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Sex & Intimacy

Sex and intimacy evolve with time, relationships and life changes. This space offers clear guidance on intimacy tips, sexual health and communication, including conversations around trust, boundaries and desire. You will find expert insight and real stories that focus on connection, confidence and feeling understood.

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How To Spice Up Your Relationship Without Sex

These four things really do help.

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Can You Actually Achieve Simultaneous Orgasm?

Here's the truth about the concurrent climax.

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My Teen Daughter Heard Me Having Sex at Home

How a single mom handled embarrassment and privacy with a teen

Sex & Intimacy Tips and Advice

The One Workout That Can Rev Up Your Libido

Lifting weights brought a surprising boost to desire and connection

Why I Suddenly Started Laughing During Sex

Unexpected orgasm reactions that might be more common

Our Sex Room Makeover Changed Everything

Why our reimagined bedroom brought back comfort and closeness

Why I Am Totally Fine Wanting Less Sex Now

Finding comfort in shifting desire and deeper connection

Women Share Their Wildest Sex Locations

Real women recount spicy moments in the most unexpected spots

How To Unlock Your Natural Path To Pleasure

Use sight sound and science to spark deeper desire

Women Share Their Most Delicious Sex Fantasies

Real talk on pleasure, freedom and midlife intimate wishes

When Sex Stopped I Finally Chose Myself

Now I crave real intimacy, honest talk and shared joy

Choreplay Trend Mixing Sex And Housework

Why trading chores for intimacy may shortchange real connection

Why A Sex Hiatus Actually Saved My Marriage

Space, separate beds and new intimacy on her own terms

Is My Vagina Really Closing Up From No Sex

Playful truth about dryness, desire and staying body confident

Real Women Share Their Favorite Sex Positions

Bedroom inspiration from five candid real life perspectives

Why Sex Toys Can Be Smart Self Care For You

Boost desire, ease menopause symptoms and feel empowered

Men Share Why They Finally Stopped Cheating

Four candid journeys from betrayal to growth and renewal

Real Sex Advice Women Wish They Knew Sooner

Honest midlife wisdom on pleasure confidence and connection

5 Real Reasons Your Sex Life Stalled Out

Fresh ways to revive intimacy confidence and connection

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