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These Are The Dating Apps That College Students Actually Use

These Remote Control Sex Toys Let Your Partner Control Your Orgasm

11 Tips For Your First Time Having Sex

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The Funniest College Hookup Stories On Reddit

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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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Sex In The Water: The Complete Guide

From the iconic pool sex scene in Showgirls to the steamy hot tub make out in To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, movies can make getting busy in the wate

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If Your Vagina Itches, This Might Be Why

Whether it’s a mosquito bite or an allergic reaction, itching can be annoying… especially when it’s your vulva or vagina that’s itching. While you

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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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Save Money And Spark Romance With These At-Home Date Ideas

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Every Day, Including Leap Day, Has A Meaning In Numerology

As if 2020 isn’t already shaping up to be stressful enough, it’ll be a day longer than last year. That’s right — 2020 is a Leap Year, and we’ll s

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Wedding Season 2020 Is DOOMED, According To Susan Miller

Over the past few months, you might have seen plenty of diamond rings, ear-to-ear smiles, and custom couple hashtags on the ‘gram as engagement season di

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The New Moon Is In Pisces, & We’ve Got Love On Our Minds

Although we can’t see it, we know it’s there. No, we’re not talking about love. We’re talking about the new moon, which rises in Pisces on February

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This Pisces Season, We’ll Make It Work

Ready to feel all the feelings? After a month in aloof Aquarius, the sun is moving into watery Pisces on February 18, where it will stay until March 19. (N

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How To Survive The First Mercury Retrograde Of The Decade

The first Mercury retrograde of the year — and decade — begins on February 16. The first planet from the sun has been moving through Pisces since

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What Mercury Retro-Shade Means For Your Valentine’s Day

The first Mercury retrograde of the year begins on February 16 — two days after Valentine’s Day. Phew, you might be thinking, There’s nothing standin

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Mars In Capricorn Wants You To Achieve Your Goals

After moving through fiery Sagittarius for the past six weeks, Mars will enter earthy Capricorn on February 16. The red planet will stay in the sign of the

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

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8 Sex Positions Perfect For Valentine’s Day

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7 Pairs Of Edible Underwear To Nibble Off Your Partner

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Hickeys Aren’t Just For Teenagers. Here’s How To Give One

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I Donated My Eggs & This Is What It Was Like

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How One Kenyan Woman Is Fighting Female Genital Mutilation

“All the cows in the world are gray, white, brown, or black, but have you ever seen a purple cow?” asks Kenyan activist Hellen Nkuraiya. You might pict

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These Sex Toys Will Make Your Valentine’s Day Even Hotter

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Serena Williams On Her Daughter Olympia: “I Call Her My Busy Baby”

Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia shows off her dance moves in an adorable new video for Pampers Cruisers 360 Fit Diapers. Featuring a song called ?

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The Full Snow Moon In Leo Is Your Time To Shine

From Jennifer Lopez to Barack Obama, we know that Leos love the spotlight. And with the full moon in the sign of the Lion on February 8, it’s time for al

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Crystals Are Super Trendy, But Do They Work?

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9 Tips To Take Your Handjobs To The Next Level

Handjobs might be the most underrated sex act. They’re often thought of as the go-to for inexperienced high schoolers, or as something you do when you wa

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Venus Is Entering Aries, So Expect Sparks To Fly

After traveling through emotional Pisces, Venus will enter fiery Aries on February 7. As the baby of the zodiac, Aries is known for impulsivity, directness

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