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I just found a lump on my ball

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Is electro sex safe?

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Scarfing risks and safety tips
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Scarfing risks and safety tips

The allure of auto asphyxiation

November 4, 2009
Kink appeal
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Kink appeal

Finding your place on the continuum of erotic intensity

October 7, 2009
Uncomfortable with lesbians
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Uncomfortable with lesbians

‘I don’t like seeing a female’s privates’

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Kicking the lesbian bed death syndrome
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Kicking the lesbian bed death syndrome

Great sex takes time, intention, technique and practice

August 12, 2009
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How can someone just lose his sex drive?
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How can someone just lose his sex drive?

You really just have to belly up to the bar and be willing to hear the truth.

July 15, 2009
Managing the sexual side effects of diabetes
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Managing the sexual side effects of diabetes

Maintain proper blood sugar and open communication

June 17, 2009
Maybe he just doesn’t like sex
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Maybe he just doesn’t like sex

New lover uncomfortable with public displays and private body functions

May 20, 2009
When only one partner wants to parent
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When only one partner wants to parent

April 21, 2009
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Are bi-curious people an untapped pool of great sex?

Should I plunge into the bi-curious pool?

March 25, 2009
Confused about my orientation
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Confused about my orientation

Sexuality is fluid, expansive and culturally manipulated

February 25, 2009
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Can a pill prevent HIV?
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Can a pill prevent HIV?

Tenofovir and other PrEP meds show promise but not ther yet

January 28, 2009
Can’t cum with a partner
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Can’t cum with a partner

Dealing with retarded ejaculation

December 31, 2008
Your first female lover
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Your first female lover

And the sex is missing something

December 3, 2008
Never satisfied bisexual
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Never satisfied bisexual

November 5, 2008
Overcoming a limp dick
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Overcoming a limp dick

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Mistakes happen
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Mistakes happen

The question is how do you respond and what are your deal breakers?

September 10, 2008
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