Is sex causing the pain?
Q. My boyfriend and I haven’t had sex in a while because I’ve been fighting a urinary tract infection. It seems like I get them a lot after we have a long love-making session. Is the sex actually causing my pain? And how can I avoid this in the future? Sincerely, Painful in Pittsburgh A....
Lubricants 101 – Brought to you by Tickle
Lubricants? What’s to know? Grab that olive oil above the stove and get to it, right? Well, yes. If you’re a man solo masturbating with no sexual aids. If you take nothing else out of this piece of infotainment, take this: generally speaking, don’t use oil based lubes unless you are a man solo masturbating...
5 Tips for using Ben Wa Balls
Ben Wa balls are often overlooked when considering adding a new sex toyto your collection, but I’ll give you five reasons that will put them at the top of your shopping list.I’ll start with a quick introduction to these vaginal balls. I think most people who aren’t already considering them, just don’t know how to...
Ben Wa Balls – a practical review
So you may have been wondering, what’s the deal with ben wa balls? These balls go by just about every name in the book, being referred to as benwah balls, kegal balls, vaginal balls, Burmese bells, Geisha balls… the list goes on and on… and on. But what are they? Simply put, they are two...
My Vibrator and My Pregnancy
Using sex toys during pregnancy is a fairly controversial issue. There are those who would like to discourage everyone from all sex throughout a pregnancy, which is completely unnecessary unless your doctor recommends it. Rule number 1 is always listen to your doctor before you listen to anyone else. If your doctor has given you...
I have a Ben Wa Ball stuck. What should I do?
After using my ben wa balls the first time, I noticed I had a little difficulty removing them. But have no fear! I have discovered a few tricks that should do the job. How to remove a ben wa ball First, make sure to empty your bladder. When your bladder is full it makes removing...
Can I use Vaseline for lube? Answered.
Vaseline is a decent lubricant, but we do not suggest it for use as a lubricant when...
Working Out to the Beat Within
Yesterday, I was running down a California beach boardwalk in a running bra and name-brand shorts and shoes. The beating sun brought out the highlights in my swishing ponytail as I flashed a smile at those I passed, my long bronzed legs stretching gracefully in perfect stride. I felt absolutely like a fit celebrity with...
Spring Fever in the Morning; Fever All Through the Night
The season when the shadows shorten, the days get longer and nature stirs is approaching: Spring. Our planet is increasing its tilt toward the sun as we speak, and the snow, frost and ice will soon lose the battle between the two warring seasons. If you’re scratching your head, thinking “Spring?” and trying to remember...
When Stress Turns You Into A Monster: Part Two
If you perused Part One of this article you met The Screamer, that glorious incarnation of the most extreme and publicly hilarious effects of stress. You also know that I do not want to be like her, and I don’t want you to be either. So I promised I would do some research into the...
Take it at Face Value: Seven truths about the cosmetics industry
I’m of the mind that anyone and everyone can benefit from a little bit of skincare and makeup….as long as it makes you feel more comfortable. I do have some friends that are so freaked out by the idea of applying eyeliner (or the actual purpose of bronzer) they wouldn’t go near it for a...
TickleSpot Challenge #1: Hit the gym; don’t let the gym hit you
[Ed. note] Part One in a 12-part series of weekly adventures by Hailey Uhler. This week she hits the gym hard. Can she go every day for seven days without breaking something vital? Yes, I realize it seems absolutely cliché to start out a new year by forcing myself to go to the gym. It’s...
