moving in together. You no longer have to spend time driving or commuting to see your loved one. You can say goodbye to the

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“No Capricorns Allowed”: A Deep Dive Into Zodiac Shaming

It’s a common situation: one of your roommates is moving out, and the remaining renters need to search for someone to replace them. You sit down to talk

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How You Get Wet, Why You Get Wet, & How To Stay Wet

When it comes to sex, “getting wet” doesn’t refer to getting busy in the shower or having sex on the beach. Instead, it’s about natural vaginal lub

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If Your Vulva Is Tingling, This Might Be Why

Depending on the situation, your vulva can sometimes feel wet, itchy, burning, or swollen. Sometimes a new feeling in your vulva is the result of a health

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How To Take A Relationship Break & Not Have It End In Disaster

Twenty-three years after Ross first shouted, “We were on a break!” in an episode of Friends, people are still debating what, exactly, taking a break me

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It’s Totally Normal To Have Dark Labia

There’s no one “right” way for a vulva to look — but society has many of us thinking otherwise. Almost half of all women are concerned about the ap

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Reddit’s Dirtiest Pick-Up Lines Will Make You Blush

We’re all familiar with “Hey baby, what’s your sign?” and “If I could rearrange the alphabet, I’d put U and I together.” But what about… di

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If You’re Bleeding During Sex, This Might Be Why

Sometimes, your vagina bleeds. Of course, you know this, as you bleed during your period. But you might also experience spotting between periods or while y

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Period Poo: It’s A Thing. Here’s How To Deal

Periods can really mess up your day (or week). They’re often accompanied by cramps, headaches, or bloating, and of course, bleeding. Having to change you

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