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TikTok’s ‘Golden Retriever’ and ‘Black Cat’ Relationship Theory Is Toxic
There are a whole bunch of TikTok trends that are more hurtful than helpful. Another one to add to the list: the “golden retriever boyfriend/black cat girlfriend” theory. The trend, which was coined a few years ago and has since continued to rack up a ton of videos on the subject, describes a relationship between…
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How to (Safely) Engage in Wax Play
Mostly associated with BDSM, wax play involves melted wax as a sensual or sensation-focused type of play that involves dripping melted wax onto each other—or it can be done more sensually, with a massage candle. As for why folks engage in wax play, according to Dr. Carol Queen, the in-house sexologist at Good Vibes, the reasons…
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The Best Questions to Ask During a Speed Date
Keep your questions light and simple, and don’t forget to listen.
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How to Have a Summer Fling Without Being a Jerk
With all the fun summer energy going around, it’s not uncommon to be open to—or actively want—a short-term, casual relationship that might last anywhere from a few days on vacation to a few weeks or months. “The nature of a fling is such that you just get to enjoy the passion without having to stick…