The article features a series of personal questions addressed by Slate's sex advice column, covering topics such as insecurities about size after witnessing a partner with a larger penis, a woman's difficulty with orgasmic contractions, and a man's excessive masturbation affecting their relationship. The advice emphasizes communication, professional help, and exploring intimacy beyond traditional sex to address these issues.
A gay man considers asking his close female friend to act as his beard at his sister's wedding to avoid family matchmaking pressures, emphasizing the importance of consent and honesty with the friend, while navigating the complexities of being closeted in a conservative environment.
The article offers advice on navigating issues related to pre-sex rituals, premature ejaculation, and exploring sexuality within relationships, emphasizing communication, honesty, and practical tips for improving intimacy and understanding between partners.
A woman seeks a name for a new sexual position she and her boyfriend have pioneered, involving her lying on top of him while he fingers her until she squirts. The columnist suggests terms like "reach around fingering," "hand shower," "squirtle," and "tactical formation squirting" to describe the position, while also exploring the dynamics of their sexual exploration.
A person seeks advice on incorporating teeth into oral sex, a reader wonders about a sexual encounter that may have lacked consent, someone struggles with finding partners in a non-monogamous relationship, and a person is hurt after discovering their partner's OnlyFans account despite their agreed-upon boundaries around porn consumption.
Alicia Tucker, a Christian woman who waited until her wedding night to have sex, is sharing her tips for virgin brides on how to navigate their first sexual experience. She advises open communication with their partner, taking a pre-coital shower to calm nerves, and being prepared for potential blood. Tucker also emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and recommends peeing after sex to prevent urinary tract infections. Her candidness has been praised by fellow Christian women, who have offered additional advice and reassurance.
