Women, Sex, and Addiction: A Search for Love and Power

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There are various ways for WSW to protect against the contraction of STIs during sex, though these methods are not well studied. Dental dams, condoms on sex toys, gloves, and cling wraps are all used as protection during various forms of sex. Most WSW do not use protection during sex, due to misconceptions that a lower risk of STI transmission means that barriers are not needed. [20] Engaging in oral sex without the use of a dental dam or condom is considered a high risk sexual behavior. [17]

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Bryan shares that there’s real value to showing gratitude to your partner, and yourself, after sex. She highlighted that due to something called “arousal non-concordance”, physical signs of arousal sometimes won’t sync up with mental arousal right away. “If a partner says they’re super turned on, but they’re not lubricated or don’t have an erection, it doesn’t mean they’re not turned on,” she says. Pleasure. What gives you individual and mutual enjoyment? Be open to hearing your partner's requests and coming up with compromises if one of you is uncomfortable with the other's requests. Talk about what sexual activities make you uncomfortable. Through solo sex, you can explore what feels good in your body, [and] thank your body for all it does for you, [by] being your own pleasure advocate,” Mourikis explains.