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CONTRIBUTORS James Hicks Gregg Shapiro Tony Kearney Casey Deynton Branden Lee

From the Editor Summer has come and gone, and there’s no denying that the Holiday season is here! Although it is indeed a time to be thankful, it’s also a time that many connect with added stress and the pressure of balancing life, work, family, presents, parties, events, shopping, outfits… Well, you get the picture.

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So, we hope this issue will not only present itself as a welcome break from the Holiday grind but that it will also serve to alleviate some of the stresses that occur during the festive season. For instance, we have put together some pretty neat gift guides that will make hopefully help you find a nice present for either yourself or a loved one, and we’re guiding you on how to stock your bar with all sort of goodies – because ‘tis the season to take the edge off, right?

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Choosing the perfect gift for the man in your life can be very hard. Gifts can often show a guy how much you care or how little. You don’t want to send the wrong impression. Here are some recommendations for picking the perfect present.

For Your Office Crush In this climate where any sign of sexual harassment can result in the annihilation of your career, best to not choose something provocative to give to your office crush, especially if you don’t know if they’re interested. A restaurant gift card or movie tickets are great choices. They are neutral enough to avoid making it too obvious you’re interested, but also gives the perfect opportunity to drop hints that you are interested in grabbing a bite or seeing a movie outside of work.

For Your FWB Putting too much thought into what to get your friend with benefits could give the wrong sign that you want to be more than sex partners when in actuality you don’t.

Buying yourself sexy undies,

jockstraps, and lingerie is the perfect gift. It’s a gift for you, and but also them since it turns them on. Practically every guy has an “underwear fetish” nowadays, so you can never go wrong with new sexy underwear.

For Your New Boyfriend Never drop a ton of cash on gifts for your boyfriend of under six months. There’s no telling how long you’ll even last, and you don’t want credit card debt that lasts longer than the relationship. A bottle of nice cologne, new shirts, pants, and shoes are all good gifts. You are still sprucing him up to be the man you want him to be after all.

For Your Fiancé Weddings can be stressful and expensive. While planning an event about bringing you and

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your partner together, it can actually tear some couples apart. Becoming a bridezilla can happen to anyone. So take a romantic trip together. It doesn’t have to be lavish or too expensive, but it’s important to spend time with your future spouse to show that it’s still the two of you and you can still have fun. Get away from the wedding stress with a weekend getaway.

For Your Husband You can never go wrong with wanting to try new things in the bedroom. Many marriages lose their sexual spark by getting too comfortable or busy for each other. Take some time for your husband and buy some whips, chains, restraints, and handcuffs to spice things up.

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For: My Cuddly Companion From: Your Loving Parent

By Mik Hyldebrandt

Who wouldn’t want to show their pet a little extra love during the Holiday season? Here are some gifts that will not only thrill your furry friend but also bring you closer together.

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Who’s a Clever Girl?

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Gifts for Your Pets

Poppy Wants Fresh Air

It’s like a game console for your dog to keep him or her alert and occupied during those hours where you are away from home that can seem endless to a dog. Sound, light and touch pads will create adaptive games for your dog while you’re away.

Cleverpet, $299 at getcleverpet.com

Treat your dog to some dapper with a chic bow tie on a flexible elastic loop that simply slides onto your dog’s collar.

Geo Blue Dog Bow Tie, $20 at hiro-and-wolf.com

This is more than a pet camera that can monitor your dog’s doings while you’re away. Furbo allows you to be interactive with your dog so you can talk to him or her and even dispense treats. Peace of mind has never been more fun.

Furbo Dog Camera, $199 at shopus.furbo.com

Not only super comfortable but also stylish looking for the designconscious owner. Your dog will appreciate the extra indulgence which is washable too!

Capello Fake Fur Dog Bed, $169 at furbabiesresort.com

If your cat – like you – enjoys the finer things in life, this bowl is a perfect choice. Handcrafted with a caviar graphic design, it’s ideal for any cat with caviar dreams.

Cheshire & Wain Caviar Cat Bowl, $38 at cheshireandwain.us.com

Litter boxes can be very unsightly in your chic abode, which is why the Poopoopeedo! litter box is perfect. Granted, it looks great but does not eliminate any odors...

Poopoopeedo! Litter Box, $80 at amazon.com

Cats like to cuddle in little dens and caves, and this little cat house is purr-fect for just that – and it looks good too!

Modern Mews Cat House, $450 at etsy.com

Ideal for travel or even a walk with your favorite feathered friend who will appreciate the fresh air and the many new impressions outside of the house.

Celltei Pak-O-Bird Carrier, $280

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SWEETEST TABOO

BY STEVEN BOYCE

KENDRA ERIKA RELEASES INTOXICATING SONG ABOUT FORBIDDEN LOVE

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OP SINGER KENDRA ERIKA AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNING PRODUCER DAMON SHARPE UNITE ONCE AGAIN ON “SUBLIME,” A PSYCHEDELICALLY POETIC CLUB TRACK ABOUT TABOO LOVE. THE SONG HAS A SENSUOUS VIBE-Y LOUNGE GROOVE, BUILT AROUND A CONTINUOUS TEMPO AND LOOMING GHOST VOICE THAT HARKENS BACK TO EARLY 80’S HOUSE MUSIC. “I'M A BIG BELIEVER THAT TABOO LOVE REALLY HELPS A PERSON FIND HIS OR HERSELF,” SAYS KENDRA ERIKA, WHO WROTE THE SONG’S LYRICS AGAINST A BEAT PRODUCED BY SHARPE AND ERIC SANICOLA. “IT MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE FOREVER LOVE, BUT EXPERIENCING SOMETHING THAT IS FORBIDDEN CHANGES ONE'S PERSPECTIVE AND ALLOWS THEM TO ESTABLISH WHAT IT IS HE OR SHE WANTS FROM LIFE.” “SUBLIME” IS BEING RELEASED GLOBALLY THROUGH DAUMAN MUSIC AND SONY RED AND IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON ITUNES AND AMAZON. IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING THROUGH PANDORA AND SPOTIFY. “I WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WHERE WE WANTED TO TEST THE LIMITS TO SEE HOW FAR WE COULD GO,” RECALLS KENDRA ERIKA FROM HER FLORIDA HOME. “BEING ‘ON THE RUN’ WAS ESSENTIALLY WHAT STIMULATED THE RELATIONSHIP. IT MADE IT US AGAINST THE WORLD. NOTHING AND NO ONE ELSE MATTERED OUTSIDE OF THE BOND WE HAD CREATED AND IT WAS THRILLING. “THAT TRUE FEELING OF SUBLIME HAPPENS WHEN YOU ELIMINATE ALL DISTRACTIONS AND CONCENTRATE ONLY ON THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU. SURE, IT MAY LEAD TO A SWEET MISTAKE, BUT VENTURING DOWN THE ROAD OF SELF-REALIZATION WILL TEACH YOU A LOT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR PLACE IN THE WORLD.” “SUBLIME” FOLLOWS “UNDER MY SKIN” KENDRA’S CLUB SINGLE THAT CLIMBED TO #6 ON THE BILLBOARD DANCE CHART THIS SUMMER. WHERE "UNDER MY SKIN" WAS NEBULOUS, DESCRIBING A VAGUE, ALTHOUGH BRIGHTER EXPERIENCE, ”SUBLIME" IS MORE DEFINED, DETAILING AN INTIMATE, UNDER-WRAPS EXPERIENCE BETWEEN TWO LOVERS.

“DAMON AND I WANTED TO CLEANSE THE PALLET AND WRITE SOMETHING MORE SENSUAL AND SUBDUED FOR ‘SUBLIME,’” ERIKA CONTINUES. “I CHANNELED THOSE EXPERIENCES FROM MY PAST WHEN I WOULD GO OUT TO THE DANCE FLOOR WITH THE INTENTION TO CONNECT WITH STRANGERS THAT MIGHT END UP ROCKING MY WORLD,” SHE LAUGHS. KENDRA ERIKA IS A SOUTH FLORIDA NATIVE SINGER/ SONGWRITER. TRAINED IN CLASSICAL AND JAZZ, SHE DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM ARTISTS LIKE LANA DEL REY, SOLANGE, ELLIE GOULDING, AND LONDON GRAMMAR WHO STRIVE TO MAKE MUSIC THAT IS WRITTEN OUT OF PURE SENTIMENT AND FELT IN THE BONES. ERIKA IMPLEMENTS BOLD AND POETIC MESSAGES IN HER DANCE CLUB BEATS; A CONCEPT THAT IS NEW TO MANY CLUBBERS WHO OFTEN HEED A SONG’S BEAT BUT PAY LESS ATTENTION TO ITS MESSAGE. “I AIM TO GET PEOPLE DANCING TO AN AUTHENTIC LIGHT,” SHE SAYS. “I WANT THEM DANCING NOT JUST BECAUSE THE BEAT IS TELLING THEM TO, BUT BECAUSE THEY FEEL THE MESSAGE OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ARE INSPIRED TO DANCE TO THEIR OWN BEAT.” “SUBLIME” IS KENDRA ERIKA’S THIRD COLLABORATION WITH PRODUCER DAMON SHARPE, WHO HAS WRITTEN AND PRODUCED FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF POP ARTISTS INCLUDING JENNIFER LOPEZ, ARIANA GRANDE, KYLIE MINOGUE, KELLY ROWLAND, MONICA, 98 DEGREES, ANASTACIA, AND NATALIE COLE. “KENDRA AND I HAVE A CHEMISTRY THAT SHINES,” EXPLAINS SHARPE. DAUMAN MUSIC IS PLANNING TO RELEASE A PACKAGE OF REMIXES FOR “SUBLIME,” FROM SOME OF THE WORLD’S LEADING PRODUCERS, TO SUPPORT THE RECORD. “ULTIMATELY, I HOPE ‘SUBLIME’ MAKES CLUBBERS REFLECT ON THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES AND MAYBE HELPS LEAD THEM DOWN THE ROAD OF SELF-REALIZATION,” SAYS KENDRA ERIKA. “TRUE BEAUTY IS BEING FULLY AWARE.”

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Gift Guide

Keep It Cool – for the Holidays

By Mik Hyldebrandt Vintage-Styled Footwear Add a military look to your everyday style with these AF1s that have been updated with some stylish straps.

Nike SF Air Force 1, $180 80s Style The 80s are definitely coming back in fashion, so stay be on trend with some vintage-style socks.

Topman White Black and Bkue Strioe Socks, $6 Bag of Style It’s time to un-prep the briefcase and carry your belongings on your back instead. This backpack mixes street style with an oldschool flair. Carharrt Backpack, $118 Cool Active Wear It is important to look good at the gym and it’s a great way to show off any progress made. Instill confidence in the recipient by letting him know that this is definitely something he can pull off.

BCNÜ Glide Razor Back Royal, $39 Life Through a Lens The perfect item to plan a future trip together or reminisce about the past summer’s shenanigans.

Warby Parker Downing Sunglasses, starting at $95 Style Help Not everyone loves going shopping, but that’s no excuse for not dressing well. There are plenty of services out there that help you with selecting clothing based on your tastes and preferences.

Five Four Club is one of them where you pick what and pay for what you like, and send the rest back.

Gift Cards at fivefourclub.com

BUILD YOUR BAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS ‘Tis the Season – To Take the Edge Off

BY MIKEY ROX

THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS TO GET A FEW DRINKS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON – SO WHY NOT UP YOUR GAME A LITTLE FOR SOME TRULY CRAFTY COCKTAILS AND FESTIVE CONCOCTIONS? EVERY SOLID BAR STARTS WITH STANDARD DISTILLED LIQUORS, BUT YOUR SOIREE SELECTION SHOULDN’T BE BASIC. SEND YOUR OLD STANDBYS BACK TO THE CABINET AND REPLACE THEM WITH CONVERSATION-PIECE BOTTLES LIKE THESE.

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V.E.S.’s hangover-free vodka and gin made from 1,000-year-old recipes Homegrown American Born whiskey The Bitter Truth pink gin infused with bitters 12-year-aged Hardy Legend 1863 cognac Nicaragua’s award-winning Flor de Cana rum Milagro Select Barrel Reserve Anejo Tequila

The Grooming List Why not gift the man you adore (or yourself) with something that’ll boost confidence and make you look better?

Disney Dollops Not only everything you need for a pretty confident skincare regimen (face wash, shave cream, moisturizer, and exfoliating soap bar), but wrapped in the cutest Disney box for the kid in all of us.

Disney x Kiehl’s Ultimate Man Refueling Set, $54 Get on Your Soap Box Soap bars are back with a vengeance, and these two make a perfect pair: one for exfoliation, and the other for cleansing without stripping the skin. And a cute soap box too!

Oars+Alps Charity Soap Kit, $26 Scent in Season A seasonal scent is a perfect and personal gift for someone you love – this incredible musc scent develops over hours to reveal new layers of an incredible fragrance.

Parfume Generale Le Musc & La Peau, $125 Style Kit You wouldn’t throw your designer suit in a trash bag, right? Let your skincare travel in style with a nice travel kit.

Filson Travel Kit, $95 Chic Shave Enjoy this new take on an electric shaver which combines a shaver, trimmer and edger in one very smart tool.

Philips Norelco OneBlade hybrid electric trimmer and shaver, $30 Soft Scruff Give the scruff a softer side with this all-natural beard oil that can also double as an all-over skin moisturizer to deeply nourish the skin.

Port Products Conditioning Beard Absolute, $20

Spotlight a variety of interesting vintages at your wine station, like Indaba’s Chenin Blanc 2017 and the Kanonkop Kandette 2015.

Dilution Solutions

Swap out the Schweppes for Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beers and Ales (available in extra spicy and sugar free), enjoy a mid-party pick-me-up with Kicktail Energy Mixers(all the oomph without the energy-drink aftertaste), and concoct your own creation using Pampelonne’s sparkling winebased cocktails (though they’re just fine on their own at 6% ABV).

Mikey Rox is an award-winning journalist and LGBT lifestyle expert whose work has been published in more than 100 outlets across the world.

He splits his time between homes in New York City and the Jersey Shore with his dog Jaxon. Connect with Mikey on Twitter @mikeyrox.

Nat Brown is an Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist, who is currently working on three major shows in the booming Atlanta movie and TV industry: Little Women Atlanta (Lifetime), 90 Day Fiancé (TLC), and Insatiable (Netflix). You can also see him in person on Fox5 as their resident beauty expert, and if you follow his pretty incredible Instagram, you get to see much more of Nat and accompany him on his travels around the world and behind the scenes on his work sets.

Check out his website – natbrownbeauty.com – and do follow him @natbrownbeauty

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Choloteca at MJQ

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Spanksgiving with Mr. and Ms. Atlanta Eagle

The reigning Mr. and Ms. Atlanta Eagle will make you very thankful for coming out this night that will have spanking demos, auction baskets and plenty of festive fun.

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Booze & Nudes Let the creative juices flow while sipping wine and enjoying the all-nude male model who will be your live object d’art. 21+ event, BYOB and a valid ID. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.

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Georgia Dome Implosion

The old Georgia Dome must go, and it will happen with a spectacular implosion. There will be several viewing parties around town, but this one will serve some of the best views. Call restaurant for reservations.

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Enclave at Druid Hills Townhomes from the upper $500s Sign a purchase contract on a quick move-in home Between November 6, 2017 and December 17, 2017 and Close

by December 29, 2017 to receive:

Up To

Towards $5,000 Closing Costs*

When financing with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage and obtaining title insurance and closing services from our affiliated title company, CalAtlantic Title Atlanta, LLC.

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Up To

in Flex $25,000 Credits**

Towards Design Center options and upgrades, price discounts, closing costs and/or temporary rate buy downs.

For more information, please call Robert Heltzel at 404-634-4485 or visit CalAtlanticHomes.com.

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Towns at Druid Hills Townhomes from the low $500s

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Sign a purchase contract on a select Quick Move-in Home between November 6, 2017 and December 17, 2017 and receive:

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Towards $5,000 Closing Costs*

When financing with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage and obtaining title insurance and closing services from our affiliated title company, CalAtlantic Title Atlanta, LLC.

– PLUS – For Quick Move-in Homes with unfinished basements:

Half Price Off,

Up To

$25,000 Value**

For more information, please call Robert Heltzel at 404-634-4485 or visit CalAtlanticHomes.com.

Available only when you close on the purchase of a quick move-in home in the Towns at Druid Hills community pursuant to a purchase contract you sign on or between November 6, 2017 and December 17, 2017. *Up to $5,000 towards closing costs is subject to limits and is contingent upon buyer closing a loan with our affiliated lender, CalAtlantic Mortgage or, where permitted by seller, another seller preferred lender, and obtaining title insurance and closing services from our affiliated title agent, CalAtlantic Title Atlanta, LLC. The offer to pay closing costs does not include payment of prepaid taxes, property or mortgage insurance, or mortgage installments. Pre-payments of HOA assessments are typically subject to lender limits. **Receipt of up to 50% off discount (up to $25,000 value) the costs of unfinished basements is applicable only to quick move-in homes that have unfinished basements. The combined value of seller incentives, credits and other seller contributions may exceed lender limits established for the loan program for which buyer qualifies. Buyer should ask his or her lender about the impact of such limits. Completion and/or move-in dates are estimated. Prices, plans and terms are effective on the date of publication and subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Hardscape, landscape and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. CalAtlantic Mortgage, Inc., NMLS# 203897 , Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee License #24225, 8660 E Hartford Drive, Suite 200A, Scottsdale, AZ; 1000 Mansell Exchange West, Suite 210, Alpharetta, GA License #68278. CAATL363

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I want to be outraged, but I just cannot anymore I do discounts on long-term stays.

Maybe I should mention it’s for my Air BnB. Me: When we share a room on our next trip, just know that I don’t snore, but I like to be naked. A lot.

My typical Sunday funday is like an old Madonna song: Bad

Him: There are few people who can’t validate that last part.

girl, drunk by 6

I love spending time with my personal staff photographer also known as my boyfriend of seven years.

Fact: Bearded men are more likely to cheat on their partners than bearded women.

Asking for a friend: is it normal to think about drinking vodka this early in the week?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)

LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)

Your enthusiasm for a new day will last only as long as your morning caffeine buzz. Better do something to get your energy levels up. A lunchtime workout could be the fix. Exercising will have you sweating bullets, while the eye candy will get your blood boiling.

A gathering heat in your head may be causing storm clouds to hover above. Your irritability will be intimidating to people, and the constant lightning strikes to your head will eventually need some moisturizing. Best lighten up before the rains start. A bad hair day won’t make you feel any better.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)

The frenetic pace of hyper people won’t be to your liking today. You’ll prefer a slow ramp-up to a blastoff. So let them zoom right by you. They’ll crash by lunchtime while you plod right past them, getting things done.

Perhaps the clothes felt a little tight this past weekend. Maybe you were feeling less than sexy. Take your bruised ego back to the gym for some retooling. Be consistent and eat sensibly and your return to splendor and a 30-inch waist should only take a couple of weeks.

GEMINI (May 21 - Jun. 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)

Your moods will be fiery today, and the slightest spark could make them go kaboom. But setting off fireworks also puts you at the center of attention, never good when you’re in the middle of a hissy fit. That’s a display no one will be cheering, so put a lid on the drama today.

You’ll project a masculine energy today that will have all eyes on you. You may not even be aware of the effect you’ll have on guys, as even the non-smokers rush out to buy Marlboros. But stay humble and slightly naive today. A slight hint of innocence will drive them even crazier!

CANCER (Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)

Opening your big yapper could land you in a hot water today. So formulate sentences in your head and analyze them before delivery. It may take you longer to say things, but that will be best for everyone today, yourself included.

Postpone any social engagements you may have today. A rough day at work will dampen your enthusiasm for being outgoing and bon vivant. And no one wants to be around a sullen recluse who speaks in grunts. So delay going out until later in the week when you’ll feel the love.

LEO (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)

Be your own man today, and don’t let anyone shape your opinions. Stick to your guns, as people will be persuasive.

But you’ll still buy a ticket for the Rufus Wainright show because it’s expected of you, and because you never get enough of a guy singing the Judy Garland songbook.

You may discover a dirty little secret about someone you don’t like today. Spreading this news discreetly through the general population will give you the upper hand in your tenuous relationship with this person.

But take the high road and keep it to yourself, no matter how tempting it may be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)

Be willing to do what’s necessary to climb that ladder today. That may mean being cruel and bitchy, although people may not notice a difference. Be hard-boiled, but don’t surrender to the dark side. Resorting to dirty tricks and subversive actions is too low to stoop in the name of ambition.

You’ll feel as if you’re lost in a haze today.

That won’t be a good place to be as the day swings into high gear. Better drink plenty of coffee to get you up to speed. But even that may not help, so you had best learn to fake it and hope no one notices.

WHAT happened was . . .

What Happened Was...

Trouble in the love department? With sex? Or just people in general? Send us your queries, questions, and problems, and we’ll give you the answers served straight up and with a little ice.

I don’t like oral. Correction: I love giving blowjobs, but I don’t like receiving them. I think it’s uncomfortable and it can even hurt me. I always divert to do something else, but many guys have questioned me about it and have also been shocked at the fact that I don’t appreciate it. It seems like as a gay man it’s a sexual faux pas. So I need advice – how do I make it more enjoyable?

Sincerely Fellatio-no-no Dear Fellatio-no-no The thing about sexual preference is just that: it’s what you prefer! Just like you may not like mustard on your burger, you don’t have to like receiving oral sex. In fact, especially when it comes to sex, you don’t have to like anything at all! Based on what you write, it seems that you have limited experience with receiving a blowjob, as you mention quickly avoiding and deflecting on it. Maybe your fear of it being uncomfortable gets in the way of experiencing a great blowjob, perhaps the people didn’t do a good job, or maybe you didn’t trust them? There are so many variables that can get in the way of a great experience. So, in conclusion: You don’t have to feel forced to like oral sex in any way, be careful to rule out an entire sex act based on said variables, and lastly, trial and error is the best basis for sexual discovery, so maybe try it out again with someone you trust and you can talk it through with, so you feel safe and confident while exploring something new.

I have a boyfriend who I really do love, but when I go out, I am very flirty and get really turned by other guys.

Coming clean: I have actually hooked up with a few guys too. The thing is; the sex with my boyfriend is just disappointing, and I rarely feel completely satisfied after having sex with him. How do I turn things around with my boyfriend, and how do I not completely destroy his ego in the process?

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what you want! You avoid destroying his ego by making your needs specific, and not simply saying ‘you’re terrible in bed’ – that would ruin anyone. And have you thought about the fact that you could be a major part of the problem? What if you put less energy into hooking up with other guys and focused that energy on your current relationship? Maybe your guilt is making it hard for you both connect on a deeper level? Maybe you don’t really want to be with him except for when it comes to a little security? Do you both a huge favor: stop hooking up with other guys or break up!

I’m 32, and I have been in a relationship for three years.

Lately, we have been talking more and more about polyamory, and my wonderful partner has been with other people. I find it very interesting, exciting and arousing. I find it solidifies our relationship even more, and our sex and connection is very intense after one of his encounters. I’m intrigued by the idea, but I’m not sure how we or I should move forward, or if I’m even ready to negotiate on monogamy.

Sincerely Foreign Affairs Dear Foreign Affairs First of all, you both need to define what your type of polyamory is. Does it allow both parties to sleep with others? Or is it just one party? Are you both involved in sleeping with a third person? Right now, it sounds more like an open relationship where one has sex with others, and the other person doesn’t. At any rate, you are at an explorative stage, so this is the best time to make your doubts and fears known. Let him know that you are intrigued, but that you may not be ready to commit fully. And please make sure that you are both ok with the fact that you may have to return to a more monogamous solution if this doesn’t work out for either of you. Too often, ‘opening up’ the relationship has been the gateway to simply finding other partners and breaking up the relationship – especially in the gay community! But kudos to you both for challenging our monogamy-focused society – it takes courage to step outside that norm! Different sexual lifestyles are not for everyone, so tread carefully and with respect for each other.

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