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Amber Brooks
Amber Brooks,Editor-in-Chief
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.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. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.
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Editor:
Lillian Castro
Lillian Castro,Senior Editor
Lillian Guevara-Castro brings more than 30 years of journalism experience to ensure DatingAdvice articles have been edited for overall clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement. She has worked at The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, The Gwinnett Daily News, and The Gainesville Sun covering lifestyle topics.
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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.
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Unless you’re a vampire, death is inevitable. There are millions of ways to meet one’s end. For the people listed in the following 10 scenarios, they all had one thing in common – sex!
We’ve compiled a list of the 10 weirdest sex deaths. From bowls of pasta and one angry zombie, to ball gags and self-satisfaction, the Grim Reaper waits for no one, even those having the time of their life!
1. Death by Kung...
Sam has been writing about dating and relationships for more than three years now. He holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University, has self-published a few of his own books and is currently working on mastering the double right turn in his salsa dancing classes.
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As a man who has been writing about dating for almost a decade, I’ve witnessed how intensified the process of meeting and mating has become. Things are changing at a rapid fire pace.
What has stayed the same, unfortunately, are a series of misnomers and untruths that impede a person’s ability to find what they’re looking for.
Let’s start with the tried and true:
“If he’s the right guy, he’ll wait” myth. This,...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Locker room talk has typically been most associated with men - rehashing, reliving or wildly exaggerating their own sexual glory.
But is there a female equivalency to this practice?
New research says there is, though perhaps one not as self-serving.
As it turns out, women are twice as likely to talk with friends about their sex lives than they are with their own partners, even on a date night.
Of the women...
While I love dildos and vibrators, I will never choose one over the real thing. I write about sex as a whole body and mind. If there is anything else you want to know, stay along for the ride and most will be revealed on my personal blog: thesextrend.com.
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Squirting is considered to be the holy grail of female orgasms. While some people may think it is weird or gross for a girl to squirt, there are many others that find this type of orgasm to be incredibly hot.
If you are ready and willing to take your orgasms to a higher level, here are a few things you can try to get yourself to squirt.
1. Work with a partner.
If you have never squired before, then you may want to...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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MySpace has always maintained an interesting slice of social media history. As arguably the first major and successful gathering place for millions of online users, it almost faded into near-obscurity once people warmed to Facebook.
Seemingly overnight, the industry giant slowly began evolving into somewhat of a national punchline, associated with older and even non-trendy Internet users. Despite remaining widely...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population.
Meg Ryan knows how to fake it. Her infamous diner scene with Billy Crystal in “When Harry Met Sally” immortalized how some of us are capable of faking an orgasm, if only to protect someone else’s feelings.
But just how common is the...
Katie B. has a MPH in health promotion and has plans to complete a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. You can read more about Katie B's journey in an open relationship at sexualityreclaimed.com.
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You and your partner are ready to dive into some sexual explorations and want to invite another person into your bedroom. Who should you pick?
When J and I invite people into our bedroom, we do so based off some broad principles (which we have talked about before inviting others into our bedroom, and in some cases, figured out together after a disappointing experience).
1. Are we both attracted to the person?
Even...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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One of the longstanding arguments against birth control, and for that matter sex ed in general, is the belief it actually encourages more sexual activity.
Now new research has found offering women free contraceptives causes no such increase.
For their study, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine first crunched data from 9,256 women aged 14 to 45 in the St. Louis area, each at high risk for...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Several studies have been published on condom use, specifically looking for potential predictors like age, socioeconomic status or even religion.
A good bit of that research has been aimed squarely at men and the circumstances under which they will or will not have protected sex.
Now new research, which was published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, is examining how this decision is made by couples...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population.
Depending on different factors, people who have sex right away may see the act as a rite of passage or an unforgivable sin, often unfairly drawn down gender lines.
But as social mores and moral interpretations are advancing, some of...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Fascinating new research is exploring common male behavior in a nightclub or bar setting and how a pack mentality seems to play a role in allowing unwanted sexual advances toward women.
The results, which were published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, showed a disturbing level of questionable and even illegal activity, usually dismissed as just a typical Saturday night.
Something...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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The female orgasm has had an interesting history, from being largely viewed as a myth by some, to being repeatedly parodied by comedians for its contrast to the male experience.
From the male perspective, however, much of what is known about a female orgasm is still secondhand knowledge, passed on from someone "in the know."
But new research, which was published in the Journal of Sex Research, is aiming to change...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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With half of STD cases in the U.S. coming from those under 25, health care providers have long sought the best means of educating young people about risky sexual behavior.
New research out from the Yale School of Medicine suggests there may be value in both positive and negative forms of messaging to reach young people.
According to the researchers, 48 percent of young people have had sex by 18, including 6 percent...
Katie B. has a MPH in health promotion and has plans to complete a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. You can read more about Katie B's journey in an open relationship at sexualityreclaimed.com.
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Have you ever wondered, "How do I get a woman to give me a blowjob?"
"How do I get my girlfriend to like facials? How do I tell my partner I like gangbang porn? How do I tell my girlfriend I want to have my prostrate massaged? How do I tell my girlfriend I am into being dominated?"
I have a simple answer:
You just tell her. You talk about it.
It takes courage and bravery to be vulnerable, especially when the...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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When you’re young, everything can seem like a gamble. Often at that age, we are not equipped with the right tools to distinguish true risk.
Now new research is examining gambling itself in young people and how it reflects their decision-making skills in other areas, specifically sex.
Researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health, with colleagues at Johns Hopkins University, wanted to determine how these two...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Marriages, particularly longer marriages, are often tested by illnesses, but does having a more regular sex life actually help protect a marriage in times of trouble?
New research from the University of Chicago is stressing the importance of a healthy sex life as a key ingredient to helping such couples maintain matrimonial harmony.
According to the study, which was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population.
Sleeping with an ex can be dangerous territory. Some see it as a foolish temptation, while others see it as one last shot at making things work.
However it happens, we wanted to know how often it happens and who is more likely to do...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Young people often love to talk about sex, though not always in the most useful contexts. However, new research indicates some communication between young lovers can be a good thing in terms of sexual health.
In a recent study, couples still in high school who openly texted together about birth control or condoms were found to be far more likely to use them.
In fact, they were four times more likely compared...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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The practice of sexting has usually been depicted as a teen's sport.
Yet new research is finding sexting is occurring now among slightly older people at nearly twice the rate seen just two years ago. This is, in part, largely attributed to the growing popularity of smartphones.
According to Pew Research, since 2012 the amount of young people sexting has jumped from 26 percent to 44 percent.
Furthermore, one in...
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These stars will be walking the red carpet in honor of their performances on the big screen, but today they will be topping our list for the best and worst sex appeal.
At DatingAdvice.com, these nominations are measured by a different "O."
The best:
These actors know what they want and how to get it, so are you ready to give it? These men take the lead in The Big O picks!
1. Leonardo DiCaprio: "The Wolf of Wall...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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This is an exclusive study conducted by DatingAdvice.com, which surveyed respondents over the course of three weeks to reflect an accurate representation of the U.S. population.
Just how important is the quality of a person’s sex life? Is it important enough to end a relationship over?
In DatingAdvice.com's new study, nearly one-third of Americans said they would end a relationship if the sex was...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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People have always been drawn to the risque - it's part of our DNA.
Our 10 Best Risque Blogs were selected for representing the best at exploring sexuality and the desires that drive it.
Dirty Girl Book Club
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Hunt Ethridge is an award-winning dating and relationship expert with 15+ years of experience helping singles and couples build meaningful connections. Founder of the International Dating Coach Association, he’s been featured in Men’s Health, CNN, and Fox News and named one of the “Top 10 Most Influential Dating Experts.” Hunt has coached thousands worldwide, blending science-based strategies with practical advice to boost confidence, improve communication, and create lasting relationships.
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The word fetish conjures up images of Christian Grey, ball gags, stilettos, spankings and more.
But what exactly is a fetish, and how did it come to be tied up (pun intended) with all of the psycho-sexual hullabaloo?
What a fetish used to be:
A fetish was a talisman or charm that held religious meaning. From this, we got the expression that it was “something irrationally revered” in the mid-19th century.
Around the...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Spring break in America has become known as the calendar hot spot for casual sex and heavy drinking.
It’s depicted in countless films as almost a ritual, where caution is frequently thrown to the wind - along with bikini tops.
In a new study titled “Sex on the Beach,” which was conducted at the University of Washington, researchers attempted to shed more light on such getaways to better understand how men and...
Jill Di Donato writes about sex and relationships for The Huffington Post, is the author of the novel "Beautiful Garbage" (She Writes Press) and is working on a collection of essays called "52 Weeks of Sex: Diary of a Single Gal."
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We all embody a little godliness in us. It can be pleasurable, enlightening and satisfying when someone else recognizes and appreciates our inner godliness and even better when he draws it out.
Tantric sex is a way to connect or even worship the divinity within your partner and care for and nurture another.
The origin of the word Tantra comes from the Sanskrit, meaning to stretch, weave, extend. Think of tantric sex...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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The gay sex trade has been estimated by some professionals at around 5 percent of the entire sex worker industry.
However, new research, which was published in the Journal of Sex Research, finds most of these exotic dancers and male escorts may not be gay themselves.
Using anonymous surveys completed by 40 male sex workers in Prague, researchers asked about sexual identification, job satisfaction and personal...
Katie B. has a MPH in health promotion and has plans to complete a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. You can read more about Katie B's journey in an open relationship at sexualityreclaimed.com.
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Group sex sounds hot, right? If you are one of the many men who have experienced performance anxiety in the bedroom with one person, perhaps group sex sounds terrifying.
Have no fear.
First, I want you to expand your sexual intelligence and expand your perspectives and definition of what sex is and what it means.
If to you sex equals penis in vagina exclusively, and having a hard cock means you are sexy, powerful,...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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How common is "revenge sex," that highly dramatized practice of getting over someone by getting under someone new? And how does it stack up next to "rebound sex"?
New research aims to find out in a study titled “Rebound Sex: Sexual Motives and Behaviors Following a Relationship Breakup.”
Conducted at the University of Missouri, the study involved some 170 college students, each having experienced a recent...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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Some sizes do appear to matter in the bedroom, including a woman's paycheck.
New research is revealing women of greater means have a more satisfying love life and a safer one as well.
Socioeconomic factors were found to affect levels of sexual satisfaction among women in the research, with those earning less coming out on the short end.
The findings are based on analysis of the first National Sexual Health Survey...
C. Price is part of DatingAdvice.com's content team. She writes advice articles, how-to guides, and studies — all relating to dating, relationships, love, sex, and more.
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A new report reveals a landmark study into human sexuality from two decades ago likely had wildly inflated figures largely due to young people thinking it funny to identify themselves as something other than heterosexual.
Some claimed to be gay or bisexual on the broad health study known as Add Health, which began in 1994. Other findings, such as how many young people had artificial limbs, were also drawn into...
Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.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. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.