With Nikita Hand winning a landmark civil case against Conor McGregor for sexual assault, for which he must pay £210,000 in compensation, women everywhere felt a glimmer of hope for holding men accountable for their actions. But does that money account for her trauma? Is it even possible to attach a number to the cost incurred by sexual violence?
Category: Sex and Relationships
Assisted dying is a women’s issue. So why are we being left out of the debate?
Given that one poll revealed 74% of the British public is in favour of legalising it, the vote isn’t unwarranted, but as the debate dominates talk shows and fills column inches, there’s one view neglected from the discussion: that assisted suicide is a women’s issue.
The sex tech industry could better serve disabled people, and it must
Historically, disabled people have often been overlooked or misunderstood regarding their sexual needs and desires. This long-standing neglect continues to impact their ability to fully explore and enjoy their sexuality today.
When My Partner Became My Caregiver, Our Relationship Couldn’t Recover
All relationships involve caring for a partner. Sometimes you’ll need them more than they need you, and vice versa. Mutual care, and respect, are key parts of maintaining synergy in a romantic relationship. However, when living with a disability or a chronic illness, striking the right balance between being cared for and caring can be precarious.
If you have a long-term mental or physical condition that affects daily life, it’s inevitable that you’ll sometimes need a romantic partner’s help more than they need yours. This help can be physical, like washing the dishes or grocery shopping, medical, dosing out medications and driving you to doctor’s appointments, or emotional support.
How To Get Out Of “Performance Mode” In The Bedroom
My hair is arranged to cascade down my back. My expression is balanced between sultry and innocent. As I moan, I’m encouraging the lackluster performance of my partner enjoying the view beneath me. Apparently, I’m having the time of my life, riding into a sunset of pleasure without a care in the world.
But everything is not as it appears, I am in performance mode. I have lost track of where real pleasure begins and the performance ends. Emulating every porn star I’ve seen on screen, I am lost in ensuring that my partner is satisfied.
Do vibrators decrease sensitivity *down there*?
They changed the sexual landscape forever but do vibrators decrease sensitivity, you know, down there? Are these wondrous inventions—app-controlled vibrators, clit vibrators, finger vibrators, et al—undermining your pleasurable potential?
The global sex toy market is steadily growing and research indicates its worth will double from $40.6 billion in 2023 to $80.7 billion by 2030, per Statista research. With so many of us proudly using sex toys, particularly various types of vibrators, it’s no surprise that sex toy myths are on the rise too.
What Are Sex Hangovers? Experts Explore The Complex Emotions That Can Arise After Hooking Up
The sheets are as tangled as my thoughts, each crease is a reflection of my confusion and exhaustion. There are too many emotions to count. One breaks the surface asking to be processed only to be drowned out by another one demanding attention.
I have a sex hangover.
Last night, the sex I had left me feeling empty and unsatisfied. There was no aftercare. I got too lost in the moment to ask for reassurance. I didn’t ask for the pleasure I dished out to be returned in kind. As the day stretches on, fatigue takes over and I go through my daily routine detached from reality. My bones feel heavy and my brain is overwhelmed with its attempts to sort through the events.
How to explore homemade sex toys safely
Exploring pleasure is a natural process for the average masturbator but sometimes the price tag attached to sex toys subdues an orgasm before it truly peaks.
In 2020, the global sex toy market was valued at $33.64 billion and even though sex positivity and accompanying pleasure gadgets are seemingly taking over the world, homemade options are popping up in bedrooms, too.
The Ableist World of Dating
When my last relationship came to an end, one of the primary reasons was their inability to deal with my disability.
The words spoken during their dumping explanation gave credence to a fear I’ve wrestled with for most of life: partners cannot love me with my disability, they can only love me in spite of it.
What does vulvovaginitis look like? Everything you need to know about vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis describes a number of conditions that affect your vulva and vagina. Here, two experts explain why you might notice a new itch or pain and what your treatment options are.
If you’ve experienced pain or redness in or around your vulva (the outer parts of your genitalia) or vagina (the internal passage that connects your vulva to your cervix), then you’re certainly not the only one. Conditions like urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are pretty well known and frequently affect lots of people. But what you might not know is that sometimes they’re grouped together and called vulvovaginitis.
