Relationships
How to Make Pleasure a Priority: Strategies to Invite More Pleasure into Your Life Beyond the Bedroom
Posted By Jess,
06/07/2023 Pleasure is Your Birthright; It’s Multidimensional. Unfortunately, our definitions of pleasure are often narrowly defined or shrouded in shame. We think of pleasure as merely erotic or sexual. We deem pleasure superfluous as opposed to essential. We consider pleasure naughty and self-indulgent. We...
Tips for Making Friends as an Adult
Posted By Jess,
18/06/2023 The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life. But when we consider putting effort into our relationships, we tend to focus on intimate partnerships as opposed to platonic friendships, which is a shame, as all types of connections have the potential to be just as rich...
How Sexual Behaviour Has Changed Over the 100 Years
Posted By Justin,
31/05/2023 Every year, I take a group of students to Amsterdam for a course on sex and culture. As part of this class, we visit the Sex Museum, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. It provides an opportunity to explore how sexuality has evolved and changed throughout the ages. Each...
DILF Phenomenon: Celebrating Dads in All Their Glory
Posted By Astroglide Team,
25/05/2023 Why did the DILF become an electrician? Because he knows how to turn everyone on. 😏 Now that we got the obligatory Dad joke out of the way, we can explore the sexier side of Fathers. In the realm of attractive men, there’s a term that’s gained popularity: DILF. It’s a playful...
Psychology of “Cuffing Season”
Posted By Justin,
04/05/2023 During the coldest and darkest months of the year, there’s a predictable rise in dating and mating behaviour. For example, Google search trends reveal a winter bump in terms related to sex and relationships. Online dating apps tend to see increased sign-ups and downloads. People change their...
More Sex Can Lead to Better Sleep and Vice Versa
Posted By Justin,
27/04/2023 The average person spends nearly one-third of their life sleeping. At first glance, that might sound like a huge waste of time, especially in our modern and extraordinarily busy lives. Why spend so much time sleeping when you could be productive or have fun instead? This kind of thinking makes it...
Five Reasons Cuddling With Your Partner Makes You Healthier, According To Research
Posted By Aly Walansky,
21/04/2023 Physical affection may be the most powerful of all love languages and since spooning during cuddling provides full-body contact between you and your partner, it's the perfect way to boost your connection ... and your health. So call over your lovebug and get all nice and cozy under the...
Introducing Food into the Bedroom: Seven Ways to Combine Food & Sex
Posted By Jess,
12/04/2023 Food and sex share many commonalities, from the sensual experience of pleasure to the chemical reactions in response to both indulgences. Food and sex both elicit a sensory response, and our experiences of these pleasures are affected by what we see, hear, feel, taste, and smell. Just as we can be...
What You Can Do to Help Prevent Sexual Assault / Sexual Harassment
Posted By Astroglide Team,
02/04/2023 We are the first ones to talk about how much we love sex–all kinds of it. Kinky, vanilla, slow, fast, outside, inside, we could go on forever. No matter how you do it or what you’re into, consensual sex is, of course, the one necessary consistent element. As Astroglide is a brand focused on sexual...
Six Types of Orgasms and How to Have One (or More!)
Posted By Hannah Rimm and Gabrielle Kass,
24/03/2023 There’s a lot of talk about Big Os. And for good reason: They can enable you to experience Big Pleasure. But what is an orgasm, exactly? Are all orgasms the same? And how can you tell where an orgasm is happening in the body? Below, sex educators answer these questions and more. Trust. With t...
An All-Inclusive Guide to Throuples
Posted By Astroglide Team,
23/03/2023 We always want to keep it real here, and in our relationships, which is why we’re going to talk about throuples. You’ve probably heard of the term throuple tossed around here and there, but for all of those who aren’t familiar, a throuple is a “three-person” + “couple.” This type of relationship...
How Ethical Porn Can Help Your Relationship
Posted By Jess,
04/03/2023 Porn is often scapegoated as the culprit for sex and relationship issues ranging from loss of desire to hypersexuality, but the reality is that porn can enhance relationships – if used in constructive ways. Before we dive into the ways in which porn can help your relationship, it’s...
Benefits of Setting Boundaries and How To Do It
Posted By Justin,
04/03/2023 One of the keys to maintaining a happy and healthy romantic relationship is establishing the boundaries of that relationship. The benefits of setting boundaries are immense. For instance, if you’re in a monogamous relationship, but you’ve never taken the time to get on the same page...
Tips for Balancing Relationships, Friendships, and Self-Care
Posted By Justin,
09/02/2023 Juggling multiple relationships at once isn’t just for people who are polyamorous—it’s something all of us must do in one way or another. While it’s certainly true that most people only have one romantic relationship at a time, that relationship doesn’t exist in a vacuum: rather, it’s just one part...
Streaming Guide to Sexy Movies that will Get You in the Mood
Posted By Astroglide,
09/02/2023 You’re on the couch with your partner. It’s your date-night-in. They cooked you a delicious dinner earlier and are now opening your favourite red wine (or making one of those feel-good margaritas, we don’t discriminate). You can smell the popcorn popping in the microwave, hear the rain hitting the...