No Worries: Important Things About the Unimportant

Some people spoil their enjoyment of intimacy with strange, made-up things: 1. Sudden cramp. Cramps are your body's way of protecting you from movements that might be dangerous; 2. How you look from this angle. If everything looks like it does for other people, you have nothing to worry about; 3. What if you sweat? It's sex! If you don't have beads of sweat, you're just lying about enjoying it; 4. What if you have a strange face? Everyone subconsciously fears this, but do you care about his facial expression? No? Then he doesn't care either; 5. You breathe loudly. Relax, he probably doesn't hear it because he is also breathing quite loudly; 6. Your partner is bored. You can spend your life worrying that people are just pretending to like it. But no, they aren't good enough actors to fake good sex.

Pornhub Releases 2024 Year in Review

Pornhub has published the results for 2024. The main trend in people's sexual preferences worldwide was "modesty and shyness." This trend emerged this summer and, evidently, affected the porn industry. Among other findings: Generation Z preferred vertical videos, like on TikTok, four times more often. The average viewing time per session decreased by 29 seconds compared to last year, amounting to 9 minutes and 40 seconds.

Study: Sex is essential for women's survival

Women need sex to survive. Without it, they die 70-197% more frequently - scientists say. The study involved 14,000 women. Those who had sex less than once a week died 70% more often due to cardiovascular diseases. And women with depression died 197% more often than healthy participants.

Why do men lose interest in sex?

1. Passivity in life. If a man spends most of his time lying on the couch in front of the TV and is not active in life, then he is likely not very active in his sexual life either. 2. Physiology. If your man used to exhibit sexual prowess in bed but now avoids spending time in bed together, it does not always indicate infidelity or relationship problems. A woman should gently discuss the topic of reduced male activity. The issue might be due to malaise or a urogenital disease.

Why do men lose interest in sex?

3. Infidelity. A man might refuse sex, citing fatigue, work problems, malaise, and increasingly engage in emotionless sex. Unfortunately, a woman cannot always recognize infidelity. But if, aside from these signs, there are also proofs of betrayal, it's worth contemplating the loyalty in the relationship. 4. General malaise, poor nutrition, lack of vitamins, etc. Illness and poor nutrition greatly affect libido.

What Women Think About During Sex

Statistical data from a study conducted in the UK showed that: 36% of women think about how to update their wardrobe and what to wear to work tomorrow; 31% of women are preoccupied with thoughts of their next vacation, where and how to spend it; 19% think about home renovations or that it's time to rearrange the furniture; 10% of the surveyed British women said they imagine having sex with another man; 13% of the remaining women admitted they think about what they'll buy during their next visit to a clothing store. Hmm, of course, it's not always easy to immediately tune into the 'process', but thinking about rearranging furniture?) Sex must be quite boring, or is this specifically the 'merit' of British men?

Mint Candies

Is peppermint sexy? Yes, and even more than you think. Try using mint or menthol candies in oral caresses and see for yourself how effective they are. Their pleasant coolness will create unusual sensations in sensitive areas and refresh not only your breath but also sex. Therefore, always keep a stash of peppermint candies in your bedside table.

What to do if you are bored with classic games?

Nurse, policeman – these are the classics of all classics. Today you will discover new, more interesting scenarios. 1. Artistic sex. You will need props: white cotton canvas, non-toxic body paints, slippers, protective film, body sponge. Lay out the protective film and canvas, apply the paint on the body or canvas after warming them up. And the most interesting part – make love. As a bonus, you'll have an abstract style painting as a memento of a special evening.

What to do if classic games become boring?

2. Secret Desire. This game is suitable for those who are shy to tell their partner about their sexual desires or conversely, want to know their partner's ideas. One partner draws pictures or writes words containing a secret erotic desire on the other partner's body. The partner must guess and also share their own desire. The one who doesn't guess fulfills the partner's wish. 3. Light BDSM. You can start with a "confession" about "sins" and later move on to punishments for guilt. Who will punish whom should be decided in advance.

What to do if you're tired of classic games?

4. Card Fantasy. Props – a deck of cards. Rules: The deck is divided into two stacks: one with pictures, the other with numbers. The pictures determine the action, for example, queen – kiss on the lips, ace – kiss the place indicated by the partner, and so on. The second part determines the quantity, number 6 – that's 6 times, and so on. 5. Adult Fantasies. An 18+ sex game with interesting tasks. Its feature is that everything starts with laughter and flows into an exciting passionate adventure. You can buy the game in card form or find questions on the internet.

The Most Popular Contraception Options

1. Condom. The most popular method. The effectiveness of condoms in preventing pregnancy is up to 99%. Another undeniable advantage of this method is the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Female condom. This is a thin, soft, loose-fitting sheath with a flexible ring at each end. One side is closed. The inner ring at the closed end is used for ease of insertion into the vagina and to hold the condom in place during intercourse. The outer ring on the other side remains outside the vagina and covers part of the external genitalia. Its effectiveness is lower than that of the male condom, but it also provides excellent protection against venereal infections and pregnancy.

The Most Popular Contraceptive Options

3. Diaphragm. This is a special cap that needs to be inserted into the vagina. It is an ideal method of protecting against pregnancy, but it cannot guarantee protection against sexually transmitted infections. 4. Oral contraceptives. They should always be selected and taken under the careful guidance of a doctor. These are pills that need to be taken daily for three weeks with a one-week break, or continuously. Oral contraceptives protect against pregnancy in 95-97% of cases.

The Most Popular Contraceptive Options

5. Contraceptive Patch. One of the most convenient hormonal contraceptive methods. It is a special square-shaped patch that must be applied to the skin and changed every 7 days. 6. Vaginal Ring. This method is effective for three weeks. The vaginal ring is made of very flexible plastic. It contains the same hormones as birth control pills.

The Most Popular Contraceptive Options

7. Contraceptive Implant. The implantation procedure involves inserting a special small capsule with hormones under the skin. These hormones prevent pregnancy. The implant is effective for about three years. 8. Intrauterine Contraceptive ("IUD"). This contraceptive is made of plastic and copper and is placed inside the uterus. For its use, you must certainly consult a gynecologist. And the duration of action depends on the specific type of this contraceptive: if hormonal, its effect will expire after 5 years, if non-hormonal, you can have sex for 10 years without fear of pregnancy.

The Most Popular Contraception Options

9. Tubal ligation. This is a fairly popular surgery used by women who do not want to have more children. It is a relatively simple procedure, but expensive. 10. Vasectomy. This is a procedure for men. It involves the removal or partial ligation of the vas deferens. This operation can be temporary or permanent. The choice is yours and your partner's.

The Perfect Dickpic: Myths and Realities

A dickpic is a type of sexting: a photograph of a male genitalia sent as a file to a mobile phone or as a private message in social networks. How to make the perfect dickpic and is it even worth making? Scientists studied women's reactions to dickpics. 49% of those who received such messages called the act disgusting, 45% saw it as a sign of disrespect. Only 15% were open to viewing the images. It’s all predictable: women don't want to see random genitalia.

What to do if you really want to send a dick pic?

1. Get consent. Are you sure you're being asked to send an explicit photo? Double-check. Heard a no? Stop. 2. Send a different picture. Photograph something less intimate, like your bicep. Positive reaction? Continue! 3. Adjust the lighting. The best pictures are taken in daylight. Experiment: turn on the bedside lamp or increase the screen brightness. 4. Create a background. No carpets and clutter. 5. Crop the image. Abs, arms, thighs – these are more interesting areas to focus on. Let them appear in the photo. Remember safety. Any dick pic can become public: accidentally or by a partner's fault. If there's no trust, intimate photos shouldn't be sent.

Sexuality and Lifestyle

1. If a person exhibits avoidance behavior towards difficulties, it will also manifest in their sexual relationships. If their lifestyle is about proving their uniqueness to the world and accumulating achievements, then sexual partners will become a function of boosting their self-esteem. 2. If the lifestyle is about acquisition and accumulation, then sexual relationships will be indiscriminate and turn into a simple list of contacts in a phone book.

Sexuality and Lifestyle

3. If a person harbors a principle of life rejection within, their state of sexuality will reflect this. The individual will find it difficult to get close to a partner, experiencing fear of trusting someone and fear of building long-term relationships. 4. If a person's lifestyle is about demonstration and decoration, they will dress extremely daringly and even provocatively, surprising and sometimes even offending with their sexual freedom. This will be their way of attracting attention to garner admiration or condemnation.

Voluntary Disagreement

Voluntary Disagreement. This vibrant sex game is an incredible opportunity to bring the most intimate erotic fantasies to life. The essence of the practice is that one of the partners, during the scenario, says they do not want to have sex and resists in every way possible. However, it has been agreed upon in advance between the participants that the first partner ignores these requests, loses control in passion and excitement, rejects moral norms, and supposedly takes control of you forcibly.