Research indicates that BDSM can have positive mental health benefits Psychology Today by Michale Aaron, PhD. As I’ve written about numerous times, I am a strong believer that when it comes to sexuality, the field of psychotherapy is moving away from a more authoritarian top-down lens (and I would consider …
USA Today What does it mean to be pansexual? Miley Cyrus spoke openly about coming out as pansexual earlier this week, but the concept remains unfamiliar for many. Cryus, who described herself as attracted to people of any sex or gender, said she realized she was pansexual after becoming a …
Science Blog A new study by Northern Illinois University psychologists suggests that evidence for the effectiveness of the “Yes Means Yes” affirmative-consent movement, which has taken hold on many college campuses nationwide, might be found in an unlikely subculture—the BDSM community. While some critics of BDSM associate it with sexual …
The Washington Post By Jeff Leavell Among those of us who are polyamorous — meaning that we carry on committed relationships with multiple people — there is a lot of talk about jealousy. It’s regarded as an emotion for the weak and unenlightened. I must be seriously unenlightened then, because …
The Washington Post By Anjali Sareen Why is it so hard to believe a rational, mature women doesn’t want a committed relationship? A few months ago, I quit my career as an attorney to travel the globe full time. While making such a dramatic move had many obvious benefits, it …
The Daily Mail by Lucy Waterlow Two women and a man who are enjoying a polyamorous relationship have welcomed two new sons into their family. Damien Sullivan, born in February, and his half brother Ryan, who was born four months later, were both fathered by Buddy from San Diego, California. …
BDSM (read: 50 Shades of Grey) could help you reach not just climax, but also a state of mindfulness. Shape By Macaela Mackenzie Mindfulness is trending for a reason: The practice of staying present has been shown to have major health benefits, from helping you lose weight to easing a …
South Florida Gay News by Christiana Lilly Is BDSM a sexual orientation? Jillian Keenan thinks so. Two years ago, the New York City freelance journalist wrote a piece for Slate arguing just that. The fetish and paraphilia community cheered, while others were confused or even angered that she would suggest …
Kobini by Colette McIntyre Art has a long history of drawing inspiration from the otherwise underground world of BDSM. The custom goes as far back as 1928, when the surrealist artist Man Ray captured an image of a woman sensually reclining while bound in ropes and a harness. Robert Mapplethorpe …
Time by Mandy Oaklander Sex, one of the more pleasurable forms of exercise, can do some wonderful things for your health, from strengthening your muscles to improving immunity. An erotic romp might also have the power to elevate your consciousness, suggests a small new study. The research, published in the …
