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There Are A Lot Of Good Reasons To Masturbate On Your Period

How you feel during your period can vary. One month you might feel crampy and bloated and want to curl up in bed; other months, you might feel like your se

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

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

by Erika W. Smith

Wellness

Everything You Need To Know About Plan B Side Effects

When talking about Plan B, most people know the basics: It’s a pill you can take in the days following unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy. But tha

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Relationships

These Dating Apps Will Help You Score A Vacation Fling

by Erika W. Smith

Relationship Advice

To Have More Sex, Put It On Your Calendar

Some people might think that scheduling sex is, well, un-sexy. But if you’re in a long-term relationship in which you and your partner want to have more

by Erika W. Smith

Sex Toys

20 Valentine’s Day Sex Toys That Live Up To The Sexiest Nig...

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Sex Tips

How To Store Sex Toys, According To Sex Experts Who Have Way Too ...

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Wellness

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

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

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Sex Toys

These 17 Remote Control Vibrators Are Seriously Game-Changing

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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.

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

How To Be A Good Kisser: The Complete Guide

Whether you’re on your first date with a new partner or you’ve been together for years, there’s nothing like kissing someone you’re really, rea

by Erika W. Smith

Spirit

13 Beginner Astrology Books To Help You Analyze Your Birth Chart ...

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Body

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

by Erika W. Smith

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

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

How To Have Period Sex That Doesn’t Look Like A Crime Scene

Period sex can be bloody, it can be messy, and it can be incredible. The hormonal changes that come with your period mean that you might see a surge in you

by Erika W. Smith

Dating Advice

The Curving Dating Trend Is Worse Than Ghosting

Ghosting, breadcrumbing, paperclipping, stashing… get ready to add another dating term to your vocabulary: curving. First documented by Brittany Cox of T

by Erika W. Smith

Dating Advice

If You’re An Aries, These Are The Signs You Should (And Shouldn’t...

While it might feel extreme to write “swipe left if you’re an Aquarius” on your Tinder profile, some people consider astrological compatibility when

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

These Foreplay Ideas Will Make Sex Even Better

There’s something that most of us want a lot more of in the bedroom. No, it’s not oral sex (well, it’s not just oral sex). It’s foreplay. One 2004

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

No, It’s Not Weird To Be A Virgin In College

From American Pie to Blockers, there are plenty of teen comedies about students trying to lose their virginities before graduating high school. Watching th

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

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

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

12 Tips For Your First Time Having Sex

So, you’ve decided to have sex for the first time. Whether you’re in high school, college, in your twenties, or fifties, making your sexual debut can f

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Sex

These Lubes For Sensitive Skin Will Get You Wet, But Not Itchy

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Mind

Bring Thankfulness Into Your Life With A Gratitude Journal

by Erika W. Smith

Sex

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

by Erika W. Smith

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