How to Take Control In Bed—And Feel In Charge of Your Orgasm
Feeling in charge in the bedroom looks different for everyone—it’s not always the stereotypical fantasy of black leather and whips (though totally fine if that’s your thing). Figuring out how to take control in the bedroom in a way that makes you feel sexy as h…
When to Walk Away From a Bad Relationship
A guy I work with is going through a terrible, terrible break-up. The kind of break-up bad enough that you bring your friends to get your Nintendo Switch from your ex’s house (but not so bad that you leave it there—come on, it’s $300). I knew it was coming. Not…
The Best Way to Keep Your Relationship Fun Is Also the Easiest
A few months back my boyfriend and I fell into one of our classic patterns: I would come home, very excited to see him, and he would be kind of chilled out, focused on his own thing and not bubbling over like me. I’m not an energetic person by any stretch of a…
What to Say at the End of a Bad Date
Last week, a friend of mine with a flair for the dramatic brought up a guy she went on a “really good” first date with. They didn't go home together because, according to him (according to her), he really liked her and wanted to see her again. He has not te…
How Your Partner Wants You to Initiate Sex
Initiating sex with grace and sensuality is hard, and society has decided that the onus is mostly on you guys to start up sexy times, which I do feel sorry about, but, 96 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by men and women are still walking to our cars w…
17 Sex Tips For Couples in Long-Term Relationships
Being in a long-term relationship has its perks, but honestly, it has its downsides, too. It's great to have such close intimacy with someone that even peeing with the door open is OK, but sometimes, things can get a little too comfortable. Before you know …
Your Most Endearing Traits In A Relationship, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
If you have a partner, they probably love tons of little things about you, from the way you laugh to the kindness you extend to the people around you. Your most endearing quality in a relationship can actually be based on your zodiac sign, according to an astrol…
7 Common Partnership Rules That Can Lead To Negative Patterns
You're probably pretty familiar with sayings like "Don't go to bed angry" or "Follow your heart," but just because these pieces of advice are popular doesn't mean that you should follow them. In fact, some common relationship rul…
What Men Need To Learn About Consent, According To Sex Educators
Consent is often a topic primarily discussed with people who identify as women, likely due to the mistaken belief that a) only women are sexually assaulted or harassed and b) it's primarily the potential victims' responsibility to learn about and prev…
How To Fix An Emotionally Suffocating Relationship, According To Experts
Feeling emotionally connected to your partner is great. It means there's intimacy in your relationship, and you can freely share your opinions without fear. In short, it's healthy. Being in love and caring about someone a lot can be overwhelming for both…
If You Get Bored Easily In Relationships, Experts Say These 7 Reasons May Be Why
Feeling bored at some point in your relationship is normal. Once the honeymoon period ends, you'll enter into the comfortable stage. While it may not be as exciting and new as it once was, you and your partner have the opportunity to deepen your bond and s…
