Laura Sessions Stepp, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Washington Post whose reporting on teenage sex and “hookup” culture on college campuses explored in strikingly intimate detail how adolescent girls and young women think about relationships, love and bodily autonomy, died on Feb. 24 in Springfield, Va. She was 73. …
While I read and enjoy books with varying levels of spice — and I do not believe that every romance novel needs to include explicit scenes — I must admit that I have a soft spot for books in which the characters’ emotional and physical intimacy mirror each other. Sex …
Last Updated:January 19, 2025, 19:07 IST Emotional maturity is crucial for a successful marriage. Many studies suggest that the late 20s to early 30s often mark a period when people have developed a strong sense of self and emotional intelligence Emotional maturity is crucial for a successful marriage, writes the …
Every so often a tedious debate crops up on social media: Are sex scenes even necessary in movies? Gen Z, we are told, want to see fewer of them. And yet the answer is clear if this awards season’s contenders have anything to say: Yes, sex is crucial to cinema. …
Fifteen years ago, seeking reconnection and to fuel our flames in the bedroom, my husband and I ditched our three kids for a weekend-long couples’ retreat called “Better Communication, Better Sex,” at the Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. There were separate workshops for women and men, a …
Ayrin’s love affair with her A.I. boyfriend started last summer. While scrolling on Instagram, she stumbled upon a video of a woman asking ChatGPT to play the role of a neglectful boyfriend. “Sure, kitten, I can play that game,” a coy humanlike baritone responded. Ayrin watched the woman’s other videos, …
Last Updated:January 12, 2025, 18:32 IST Take time to explore each other’s needs and desires, always approaching intimacy with patience, understanding, and a willingness to learn and grow together Consent is an essential aspect of a healthy sexual relationship, says the author. (File) Sex may permeate our popular culture, but …
When Ruth Westheimer died last July at 96, she was celebrated as a pioneering sex therapist, cultural gadfly and consummate Manhattanite — described once as a 4-foot-7 cross between Minnie Mouse and Henry Kissinger, to use a much-repeated description, who changed the way we talk about our most intimate lives. …
Last Updated:November 24, 2024, 13:51 IST When it comes to sexual frequency in relationships, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. What’s considered ‘normal’ can vary widely depending on factors such as age, health, lifestyle, and individual preferences Studies suggest that married couples typically have sex about 2-3 times a week. However, this …
Last Updated:November 10, 2024, 19:08 IST Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome is a rare and debilitating condition that primarily affects men, causing a range of flu-like and allergy-like symptoms following ejaculation Post orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition. (File for representation) Sex may permeate our popular …