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Talking with Your Partner About Sex

Ideas and resources for learning to talk to your partner about sexuality, including talking about sex toys, sexual desires and fantasies, and sexual frustrations.

Talk about Wanting More or Less Public Displays of Affection

How can I talk to my partner about the difference between what they want and what I want when it comes to public displays of affection?

Suggest a New Sexual Activity to a Partner

Tips on how to talk with your partner about incorporating a new sexual activity into your sex life.

Talk About Differences in Sex Drive

Tips on how to talk about differences in sex drive and sexual interest in long term committed relationships. With links to the causes of sex drive differences and ways to address these differences.

How To Talk to Your Partner About Your Sexual Issues or Concerns

Offers concrete suggestions on raising sexual issues or concerns with a romantic partner. Communication tips, timing, location, and the importance of practicing before hand are discussed.

How to Talk Dirty – Basics of Dirty Talk

Suggestions on how to introduce “dirty talk” to your relationship, with tips on expanding your vocabulary of sex words, getting comfortable with dirty talk, and recommendations for more reading.
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