by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Oct 16, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot
Dear Yana, I recently had an ~interesting~ first sexual encounter with a man. We had been talking for a couple weeks and it was our second date, and it was all going pretty well. So far we seem to connect pretty well on an intellectual level and there was some great...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Oct 9, 2017 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot
Hi Yana, I’m newly in a poly triangle with two dear friends. We’re all very open about how we view partnership and love in all forms, and I didn’t hold any jealousy for their relationship until recently. Before I was a part of the relationship I wasn’t at all jealous...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Sep 25, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot
I recently moved into my aunt’s house, and I now live with my 16-year-old female cousin. Being in her life now makes me realize that I can give her advice on her first relationships and her first love … possibly. When I was 16, I wish I could have had someone in...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Sep 18, 2017 | Articles, Columns, The V-Spot
I know your column is mainly about sex, but for me, it’s all about the romance. I’ve been struggling for decades to balance my love of flowers, dancing, and candlelight with my love of a husband who struggles with intimacy (for good reasons) and who promises me these...
by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Sep 11, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Newsletter, The V-Spot
Editor’s Note: This column refers to sexual trauma responses. Hi Yana, My girlfriend and I have been together for four months, but lately I’ve been noticing we’ve only been having sex when we’re drinking. Nothing to put consent into question for either of us, of...