Articles, Education, Updates
Pansexuality: My Daughter Just Came Out But She’s Not Exactly Gay – Confluence Daily
Q: My daughter recently sat us down and “came out” to us. It was shocking enough to hear she wasn’t straight. However, she’s not exactly saying she’s gay either. She told us she’s pansexual. I’ve done the research. I get what it means. I just don’t understand how that’s going to play out in our… Read More
Articles, Education
How to Care for Yourself if You Are Susceptible to Urinary Tract Infections & Yeast Infection – Confluence Daily
Q: What can a girl do to care for herself if she is susceptible to urinary tract infections and yeast infections? My dad didn’t teach me much about this growing up but now that I’m married I’d like to be more informed when I look for things to purchase for my partner. A: What… Read More
Education
Tightness Anxiety and What To Do About It – Confluence Daily
Q: After having two kids in less than three years I’m worried about my sex life. More specifically, I’m worried about my vagina. I know I’m not as tight as I used to be and I’m worried sex isn’t as good for my partner because of it. A: If you’re worried that your vaginal walls… Read More
Articles, Education, Interviews
Sex Experts Tell Us Exactly How To Make Our Sex Lives Better – UPROXX
In a recent study, participants who were nonmonogamous reported higher levels of sexual satisfaction and more frequent orgasms. But the study used a fairly small sample size and was all self-reported — so the degree to which the research can be relied upon is questionable. Nonetheless, the news was greeted with no small amount… Read More
Interviews, Updates
Black Bulb Creative Podcast – Podcast
Stripper, author, and podcast host Elle Stanger talks about her experiences navigating the marketing world, dealing with criticism, and staying mentally fit in a “taboo” industry. Watch the episode here. Read More
Articles
Actually, Talking About Porn With Your Kids Is Easy & Crucial
The first time I saw porn was in my parent’s bathroom. My dad kept Playboy and Hustler in a neat stack next to the toilet, secured by an ashtray that never moved. The ashtray to me symbolized a padlock — it was understood that we were not to touch the ashtray, not to lift it… Read More
Articles
Why I Want My Daughter To See Me Naked – Romper
I was giving my 5-year-old a bath in our tiny tub littered with toys when she started giving me an impromptu breast exam. “That nipple is longer,” she said, pointing at my breasts. I looked down to verify this new bit of information. I counted my nipple hairs: one, two, three, four. I lifted my… Read More
Articles, Education
I Think It’s Hot To Call My Partner “Daddy” In Bed – Romper
Calling my partner “daddy” in bed is new to me — I used to find the kinky term of endearment to be stomach-churning, but now I call my partner “daddy” in bed because I think it’s pretty hot. I’m 30 years old, and I’ve had sex with people of all genders, but mostly cisgender men,… Read More
Articles
Things Nobody Tells You Before You Start Having Sex
Originally published 10/27/2015 on Thrillist.com Ah, if only I had a time machine. I’d go back and warn Americans about the impending financial collapse, various environmental disasters, and the Kardashians. I’d also give my younger self some advice that I never learned in high school sex ed. These are the things nobody tells you before… Read More