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The V-Spot: When it Comes to Self-Lovin’ What’s Better: Lube or Lotion?

The V-Spot: When it Comes to Self-Lovin’ What’s Better: Lube or Lotion?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Mar 20, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Leisure, Newsletter, The V-Spot, Wellness

I recently saw a guy friend masturbating with lotion instead of lube and was wondering if lube would be a better alternative for him. If so, could you explain why? — A Little Help for My  Masturbating Friends One of my favorite conversations to strike up with my...
The V-Spot: I’m Hot; He’s Cold: Clash of the Libidos

The V-Spot: I’m Hot; He’s Cold: Clash of the Libidos

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Mar 13, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot, Wellness

I recently started dating somebody who ticks nearly all of the “right” boxes for me. This is the first time since breaking up with my sweetheart of over two years that I’ve felt this way, and it’s really exciting. There’s only one hiccup: He prefers...
The V-Spot: When it Comes to Self-Lovin’ What’s Better: Lube or Lotion?

The V-Spot: Am I in a Healthy Open Relationship?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Mar 6, 2017 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot, Wellness

I’m in a happy, long-distance monogam-ish relationship with the human of my dreams. Really; things are so good. This is my first time having an open relationship, and I think we talk through things really well and effectively. He has several partners — all of which...
The V-Spot: When it Comes to Self-Lovin’ What’s Better: Lube or Lotion?

The V-Spot: How Do We Get the Mood Back?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Feb 27, 2017 | Arts, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot

Hi Yana, My boyfriend and I have been together for a long time. We moved in together six months ago into our new home in New Mexico. But, I’m really not feeling our sex life lately. I feel bad because my boyfriend is amazing, but I’m never ever in the mood to...
The V-Spot: My Boyfriend Might Be Gay. Should I Care?

The V-Spot: My Boyfriend Might Be Gay. Should I Care?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Feb 20, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Newsletter, The V-Spot, Wellness

I recently began “dating” my best guy friend over this winter break. He’s told me that he was raised by a super religious mom and that when he was younger he “rebelled,” and experimented with other men, which he blamed on his homophobic upbringing. He told me he’s had...
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