People kiss in all kinds of ways, from subtle kisses to passionate kisses, friendly kisses to affectionate kisses, cheek kisses to French kisses, and much, much more. We kiss for lust, intimacy, pleasure, comfort, security, and love. We kiss between couples, as part of families, and in greeting people in different cultures. A range of [...]

This time last year, Canadian television personality Jessi Cruickshank made a video celebrating Pride with a handful of kids. “Happy Pride!” the youngsters cheered, surrounded with rainbow flags and balloons.“Who here knows what gay pride means?” asked Jessi, opening the conversation. As expected, it didn’t take long for the kids to say some of the funniest things. One girl explained [...]

A few months ago, my partner and I made the difficult decision to leave our home in Vancouver, where we worked and lived for 15 years, and move to Sydney. Having just completed my PhD, I was offered my first academic position at the University of New South Wales. He works in sales for a [...]

So, you’re expecting a baby. Congratulations! Or, maybe you’ve had one and are curious about your post-baby sex life. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the straight (scientific) truth about sexual pleasure before, during, and after pregnancy. The Realities Of Pregnancy No two pregnancies are alike. The same goes for women’s sexualities. Getting pregnant may be [...]

Finding out you have an STI can be an extremely traumatic experience. For many people, the first thought they have is, “my sex life is over.” But here’s what I need you to know right now: Your first thought is what you’ve been conditioned to think. The second thing you need to know is you’re [...]

It’s no secret that when it comes to sex, an HIV diagnosis has been known to throw a wrench in the works. But navigating this new landscape is possible—with the right information and support. I talk sexual satisfaction with two women living with HIV. Margarite Sanchez, a self-described artist, activist and agriculturist who lives on [...]

Valentine's Day is around the corner. You may be searching for love, falling in love, making sweet love, or sick of love. Like it or hate it, single or coupled, February 14 can be hard to ignore. According to Statistics Canada, 38.7 per cent of Canadians were married in 2016, and another 9.2 per cent [...]