About Sexuality: What Does Sex Feel Like?

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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Talking About Sex Sexual Health From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality How would you describe what sex feels like to someone who has never had sex before? Would you imagine one particular encounter and try to generalize? Would you start with masturbation and try to build out the differences between sex when you're alone in the room and sex when there's another body there with you? This was the challenge I got from a reader email, and while at first I wrote it off as an impossible exercise, the question stuck with me and I began to think it was something well worth exploring. I did my best. Have a look, and by all means add your voice (see the second link) and help a virgin out. ~ Cory What Does Sex Feel Like? A reader writes: I am a virgin and I don't know how it feels having sex. Is it the same feeling as masturbation? I'm nervous about my first time and think that if I knew more of what to expect that would help me be less nervous. My response Readers Respond: What Does Sex Feel Like? If someone asked you what sex feels like, how would you respond? What kind of sex would you imagine? Share your thoughts and read how others have responded. Breath Your Way to Better Sex One of my favorite sex educators, Barbara Carrellas, says that sex travels on the breath. While most of us are looking for some kind of hand technique or genital manipulation to bring more power to our sexual experience, the truth is that the one technique most of us haven't learned, the technique that could turn your sex life on it's head, is that power of breath. Mating in Captivity - An Interview with Esther Perel Couples therapist and author Esther Perel talks about death of passion, the shaky foundations of monogamy, and America's obsession with marriage. Sexuality Ads Single Women Meet Women Men Gender Roles Seeking Women Black Men and Women Featured Articles Follow About Sexuality on Twitter! How to Mutual Masturbation Understanding Unexpected Orgasms What's the Difference Between Bestiality and Zoophilia? Sexuality E-Course: Weekly Sex Position 9 Weeks to Better Sex   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Cory Silverberg Sexuality Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Three Kinds of Faking It Virtual Sex Deceptions The Who, How, and Why of Faking Orgasms Porn Sex, Porn Lies Advertisement