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The Art of Loving Cruelty
Read more: The Art of Loving CrueltyBy Cherrie Garcia My Life as a Joyful Sadist When it comes to kink, I’ve always found my stride in the realm of sensation, control, and yes—pain. I am, by nature and by nurture, a sexual sadist: I don’t just enjoy inflicting pain, I thrive on the connection and wild energy it creates in my…
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To Swing or Not Swing..That Is The Question?
Read more: To Swing or Not Swing..That Is The Question?By Cherrie Garcia Here We Are… Move over, Shakespeare—there’s a new existential crisis on the rise:To swing, or not to swing? That is, shall you (and your intrepid partner) dip your toes—or dive headfirst—into non-monogamy, or stick to monogamy and people-watch from the safety of your metaphorical porch? It’s a juicy, exciting, and sometimes slightly…
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From Shame to Sheer Pleasure: Unlearning My Sex Ed
Read more: From Shame to Sheer Pleasure: Unlearning My Sex EdBy Cherrie Garcia Growing up, my world was body-positive before that was even a term. My mother is a lesbian, and for as long as I remember, her partner was part of our family. Nudity wasn’t something to hide in our house—my mom would wander to the kitchen in the buff, sun-touched and matter-of-fact, as…
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Why Sexual Curiosity is the Best Relationship Fuel
Read more: Why Sexual Curiosity is the Best Relationship FuelAnd How to Get It Back Let’s get real: Somewhere between grown-up stress, endless notifications, and routine Friday nights, sexual curiosity can start to feel like that pair of cute heels buried in the back of your closet—still there, just gathering dust. And if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Where did the sizzle go?”—trust me,…