Hey the writ3r, I'm sure this came up when you Googled Ella Dawson, but just in case it didn't - her Ted Talk is one of my favorite resources on destigmatizing herpes and other STIs. Check it out: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/ella-dawson-herpes-ted-talk_uk_573989c5e4b0f0f53e3661a5 . Hope it...

Hi Sam, not sure if there's still room to add to the reading list but I highly recommend Jaclyn Friedman's What You Really Really Want - it's a great self-exploration of sexual identity.

Hey thewrit3r - I went through a similar experience when I started masturbating. I tried penetration and it just felt uncomfortable, and then when I started having partner sex I kept trying to make penetration with a penis work and it was never really pleasurable. So I can totally empathize with not...

Definitely second Mo's suggestion of a planner! I find it helpful to see the deadlines in calendar form, so I can visualize what is due when. Another thing I've found helpful is post-its and to do lists - I keep a running To Do list in a notebook of all of the things I have on my plate, and then I h...

This is a fantastic thread! I love reading about all the unique, interesting things that make our bodies ours :) I've been loving my nails lately - I have super strong nails that don't break easily, and I've been experimenting with some really fun summer nail polish colors in honor of the season. I'...

Hi Maeve, I can totally relate to how you're feeling - I struggle a lot with the things I consider "wrong" about my body, and it can be really overwhelming when I think about it for too long. On your point about having someone who loves you complimenting your body, I think that's definitel...

Totally agree with backrubs, hair/neck stroking - I also like the smaller ways that we can express physical closeness in public. I like when my partner puts their hand on my back as we're walking, or reaches across the table to take my hands. Little gestures like that feel good physically and bring ...

That's a really good point, cityofthedead - casual sex can mean different things to different people. One thing that's important to keep in mind is that casual sex does not mean "sex without any emotions whatsoever." You still need to care about how that person is feeling, even if you're n...