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V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | May 28, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, The V-Spot

Dear Yana, My past two relationships have both been non-monogamous. In both, I felt open (even excited) to communicate about my other hookups and sweeties with my more settled partners. I always made clear with my settled partners my need for transparency in regards...
V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

V-Spot: How Can I Let My Partner Touch Me?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | May 20, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, The V-Spot

Yana, I’m a trans male and my partner is non-binary. While I identify as asexual, I love pleasuring my partner so much! But I don’t let them touch me. I want to but I’m so self conscious about not having “male anatomy” (gender/sex am I right?) that them touching me...
V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

V-Spot: Has Sobriety Killed My Sex Drive?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | May 6, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, The V-Spot

Content note: This column talks about substance use, sobriety, and sexual abuse. Hi there! I’m in a pickle about my sexual experience and identity. I’m curious what you know about the ways sex drive and desire may change for people in recovery and/or for people who...
V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

The V-Spot: I’m Just Not Jealous and My Partner is Pissed

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 22, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, The V-Spot

Hi Yana!! I’m 19 years old and I recently ended my first really serious relationship that lasted about a year. A big reason we ended it is that I felt a little restless and wanted to explore an open relationship. I did a lot of research and we both felt comfortable...
V-Spot: Am I Failing At Polyamory?

V-Spot: I Caught My BF on Grindr

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 8, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, The V-Spot

Hi Yana! I’ll just dive right in — it’s come to my attention my boyfriend has Grindr on his phone. He was talking to multiple people, sending scandalous pictures, and making plans to have sex. We’ve talked about this and he says it’ll never happen again and he’s...
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