FleshLinks 04.24.23

Imagine That. Sexual Knowledge Leads to Sexual Pleasure.

This rightfully belongs in the “well yeah, duh,” category but sometimes the obvious is obscured by moralizing and shame. Thanks to the liberalizing of society, an increasing number of people are able to access information and tools that can improve their sexual health and pleasure. While Gwyneth Paltrow regularly offers questionable sex advice and recommendations, she did do us a favor by popularizing the term “sexual wellness.” Fortunately, the more we know, the less we worry about “purifying” our bits and, instead, can focus on making them feel good. Click here.

The Ancient Horror That is the Clitoris.

Getting a man to locate, let alone stimulate, a clitoris has been a battle for women longer than we may realize. For instance, in spite of all the naked men and phallic statuary, the clitoris did not get the same kind of positive attention from the ancient Greeks or Romans. In fact, one author of an early anatomy book recommended surgical removal of any ‘kleitoris’ that was too obvious or pronounced. The surgery was often performed in Egypt and existed in large part because the tiny pleasure button was considered a real and present danger to men. Click here.

Who the Hell Was Colette and Why Should You Care?

On January 3, 1907, something absolutely scandalous took place on a theater stage in Paris. It was so outrageous that even the usually tolerant Parisians were not only not amused, they were violently not amused. Horrible offense took place when Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, known commonly as simply Colette, kissed her butch lover, Mathilde “Missy” de Morny. Will horrors never cease? It happened during the opening night of “Egyptian Dream.” It proved to also be the play’s closing night. Click here.

Like It or Not, Sex After 70 Exists and It’s Good.

In a society that has problems talking about sex even among those of an age perceived as appropriate for the activity, the thought of an elder still getting jiggy in the sheets is hard to wrap our heads around. A study conducted last year in Belgium with couples over the age of 70 produced evidence that we’d better get over our agism and inhibitions because, while many have retired their libidos, an impressive number of older folks still enjoy solo and partnered sex of all kinds. Yup. Even butt stuff. Click here.

Erotic Hypnosis is Sexy but Can Also Be Dangerous.

Being able to discard inhibitions and irrational fears in order to truly enjoy sexuality is a goal that many of us hope to attain at some point. Hypnosis, famous for allegedly being able to help people quit smoking and lose weight, can also be used to help enhance sexual pleasure and emotional comfort. The problem is, in the wrong pocket watch waving hands, it can also induce a dangerously and easily manipulated disassociated state. Click here.

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