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Ask the Sexpert: One hand if by land, two if by sea

I am happily in a long term, monogamous relationship, but my partner is in the military and is deployed. I don’t believe in masturbation – any suggestions on how to relieve the tension?

Diagnosed HIV-positive – and freaked out!

Brent, A few weeks ago I was diagnosed HIV-positive. It was a total shock.

Ask the Sexpert: Trigger-happy boyfriend

Hi Shanna,

My current partner and I have been engaging in sexual activities for the last 8 months, and every time we either we have intercourse, or I give him head, he lasts (I kid you not) about 30 seconds! It’s so frustrating; I honestly go home and have to masturbate silly! He doesn’t think it’s an issue, but how can I make him last longer? Any help would be great.

– Disappointed in Denver

HeinzeSight: Beyond the stereotypical addictions

Many of us have struggled with addictions: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sex, eating, working out, or…

Ask the Sexpert: How to keep sex drive going strong during pregnancy

Dear Shanna,  My partner and I have decided to try in vitro fertilization to have…

Parenting: Grieving the Connecticut school shooting

Sadness. Anger. Confusion. Anxiety. When is this going to stop? Should I go get my children now or let them stay? What do tell them? All these emotions and questions chased my thoughts as I learned news of the tragedy in Connecticut. Then a call came thorough on my cell phone from the kids’ school district alerting parents that there is heightened security at all schools in response to the incident in Connecticut.

ASK A SLUT: The holiday edition

Dear Cycle Sluts, What was your favorite gift as a child? Signed, “Candy or Coal”…

Ten cliché’s you shouldn’t dismiss

Cliché’s are often met with skepticism, seen as pointless just because they’re overused. But some contain truth – motivating support to keep us challenged and improving our lives.

Losing interest after a one-night-stand

Dear Brent,

Everybody agrees that the guy who has sex with you once then loses all interest is an asshole. I am that guy.

Ask the sexpert: Can bisexuals be monogamous?

Dear Shanna: I “came out” last summer and had a good and wild time exploring…