Specialty Articles

Throughout history, the female orgasm has taken a long and winding road to legitimacy. Often treated as an afterthought, and frequently considered by scientists to be “without purpose,” it’s no surprise that folks with vulvas and clitorises experience far less sexual satisfaction on average than those who have penises.

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People who are new to or unfamiliar with BDSM oftentimes think that domination and submission are cut-and-dried roles. But one of the most fun things about BDSM is that it demands you use your imagination. So, there are as many kinds of dominant and submissive roles as you can come up with and enjoy. To help give you some ideas for your next kinky playtime, I’m going to unravel the different kinds of dominants and submissives. Then, you can conceptually try them on and see what (if any!) fit your fantasies.

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People who have never joined in on all the fun that is held within the letters BDSM often wonder: why do bottoms do it? Who would volunteer to submit, to be restrained, and to face the blurry line between pleasure and pain, when instead, you could be the one in charge? These questions often arise for two reasons: the question asker is a top, or they haven’t realized the many benefits of being the bottom.

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Anyone getting ready for a BDSM session will need roughly three things to make it successful: the right mindset, the right partner, and the right equipment. Getting good quality BDSM gear is truly the best place to start. It can help you set the scene for intense BDSM encounters, which can help you get into the right mindset. Since I’ve used a fair amount of BDSM gear throughout my career, I thought I’d share my favorites, so that you can properly stock your nightstand for extreme fun.

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Every single person on Earth has different turn-ons, and this is a good thing—sexual diversity is necessary for our continued pleasure, in fact. If everyone liked the same thing, not only would the world be a pretty boring place, but we’d all be in pretty heavy competition for the same type of people. For instance, if having vanilla sex with tall blondes (or petite redheads!) and men with strong jawlines was the only kind of sex we all wanted, we’d be having very little sex, except for those who were in hot pursuit. Kinks and sexual deviance make space for more people to have pleasure, and that’s something we can all appreciate. So let’s talk about one of the most common fetishes around: the famed foot fetish.

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Those who are unfamiliar with bondage may think aftercare is another administrative, bureaucratic activity that kinksters engage in, much like negotiation. But, like negotiation, aftercare is not boring; it can be as sexy and fun as you want it to be! It’s not a drag, but one of the more bonding parts of bondage. So, let’s talk about types of aftercare you can provide and why it’s such a crucial part of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism).

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Changing the calendar didn't just signify the end of a year—it signifies the start of something new. Just like many times in the past (think about the roaring 20s), tradition was left behind and modernity was embraced in an unprecedented way. That means a lot of changes could be underway for sexuality trends. Below are my predictions for the sex trends emerging in 2022 that could change the landscape of sexuality as we know it.

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There are only so many ways that genitals fit together, but how you fit them together can be life-changing, inspiring, and mind-blowing. So, as we begin a brand new decade, don’t let your sexual routine of yesteryear weigh you down. Let’s consider some new sex positions and promise ourselves that this year will be a year of new paths toward orgasm. I’ve got some ideas below—which are suggestions you can adapt in order to be inclusive of all genders, couple configurations, and abilities— to add to your to-do list.

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t never hurts to consider your partner’s love language, either, to make sure they feel as appreciated as possible on this day of love. So if they love gifts, be sure to tell them exactly why you thought of them when you found something they will love. Or, if they experience love through acts of service, spend time doing a special project for them, and they will think of you every time they see it. With Valentine’s Day nearly here, I have some unique romance tips below to help you to steer clear of all the clichéd waters and do something truly romantic: the unexpected.

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If you’ve toyed around with the idea of trying BDSM but never taken that first step, you’re not alone. Many folks find themselves intrigued yet nervous about the idea of incorporating BDSM into their sex lives. I can tell you from experience that some very straight-laced, ordinary people that you would never guess are into bondage, are definitely into bondage. So let’s talk about what BDSM is and isn’t, why BDSM has such a devoted following, and what’s so fun about it.

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