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Sex therapists are experts in a wide range of bedroom matters. Through talk therapy, they help their clients work through issues like low or mismatched libidos, performance anxiety, sexual shame and an inability to achieve orgasm, to name just a few. They can also help folks explore their sexuality, fantasies, kinks and non-monogamous relationship structures. Based on their years of professional experience, we asked these sexperts what they personally avoid in the bedroom. Here’s what we learned. I would never try something new without a partner’s consent. One of sex therapist Tom Murray’s rules is to never experiment in the…
Emilio* and Jessica* sat in front of me, disconnected and barely looking at each other. They had been together for seven years and had recently opened up their relationship and tried polyamory, upon Emilio’s suggestion. Jessica agreed to this, but it was not her first choice for how she wanted the relationship to be. They were now in a crisis, as betrayals and secrets had occurred before and during the attempts at this new relationship configuration.In my practice as a psychologist, a helpful question I often ask my clients is: “Is the configuration of this relationship working for you?”Much of…
When sex is over, does your partner just roll over, reach for their phone and zone out? Maybe they doze off right away while you lie there, wide awake, looking for connection. Perhaps they’re the kind of person who finishes, gathers their things and heads straight for the door. If any of this sounds familiar, you could probably use some aftercare in your sex life.In the world of BDSM, aftercare is a post-play ritual in which partners exchange physical or emotional comfort following an intense sexual experience. And it’s high time we make it a standard part of vanilla (i.e.…
Elijah, 59 double quotation markOK, you’re volunteering on Tuesday, and I’m going fishing on Thursday, so we’re going to have sex on Monday and Friday Although Mia and I have been together for nearly three decades, we still have sex almost as often as when we first started dating in the 90s. I’d say we “get friendly” 2.5 times a week on average, which is definitely more than most other couples we know in our age bracket. The key has always been planning; 99 times out of 100, we’ll agree to have sex a day or two in advance, a…
Kolkata, Criticising the West Bengal government for prolonged delay in granting sanction for prosecution, the Calcutta High Court has granted bail to former School Service Commission advisor SP Sinha in a money laundering case linked to the school jobs scam.HC criticises WB govt for delay in prosecution sanction in school jobs case, grants bail to SinhaGranting conditional bail on Friday, Justice Jay Sengupta directed Sinha to furnish a bond of ₹1 lakh with two sureties of like amount each and to surrender his passport before the special PMLA court.Noting that large sums were allegedly collected from school job aspirants on…
I’ve been best friends with Ellie [all names have been changed] for more than half my life. She’s truly one of the best friends I’ve ever had. I started dating Will three years ago, and we have a good relationship. Ellie was in a long-term relationship with Tim for five years, and for two of those years the four of us were a little friendship group. Six months ago, Ellie and Tim broke up, which really shook our group dynamic. Our larger, mixed-gender friendship circle has now split a bit into “boys v girls”. I still see Tim as he…
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has been designated as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported Daily Iran News.With the death of IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour and Supreme Leader Khamenei, Ahmad Vahidi steps in as the new commander of the IRGC. (AP)The IRGC, an elite force responsible for safeguarding the Islamic Republic and extending Iranian influence internationally, is pivotal to Tehran’s security strategy and regional operations.The situation arises following the death of Mohammad Pakpour, the former Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC, who was killed in the US-Israeli strikes. In response, Tehran has pledged significant retaliation against the attacks…
Kolkata, A platform of green activists on Saturday voiced concern over the possible toxic colour pollution of Rabindra Sarovar, a 73-acre lake in south Kolkata, during the two-day Holi celebrations next week.Green forum urges KMDA to prevent Kolkata lake from pollution during HoliThe ‘Save Rabindra Sarobar Forum’ flagged the issue with the lake custodian, the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority .The Forum demanded a uniform enforcement of gate restrictions across the lake premises, including clubs located within the compound, leading up to the Doljatra festival on March 3 and the Holi celebration the next day.Both days will be celebrated as festival…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated on February 28, 2026 as Israel and the United States launched a massive coordinated military operation targeting key Iranian sites. The strikes focused on strategic military installations targeting nuclear sites, missile factories, IRGC bases, and offices near Supreme Leader Khamenei’s compound in Tehran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and raising fears of further retaliation in the region.Top Iranian leaders killed in US-Israel strikes (via REUTERS)Trump announces Khamenei dead; Top Iranian leaders reported killed in strikesUS President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been…
In my early 30s I’d decided I didn’t want to swipe right on another man holding a fish on dating apps and I was taking tentative steps into the world of dating women in my home base of Brisbane.Things hadn’t got off to a great start and as I tried to refine my approach, a friend posed a question that I’d foolishly never really considered: what did I actually want in a partner?My list wasn’t long: principled, kind, smart. On the apps I’d previously sought out funny people, quirky people, hot people, but by 2024 I was looking for one…