He said he’d be right back, and followed up with a kiss that didn’t exactly make me amped about his return. My 4-a.m. drunken eyes watched his naked back and ass slip through the bedroom door, and this, I knew, was my chance to get covered. I hurtled across the bed and shimmied
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The Best Fantasies Come as a Surprise
“Come on,” my boyfriend whispered in the midst of trying to convince me that we should 69. “I know there’s something crazy you just want to try.” “Maybe there is,” 15-year-old me wondered out loud. Truth be told, I had nothing. But, to put an end to his constant questioning,
Letting Down the Rear Guard
Like all good birthday wishes, his came as a wistful fantasy at 3 a.m. “You know you’re a little bit curious…” Freshly 20, my then-boyfriend had played smart with his strategy. We were both more than buzzed and covered in the salty remnants of our dip in the ocean, snuggled
Playing With Toys: Not Just for Kids Anymore
It came in a little brown box, much like your typical package holding a textbook or a bottle of sunscreen. It was’t an ordinary purchase, though—it was life-changing. In that standard cardboard box sat my first sex toy, a little pink vibrator I chose from Amazon’s best when I was
Getting Noticed: Simple Steps
Like many Claremont students, I recently downloaded Yik Yak, an app that encourages students to give others an anonymous glimpse into their thoughts through 200-character posts. While many posts express the stress with which the typical college student deals or discuss the extracurricular activities in which we partake, some users
Myself: A Match Made in Heaven
The candlelight dances around my face and pours over the curves of my shoulders. The glow flickers off my teeth and embraces my lips as they curve into a joyful smile. I brush my bangs from my face and look up. My eyelashes flutter as my gaze travels the room.
Polyamory: Many Loves, Many Rewards
What kind of wine is most appropriate to serve at your first meeting with your boyfriend’s girlfriend? Merlot? Cabernet? Should I ditch the liquid courage altogether? I ponder as I excitedly browse the grocery store aisles in preparation for the following night. I had attempted to get in touch with
The Cat’s Meow: Maintaining Sex Pawsitivity
I live in an off-campus apartment with a handsome, young cat. I sat down to polish off some homework the other day but found myself frequently interrupted by plaintive mewing and a furry bottom sprawled across my keyboard. After a while I started to get rather frustrated by the distraction,
Lube: Grasping a Slippery Topic
Southern California may be hot and dry, but you don’t have to be. Lube is a great way to reduce irritation and tears in the skin after sex. It can be used in virtually every sexual encounter to add slickness and increase both comfort and safety. Still not convinced? What
Speak Up On Sex
Nervous laughter, mixed perceptions, off-rhythm sweaty bodies, whispers of “oops, sorry”: We’ve all been there. In all sexual relationships, there comes a time when something is off, and the connection is not present. However, there’s one practice that is more likely to guarantee pleasure and happiness for you and your