Sex Ed

Hey Venus Envy, Do you have any advice for someone in a long-term monogamous relationship who wants to open it up? How do I broach this topic with my partner without freaking them out? Thanks,Possibly Open to Loving You Hey...

Hey Venus Envy, With Ontario Premier Doug Ford in power, it doesn’t seem like we’ll get decent sex education in public schools any time soon. Can you share some tips on how to talk to teens about consent? I only...

Dear VE, I’m someone who’s not exactly sure where they stand on sex just yet. I currently identify as asexual, but my boundaries seem to be a bit more pliable than everyone else who’s adopted that label. I like kissing...

I’m a 23 year old cisgender bisexual man and I haven’t had sex because I’m ashamed of my penis size. Recently I entered a committed relationship with this woman I really like and she’s expressed interest in having sex, and this weekend we’re meant to have a romantic getaway.

How can I approach this situation?

Dear Venus Envy,

I’m a 22 year old cis woman, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for just under a year. I’m a little embarrassed to say that I’ve been faking my orgasms with him during most of that time.

I don’t know how to fix it without hurting my boyfriend. Please help?

Hey VE,

I don’t know how to approach this… I identify as a cisgender heterosexual woman and I think I’m attracted to women. However, I have never been able to approach women because I’m scared that I’ll chicken out when it’s time for me to get to business. Can I get some advice?

Dear Venus Envy,

In a culture of hookups, one-night stands, and casual sex, how does one know if it’s the right time to actually bring up the topic of initiating sex?

Dear VE,

In your experience, what would you say has been the overwhelming factors that lead romantic relationships to end? 

Dear VE,

‘Twas the day after Christmas and all through my mind, 
thoughts were a flurry, I was sure in a bind. 
I’d spent the day with some friends, we all opened gifts – 
was I sure quite surprised, my reaction was swift!
Around my living room my mates and I sat, 
each gift on full view and my next was begat.

In a lovely blue box, bedecked with a bow,
lay a massive twelve-incher, my goodness! A dildo!

Dear VE,

I’ve been with my partner for almost a year and he really enjoys the sex we have. I, on the other hand, can never manage to get off when we’re having intercourse. I love everything else about my partner… except when we have sex. 

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Dear VE,

Recently, my partner’s libido seems to have taken a nosedive and, while we enjoy being around each other, we don’t have sex as frequently as we used to. What can we do to ensure that we are both happy in our relationship?