All aboard the retreating gravy train, folks. Jupiter, our planet of fortune, luck, and popped champagne corks, stations retrograde from Oct. 9 to Feb. 25, 2025, in the mutable, communicable climes of Gemini. Retrograde is understandably a trigger word for anyone who has accidentally sexted the office Slack during Mercury retrograde or lost on love when … Read more
One in four Americans in a relationship admit they’re hiding a secret from their partner, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 sexually active adults found that 26% of those in relationships admit their partner doesn’t know their true “body count” — the number of people they’ve been intimate with. While a majority of … Read more
Sexual myths (SMs) are a roadblock to a thriving sexual connection. SMs are false beliefs and attitudes that influence a couple’s sex life. They’re unquestioned, implicit ideas and can contribute to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary pressure. If entrenched, SMs can lead to dissatisfaction or issues in the bedroom. It’s important to identify the myth you … Read more
The other morning, I woke up with the hangover of all hangovers. Note to self, never a wise idea to catch up for a “casual” drink with an ex-boyfriend. Oooft. It had all the makings of a day wasted in bed. Headache – tick, fatigue – tick, and a strange sense of arousal – tick. … Read more
We’re in the corridor, folks, that heightened celestial hallway between eclipses. Between the September 17 lunar eclipse in Pisces and the October 2nd solar eclipse in Libra, we’re in the thick of the thicket that is eclipse season. This span of days can be something of a cosmic catalyst as we’re hurled toward destiny, cursed … Read more
Oh, dear readers, brace yourselves. This week’s lesson is a classic case of “Do as I say, not as I do,” because I seem to have made the biggest of dating boo-boos. Last week, I got ghosted. Yes, after three long months of dating someone I thought was pretty darn fabulous, Casper the not-so-friendly ghost … Read more
A good roll in the hay shouldn’t take all day. Humping and pumping for hours on end is a sex-ercise in futility, according to new data which claims sexually active sweethearts can achieve euphoria in less time than it takes to do a high-intensity workout. “Americans and Britons who are sexually satisfied prefer sex to last around 35 … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A close male friend, “Will,” ended our friendship without warning. I didn’t know he had such strong feelings about my current arrangement. I have been dating a married man, “Bart,” whose wife suggested he get himself a girlfriend if he wanted sex/intimacy/companionship. She also told him she would “never want to sleep with … Read more
A little while ago I was woken in the middle of the night to something prodding me from behind. I was delighted to discover it was from a randy man friend who had decided the midnight hour would be the perfect time for some handsy action during our sexy slumber party. My initial annoyance at … Read more
A professional sex-pert says we’re getting foreplay all wrong — and the key to happiness is renaming it ‘before play’ and broadening our definition of sex. Sarah Riccio, 34, is a sex positive activist and professional sex toy tester who believes that we are all still getting things wrong when we think about sex. Sarah, … Read more
If you want to be a 10 in bed, don’t forget the fore. A glamorous pornstar says most men don’t engage in foreplay before getting down and dirty — and it’s an instant turn-off for women. Hayley Davies, who hails from Australia and shoots steamy scenes around the world, said the faux pas is a … Read more
It’s tough love. A “no-nonsense” dating coach says a woman should dump her boyfriend if he hasn’t said “I love you” within three months of starting the relationship. Jake Maddock — who has previously made headlines for his no-nonsense approach to dating — has offered the claim in several recent videos on TikTok and Instagram, saying … Read more
After 13 years of marriage, Bethany Meola acknowledges she and her husband can get mired in the midlife chaos that comes with navigating careers and raising three children. That’s why the six-second kiss felt so good. A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is … Read more
A popular Australian escort claims she has saved countless marriages by sleeping with married men. Sex worker and adult film star Bonnie Blue said she never judges married men for seeking out her services but instead places blame on their wives for “moaning too much” and for “not knowing how to pleasure their husbands.” The … Read more
A young millionaire has revealed the insane reason men cannot stop giving her money. At just 26 years old, Grace claims she has already made over $2.4 million and owns a lucrative property portfolio worth over $1.5 million. The Melbourne adult content creator – known online as ‘Grace Wears Lace’ – is living the life of her … Read more
An Australian influencer has made an “embarrassing” confession about her bedroom behavior – but new data has revealed she’s definitely not alone. Laura Henshaw, who co-owns fitness brand Kic with Steph Claire Smith, sheepishly revealed she once used a household object as a makeshift sex toy during a recent episode of their podcast. But while … Read more
Wanna light her fire? Try sparking up. A new study published this week in the journal Sexual Medicine suggests that the psychoactive plant and other tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-based derivatives can help women with sexual dysfunction achieve orgasm. Female participants who consumed cannabis before sexual activity with a partner were able to reach climax more frequently and with greater … Read more
Ever had the most earth-shattering, world-altering, mind-boggling sex of your life only to roll over to find your partner already passed out? Same. And whether or not they meant to, it can leave you feeling quite crushed. “I think we know that the common trope is that when men fall asleep after sex it can … Read more
Good things come in threes — at least according to these naughty New Yorkers. Aroused by warmer weather and emboldened by the new ménage à trois movie “Challengers,” many Manhattanites are setting their sights on a threesome this summer. “I wonder if it’s drilling threesomes into our subconscious,” Upper East Side resident Ruby Archbold, 27, … Read more
Even intimacy experts can fall into a physical funk. Vanessa Marin, a sex therapist, realized she was “bristling” every time her husband, Xander, was attempting physical contact because it had become synonymous as a precursor for sex, which Vanessa admitted to HuffPost, she didn’t always desire. To combat what she dubbed “the bristle reaction,” she … Read more