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Sex & Relationships

Have You Heard Of These Sexual Fetishes And Kinks?

A fetish is a sexual attraction to inanimate objects, body parts, or situations not commonly viewed as being sexual in nature, while a kink is a broader term that includes a variety of sexual interests, behaviors, preferences, and fantasies that are thought to be outside of the mainstream. People can get in their heads about whether it’s weird, but let yourself off the hook about any judgments.

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Ways To Rev Up Your Libido!

Libido is often defined as a person’s desire for sexual actvity. This is influenced by various factors that can be categorized as psychological, biological or social. There are, in fact, several ways to spice up one’s sex life again! Here are a few of them!

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Hypersexuality as Self-Harm

Kat Blaque, a popular YouTuber based in California, has often centered her videos around her first-hand experience with something called “hypersexuality.” But what is exactly hypersexuality and how does its prevalence become even more important to study in today’s times?

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Aphrodisiacs 101

Aphrodisiacs refer to substances that are believed to increase sexual desire, sexual attraction, sexual pleasure, or sexual behavior. Known by various names through history, aphrodisiacs have been a part of societal culture for centuries. Here’s a look into this historically infamous substance.

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Sexual Dysfunction Caused By Antidepressants

Sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants can be scary since it is both a symptom for depression and a side effect for the medications that are used to treat it. Read this to find out more about how to cope when your libido takes a hit.

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Why Do Vulva Owners Feel The Need To Fake Orgasm?

The majority of vulva owners have faked an orgasm at least once in their lives. It has been found that 56–76% of them have faked an orgasm with a partner. This performative aspect of sex has piqued the interest of many psychologists and has garnered increasing research. Read more to find out why.

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Destigmatizing The Intersection Of Sexual Dysfunction And Anxiety

The article explores the relationship between sexual dysfunction and anxiety. The attempt is to examine the relationship between the two and how one aspect hampers another aspect of life. The unraveling of roots that are personal, emotional but also societally imposed is discussed so that there is scope for conversation and introspection.

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What Don Jon Teaches Us About Sex And Relationships

Don Jon delves into the nuances of porn addiction, its association with masculinity and our modern day thinking around sex. Even though it is nearly a decade old, the film provides some useful advice when it comes to its subject matter, and even with its comedy, it packs in an emotional punch. Here’s a look into it.

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