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better sex
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07.11.12Bliss Festival: Sexual Pleasure in Louth!After a successful festival earlier this year, the folks behind Bliss are back with a new weekend dedicated to sexual pleasure. The workshops cover a wide variety of topics, from tantra to BDSM, which should mean there is something for everyone. The festival takes place over the 4th and 5th of August in Drogheda.This may seem like an odd choice but then again, Drogheda is the town that spawned me... You can read all the details at here.
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04.20.12Better sex in RussiaRussians have happier sex lives. Well, sort of. A recent survey found that 20% of Russians are satisfied with their sex lives. Not a huge amount, but a whooping increase from 1999 when it was found that only 8% of people were happy between the sheets. But it is not all bad news – just 4% claimed to be displeased with sex, while 12% were indifferent to the whole malarkey.
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04.06.12This week’s sex tip: Exercise for better sexYou may have seen a story in the news recently claiming that some women orgasm while getting sweaty at the gym. I’m all for getting your pleasures where you can, but frankly I prefer my orgasms when I’m not wearing sweats. Exercise in general is good for your sex life, because being fit is good for maintaining sexual drive and stamina. However, certain kinds of exercise are more beneficial than others when it comes to sex. Kegels make orgasm easier and stronger. Strengthening your middle, lower back, abdomen and pelvis contributes to one’s ability to thrust. Yoga can help stretch ...
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03.23.12This issue’s sex tip: Playing to your strengthsIan Kerner, a famous New York sex therapist and author of the classic sex guide She Comes First believes that, in sex as in life, we’re better off if we play to our strengths. Playing to your strengths means accepting that there are just some things that we cannot change about our sexual abilities or bodies and working around them. Kerner himself claims to have suffered from premature ejaculation for many years and thus learned to compensate for this with oral sex. Playing to your strengths means finding clever ways around your limitations, whether it is by using alternative techniques, positions ...
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03.23.12BOOKS: The Smart Girl’s Guide to the G-Spot by Violet BlueIf anyone can help you track down the elusive G-spot it is probably sex educator and author Violet Blue. The new edition of The Smart Girl's Guide to the G-Spot updates Blue’s classic book on the subject. As well as being the definitive guide to the much debated, controversial G-Spot, this book offers a wealth of information. There’s a guide to the body, suggestions for play and sex positions, advice on sex toys, and safer sex information as well. Ms Blue has also included a list of further reading for sexual swats, recommended videos and DVDs and practical information on ...
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03.09.12Get your own bedIt used to be common years ago, but apparently one in ten couples who live together sleep in separate beds, with a fifth saying it leads to a better sex life. Unsurprisingly snoring was the most common reason why couples sleep apart, concluding that better sleep leads to a better sex life. Despite this, two thirds of those who sleep apart don’t want their friends to know.
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05.11.10Feminists are also better in bed!Despite their image as ugly man-haters, feminists are better lovers. Fact! A study published in the journal Sex Roles surveyed students and older adults. They found that students and older women who had male partners that considered themselves feminists had happier relationships and that men with female feminist partners were more sexually satisfied. Just letting you know... Read more here.
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05.11.10Vegetarians make better lovers!A friend sent me the link to this article claiming that vegetarians make better lovers. Hmmm.. he's a vegan, so obviously he'd think so! PETA has been promoting the idea for years and yes, veggies do taste better and are less likely to be obese, which means more energy and better sexual performance. Luckily I don't eat red meat. :-) Read the full article here.
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02.15.10Eat Your Way to Better SexI'm a girl who is fond of her food, so it's good to know that eating well can actually improve your sex life. Unfortunately food isn't an aphrodisiac and there isn't anything you can feed your partner that will get him or her in the mood straight away, but a smart diet is good for more than just your waistline. But, according to Health.com there are seven foods which really do improve sexual function and libido. These are avocado; almonds, strawberries; seafood; rocket (arugula); figs; and citrus fruit. All tasty! And strangely enough, five of these feature quite prominently in ...
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02.02.10Oral Sex Advice from Ladies Who Love LadiesBeing both on the giving and receiving ends, gay girls know quite a bit about the art of cunnilingus. Here’s what they advise: Continue Reading...