What this f*ckhole of a year has taught us about the future of sex.
From digital banging to accepting our collective lack of charisma, 2020 has forever changed the sexual landscape.
Hello, baby unicorn,
Happy 2021, the basket into which we’ve all put our proverbial eggs. Has anyone else felt that way? Like we think that now that we’re in the new year, suddenly everything is going to be chill?
I, your agony aunt, do have my doubts about that. Now, I think everyone is in full agreement that 2020 was hell on earth. Like truly the worst year wherein we’ve had access to the internet as a medium to complain.
But, I figured this might be a good time to think about what horrible, rotten, vile 2020 taught us about sex - the positive things, for once. Are you delighted I’m not taking you on a mental spiral into my own anxiety again this week? You’re welcome.
Here are 3 of the most important things we learned about sex in 2020 according to science (aka: my opinion).
People are here for sex toys.
Sex toy sales absolutely sky-rocketed during lockdown. Google searches for ‘wand vibrator’ rose by 295% during the second lockdown.
Searches for ‘G-spot’ shot up by 170%, - which I think shows that we’ve become more adventurous in the self-pleasure department. As we know, I’m basically a Masturbation Evangelist so, this is an exciting thing to come out of 2020. (If you want to know which toys are my favorite, read my blog post about it).
We’re getting better at FaceTime sex and I think being DTFF (Down to FaceTime Fuck) is here to stay.
One of the things I’ve loved about this fuckhole of a year has been the rise in digital banging. While I am a sucker for human contact and all the weird things bodies do (especially when they’re naked in the same company), I’m all here for FaceTime sex and think it will become a normal part of pre-in-person meeting - and probably onward. It takes the old sexually-charged phrase “test the car before you buy it” and gives it a 2021 spin. Want tips on how to up the FaceTime sex game? Read this, unicorn.
We’ve accepted that we’re all socially awkward AF (and that’s dope).
It’s important to remember that much like with isolation, we’re all in this together. Everyone is rusty in the socializing department. Smartphones had already compromised our social behaviors only for us to be thrown completely online, without even a modicum of social interaction. We’re all nervous and freaking out a little bit. This means sitting with them and acknowledging their presence.
When you push emotions away, they don’t disappear. They build up and become overhanging dark clouds that will inevitably erupt.
Feel your feelings. Remembering that you’re not the only one feeling awkward is a great first step. If you’re really worried, start by going out with friends rather than on dates right away. Ease yourself back into the social scene. It’s going to be a little like being an alien on a foreign planet for a bit and that’s just the reality.
We’re all fucking weirdos, mate.
I hope you take some of these lessons into the world with you. You’re a super star. I am so proud of you.
This week’s mantras:
I accept that 2021 is not going to magically make all my problems disappear. (I need you guys to keep repeating this one because if you don’t, we are all fucked and not in a good way).
I will devote 30 minutes a day to self-love because masturbation is self-care.
I will try to remember that everyone feels as weird as I do, most of the time.
I will love myself.
I love you. Have a great week.
XOXO Auntie Gigi
Life advice of the week …
~Good reads of the week~
What Does ‘Punishment’ Mean in BDSM?
When you hear the word “punishment,” sex probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But in BDSM—an umbrella term that encompasses bondage and discipline, domination and submission, sadism, and masochism—punishment can be a major component of sex. And a pleasurable one, at that.
Using Porn to Find Your Turn Ons
Figuring out what you’re into through porn is actually quite easy. There are only a few steps, and none of them are hard (but the dicks/phallic objects are). The only semi-difficult thing about using porn to personalize your sex life is that it might take some time to explore what’s out there. There are a lot of different folks and they all have different strokes, and finding your could take a lot of scrolling and exploring!
BY: Slutty Girl Problems
Are Open Marriages the New Normal?
For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, the traditional marriage has historically operated under the contract of monogamy. But as our standardized conceptions of love, partnership, and sexuality grow broader by the day, we’re no longer holding the contract of marriage to all the same standards we once did. By the numbers, psychologists have found that nearly 1 in every 25 married couples have committed to an open marriage. And better yet, the arrangement has proven, in most cases, to be emotionally beneficial.
BY: Maude
Does Breakup Sex Disproportionately Benefit Men?
Researchers have found that men tend to be more receptive to breakup sex compared to women regardless of their partner’s attractiveness or who initiated the breakup. In addition, women were more likely than men to report feeling worse after engaging in breakup sex.
BY: Eric W. Dolan for Psychology Today
The Best Clit Toys for Anyone Who is ~Super Sensitive~ Down There
While you or your partner can stimulate your clit with a couple of good old-fashioned fingers, it never hurts to add a vibrator to the mix. But before you start adding toys to your cart, there are a few ~key~ things to keep in mind—especially if you’ve got a more sensitive clit that gets easily overstimulated. If this happens to you, these are the toys that will work for you.
BY: Gina Vaynshteyn for Glamours
THE NEW WEBSITE HAS ARRIVED
Well, that’s it from me this week, unicorn baby. I’ll catch you next Monday morning with more wisdom and phrases like “fuckhole of a year.” I love you. Don’t forget to share, if it was good for you too!
