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Let’s Play Ball!

If you and your partner who has testicles are new to ball play or have experimented for some time, you know that communication is key. Afterall, the safety of his crown jewels are in your hands … literally.

What are some of the best positions for sucking balls?

When you want to go to town on your partner’s balls, position yourself front and center for the fun. Have your partner lay on his back, he can pull his knees towards his chest if he likes, or just relax with them spread wide apart for you to get to work! Lie on your stomach between his legs (prop yourself up on your elbows) and position yourself in a way that can be comfortable and not strain your neck or head.

A modified Saddle straddle is another great position.

Have your partner straddle your chest and move forward far enough so that their balls can easily be placed in your mouth. This position gives you less freedom to move around, however it’s an excellent position for him to teabag you and watch your face while you pleasure him.

You can also 69 each other for double the pleasure.

Aside from sucking them, what are some other oral and manual techniques you would recommend?

FEATHER PLAY: For beginners, soft touch can be quite erotic in addition to sucking. Feather play can put your partner over the edge. Using a feather, pay particular attention to the seam on the scrotum. Allow the feather to travel down to the taint and inner thighs as well. He will squeal with excitement!

SOFT TOUCH: With your fingertips and fingernails, softly

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graze the various parts of the scrotum, be repetitive in your movements, explore the area slowly and let your fingers again travel to his taint.

SUCKING BALLS IS AN ARTFORM: If your partner is not used to having his balls sucked, start slow. He may have very sensitive balls and may prefer that you not put them entirely in your mouth. He may want you to start by licking them. Allow your tongue to explore the area in a slow, but methodical way. Pay attention to the sounds he makes. If he starts to get excited from one area, make sure to revisit that spot regularly. Keep it soft and slow until he tells you otherwise.

HAIR OR NO HAIR? Experimenting with a freshly shaved scrotum vs. an unshaved scrotum will also change the feeling your partner receives. A few days worth of stubble down there can also be a game changer. Try all three!

COCK RINGS: Try a dual loop cock ring (vibrating is an option, too) that is made to go around the shaft of the penis and around the scrotum separately. There are varying sizes, so depending on the restriction and pressure your partner enjoys, you may want to experiment here.

The added pressure around his scrotum will enhance everything you try. Never used a cock ring before? Start with a simple vibrating ring that will pleasure you both. As you become experienced with a cock ring, you may want to try one of the many variations available that constrict your scrotum even further.

There never should be unstated expectations.

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Finding love with HIV can be intimidating at first. I remember thinking I’d never find anyone to accept me, let alone love me. I was “used goods” with the mother of all STIs. I stopped going out, didn’t date anyone. I just felt defeated.

Once I was able to accept living with this House In Virginia, I slowly started crawling out of my shell. I realized that most people aren’t as shallow as I thought.

Maybe because I was shallow myself? The ones that were dicks about my status are clearly uneducated and not worth my time.

This Valentine’s Day just remember that your status doesn’t define you. You are worthy of love, and when you least expect it, Mr. Right will come along.

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Hook- up from hell

You ever have a hook up that is too good to be true?

Like you meet this guy randomly at a restaurant your eyes lock you start talking and think, “This is IT“ only to be shocked into reality? Let me tell you a story, boys.

I meet this guy one day and we LITERALLY hung out all day. We ended up going to the club and one thing led to another and things were amazing.

Fast forward to the next morning. I got in the shower, I get out and he is gone. Okay

cool, I have his number, no big.

I sit on my bed and start getting ready for the day after my shower. Something smelled HORRIBLE. To my SHOCK and HORROR this dude SHIT my bed.

Long story short, I get a new bed of course.

Months go by and I see him at the bar. He walks up to me trying to say hi ... I look him DEAD in the face and I say, “I know.” He immediately leaves the bar and I never see him again!! Thank God!

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Whore - o - Scopes Aries: February fills you with rage. Not a big fan of public displays of affection, you’d rather the hand holding to be left in the bedroom. You really go above and beyond to make your significant other feel special, like letting them lick the spoon (tee-hee) or feel like they had the last word (which they could never). Try and look at the softer side of things and appreciate the moment. It doesn’t have to always be power drills and rage thrusts.

Taurus: Stay at home Taurus has been really digging this whole work from home gig. You’ve been sexually experimenting with things around your house. The vacuum, the paper shredder and your removable shower head (personal fave) have all taken on their own social distancing persona. Once the weather breaks a little, get out and have yourself a kiki.

Gemini: Gemini’s are always sass mouthing everyone they encounter. Secretly hoping that someone either serves it back pipin’ hot or it turns into a pimp smack to the face. Gemini’s are always imagining their friends in the craziest situations: Like winning the Superbowl and the uniforms are literally just jock straps.

Gemini’s are like Sour Patch Kids, first they’re sour and then they’re sweet.

Cancer: If wonder woman’s lasso of truth magically became a person, it would be a Cancer Lover, sis. Coy and honest, Cancers love seeing someone spin a web of lies and then plow right through it like a toddler using a toy lawnmower (vroom!). If a cancer lover feels unloved, it’s going to turn into bad girls’ club real quick.

Leo: We love feeling safe and secure with the big daddy of the group, The Leo Lover. Whether it’s holding the door open for you or slipping a thumb in your batcave or spitting in your mouth telling you that you’re a peasant. You just can’t get enough of their attention.

Virgo: Ah Virgos. You can’t live with them. It’s really difficult to frame them for murder. The planner of the group, who will talk about what flavor lube/what kind of vibe we’re trying to have. Like girl.

Calm down. It’s a free for all orgy. Virgo’s love to be in control, but truth be told, they just want to be dominated the house down BOOTS! .

Libra: Hippy Dippy Libra loves to love!

Always looking at everything around them as an endless possibility of positivity. Which is normally why they’re hoarders who go hard in the sack and often become everyone’s favorite cum dumpster. Libras normally shy away from conflict. Which explains the plethora of daddy issues.

Scorpio: A Scorpio’s sex screams rival that of any banshee. Similar to a praying mantis, they attract their prey/lover into their lair to have their way with them.

Once their needs are met, it’s off with their head and onto the next! Scorpios have top notch game and go the extra mile to make you feel special. Proceed with caution, if you dare!

Sagittarius: Free and uninhibited Sagittarius is a good time girl. However, this tends to mean they have a long list of failed relationships. They either win or they learn. Tell that to the multiple trips to

the clinic for countless shots in the ass, sweetie. But don’t worry, it’s still their year and it will be great!

Capricorn: Ambitious and cut throat, Capricorn’s are fantastic in many roles.

However sometimes they look at love and dating kind of like a competition. Whether it’s getting all the numbers when they show up unannounced to a stranger’s funeral or taking their friend’s neighbor’s kid to the park to pick up trade, they’re kind of all about the score and not the chase. No-one cares how many times you were voted most likely to be president in middle school.

Aquarius: Aquarius lovers are a hoot.

Spunky and rebellious, they spent a lot of time in detention when they were in school. You hate eye contact, but you love feet. So it is kind of a match made in toe sucking heaven. You really want to make your lover happy and proud.

Even though they can’t get enough of you being Xena: Warrior Princess (insert her crazy amazon yell). You don’t mind, because it makes your boo thang happy.

And people pleasing is your kink, bruh.

Pisces: The silent communicator who focuses more on actions VS words. They really hate when drama starts, but trust and believe they’ll end it. You hate to tell people what to do, you’d much prefer just showing them. Which is sometimes why fights break out, since your slutty ass is always trying to sit on someone’s face.

Your favorite go to sex move is a Tonya Harding to the knee when they fall genitals first onto the 8th wonder of the world (your tongue).

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