Most people know the basics of consent when you’re newly dating someone: find out what they’re into and what they’re not before you get started, ask what they want to do right now, and then keep monitoring their responses during sex.    But consent is a lifelong...

As our culture learns to be inclusive of more sexualities, many people are questioning their own. Leaning into experimentation to find out where your boundaries are is a good, healthy activity. You may also wonder if your partner is bisexual or even gay. More people...

When things get tough in a relationship, sex is usually the first casualty in the battle. But if this goes on for too long, it can become a longstanding dynamic. Many partners are guilty of withholding sex as punishment for misbehaving partners. If this feels like a...

Many people wonder whether their sexual fantasies are typical—and where they come from. Even those you might consider weird are likely more common than you think. Let’s talk about where your fantasies came from and some of the most normal things to fantasize about....

Realizing that your partner masturbates can strike a blow to your self-esteem. This reaction is especially common when it comes as a surprise. But what does it mean when your partner masturbates? Let’s talk about whether solo pleasure can be part of a healthy...

Attachment theory suggests that the bonds you form as a child have a profound influence over the bonds you form as an adult. It sheds light on what kind of romantic partner you are and can even help you understand who you are attracted to and what type of behavior...

If you want to have good sex, sometimes the first step is taking a look at your relationship. What happens outside the bedroom indeed impacts what happens inside the bedroom. While some can maintain a hot sex life despite problems in the relationship, most people will...

If you had the picture-perfect upbringing, or at least something close, maybe you are an effortless magnet for healthy, stable, available partners. But what about the rest of us? Who we find attractive isn’t set in stone, and we can learn to hone our attractions...

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that orgasms are outstanding. They’re fun, good for you, and one of the most pleasurable activities within the human experience. But having a good orgasm is a skill, meaning it’s something you can learn and get better at...

Couples who have happy, healthy relationships that stand the test of time can connect deeply with their partner in many ways. Intimacy isn’t just physical connection—it covers far more bases. Let’s talk about how you can deepen your relationship by increasing the...