10 Tips for Great Sex (That You Won’t Find in Cosmo Magazine)

Here are helpful tips that can actually lead you to having a satisfying sex life – advice that Cosmo has never told you and probably never will. Originally published on Everyday Feminism and cross-posted here with their permission. Three million Americans read Cosmopolitan, a popular women’s magazine that features articles on fashion, beauty, and—most famously—sex. It’s become somewhat of a cultural icon—the place where women go to seek information and advice about sexuality and relationships. And while women feeling empowered to take their sexuality into their own hands is certainly positive, this particular avenue is problematic. Cosmo isn’t exactly known for its factually accurate reporting. And if you aren’t in a heterosexual relationship with two cisgender partners who take on traditional gender roles, then sorry! Your experiences aren’t going to be included. Furthermore, the content is problematic in and of itself since most of Cosmo‘s articles are focused, not on how to improve your relationship with yourself and your body, but on how to please and satisfy (male) partners. And almost all of the suggestions revolve around “spicing things up”—as if trying “new” and “exciting” things in bed is going to solve all of your problems. These “tips” aren’t actually helpful, and they aren’t giving women the factual and comprehensive information about sex that they probably need, considering how few women understand their bodies, let alone their psychology around sexuality. So, here are 10 helpful tips that can actually lead you to having a satisfying sex life—advice that Cosmo has never told you and probably never will. 1.



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