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Talking About Safer Sex When You Date Polyamorously
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Safer sex talks can feel complex when you're poly. Set boundaries, ask yourself and partners the right questions, discuss STI testing and keep talking.
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Let’s talk about sex, baby! Here you’ll find topics related to sexual intimacy and relationships. Our articles cover how couples can improve their sex lives in a safe and healthy way and how singles can explore sex and dating.
In the words of Lady Danbury, are you taking care of your garden, Violet? Well, if, like Violet, you’re doing a shabby job at it, our experts can help.
In our articles, our experts have open and judgment-free conversations about sexual wellness and how that may look in every stage of dating. Whether you want to learn about sexual boundaries or compatibility, our articles touch on every aspect of the sexual experience.
Learn how prioritizing trust, communication, and understanding can play a role in helping you establish a better sex life.
Our experts have also reviewed various sex apps and platforms that support casual hookups, sexting, and exploration, so you can know what works for you and what doesn’t. The sexual experience is different for everyone, and we cover all fantasies, kinks, and fetishes between consenting adults. Just real talk about real desires.
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Sex in Space: How Will Humans Ever Populate the Stars?
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After Artemis II, one question gets little attention: how will humans have sex and babies in space? The history, research and dark side of space intimacy.
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Unicorn Hunting: What It Means and Why People Object to It
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What unicorn hunting means, why so many daters push back on it, and how couples can look for a third in a respectful, ethical way without being creepy.
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Gen Z’s Romance Slump: 37% of Young Singles Aren’t Having Sex
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Over a third of Gen Z adults call themselves celibate, not always by choice. See how politics and the economy shape their sex lives, per 2025 survey data.
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22% of U.S. Adults Report Never Having Had Sex
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In a 2025 study with the Kinsey Institute, 22% of U.S. adults said they've never had partnered sex, including 48% of Gen Z. See the generational split.
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Nearly Half of People Say Vacation Sex Beats Sex at Home
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In a 1,000-adult survey, 49% said vacation sex beats sex at home. See why, how couples use trips to reset their sex life, and their sexcation wish lists.
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1 in 2 Americans Has a Sexual Fetish, Survey Finds
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In a study of 500 Americans, half admit to a sexual fetish, yet many are unsure about sharing their desires. Here's why talking openly leads to better sex.
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How Americans See Casual Hookups
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We polled more than 3,000 Americans on casual hookups: why people have them, how they feel afterward, regrets and secrecy, and how states compare.
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Swinging: 10 Pros and Cons to Weigh
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Five upsides and five downsides of swinging, from franker talk about sex and a chance to try compersion to keeping it secret and finding play partners.
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Emma Wilson is the Editor-in-Chief at thecandiddate.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being 'boy crazy,' but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. Emma brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to thecandiddate.com.
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