In 2020, when Somerville decided to create a domestic partnership ordinance for the first time in response to the medical needs of residents during the pandemic, J.T. Scott, a city councilor, asked why the new category should be restricted to couples. “Everyone in Somerville City Council knows someone who’s in …
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By Essie Shachar-Hill, LCSW and Cindy Trawinski, Psy.D On a warm summer evening in 2014, over forty clinicians gathered at a networking event for therapists of kinky and polyamorous clients in Chicago. As the late day sun streamed in, the group mingled over drinks and appetizers in the office of …
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“Non-monogamy has been around throughout civilisation,” says intimacy and sex coach, Dr Lori Beth Bisbey. “The term ethical non-monogamy has appeared over the past 15 or so years as a way of differentiating ‘cheating’ from chosen non-monogamous relationships. Consensual non-monogamy is the preferred term these days because it highlights consent, …
“The people themselves haven’t been terrible, they’ve just been loud and partying a lot but we’re worried about what could come in,” Aimar said. Neighbors say they have no problem with people doing what they want in private, however, they don’t want Club SLV so close to home. https://www.ktnv.com/news/south-las-vegas-residents-complain-of-alleged-sex-club-taking-over-neighborhood
“The IMsLBB is the largest convention for the leatherwomen and leatherdyke communities. Founded in 1987, it’s a unique blend of educational discussions, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to meet other kinky people. The weekend culminates in a crowning of a Ms. International Leather and a Ms. International Bootblack. Contestants are judged …
Blue agrees, “The best way to help a partner become more engaged after sex is to converse with them. Find a neutral time and place (not right after sex or in the bedroom) when you both are relaxed and not distracted. Explore each other’s needs for post-coital activities. This is …
