No one owes anyone sex, but in some abusive relationships, that abuse can include dishonesty and withholding.
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Articles and Advice in this area:
- Heather Corinna
When you’re not on the same page about the role of sex in your relationship, understanding why and how you got there will help you talk about it.
- Heather Corinna
A sexual relationship is one where where expressing and exploring sex and sexuality together is a main characteristic—but every relationship is different.
- s.e. smith
A partner telling you not to use toys is engaging in controlling behavior. You have agency over your own sexuality.
- Liz Duck-Chong and Juniper Muller
Learn about what an erection is, how it might look for specific bodies and hormonal profiles, and how to have some useful and fun conversations with sexual partners.
- Maille McLaughlin
How can someone break a cycle of situationships to start making something different? It’s got a lot to do with boundaries.
- Anya
A common misconception about engaging in sex with trans and nonbinary people is that there is a “right” and a “wrong” way to touch each other. There isn’t.
- Heather Corinna
How can you feel safe enough to enjoy sex when you’re a survivor of childhood sexual abuse?
- Imogen Mchugh
Mobility aids help you lead a fulfilling, independent life. Shouldn’t they do the same in the bedroom?
- Heather Corinna
In recovery, you can give yourself the time, space and permission you need to find more comfort in yourself as you rebuild your relationship to sexuality.