romance

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?

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.

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

Creative Eros: The generative power of sexuality in art

Whether it’s Da Vinci and Michelangelo expressing homoeroticism through religious paintings, or Robert Mapplethorpe forcing the public to define their fears, art has always been the canal of human expression for all things wonderful and horrible, sex being the river that flows through it.

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…

From the Editor: Be true to yourself to find love

Summer is in full throttle now and the dry Colorado heat beckons pool parties, summer adventures, patio barbecues and a frisky side of our human nature. It’s the most engaging time of the year, many will say, to be on the prowl – single and looking.

Sharing is caring: Monogamous couples could benefit from polyamorous communication skills

But for all, the number-one priority is communication, according to relationship and intimacy therapist Dr. Jenni Skyler of Boulder.

Ask the sexpert: Party of one!

Jacking or jilling off. Clicking the five-fingered mouse. Ringing Southern bells. Choking the chicken. Playing…

Flying solo: Health benefits of masturbation

However you do it (or don’t do it), there is nothing wrong with taking some time to pleasure yourself, getting to know your body, and exploring what turns you on.