The Great Sex Blog:
Great sex for every body.
10 Surprising Vulva Facts
Do you know what a vulva is (hint: it’s not a vagina!) and do you know about vulva health? Here are 10 surprising vulva facts that sex ed didn’t teach you.
Surprising Penis Facts No One Teaches You in Sex Ed
Do you know your way around a penis? I bet that you don’t know these surprising penis facts that no one taught you in sex ed.
Orgasm Problems and What to Do About Them
Orgasm problems are some of the top reasons why people come to me as a sex and dating coach. Not being able to orgasm (or having a partner who can’t orgasm) can feel frustrating. So, here are three orgasm problems and what you can do about them.
How to Identify Sex Burnout and How to Fix It
People are having less sex, and it’s largely due to sex burnout. Here’s how to tell if you have sex burnout and how to fix it.
How to Keep Dating Your Partner (and Why It’s so Important!)
It’s easy to feel disconnected from your partner when you’re not putting enough time or energy into each other. Yet, emotional intimacy helps maintain healthy relationships, sexual desire, and sexual connection. So, you need to keep dating your partner and here’s how to do it.
Common and Unhelpful Sex Advice that You NEVER have to Take
There is a lot of unhelpful sex advice out there that could actually cause more stress and anxiety than it’s worth. Here are some of the most common and unhelpful pieces of advice as well as what you should do instead.
Is Your Hormone Cycle Affecting Your Sex Life?
Is your hormone cycle affecting your sex drive? I bet that it is! Learn about your and your partner’s hormone cycles so that the two of you can navigate your unique libidos.
Do You Know How to Give Feedback During Sex?
Giving feedback to your partner during sex can be hard. Yet, communication during the moment is essential! Here are five tips for talking to your partner during sex.
Common Sex Issues that Can Be Helped with More Foreplay
Are you having difficulty turning that sexual spark into a flame? Then you may be having trouble with foreplay. Here are some common sex issues that can be helped with more foreplay.
Dispelling Unhealthy Myths about Masturbation
There is a lot of misinformation out there about masturbation. So, I’m dispelling masturbation myths and giving you the facts on masturbation.
Why you’re struggling to establish a connection through online dating
Do you find yourself struggling to make connections through online dating apps? If so, you’re definitely NOT alone. In this article we’ll cover some of the mistakes you can make on online dating apps. From using the wrong apps to not conveying your personality or needs accurately, it’s so easy to get lost in the process of online dating. This article will help you clear the path so you can get to the fun parts of dating.
Sex and dating when you have sexual trauma
If you have experienced sexual trauma in your life, it’s important to know that you CAN heave healthy intimate relationships. You CAN experience true pleasure, desire, and consent. In this article we’ll cover the impact of sexual trauma on relationships, work you can do outside of a relationship to heal and ways you can work with a partner to accommodate your needs.
Why can’t I orgasm with my partner?
It’s very common to be able to bring yourself to orgasm through self-pleasure, but to find it difficult (or downright impossible) to orgasm with a partner. Many people struggle with making their pleasure a priority, particularly vulva-havers, because they don’t want to be a “burden” to their partner or seem too demanding.
Is it wrong to have a racial preference for your ideal partner?
Attraction is a mystery, right? We tend to believe that for the most part, you just like who you like and you have no control beyond that. Attraction is not just biological. It’s social, societal, and institutional.
How to have more sex when you & your partner have different schedules
When life gets busy it can be hard to find the time (or energy) for sexual intimacy and pleasure with your partner. This is especially true if you’re on different schedules. If you’re not home -- or awake -- at the same time sex can feel impossible at times.
10 surprising truths about sex during (and after) pregnancy
Back in March, I was on The Savvy Black Birther Podcast where I had a fantastic conversation with Licensed Midwife Takiya Sakina Ballard. In this hour-and-a-half-long conversation, we spoke about all things sex during pregnancy and postpartum.
What chronic stress is doing to your sex life
Stress is a libido killer for both vulva-havers and penis-havers. Our bodies’ fight or flight response can’t tell the difference between distress from workday deadlines and a real physical threat, like being chased by a bear.
How to Explore Kink with a Partner
This article is for all of you who are curious about implementing more kink into their sex lives… and how to gracefully, safely, and ethically explore kink with a partner.
Your guide to dirty talk
For those new to dirty talk, it can feel like there’s a fine line between being smoldering or sexy and silly or ridiculous. Nobody wants to feel like Andy Stitzer from the 40-Year-Old Virgin trying to dirty talk on the fly. And I’m here to tell you that for some (I would even say many), dirty talk doesn’t come naturally. It takes practice -- and that’s ok!
How to be a better partner
If you aren’t feeling connected to your partner, your sex life probably won’t be at its best. Often our sex lives reflect what is happening in our relationship, so it’s important to check in regularly.