sex
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A Woman-to-Woman Conversation About a Man Is Not Always the Move
“Hello? May I speak to Barbara? Barbara, this is Shirley.” So begins a classic R&B song where one sista reaches out to another to have a woman-to-woman conversation about the man they are unwittingly sharing. Shirley found Barbara’s number in her man’s pockets and decided to call Barbara to break the news to her. But…
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Life Lessons: Eat a Booty, Save a Life
While promoting her new book, We’re Going to Need More Wine, last week, actress Gabrielle Union chatted with Sway in the Morning about sexual desire and, more specifically, sexual gratification and reciprocity. The Being Mary Jane star discussed why people are sexually repressed; she also broke down why experiencing one’s own pleasure should be a…
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Ask Agatha: I Can’t Orgasm During Sex. What Should I Do?
Jillian from Atlanta asks: I’ve never had an orgasm. With a man. What I’m saying is, I’ve never had an orgasm during sexual intercourse. I’ve been in love. I’ve been in lust. I’ve been in deep like, and no matter the man, it’s never happened for me before or during the act. So, Aggie, can…
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No, Open and Nonmonogamous Relationships Are Not Just for White People
Show of hands: Who here was raised to believe that the only healthy, positive relationships are ones that are monogamous, just one-on-one? Now a show of hands: Who here thinks monogamy is bullshit? Many of us were raised on the idea that we would grow up and find one person whom we would marry and…
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5 Questions About the Southern University Sex-Tape Scandal
In case you haven’t heard, there is a Southern University sex-tape scandal that is making the rounds on social media. Well, the actual footage isn’t making the rounds, but news of the footage is definitely blazing the Internet. Not only does it appear to show a very married senior member of Southern University’s staff, but…
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No Romance Without … Resistance?
“People have to start respecting the vagina. Until every man is fighting for our rights, we should consider stopping having sex.” —Janelle Monáe text Come again? In a recent interview with Marie Claire, singer Janelle Monáe discussed her ideas when it comes to participating in resistance. I’m not going to lie: As a hot-blooded, fully…
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Unique Views Podcast, Episode 15: Nasty Woman Featuring Sexpert Michelle Hope
I am not a bragger. That’s not my thing. One of my awesome-est traits is how humble I am. I totally whooped my podcast partner, The Root’s social-content producer, Danielle Young, aka Ms. Patti Patti, in sex trivia!!! It wasn’t even close. I know that Patti LaDanielle knows a lot of stuff, but she doesn’t…
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Relationship Hall Passes Are Dumb, Like Jordan-Playing-Baseball Kinda Dumb
Warning: Sports analogies ahead … In theory, the concept of a relationship hall pass sounds like a novel idea. Getting actual permission from your partner to employ the services of a side chick or side dude for a set amount of time without any repercussions? It’s not my cup of tea, but if two consenting…
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‘Selling Hot P–sy’: Strippers Talk Sexuality, Misogyny and Stereotypes
Strip clubs have dominated the black pop-culture scene for decades, with Atlanta being the central hub. So much of what we see in television, film and music, particularly as it pertains to black women and femme representation, is distilled from the lived experiences of dancers who sell sex or the illusion of sex. In her…
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An Investigation On Why Good Sex Sometimes Sounds Exactly Like Mac And Cheese Being Stirred
It is an indisputable fact that sex, when its good, often sounds eerily similar to a serving spoon stirring a pot of macaroni and cheese. This is something I first noticed over a decade ago while running an afterschool program and taking a trip to the kitchen where the daily meal was prepared. And seeing it…