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Safe sex is the first step to enjoyable sex. Advice on improving your sexual health to improve your sex life.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
Safe Sex *Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Any good discussion on sex begins with at least a brief review of safe sex. Well, safer sex. Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs/STIs) are an unfortunate reality of unprotected sex, and can sometimes be transmitted even when you think you’re being safe. Every act of intercourse—whether vaginal, anal, or even oral—should begin with a fresh, snuggly fitting, and properly worn condom. Make sure there is a reservoir at the tip, no air trapped inside, and it’s rolled all the way down to the base of the penis. A dental dam should be used for cunnilingus or anilingus. Fingers should be covered with latex gloves or finger gloves if there are open wounds on the hands/fingers. Gloves may also prevent bacterial infections or lacerations caused by jagged fingernails.
By Holly Paine7 years ago in Filthy
I Got Chlamydia When I Was 17
Backstory Most teenagers don't think about the consequences of their actions, and when I was 17, I definitely didn't either. As a teenager, I did some pretty stupid and questionable shit (hence how I got an STI). I was no stranger to experimentation with substances and strangers.
By Rena Luxxe7 years ago in Filthy
Sexual Expectations
From as far back as I can remember I was told how I should act, what I should wear, what was expected of me, what I needed to provide, and how I should make things right when they go wrong. The pleasure that I feel is not my own, but comes from the pleasure that my partner gets from me. Sit still, look pretty, show a little, but too much because if you do it is your own fault for whatever happens next. The burden of a female can be too much to bare at times. It's hard to navigate your own sexual wants and desires when society has been telling you for years what is okay and what is not. The more people I talk to, the more I find that I am not the only one who has struggled between personal and societal expectations. Do I want the things I want because it's what I like, or is it because that is what has been drilled into my brain for years?
By Amber Sutherland7 years ago in Filthy
The Truth About Incels
Over the past year or so, there has been a new word creeping into the erotic scene. Incel. After checking its definition, it made no sense at all. An incel is a man who is involuntarily celibate. Grandma's and gay best friends in romcoms always say "there's a lid for every pot," so if that's true, why can these guys not get laid? The answer was laid bare for me.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Filthy
5 Things to Know About Stealthing
"I'm kind of a good girl—and I'm not. I'm a good girl because I really believe in love, integrity, and respect." That is how Katy Perry describes herself and her views on sex. The important here should be respected, if a couple agrees to have sex, all of the terms should be met. There is a new trend that is upending that trend called stealthing.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Filthy
Do Me Raw
"Must be DDF (Drug and disease free) and into raw sex," so said one dating profile, and the person claimed that he was looking for a husband and a partner to spend the rest of his life with. His profile proclaimed that safe sex was not an option, so "don't even ask." What? Dating has always been weird but as of late, it has become even more twisted. Since when is raw the only way to have sex? And why is it that way?
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Filthy
Pregnancy Sex: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
One of my main concerns about being pregnant was that I wouldn’t want to have sex, that my partner wouldn’t find me attractive anymore, and that I wouldn’t feel attractive in myself. I was worried that, after birth, things would be different, and of course they will be! I will have a baby and a new body both inside and out… things may not quite be where they were before. I am still pretty terrified of how to cope with these changes, but I am very lucky to have a wonderfully loving and supportive partner who has been nothing less than a dream throughout my pregnancy.
By Samantha Bentley7 years ago in Filthy
Herpes from Oral Sex with No Symptoms!
Herpes is a virus that can be transmitted through sexual contact or basic skin to skin contact. Herpes is an infection that is also known as HSV. The herpes virus is associated with small blisters on the skin. Some patients may experience a tingling or burning in the site of the infection. Herpes is also part of a family of viruses that are responsible for shingles and chicken pox. There are two types of the herpes virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 is the more common herpes virus. HSV-1 causes cold sores and blisters. It is estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population has HSV-1 but may not be aware. The reason for this is that a patient with HSV-1 will often not have symptoms.
By Juniper Mables7 years ago in Filthy
Need to Knows About Anal Sex
The first time I tried anal I really didn’t know what I was getting into. I remember thinking, "I use my anus all the time, how bad could this be." I could not have been so terribly wrong! One, no one ever told me that you were supposed to gently work your way up to penetration. I had seen so many porn movies and wanted to try it so bad! I bought some lube and started practicing alone. I had purchased an anal plug that was thin and narrow. I first began to masturbate while simultaneously placing the anal plug inside of my rectum. I was thrilled! It made my orgasm 10 times better. So the next time I had sex I thought I would give it a try. My boyfriend was in full thrust and I was coming close to an O. Without thinking I said, "F%$# me, put it in my a$%." At first he thought I was just talking dirty and continued pumping. I then said, "I want you to cum in my a$%." He began to go faster and in one swoop shoved his entire penis into my a$%. I screamed like someone put fireworks in my boots.
By Juniper Mables7 years ago in Filthy
