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The V-Spot: Am I Gay/Queer Because of Sexual Trauma?

The V-Spot: Am I Gay/Queer Because of Sexual Trauma?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | May 8, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot

Editor’s Note: This column addresses rape, childhood sexual abuse, PTSD, and sexual orientation as a symptom of trauma. I’m in my late teens and have identified as gay/queer for the last few years. I have dated/hooked up with a few non-binary folks and trans guys, but...
The V-Spot: How Do I Introduce My Girlfriend To Polyamory?

The V-Spot: How Do I Introduce My Girlfriend To Polyamory?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | May 1, 2017 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot

I recently began a polyamorous relationship with my girlfriend. We dated previously, but things didn’t work out due to extenuating circumstances, but we remained friends. We’ve recently gotten back together with a different foundation to the relationship. She...
The V-Spot: My Sex Drive’s Back But My BF’s Isn’t

The V-Spot: My Sex Drive’s Back But My BF’s Isn’t

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 24, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Leisure, The V-Spot, Wellness

Writer’s note: This column mentions depression and suicidality. When me and my BF first got together about a year and a half ago, we were having the best sex of our lives! Then I decided with the help of my therapist that I needed to be medicated due to suicidal...
The V-Spot: My Sex Drive’s Back But My BF’s Isn’t

V-Spot: Am I Queer or a Fraud?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot

Over the past year, I’ve thought a lot about my sexuality. Recently, I came across the term “heteroflexible” and immediately, I felt like I identified with it more than any other sexual orientation I previously knew about. However, I continue to feel invalidated by my...
The V-Spot: Am I Gay/Queer Because of Sexual Trauma?

Pee or ‘squirt’? Understanding female ejaculation

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 10, 2017 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot

I started masturbating when I was in high school and there would be times where something would feel good, but then I would feel my muscles relax and suddenly my bed would be wet with pee — sometimes a lot of pee. It was like in certain positions I had no control over...
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