Triggers. What are they and what do they mean?
Maybe your conservative dad writes them off as a snowflake defense mechanism. Or maybe your friends throw the term around when joking around. Either way, it can be hard to understand what a “trigger” really is. And being able to put a word to that moment when you get uncomfortable or overwhelmed can seem impossible. Especially as it’s happening.
In case you don’t know, let me inform you of a very VERY special holiday this season. I’m not talking about Easter, or Passover, or National Burrito Day. (Yes, this is real. It’s on April 2nd, and, yes, I’m disappointed in you for not celebrating.) In fact, the highest of all holidays is today: 4/20!
That’s right, that special day is finally here. And whether you’re a 420 fanatic or a total teetotaler, I’m here to recommend you expand your intake of asparagus. CBD is a type of weed that lends itself perfectly to our favorite activity here at SWE: Sex.
So here’s some facts and recommendations on how to ring in the green new year in a fun, flirty and not completely paranoid way.
Being positive about the world of sex and dating can be very difficult.
We’re surrounded 24/7 by impossible beauty standards, a laundry list of ‘ideal types’ and have our own personal pet peeves and insecurities. Our self talk can easily slip into the negative side.
Often what we are told to strive for is not only dangerous to our mental and emotional health, but an actual impossibility.
Here are some ways to identify, cope with, and rewrite negative and damaging self-talk around sex and dating.
Even though contraception and conception involve polar opposite intentions, they couldn’t be more related. A lack of one can very well land you with the other. However, we’re also talking about two extremely complicated topics. And you may not realize how complicated until you start experiencing them yourself.
As with everything complex, research is everything. To help contribute to your understanding of the issues, we’ve compiled our top blogs & podcasts on these topics.
Once upon a time, I took a man’s virginity. This isn’t odd or strange or unprecedented in human history, nor was it a “first” for me. The thing that made this experience, and the ensuing pseudo-relationship, remarkable was that this virgin (let’s call him Victor) was 32 years old.
Victor was not only a virgin of sex, he was a virgin of dating, relationships, ANY sexual activity and even close friendships with women. I was the first naked woman he had ever seen in real life, and I was the first person, besides himself, to ever take a peek at his penis. Continue Reading
Mental health has become quite the buzzword in recent years. Its importance to every aspect of our lives is something that can’t be overstated.
It’s how we act, how we feel, how we talk, how we think. When you’re not in the best place, it has a major way of wreaking havoc on your life.
But the good news is, there are a lot of ways to help bolster our mental health! The first step is talking about it. Check out this mix of our favorite mental health-focused blogs and podcasts.
On today’s show, Dr. Emily is talking about the spillover effect of stress into your sex life, & she is also taking your calls & answering your sex related questions.
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We are at the dawn of a sexual revolution. Humans are releasing shame, giving ourselves permission to ask for our desires and owning the Erotic Beings that we are. One major deterrent of sexual pleasure that remains consistent in our culture is performance anxiety.
I get it, the pressure, expectations and obligations of “performing” can be quite overwhelming. But fear not, there are natural methods that can quell your anxiety. One of these is cannabis!
On today’s show, Emily is helping you get out of your head to enjoy sex all the way through.
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On today’s show, Emily is joined by New York Times Best Selling author and host of The Genius Life podcast Max Lugavere to talk about his new book, Genius Foods, and how what you eat can affect your brain and your sex life.
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