Entries by Joni Morrissey

5 Sexy Date Night Ideas

Tired of boring and monotonous date nights that do nothing for your sex life or relationship? Whether you’re married or have been in a relationship for a while, things can get a bit stale and boring if you don’t put effort into keeping the spark ignited. That’s where sexy date nights can help bring up the heat […]

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Mismatched Libidos

People in a relationship may differ in how much sex they want. Mismatched sex drives are common but may cause a strain in a relationship if the couple does not learn to manage their differences. There are many factors that can cause this, including medication, hormones, and stress. You and your partner probably have a […]

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Sexual Self-Reclamation After Childbirth

The hashtag #postbabyhankypanky is having a moment right now, joining all the other birth-related hashtags (#newbaby, #newborn, #momlife, #momreality, and #postbaby, to name a few). Dalhousie University’s Hera Schlagintweit and her colleagues surveying new parents discovered that sexual concerns were not only frequent, but also a substantial source of stress for many of them. The […]

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Safe Sex

When talking about safe sex, there are two main points that come to mind. Protecting yourself against sexually transmitted diseases (STI’s), and preventing an unwanted pregnancy. However, there are many other factors that fall into the ‘Safe Sex’ spectrum that are often overlooked, like consent, communication, and aftercare. Sex is a very normal and important […]

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Let’s Talk Lube

Inadequate lubrication is the most common cause of painful sex! A person can be aroused even if they aren’t wet. (This is known as arousal non-concordance.) Likewise, natural lubricant can occur in the absence of arousal. Using lubricant during any type of play – partnered or otherwise – helps protect your sensitive bits from irritation […]