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How To Masturbate Without Sex Toys

There are myriad ways to masturbate. There are toys that suck, whirr, and pulsate. There are shower heads, strap-ons, and even jewellery that doubles as a

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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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Apparently This Suction Sex Toy Will Make You Climax In Under 3 M...

Whenever a brand claims its sex toy will have users climaxing in a certain number of minutes, I always raise an eyebrow. Everyone’s journey to orgasm is

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The Surprising Things 8 People Listen To During Sex

I started the year 2023 off by having sex with my girlfriend and their girlfriend while an episode of Taskmaster played in the background. We started

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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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2 Women On How Vaginismus Doesn’t Stop Them From Feeling Pleasure

The first time Azia Mery, 25, tried to have penetrative sex seven years ago, she went from feeling nervous to absolutely terrified. Her boyfriend at the ti

by Elizabeth Gulino

Sex Re-Education

Group Sex Changed My Life For The Better

My first group sex experience in 2016 was arguably the best timed event in the world: Not only was it my first threesome but it was also my debut into quee

Sex Re-Education

Is Your First Orgasm Supposed To Be The Best One You’ll Ever Have?

The first time Kara* had an orgasm, she blacked out. “It took me to another dimension,” she tells Refinery29. She was in her first year at university a

by Elizabeth Gulino

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I Can’t Orgasm, Am I Broken?

The first time I had a go at an orgasm, I tried to plan for everything. Music? Check. Unrealistic erotic content? Check. Privacy? I mean, as much privacy a

by Sriha Srinivasan

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Asexuality Is So Much More Than “Not Having Sex”

Brianna used to feel like she needed to overcompensate for not experiencing sexual attraction. Until her early 20s, the supermarket manager would go along

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Lelo’s Best-Selling Vibrator Is Finally On Sale

It’s no secret that Lelo’s advanced sex tech is at the forefront of the pleasure-distributing industry. In fact, its cutting-edge luxury vibrat

by Charlotte Lewis

Here’s Why You Really Need A Rose Vibrator

We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to sex toys and there really is something to suit almost any need. Some vibrate softly, others offer hands-free fun

by Lauren Cunningham

Here’s How Anxiety Affects Your Ability To Orgasm

If you’re someone who deals with stress and anxiety, the unwanted mental and physical effects can creep up during the most inopportune times. Perhaps you

Fight, Flight Or Freezing In Bed: What To Do When You Get Sexual ...

If you’ve ever dealt with sexual anxiety, you’ll know it’s the last thing you want in bed. Even if the lighting is just right and the music is su

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I Have Herpes, And Here’s How It Has Affected My Dating Life

Laying on my back, spread eagle in front of a person I just met is never how I want my stories to start, but alas, that was the beginning of one of the mos

A Beginner’s Guide To Masturbating: The Hows, Whats & Wheres

I was a late bloomer when it came to exploring my body, only masturbating for the first time at the age of 24. Since then, I’ve more than made up for mis

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I Have An STI & Still Have Casual Sex. Here’s How

Imagine that you’re in the park, sitting next to a cute person. One thing leads to another and you return home to have amazing sex. This might seem like

by Joanna Cakala

Chronic UTIs Plague Women Across The UK — Why Does No One Care?

A few summers ago, 20-year-old Beth was a student, working part-time at her local garden centre. She had had urinary tract infections (UTIs) on and off sin

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9 Luxury Vibrators That Are Worth The Splurge

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The OG Sex Toy Has Had An Upgrade & You Can Leave It In Plain Sight

The oldest known sex toys date to around 28,000 BC, created from carved and polished rock. These days, of course, we’re much more fortunate to have a

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The Most Famous Amazon Vibrator Is On Sale For Prime Day

We call them hidden gems but it’s no secret that Amazon boasts a treasure trove of the internet’s most viral products. You can find it all on t

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Queer Women Can Get HPV Too — & It’s More Common Than You T...

Many rumours swirl around the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which is tested for during a cervical screening. Sometimes rumours are just rumours, but in the

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Should I Tell My New Partner I Have HPV?

Thanks for reading Can We Talk?, a sex and relationships column that aims to tackle the burning questions about sex, dating, relationships, and breakups th

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The Truth About Using Sex As A Stress Reliever

It’s no secret that consensual sex is healthy. Typically it can feel pretty good, bring you closer to a partner or partners, and give you that marvel

Do You Really Need To Pay Attention To Your Vaginal Microbiome?

Ah, the vagina. A magical, mystical, wonderful place that has much more going on than meets the eye. In fact, the vagina is home to its very own community

by Elizabeth Gulino

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