
CB: London’s my favourite city in the world, I think.ĬH: Oh really? Mine too. I was born here, but lived in Connecticut – and then I moved to California at age six, then lived in London from ages 9-17. I guess I understand your side, but I’m much more somebody that really arrives on, I guess, the drama, so – CB: I think you’re totally right about that, which I didn’t realise until I was already gone. And, you know, you never get a chance to see these things in this way. We were in the epicentre of the pandemic and also the social justice movement. But I do feel like I missed out on something that I’ll never see again.ĬH: I think this is something we’re going to look back on and really be proud of. CB: I left immediately in March, went back to New York for a couple of days, went to Atlanta and then came to LA. I’ve never felt so attached to New York before, which is interesting as a lot of people are leaving.

And when I got back, I wanted to stay put. Even on weekends away this summer – when I was invited out to the beach or upstate – I kind of really wanted to come back.

CB: How does it feel to be holding it down?ĬH: I feel very attached to it. There are tons of positions you can take on while playing with yourself, and then, should you want to bring someone in on the action, you'll know exactly what you want them to do and can communicate that off the bat.Īh, but where to begin? How about with any of these 47 orgasm-inducing positions that'll blow your d*mn mind.Cate Holstein: I am in New York. Try as they may, it's unlikely someone pleasures you better than, well, you can, so dedicate as much time to discovering what gets you off without the pressure of having to make someone else feel good. Going it alone? You can mix it up on your own, too. There are SO many possibilities out there that your imagination might not have even thought up yet. While it’s easy to become a creature of habit as soon as you’ve nailed that go-to, comfortable, climax-every-time position, Parks urges you to keep mixing it up. But even after you’ve found that pain-free position, that doesn’t mean it’s your only option. "If you're thinking 'ouch' when the offer of sex is put on the table, you could definitely benefit from exploring other positions that are more comfortable for folks with diverse abilities, as well as those with chronic pain, or pain from penetration," Parks adds. In some cases, switching up positions might even be a must. And in the end, you’ll find your relationship injected with an extra dose of trust. New sex positions will encourage you both to be more vulnerable with one another in-and outside of -the bedroom.

Exploration between the sheets amps up emotional intimacy and encourages partners to take risks and grow together. "One significant challenge to intimacy is the loss of novelty in the bedroom," says Shawntres Parks, licensed marriage and family therapist in San Diego. Trying out different ~moves~ can also work wonders for your relationship. In short, your brain craves newness, and especially for women, your brain is very involved in your excitement and satisfaction. "Anytime you introduce something fresh and novel into the bedroom, you set yourself up for a more stimulating experience and bigger finish," says Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex therapist in L.A. Even the hottest spark in the bedroom needs new sex positions to stoke the flames from time to time-otherwise things get boring, fast. Your sexcapades, though? Definitely not one of them. Some things in life are better on repeat: Friends, perfectly sunny beach days, your trusty manicure.
