June 2022
Technoference: Is Your Phone Destroying Your Relationship?
Posted By Jess,
30/06/2022 Technology has the power to connect us – and divide us. On the positive side, communication technologies (e.g., VOIP, video chat, texting) have generated new ways to create and maintain meaningful connections from afar, so you can stay in touch with loved ones anywhere in the world. This is...
In Their Fantasies - What Women Want
Posted By Justin,
30/06/2022 What people actually do in bed is one thing. What they fantasise about is often another entirely. In my own research on sexual fantasies, I’ve found that there’s a pretty sizable gap between fantasy and reality. Although most people say they have some fantasies they’d like to act out, few report hav...
The No. 1 Barrier To Good Sex For Women Over 50 — And How To Overcome It
Posted By Tracey Cox,
24/06/2022 There is absolutely no reason you can't be having great sex in your 50s, 60s, 70s—and beyond. But there's one big obstacle that continues to stop an overwhelming number of women over 50 from having great sex in the second half of their life: body shame. Body image issues affect women at...
The World’s First Masturbation Hotline for Men Is Here
Posted By Kayla Kibbe,
23/06/2022 Men don't talk enough about self pleasure. Arcwave wants to change that. We could probably all stand to be talking about masturbation more often. (Except for me, a person who writes about it regularly for the internet; I like to think I’m doing more than my fair share.) We should be talking about...
Here's Scientific Proof That Mindfulness Can Make Sex Way Better
Posted By Madison Vanderberg,
17/06/2022 Sexual mindfulness might sound far removed from the typical way you might envision good sex—hot, sweaty, and perhaps effortless. But a new study in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy suggests remaining mindful during sex can actually make it way more satisfying. Researchers studied...
Twenty Ways to Get Wet (and *Stay* Wet) During Sex
Posted By Carina Hsieh Lane Moore et al,
13/06/2022 Step 1: Lube, lube, and more lube. If you’re here, that probably means you either have a vagina or ~intimately~ know someone who does. Lucky you, because vaginas are pretty amazing. They can push out babies and give you all sorts of pleasure, and they DIY their own lubrication...usually. Sometimes,...
6 Surprising (And Scientific!) Facts About Orgasms You Might Not Know
Posted By Kelly Gonsalves,
10/06/2022 Orgasms are the cherry on top of great sex: You don't really need one to make the experience, but they can certainly be a sweet addition when available. In honour of National Orgasm Day, held annually on July 31, let's talk about orgasms. Here are a few lesser-known scientific facts about ...
How to Be an Ally and an Accomplice to LGBTQIA+ Folks
Posted By Jess,
08/06/2022 As we celebrate Pride this month (and 365 days a year!), let us be reminded that Pride started as a riot. It wasn’t about fanciful floats, beautiful costumes, branded installations, or a month of celebrations. And though many of us now have the privilege to revel in the beauty of parades and...
Are You Polysexual? Here's What It Means, and How to Tell.
Posted By Suzannah Weiss,
04/06/2022 Zoe, a 45-year-old woman in the U.K., has been with her wife for 22 years. Five years ago, they opened up their relationship, and Zoe also dated and slept with cis men, gender queer people, and trans people. Realising she was attracted to a number of genders, Zoe—who had previously identified as...
What Is Relationship Anarchy? Modern Dating Approach Is All About Freedom
Posted By Rebecca Strong,
04/06/2022 Over the last 40 years, the way people date has changed drastically. Rather than there being one model for your love life, there are several. These days, some people are dating multiple people at the same time. Some are waiting longer to get married. Some are opting to never get married at...
4 Techniques Women Use To Take Vaginal Penetration To The Next Level
Posted By Abby Moore,
03/06/2022 While fun for many, vaginal penetration isn't likely to make a woman reach orgasm. Fewer than one in five women reach orgasm from penetrative sex alone, usually requiring clitoral stimulation to get there. That said, there are ways to make sex better without completely getting rid of...
Asexual, Graysexual, Demisexual: What’s the Difference?
Posted By Justin,
02/06/2022 Dr. Alfred Kinsey was the first to describe sexual orientation as existing on a continuum in his famous Kinsey Scale. He characterised human sexuality as running on a spectrum from “completely heterosexual” to “completely homosexual” based on people’s level of sexual attraction and behavior...
Your Guide to Pride Flags and What They Mean
Posted By Astroglide Team,
01/06/2022 With our Pride flags flying high this pride month, it’s important to acknowledge the different types of flags that symbolise the diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community. From the first-ever pride flag introduced in 1978 to the transgender flag flown in 2000 and the gender nonbinary flag created in...