An unfamiliar interest can be intriguing without becoming a project you must complete. Exploring it starts with explaining what appeals to you and…
Bedroom Talk
Clear answers, sexual curiosity, and room to ask the questions adults rarely ask at the dinner table.
What Is a Rainbow Kiss? Meaning Without the Hype
“Rainbow kiss” is adult slang commonly used for kissing after oral sexual contact involving menstrual blood and semen. Usage can vary. The term names…
Why Does Sex Matter So Much—and Why Does It Vary?
Sex can mean pleasure, closeness, play, reassurance, or a welcome interruption to a week spent discussing errands. It can also matter less to one…
When a Kink Community Stops Listening to Your Limits
A group can describe itself as open-minded and still make it difficult to say no. The contradiction is worth noticing: a community’s vocabulary does…
What Is a Snowball Kiss? A Plain Explanation
In adult slang, a “snowball kiss” usually means passing semen from one person’s mouth to another’s during a kiss. That is the definition. The name does…
How to Talk About a Partner’s Fantasy Without Making Assumptions
A fantasy is a better subject for a conversation than a surprise reconstruction. Even when you think you know what your partner likes, the missing…
Want to Kiss Him? Make the Interest Clear
You can make an invitation appealing; you cannot make another person want to kiss you. Fortunately, the first task is simpler, and it leaves both…
Can a Doctor Tell Whether You’ve Had Sex?
A genital examination cannot reliably establish a person’s sexual history. In particular, the appearance of the hymen cannot prove whether someone has…
What Does “Outie” Mean When People Talk About the Vulva?
“Outie” is an informal term often used when the inner labia extend beyond the outer labia. It is not a medical diagnosis, a statement about sexual…
Unwanted Attention Is Not a Failure of Confidence
Repeated unwanted attention can leave someone wondering what she is doing to invite it. The responsibility belongs with the person who ignores a limit…