June 2019
5 Reasons Why You Sleep Better After Sex, According To Science
Posted By Caroline Hogeveen,
28/06/2019 It can seem like a bit of a conundrum: It's late, you're cozy in bed, and the mood strikes. To have sex or not to have sex? That is the question. You're nearly half asleep, so will getting all revved up make it harder for you to fall asleep afterwards? In fact, quite the contrary: getting it on...
10 Women Explain Why They Chose to Have Short Engagements
Posted By Natalia Lusinski,
25/06/2019 When dating leads to getting engaged, then married, everyone’s timelines are different; while some people date for years before getting engaged, or decide to stay together but not ever get married, others meet, fall in love, and are engaged seemingly overnight. So if you’re wondering...
5 Reasons Women Date Younger Men: Four Cougars Share Their Stories
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
22/06/2019 These stories from four women who found love with younger men will make you rethink your stereotypes. No longer just a reference to a wild beast, over the past two decades, the term cougar has become popularised as a buzzword for women who date younger men. In the late nineties, I recall its use...
When Should I Say "I Love You" For The Very First Time?
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
21/06/2019 One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from working as a sexologist for the past ten years is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to sex and relationships. As “experts,” we can collect data, confirm patterns and analyze observations to identify themes, but...
Why It's Okay to Have Sex on Your First Date
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
14/06/2019 Do you have a hard and fast rule about sex on the first date? I asked participants at a recent dating workshop about their rules and expectations regarding when to have sex with a new partner and received a range of responses: “I like to wait at least three dates.” Naomi, 33.“I...
How to Turn Your Partner Into a Generous Lover
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
10/06/2019 No one likes to feel like they're pulling all the weight in their relationship—especially in the bedroom. Use these tips from Jess to encourage your partner to be a more generous lover! Relationships require teamwork. When one person feels like they're giving more than they're getting...
The Complete History of Gay Pride
Posted By Astroglide,
10/06/2019 Every June, people around the world gather to celebrate Gay Pride Month. What began as a form of political protest has grown to encompass an entire movement. Today, Gay Pride activities are perhaps most closely associated with lively, colourful parades that celebrate diversity in all its forms,...
Toys for Two: The Complete Guide to Sex Toys for Couples
Posted By Astroglide,
08/06/2019 There comes a time in every sexual relationship when it’s necessary to spice things up a bit in the bedroom. For a lot of people, this means experimenting with sex toys.However, many adult toys are designed for flying solo. This can be great when you need a little me time, but what if you...
8 Ways To Tell Your Partner You Didn't Orgasm
Posted By Suzannah Weiss,
07/06/2019 Many women have had a partner assume sex was finished without considering whether they had orgasmed. In fact, a recent YouGov poll found that men are more than twice as likely as women to say they orgasm every time they have sex. If you come across the orgasm gap in your own sex life, you don't...
20 Creative Masturbation Techniques You'll Want to Try This Instant
Posted By Astroglide,
03/06/2019 Masturbation can be a great way to release stress and feel more relaxed. (Of course, it’s a lot easier to get things moving if you’re using some masturbation lube.) Here are our favorite masturbation tips for both men and women. 10 Female Masturbation Techniques At ASTROGLIDE, we belie...
Body Positivity and Sex: How Loving Your Body Makes You A Better Lover
Posted By Jess - Astroglide Ambassador,
03/06/2019 Learning to love your body is good for your overall health. When you feel good about your body, you’re more likely to be happy in your relationship, report higher levels of self esteem and lower levels of depression and anxiety. But the benefits of body positivity extend into the...
3 Ways to be a Gentleman on the Streets and a Freak in the Sheets
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
02/06/2019 In today’s hookup culture, being a gentleman is an art. Here are three things you should do to ride that fine line between being a bad boy and a nice guy. 1. Keep your hygiene in check. On the streets You don’t need to look like you’re straight from the cover of...
A Lighter Shade of Grey: the Beginner's Guide to Kink
Posted By Jess O'Rielly,
01/06/2019 Kink, like all things of beauty, lies in the eye of the beholder. From blindfolding your lover with a silk tie or visiting a dungeon for a group scene, a wide range of sex acts can be classified as kinky. What does "kink" mean? As a sexologist, I use the term "kink" to refer to any activities or...