When two characters are about to have sex in books and movies, they appear to be all hot and ready as soon as they go through the bedroom doors, but this doesn’t always happen in reality. While some days you might not even make it to the bedroom before ripping off your partner’s clothes, on … Read more
When two people feel close and connected, their participation in sexual acts can be deemed as intimate sex. While casual sex (which doesn’t involve future expectations or a romantic, emotional commitment) has merit, adding intimacy can improve a person’s sexual experience.1 Here we explore the many benefits of being intimate with a partner sexually, along with both … Read more
Unicorn polyamory (aka unicorn poly) is the term for when two people who are in a relationship (typically a heterosexual couple of one man and one woman) add a third party to the relationship. This partner is usually a bisexual woman, though they could also be a bisexual man or a nonbinary person. That third party is called the unicorn, and they are … Read more
Celibacy is a vow of long-term restraint from sexual intercourse, often until marriage.1 There are some instances that individuals vow to reframe from sex for a lifetime, for example, priests or nuns. Other’s may decide to remain celibate for a specific duration of time, such as a few months or years, possibly until they are in a … Read more
Sexual repression refers to when a person prevents themselves from feeling or experiencing their natural sexual urges and desires. Someone who is repressed sexually will often hold negative ideas toward sex, sometimes considering the act, and everything associated with it, wrong. Here we take a deeper look into the history of sexual repression, its causes, and … Read more
There are different forms of marriage. In contrast to the common practice of only two partners marrying one another, societies exist whose members toe a different path. One such form is bigamy. Bigamy is defined as the act of going through a marriage ceremony with one person while legally married to another. Polygamy is having more than one … Read more
Sex can be a pleasurable experience to share with a partner. From foreplay and teasing to the exploration of physical touch, sexual intimacy can bring you closer as a couple.1 But, for some people, not knowing how to initiate sex (or being uncomfortable doing so) can stop them from taking this step in their relationship. Some … Read more
There are many reasons to talk openly about sex with your partner, especially because communicating clearly and honestly about sex has been proven to lead to better sex, and lack of communication can lead to emotional, relational, and sexual problems in relationships.1 However, talking about sex at all can be challenging for many people. When it comes … Read more
Promiscuity is the act of engaging in sexual relationships with numerous people or of being indiscriminate about who you have sexual relationships with. A person who participates in promiscuity is known as promiscuous or behaving promiscuously. In recent years, promiscuity has come to be used as a word to describe a person who fits a … Read more
Infidelity—also referred to as cheating or adultery—describes the act of engaging in emotional or sexual intimacy with someone outside the agreed-upon boundaries of your marriage or relationship. Infidelity may or may not involve sexual encounters, and can happen in person or online.1 Infidelity is, unfortunately, common. Rates of infidelity in relationships vary from about 20% to 50%. … Read more