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First thing’s first: Losing your virginity isn’t inherently special
When my boyfriend and I had sex the first time I thought it was more special because I [...]
Behind Closed Doors: No gray morality here — lack of consent always equals rape
A very dear friend of mine was raped not too long ago. You guys, this is not a [...]
Behind Closed Doors: The politics of cuddling — When intimacy becomes complicated
Why do I want to have sex? Do I actually want these random, awkward encounters as much as [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Girls’ night in
I have always found women attractive, and I’ve kissed my fair share of girls. When I first started [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Be positive about staying negative, make sure you’re STD-free
If it’s been more than a year since you’ve been tested, get yourself to a clinic, pee in [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Hot at the ballot box
Hands down, the thing that got me hottest last week was Tuesday’s election, so — you guessed it [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Going in the back door
Let’s talk about anal sex. It’s a topic I have delicately avoided for ages because it scared me, [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Exchanging whispers and euphemisms for open dialogue
Talking about sex with your partner is key to having good sex. But for some reason, that’s easier [...]
Behind Closed Doors: Myth-busting — Porn isn’t gross and it’s not just for guys
Let’s talk about porn. That nasty, dirty, trashy realm of surgically enhanced, heavily made-up blowjob queens and 12-inch [...]
Behind Closed Doors: The right and wrong ways to get your hands dirty
Among guys, the general consensus on handjobs seems to be that you’re never going to get one that’s [...]

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