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Dan Hickey
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- MM in Clarinet Performance, DePaul University
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Co-authored Articles (1085)
25 Different Sex Positions & What They’re Good For
Sensual moves to spice things & see your partner from a new angleWhether you’re relatively inexperienced when it comes to sex or you’re a veteran looking for a novel challenge, the positions you choose can have a big...
How to Masturbate Better (For Women, Men & Folks of All Genders)
Sexy tips, toys & techniques to make “me time” magnificentMasturbation is the self-stimulation of your genitals or other sensitive areas for sexual pleasure and arousal. Sounds simple enough, but there’s a lot more...
How to Stimulate the Clitoris for Solo Play and Partners
Plus, a review of where the clitoris is and what it doesPop culture might have you believe that finding and stimulating the clitoris is a daunting task, but in reality, there are plenty of easy ways to feel clitoral blis...
20 Erotic Foreplay Ideas to Try In Bed (Or Out of It)
Learn about the benefits of foreplay and what men and women really need for fulfilling intimacyForeplay is a fun, sensual way to get in the mood for sex, but if you feel like you’re falling into the same patterns over ...
How to
Induce a Fever
Fever is part of the human body's natural defences against diseases. An increased body temperature can help destroy invading viruses and bacteria, and it may even help regulate the body's metabolism and hormones. Inducin...
How to Choose Sex Toys for Men: Beginner’s Guide to Popular Options
A guide to men’s vibrators, sleeves, c-rings & moreLooking to change things up when it comes to your (ahem) alone time? Whether you want to try something new during solo play or with a partner, the world of personal pl...
How to
Store Urine for a Drug Test
There are a lot of reasons you might need to store urine for a future drug test. Maybe you asked a friend to step in and provide a clean sample, or maybe you want to store a clean sample of your own urine for future use....
How to Attract a Gemini Man Physically: 15 Seductive Tactics
Learn all of the qualities that a Gemini man is most attracted to It’s easy to fall for Gemini men—they’re chatty, witty, and curious socialites who know how to have a good time. The best ways to attract a Gemini m...
How to Measure Penis Size for Condoms (Or Curiosity)
Sex educator Lola Baston explains how to find the size of your penisPenis size is a sensitive topic—some love to brag about it, while others feel self-conscious about how they measure up to other guys, partners’ expe...
What You Can (And Can’t) Use as a Lube Substitute
Sex educator Lola Baston shares the safest alternatives to traditional lubeThere are many reasons you might be interested in personal lubricant alternatives. Maybe you want to use an all-natural lube, or perhaps you’re...
How to Use (& Choose) a Vibrator for the First Time
Tips for maximizing your vibrating pleasure, solo or with a partnerIf you’re new to the world of vibrators, you might feel a little unsure about choosing one for the first time and learning how to use it. Well, that’...
How to Get Revenge on a Narcissist
Show a toxic or manipulative person that they don’t have power over youNot every person with narcissistic or manipulative tendencies has clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)—a condition characterized by a...
How to Get Stronger Erections
Natural & medical remedies for this common and treatable problem If your erections aren’t as hard as you like, you may be experiencing a mild symptom of erectile dysfunction (ED). About 30 million men in the US alone ...
How to
Get Rid of Fordyce Spots
Fordyce spots (or granules) are small, raised, pale red or white bumps that may appear on the labia, scrotum, shaft of the penis, or on the border of your lips. Essentially, they are visible sebaceous glands, which norma...
How to
Increase Penis Size Using Herbs
If you want to increase the size of your penis, there are several herbs or other medicinal plants you can use that may stimulate blood flow to the area and temporarily help it get fully erect. More permanent natural solu...
How to
Determine Condom Size
When you're having penetrative sex with a partner, it's important to wear the right size condom. If your condom is too tight, it could break. If it's too large, then it could slip off or leak fluids. In either case, you ...
How to
Remove a Splinter Under Your Fingernail
Splinters are “foreign bodies” that have somehow gotten under your skin. Most people have experienced a splinter caused by a tiny piece of wood, but you can also get splinters from metal, glass, and some types of pla...
How to
Wrap a Wrist
Your wrist is vulnerable to conditions that cause pain. Your wrist pain may be from an injury, such as a sudden strain or sprain, from a medical condition, such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, or from repetitive ...
11 Chlamydia Symptoms, Treatment, and More for Men
Medically-backed ways to detect a chlamydia infection in males Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria, with around 1-2 million cases reported to the CDC annually. It’s ofte...
How to
Unclog a Salivary Duct
Salivary glands are important parts of our anatomy that produce saliva in our mouths. A clogged salivary duct can be painful and may even lead to an infection. Salivary gland stones are often the culprit and may be cause...
