Hey girl. I enjoy sex and I am horny a lot, but I always struggle with staying in the mood during sex or even getting aroused enough that it feels somewhat good. Hook-ups terrify me, and in all of the relationships that I have been in, my partner always dumps me after we get to […]
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‘All Fours’ author Miranda July reflects on fantasies, fears and being the boss of her body ahead of Infinite Dream
She places her phone on the tripod, presses record and steps back. Standing between the camera and a large mirror, she enjoys watching the doubling effect it creates. She starts to spin, her arms lifted, improvising the movement as she goes. For Miranda July, what matters is discovering what she doesn’t know. She moves back […]
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Dear Kiki: I might be too reliant on fantasizing during sex
I might be too reliant on fantasizing during sex. When I’m engaged in these super hot private erotic narratives, separate from the connection I have with my partner, I know I’m not being fully present with them. Plus it just feels like a crutch since fantasizing is what helps get me there most reliably. Naturally […]
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Dear Kiki: I’m interested in the interstitium
First time inquirer with you here. I’ve been fascinated by how our interstitium connects and informs stimuli to erogenous zones; further, how those intersect with meridians discovered by the ancients, further yet, how that process interfaces with brain chemistry and so forth. I know there’s more to it from a connectivity standpoint, but I thought […]
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Dear Kiki: Why does getting in the mood feel like work?
I have always had a lower sex drive than my partner, and I know that can be natural in a relationship, but recently it has felt like a problem. It frequently feels like I have some kind of block. Either because I’m stressed, or tired, or my stomach hurts, or I am just not really in the mood.
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Dear Kiki: Will noticing our nocturnal activities scar the baby?
My partner and I have a 5-month-old who sleeps in a bassinet in the same room as us. We are wondering: When does inadvertently witnessing spontaneous late-night activity potentially scar the kiddo? It’s nothing wild, obvs; we save that for when the baby has naptime in the nursery. —Impromptu Canoodler For a technical answer to […]
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Dear Kiki: When should I tell them I’m asexual?
Dear Kiki, As an asexual person, is there a certain time and place to bring up my sexuality when dating that won’t deter people but will let them know I am someone who takes things very slow in all aspects of the word? —Proceeding with Caution Dear Proceeding with Caution, The slow and steady approach […]
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Dear Kiki: My partner and I are demoting each other
My partner is my best friend. We are ethically nonmonogamous and are going to start scaling back our relationship to make ways for different primary partners. Any advice about how to handle this or bumps in the road to expect? —Meticulously Unweaving Congratulations! This is such a gift that you and your friend are giving […]
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Dear Kiki: I’m still in my sexual prime. He isn’t.
Dear Kiki, I’m an older lady, 40s and have been with a guy (also 40s) for a while. I have always been very sexual, I wouldn’t say hypersexual, but ya know, I like it and prefer to have sex regularly. Anyway, here I am, in my prime with a sweet guy who is no longer […]
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Dear Kiki: How would you approach a couple about swinging?
Dear Kiki, How would you approach a new couple about swinging? Dear Seeking Swingers, The first and most important answer to your question is: together! Don’t succumb to the temptation to divide and conquer. Get to know them individually, sure, but no floating the issue to one or the other of them separately to “feel […]
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Dear Kiki: I need to get back out there…
Dear Kiki, My married friend is getting separated and he’s already ready to get back out there. I haven’t been out there since before he got married. This makes me feel ashamed, but not enough to do anything about it. What WOULD make me feel ashamed enough? Dear Ashamed Enough, OK, first things first: Shame […]
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Dear Kiki: I’m new in town. Where can I meet a sexy guy?
Dear Kiki, I’m new in town… how can I meet a sexy guy over 50 to hang out with?! Iowan00b Dear Iowan00b, Welcome! I hope you’re settling in well to your new digs. Moving can be tough on a variety of levels, so I’m pleased you’ve decided to reach out for assistance on this aspect […]
