It’s fun to mix it up sometimes, but the truth is that around the world and across generations, most sex happens in beds. Sex and beds are so closely linked that “going to bed” together is a euphemism for sex and being “good in bed” is being good at sex.… Continue reading
Note: throughout this article, we’re assuming that partners engage in penetrative sex; the penetrating partner is the Dom/me and the receiving partner is the sub. That’s definitely not the only way to play, but it is the most common and it’s the focus here and now. If you and your… Continue reading
Every body is different, every pair of bodies is different, and therefore every couple is different — and we all like different things! However, there are some classic sex positions that benefit the penetrating partner, and there are some ways to enhance the experience even more for both partners. Read… Continue reading
Wand vibrators are lots of fun. Partnered sex is lots of fun. Using wand vibrators during partnered sex is lots and lots of fun! There’s no wrong way to do this, but we’re going to share seven ways that our sex educators, testers, and reviewers highly recommend. Read on to… Continue reading
You may be wondering where the line lies between “rough sex” and BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism). There is obviously a fair amount of overlap, but BDSM is a whole dynamic and sometimes even a whole relationship. Rough sex is just that: sex where one or both partners enjoy… Continue reading
Even people who enjoy some spicy spanking don’t like it when joint or muscle pain interferes with having sex! If you struggle with leg pain and find that it’s interfering with your sex life, read on to learn which positions provide maximum stimulation with minimum discomfort for the receiving partner.… Continue reading
If you identify as a take-charge woman, you should absolutely take charge in the bedroom too! Maggie Hart, our experienced sex educator, advises that this is a great way to learn about your body and your sexuality. You’ll also get to learn more about your partner’s body and sexuality. A… Continue reading
You may ask, but isn’t all sex intimate? Lexicographers would agree that it is, but let’s also see what mental health professionals have to say: “Intimacy has been identified as being important to the psychosocial development of adults.” “Intimacy plays a developmental role in identity formation, through the consensual validation… Continue reading
If you feel like you might be stuck in a sex rut, you aren’t alone. 62% of Americans tend to default to the same few positions, and 52% of us only have sex in bed. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with comfortable, familiar, slightly lazy sex! But there’s also a time… Continue reading
The most common sex positions are doggy-style and missionary, and both of those are typically driven by the penetrating partner. If you’re looking to switch things up a bit, which can be exciting and empowering for both of you, we’ve got ten recommendations for positions where the receiving partner is… Continue reading
