Marieclaire by SOPHIE SAINT THOMAS mplete honesty ahead: I’ve been with my live-in boyfriend for a year now, and while our sex life is certainly fulfilling, it’s not necessarily…kinky. We know what we like, what we don’t like, and, with our insane work schedules, sticking with the simple stuff comes …
By Ruby B Johnson LCSW Talia scheduled an appointment to determine “what is needed to help her decide if she can be in an open relationship?” I asked Talia several inquisitive questions about the “when, what, and how” of her journey prior to sitting in my office. She informed me …
Broadly by Kari Paul Snce it first launched in 2008, kink-centric social networking site Fetlife has amassed more than 3.5 million users and established itself as the most prominent platform on the Internet for BDSM forums, dating, and local meet-ups. So, when the site closed its doors to new members …
VICE By Neil McArthur Melissa Marie Legge always knew she was different—she just felt it, even before she knew how to talk about that feeling. “Wherever this part of me came from, it has certainly always been there, even before I had words to describe or explain it,” she told …
They’re bringing plants, oils, and crystals into the bedroom. Broadly by Sophie Saint Thomas In the intersection of kitchen witchery and kink, magical women are brewing balms, ointments, potions, and lotions, which they bring into the bedroom for BDSM purposes and in lieu of mainstream oils and lubes. While Judeo-Christian …
Connections.Mic By Leigh Cuen There are two reasons why Tara Indiana, 48, is running for president. “I’m more honest than Donald Trump and have less skeletons in the closet than Hillary Clinton,” the sex worker and independent presidential candidate said in a phone interview. “I’m running to bring attention to …
The Thrillist By JENNIFER BILLOCK “Hey, nice legs. Want a massage?” Joey asked from behind me. I stood back for a better view of my calves and thighs. He was right, they were pretty nice. I’d been standing on this beach, nude with the exception of some boat shoes, for …
Polyamory 101: An Interview With Kate Kincaid Tucson Weekly by Ally Booker I interviewed Kate Kincaid, a therapist specializing in counseling gender and sexual minorities, people in alternative relationship models, and issues such as infidelity, mistrust, and ineffective communication. Additionally, she provides poly/kink-awareness trainings and workshops for other counselors in …
City Paper by Brandon Weigel Cupping is all the rage right now, thanks in no small part to a spotted Michael Phelps and other Olympians who say the therapy helps with pain relief and recovery. The Phelps connection has inspired several local journalists to try out the ancient therapy, in …
Polyamory 101: An Interview With Kate Kincaid Tucson Weekly I interviewed Kate Kincaid, a therapist specializing in counseling gender and sexual minorities, people in alternative relationship models, and issues such as infidelity, mistrust, and ineffective communication. Additionally, she provides poly/kink-awareness trainings and workshops for other counselors in order to improve …