Women, Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

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If you’re doing something that makes you feel good, it’s only going to add to your life. It’s not going to take away.” When you’re trying to tell how aroused a sexual partner is, listen to their words, don’t assume based on what their body is doing,” Mourikis advises. We spoke with Kassandra Mourikis, sexologist, MSexol, BPsych(Hons) and Janielle Bryan, (MPH CHES) a sexuality educator and creator of the sexual health pop-up, The Sex Exchange, about the sex tips suitable for anyone willing to learn: 1. Prioritise solo sex http://www.bettersex.com/adult-sex-education/movie-collections/sp-better-sex-video-series-sexplorations-2229.aspx Bryan also touched on this topic, sharing that most problems in the bedroom come from communication break downs.It sounds simple. Obvious, even. But there is a socially taught method to sex that many people feel they need to follow. This method doesn’t work for all people, so it’s worth pointing out that the only sex you “should” have, is the kind you like. Ultimately, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to getting sex “right”. But by building your confidence, better understanding what you like, and paying attention to the needs of the people you’re getting intimate with, you’re all but guaranteed a sex life that won’t leave anyone wanting. Only latex and polyurethane condoms protect against STIs and HIV. Polyurethane condoms may break more easily than latex. Use a condom any time you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. [2] X Research source A dental dam is a latex barrier that you can use when performing oral sex with a female partner. It can help prevent the spread of STIs and HIV. [3] X Research source You’ve probably heard this before – but getting to know your body and what you like is one of the best ways to improve your sex life. Both Mourikis and Bryan agree on this point.

While condoms may not be applicable to many WSW sexual encounters, they are still useful when sex toys are involved. Toys that are shared between partners can spread pathogens even when cleaned. The use of condoms in addition to thorough cleaning can help reduce the risk of transmission via sex toys. [26] a b c d Richters, Juliet; Clayton, Stevie (2010). "The practical and symbolic purpose of dental dams in lesbian safer sex promotion". Sexual Health. 7 (2): 103–6. doi: 10.1071/sh09073. ISSN 1448-5028. PMID 20648734. Set a time limit. Avoid overwhelming each other with a lengthy talk. By devoting 15-minute conversations to the topic, you might find it easier to stay within your emotional comfort zones.Special Populations - 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines". CDC. Archived from the original on 2015-07-21 . Retrieved 2015-06-23. Gorgos, L. M.; J. M. Marrazzo (2011). "Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Women Who Have Sex With Women". Clinical Infectious Diseases. 53 (suppl 3): S84–S91. doi: 10.1093/cid/cir697. ISSN 1058-4838. PMID 22080273. Don't judge your partner for what they like. It can be scary for both of you to divulge that kind of information, so listen to them without interrupting. If your partner likes something that you are not comfortable with, let them know that you are not interested in it without making them feel weird or bad about their desires. [14] X Research source