gay relationships

How do I tell my boyfriend he’s let himself go?

My partner of 10 years has been gaining weight and it’s getting harder to stay sexually interested in him. I keep slipping these hints that I’m going to start working out or eating healthier, suggesting he could support me by doing it too. So far it’s not working – he just says ‘that’s great’ and stuffs another slice of pizza in his mouth.

Ask the Sexpert: Beyond Strap ons

I’ve been with my girlfriend for a few years now. I love her a lot, and everything is great … except for I’m getting really sick of having to strap it on. I mean, I like some hot harness action as much as anyone else, but it seems as though that is all she likes. She says it’s not “real” sex unless there is penetration. Am I stuck with this, or is there hope in diversifying our sex life?

Coming out as kinky

For some people, admitting to an interest in kink can parallel coming out a gay, transgender, or HIV-positive. All can trigger aspects of personal shame, fear and embarrassment, or may cause people to reject you for something you’re working to embrace about yourself.

The world of dating sites

Whether these people are searching for a quick sex fling or a partnership of a more long-term nature, dating sites have become popular in the queer community for a variety of reasons.

Top 10 most offensive things to say to a gay man

10. You’re a slut / whore / skank / dirty bird / big pickle diver

Ask the Sexpert: Goo in the boo

When I watch porn, the guys frequently use spit before penetrating each other anally. My boyfriend and I have tried this, but it is still a little painful. Does spitting actually accomplish anything? Any suggestions on how to make it hu

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.

No glove, no love: Women can use safer sex too

Outside of condoms – primarily spoken about in regards to penis-in-vagina intercourse, and perhaps occasionally anal intercourse – safer sex talks frequently seem to cover very few things that can in fact make sex safer, such as dams (sometimes called dental dams), gloves, and sterilizable toys.

Ask the sexpert: Can bisexuals be monogamous?

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

Proud of being gay

Dear Brent, I’m comfortable with being gay, but why be ‘proud’ of it? I’m not a fan of gay bars or people who wear their sexuality on their sleeve.