Sex & Sexuality

What’s sex? What’s sexuality? How do people experience and actively express their sexualities, by themselves, with partners or both? How can we take part in sex in ways that are wanted and consensual, physically and emotionally safe and enjoyable for everyone? How do you figure out what you like? How can you communicate about sex? How do you deal with feelings like fear, shame, anxiety, dysphoria and other body image issues? How do you create the kind of sexual life you want? You’ll find the answers to all these and more here.

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Articles and Advice in this area:

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  • Imogen Mchugh

Mobility aids help you lead a fulfilling, independent life. Shouldn’t they do the same in the bedroom?

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  • Aurélia Gervasoni

Opening up to yourself and to another person physically may take time, but it is absolutely possible.

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  • Aurélia Gervasoni

You may have a curiosity to see what a new existence of desire can offer you, and you may find in it a source of confidence — within yourself, and with partners.

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  • s.e. smith

Hi Bea, First of all, congratulations on taking a big step towards managing your anxiety. I know firsthand how hard it is to reach out for help and talk about treatment options and I’m proud of you! I also unfortunately know firsthand how side effects from psychiatric medications can affect your…

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  • Maya Walsh-Little

A journey doesn’t need to have a destination. Approaching masturbation with a curiosity-focused mindset can help you learn more about yourself.

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  • Sara Traynor

Recent studies show that, when it comes to sex, there are overlapping issues that ADHDers share.

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  • Hans Lindahl

“How do I enjoy sex?” is hardly a question that’s unique to intersex people, but some of the answers to that question are different than they might be for people who aren’t intersex.

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  • Kelli Dunham RN BSN

Lilly writes in to ask about any health, safety or long-term risks of using water in the shower for masturbation.

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  • Heather Corinna
  • Giselle Woodley

There’s a lot to unpack with sexual choking. Here’s some science, including some real dangers, and some guidance, to help anyone make informed decisions to ensure safer, healthy, consensual and mutually-enjoyable experiences.

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  • Emily Wilson

I believe that sexual pleasure with someone else can only truly be found through vulnerability, through the radical act of maybe not knowing, in being willing to potentially even embarrass yourself in the pursuit of something greater.