About Sexuality: Sexual Giving and Receiving

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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Sex Talk Sex Toys From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality For people like me -- so called "pleasers" -- who put others needs and comfort before their own, the holiday season comes with a certain sense of redemption. This time of year we're encouraged to be giving and think about others before ourselves, which is validating since we do that all year round. Which isn't to say that people who are pleaser's are any less screwed up than people who aren't. Most of us focus too much on the act and not enough on the process. Giving and receiving, whether its sexual, intellectual, emotional, or financial, is in some ways as much about the process as it is about the final goal. Being mindful and thoughtful matters, and in the long run may have a more lasting impact than even the largest of packages. Before we hit the height of holiday pressure, anxiety, and depression, why not take a few minutes today and think about not only what you'd like to give, but how you'd like to give it, and to whom. Philanthropy can be dirty in a good way. ~ Cory Sexual Philanthropy A list of organizations and individual efforts focused on sexual health, sexual rights, and sexual pleasure. Increase your sexual karma today. See More About:  philanthropy  sexual rights  Mutual Masturbation There's so much pressure on people to perform and be great lovers for their partner (setting aside their own needs or desires) that doing yourself with your partner or doing your partner as they'd do themselves or some combination of the two presents an interesting challenge to traditional sexual scripts. It can also be a whole lot of fun and a quick and easy sex fix. See More About:  sex tips for couples  masturbation techniques  Increasing Intimacy Through Touch Exploring sexual touch with your partner can be a wonderful way to deepen sexual intimacy, and discover new aspects of your own (and your partner's) sexuality. Sexual touch is not about orgasm, it's about exploration. Try not to think of it as another technique to get to some end point. See More About:  sex tips for couples  sexual intimacy  spiritual sex Tell Your Lover What You Really Want for the Holidays The holiday season is one of the few times each year when we are encouraged to ask for things we want. But there are limits on what we're "supposed" to ask for. New clothes? Yes. A cordless drill? Sure. A little extra time in the oral sex department? Ummm...probably not. See More About:  sex tips  sex tips for couples  sexual communication Featured Articles Follow Me on Twitter! How to Tips for Edging How to Give a Handjob (for girl parts) How to Give a Handjob (for boy parts) 9 Weeks to Better Sex Sexuality E-Course: Weekly Sex Position   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Sex? Sex How Tos All About Orgasms Sex Toys 101 Sex Positions Pictures Advertisement