Pregnant individuals may worry about how pregnancy will affect their sex lives, as their bodies undergo significant changes. Often, favored sex positions can become awkward or uncomfortable as the pregnancy advances and the baby continues to grow. Pregnant couples are free to engage in sexual activity as long as a doctor has not advised them…
Category: Sex with Others
Phone Sex
Phone sex, which consists of describing sexual acts over the phone, might initially seem daunting or uncomfortable. However, phone sex can by a healthy part of a long-distance relationship, or an enjoyable tool for those who would like to spice up their sex life. Since communication is more important than physical contact for phone sex (especially when compared to conventional…
Sex Positions
Sexual intercourse can be pleasurable, romantic, satisfying, and fun. Yet, oftentimes, sex is met with anxieties over performance and sexual positions. In this article, the Sexperts have compiled a list of common, and easy-to-try, sex positions. There are many variations for each position, and these suggestions are not limited to opposite-sex couples. The difficulty of each position will vary among different couples, and thus…
Sex on Your Period
It is common for people to avoid engaging in sexual activities during menstruation. Menstrual blood, tampons, sanitary pads, or other menstrual products can potentially make partners feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. There are also certain religions and beliefs that during menstruation, females are “unclean.” However, there can be benefits to having sex during menstruation and many…
Sexual Positions for Plus Size Individuals
Disclaimer: We encourage the normalization of body size terminology; if you have a better term to replace plus size or overweight, please let us know. We use the terms overweight and plus size interchangeably. People of all shapes and sizes can engage in sexual activity and sexual intercourse. However, differences in body types mean that…
Swinging
Swinging is a polyamorous practice in which both singles and partners engage in sexual activities with other partners. Swinging is also referred to as comarital sex, wife swapping, husband swapping, and partner swapping. Although traditionally swinging has been used to refer to couples in committed relationships engaging in sexual activities with other couples, single people and non-committed…
Group Sex
While many people view sex as an act between two partners, there are some who enjoy having more than two participants involved in their sexual encounters. Group sex is a type of sexual activity that involves the sexual interactions between three or more people at the same time. Group sex can include individuals of any…
Manual Stimulation
Manual stimulation refers to the use of one or both hands to sexually stimulate the body of a partner. Typically, manual stimulation refers to the stimulation of the genitals, but there are many other parts of the body that are sensitive to erotic touch. This type of sexual activity is very common and is often included in foreplay. Foreplay refers to…
Dry Sex
Dry sex, also known as “dry humping” or “outercourse,” is non-penetrative sex. No bodily fluids are exchanged in ways that could cause pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).1 Outercourse is a low risk sexual activity that can still provide stimulation that results in orgasm. Many people participate in dry sex as a fun, safer alternative to…