Hey Doc, I just want to preface I really enjoy reading you and you’ve helped me out a lot when it comes to try and figure myself out as well as become more confident. There’s just one aspect of my life in which I don’t feel confident at all: my sexual experience and sexual self-esteem….
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We Haven’t Had Sex in Months. Is My Husband Cheating On Me?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, My husband and I (he’s a straight man and I’m a bi woman) have been together for 25 years, and most of the time I see him as the best partner possible. Loving, kind, thoughtful, funny, and a wonderful father. Where things aren’t so great is our sex life. Up until last…
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What Does My Taste In Sex Partners Say About Me?
Doctor’s Note: today’s question deals with issues of race, white supremacy and sexuality. Needless to say: racist and homophobic comments are not welcome and the mods and I will be paying attention. Dear Dr. NerdLove: I’m a young gay man in his 20’s, and although I’ve had a sometimes rocky start to life (like many…
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How Can Men Look for Casual Sex Without Being Creepy?
Hello Doc, My question is, honestly, is it truly possible for men to actively seek out casual sex or hookups without being creepy? Now, let me clarify some things about this question. Theoretically, of course, the answer is obviously “yes”, but practically? How does a man even bring up the idea without ever creeping out…
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Where Can I Safely Express Myself, Sexually?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, As a 22 year old guy, I have no idea how to express myself sexually, since I’ve never really done that before. It helps to state upfront what I’m looking for: when I say “express myself sexually”, I mean it fairly literally. I want other people to talk to about my desires…
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GUEST POST — Flirting and Forgiveness
Doctor’s Note: today’s column is by Dr. Timaree Schmitt, host of Sex With Timaree and co-host of DTF: Darryl and Timaree Fun Hour. Also updated to add commentary on apologies and making amends. There have been precious few upsides to the pandemic for me. But one highlight was discovering the You’re Wrong About podcast. It’s hosted…