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Girls Looking For Sex
The days of Sex and the City 's influence are long gone. From Tina Fey's fake prude to Sarah Palin's real power play, here's why strong women just aren't that into having sex with you anymore.
By Stephen Marche Published: May 8, 2009
Stephen Marche is a novelist who writes a monthly column for Esquire magazine about culture. The best gig he ever had was as a professor of Renaissance drama at the City College of New York, which he quit in 2007 to write full-time.
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Brilliant, funny, and powerful women are retreating from sex as never before, and if you don't believe it, take the curious case of Liz Lemon. The most complicated and intelligent woman in television comedy barely ever has sex. She doesn't sit on laps, either — "not a lap sitter," she tells one handsome date she brings home in the first season. (He turns out to be her cousin.) She admits to losing her virginity at twenty-five and accidentally reveals that she doesn't believe people can have intercourse standing up. Liz Lemon's low libido is one of 30 Rock 's running gags, like the writers' obsession with junk food or Jack Donaghy's use of words like "upward-revenue-stream dynamics." When Jenna asks about sex with her beeper-salesman boyfriend, Liz replies, "Fast and only on Saturdays — it's perfect." That line is a dagger in the heart of every thinking heterosexual man in America, and for Liz and the like-minded career women in The Women, He's Just Not That Into You, Sandra Bullock's latest, The Proposal, or just about any other chick flick of late, it's become achingly clear that sex is usually the last thing on their minds.
How did this happen? A mere decade ago , Seinfeld 's Elaine Benes was hilarious, smart, familiar with Russian novelists, an aggressive and demanding professional, and a woman who fooled around a lot. The Sex and the City fantasia of fin de siècle Manhattan broke women's desires into separable components — status, career, money — but sooner or later every conversation between the four principals came back to who's doing what with whom, how well, and how often. Compare that with Liz and her workplace foils: Jenna Maroney, whose attempts to "use her sexuality" ritualistically end in disaster, and the appropriately named Cerie Xerox, full of bra but empty of head. 30 Rock 's message wouldn't be out of place in a Bush-era high school abstinence rap session .
And then there's The City, MTV's spin-off of The Hills, which more or less lives up to its name: It's Sex and the City minus the sex. During the first episode, our heroine, Whitney Port, goes home with a shaggy Australian, but that's the only bit of titillation we get.
Whitney always had the best chances among the Hills 's characters of escaping the labyrinth of consumerist narcissism and emerging into a real person, but she and her show have been overwhelmed by the homogeneity of the people around her. The teeth are all the same, the noses are all the same (except Diane von Furstenberg's), the tits are all the same, and no doubt the pudenda are all shaved in the same pattern. "You have to figure out pretty quickly where you fit in," Whitney tells us in an opening monologue, and for this striver, having a boyfriend and having sex with him are just other socially expected poses. It's only fitting that the show sometimes features the songs of Lily Allen. On her 2007 debut, "Alright, Still," the English pop star treated the bedroom as a respite from the urban battlefield of poses and diets and shopping. But her new record, It's Not Me, It's You, is colder and less hopeful — on "Not Fair," Allen rhapsodizes about a man who "treats me with respect" but "never make[s] me scream."
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For Whitney and Lily, the choice has become stark: good sex or respect.
So if these women don't want sex, what do they want? Freud's immortal question — like "Why is there something instead of nothing?" — isn't so much a request for knowledge as a hope that such knowledge exists. Six hundred years ago, Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales told the story of a knight who is sent on a quest to find the answer to that very mystery. For a year, he asks every woman he meets, all of them giving competing and contradictory versions of happiness. When the quest is over and the knight is forced to come up with something, he answers, "Sovereignty." Women want power and to be whom they want to be, and for Chaucer, the first use of that power was power in the sack. The story is told by the Wife of Bath, a good-time girl who wears out five husbands in bed and is hungrily searching for a sixth.
Over the years, as women became educated and gained control over their lives, they wanted more stuff, more choices, more men. If you have a great-grandmother, ask her and she'll tell you: The chance to try people out for a while before you marry them is one of the best things that happened in the twentieth century. But the post-post-feminist maelstrom that is Danica Patrick and the Real Housewives of Wherever and Secretary Clinton versus Beauty Queen Palin means that women can wield real power, but it comes at the cost of confusion — professional, social, and sexual. Sex has become a minefield just too tricky to navigate as they build a career or a family or a reality-TV-show franchise. They go elsewhere.
Which is a disaster for men. Until now, feminism has been the best thing that ever happened to us, because it means we get to sleep with people rather than ciphers. And in some places in the world, feminism is still working that magic. (When the Sri Ram Sena, India's version of the Taliban, started attacking single women in bars for immorality, a women's group called the "Consortium of Pub-Going, Loose, and Forward Women" formed in opposition, flooding the religious fanatics' offices with forty thousand pairs of pink panties.) Here in America, with the battle of the sexes more or less over, women now have to struggle against the tide of money fixation and status obsession that threatens to turn them into mannequins distinct from the plastic variety only insofar as they can pose themselves. And for men, it's a struggle against the despair we face when looking over the pickings of the bar, thinking, "They're all the same" because they are.
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I am a single woman in her early 30s. I’m attractive and have never had issues attracting a partner. But after a series of disappointing relationships, each around a year, I’m just not in a mood to engage emotionally with men right now. The thing is, I have a high sex drive, and I can’t fully satisfy myself on my own—though believe me, I try. The cliché is that this should be an easy problem to fix: Plenty of men want to have sex with a woman with no strings, right? Here are my limitations: In the past, when I’ve had hookup buddies, I like them, but it never really is just sex—we inevitably get to know each other better and then I end up getting entangled with him, whether I want to or not. I also am not really into sex parties or the poly scene; for better or worse, I like the intimacy of one-on-one connections, even if all I want is sex right now.
So I’m not really sure how to proceed. I’ve identified a few bars in my town that are … good for this sort of thing, but that is hit or miss for finding an attractive guy. When I tell my gay friends about this, they talk about how easy it is to find what they want on Grindr and the like, and I’m honestly jealous. Tinder and similar apps for straight people are full of creeps who have no game, and I’m afraid if I’m upfront about what I want, I’ll attract even more of that type. What’s a straight girl who just wants good, unattached sex to do?
It’s true—even when both parties are completely uninterested in anything serious or romantic, you can still eventually end up in the bath-products aisle together debating whether your connection means anything and having moments of odd, sticky feelings toward each other. In your case, it sounds like at least some of the entanglement is coming from your end. So put reminders in your phone: Make the guys have names like “Chris Nothing Serious Johnson” or “Joe This Is Just Sex Beatty.” Whatever will underscore the boundaries you’ve set and need to respect for yourself, in addition to expecting the guy to adhere to. Hopefully that’ll make it easier to keep a good casual connection going (once you’ve found an acceptable partner) without tipping into what you don’t want.
As far as apps go, I’m wondering if you’ve specifically tried Bumble. I have participated in precisely zero dating apps, so I can’t say how the quality of interactions compares exactly, but having women as the initiators as a feature might help you cut down on the noise from people you don’t find appealing from a cursory profile scan. I’m also wondering if it’s possible to go back to former flings for another round or two. Having a few partners you see somewhat less frequently might make it easier to prevent the entanglements that can result from too much close proximity.
Still, unfortunately, you’re going to have to get out there and wade through at least some potential creeps. They might all turn out to be mostly benign, but some might not. They’re a part of single and sexually active life. Meet in public places that are likely to have people around, be careful with the location of your home, and remember you can always leave if you get uncomfortable or feel a weird vibe.
I’m 40, in decent shape, and have my life together. I’ve had two longish relationships, 10 months and three months. I was a late virgin—I lost it at 35 to my then-girlfriend through internet dating. I’ve dated more than 40 women (from 2014 to 2016) and took three to bed total. I’ve been told my penis is “above average” size. Gotten compliments on how great my butt is. I’ve also been told I’m an “incredible” kisser. I’m funny, smart, and an award-winning screenwriter.
But … the biggest negative is that I’m short. I’m 5-foot-5. I’m also not white. I’m Indian. In online dating, height is a major thing. After two years of no dates and no responses to literally thousands of likes and swipes and messages, I have no confidence left. I’ve made new profiles with new professional pictures. Female friends have helped me make my profiles. They’ve been sweet and tried to help me by saying nice things to me and being kind to me. But I’ve not had a date in more than two years. I’m really worried that it’s my height.
Recently, I met a woman at yoga. She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met. I’ve had two good conversations with her. I’m not sure if she was giving me a vibe or any signals. She was very breathy when we talked and appreciated me “sharing my practice” with her. But I’m not good at reading flirting signals, so who knows? I know that if she gave me a shot, I’d be a good catch. But I haven’t seen her at yoga for almost a month, and I’m not sure what to say, if anything, if I do. What should I do?
Dude. You say you have a penis, and the general vibe you’re giving me is heterosexual man, so I’m hoping it’s OK to call you dude. So: Dude . I’m so sorry you’re outside the standard search settings height-wise. (And yes, as you imply, nonwhite guys can face racism on dating apps as well.) In the grand game of dating, you have in fact been given a difficult hand to play.
Let’s start with the woman you already know from yoga. If you see this woman (and I hope you do) again, be direct and gentle. Start with something like “I was hoping I’d see you again.” Look her in the eye and speak at a medium pace. Enunciate well. All of this helps you put your best self forward. She could have been breathy from the walk over, or the class itself, but she also very well could be into you. Don’t fixate on her—brace yourself for everything from exuberance to rejection—but those kinds of interactions could be a better path forward for you.
In the event you don’t see this woman again soon, I do think getting out into the world and arranging to be in places with other live humans where you can show off your sense of humor and personality is the way to go. Take some random classes, go see some shows, or pick up a new hobby. Maybe even consider giving a new yoga place or two a try. You seem like you have a rational grasp on your dating prospects, especially in the online and app world, despite a slightly later start and barriers that aren’t your fault. I hope you can find the confidence to put yourself out there in creative ways until you find a solid match. You sound like you deserve it.
I am a person with a vagina, but I have never enjoyed vaginal penetration. But I do enjoy anal sex. How do I broach this with a potential sex partner without it being weird?
“I prefer anal sex. As a recipient.”
Really, it’s that simple. Focus on the positive you want to highlight or the action you want done—as opposed to saying “I don’t like vaginal penetration”—and ask for what you want.
OK, OK, it’s possible that a potential sex partner might take that weirdly, or get weird in some other way, or just be weirded out. “It being weird” is a very real risk you take when you practice partnered sexual behavior. In fact, a weird reaction from a potential partner can be useful—with your tastes, how much time would you want to spend getting to know someone who thinks a preference for anal is odd?
I am a 28-year-old woman and have been in an exclusive relationship for seven years. I had several partners prior to my long-term boyfriend. But I have never had an orgasm. I’ve always had a relatively low sex drive, rarely masturbate, and don’t watch porn. I do enjoy sex when I’m having it; I just don’t seem to experience the intensity and release that other women describe. My partner is generous in bed and is among the top two partners I’ve ever had. He enjoys going down on me, and yet, nothing—in fact, I prefer penetration over clitoral stimulation.
After discussing my “issue,” a friend bought me a small vibrator for my birthday last year and told me to practice. After 10 to 15 minutes of use, the intensity gets too much and I “ejaculate” a small amount of fluid in a way that feels like I’m peeing my pants. But it doesn’t come with any feeling of relief or pleasure that others describe. I’ve been advised to keep going but afterward, I’m too sensitive for that. Can you come without orgasming? Am I having the most disappointing orgasms of all time, or not having them at all? What can I do to make one happen? Should I focus on penetrative stimulation instead?
For what it’s worth, a partner once told me that I had “the smallest clit” he’d ever seen. I am frustrated, embarrassed, and disappointed. Please help me!
Before we dig into your actual issue, we should address the partner who told you that you had the smallest clit he’s ever seen. Clitoris size is like penis size—wild variation occurs, and some people fetishize the big ones. Big clitorises might be easier to find and keep hold of during stimulation, but there’s no evidence that a certain girth or length is required for orgasm.
I asked a professional to weigh in on your other specific questions. Deb Yeager, a certified sex therapist in New Jersey, told me you should consider psychological factors. You may be overly expectant of “fireworks” because of comparisons with adult films and steamy romance novels, or what your friends have told you. She also notes that “for some, it happens, and is not recognized”—in other words, not all orgasms are earth-shattering. Yeager recommends that you do some introspection, specifically looking for potential shame that could interfere with relaxation and your ability to let go, and to think about what sex is and means to you, including formative experiences. She also suggests you try masturbation and sexual interactions at different times of the month, since hormonal changes can have a noticeable effect on sexual response.
If you still aren’t experiencing pleasure from ejaculation or clitoral stimulation, I say stick with penetration for a while. Consider an insertable toy or two. I understand why you are frustrated, but I don’t think you should be embarrassed. It’s good you’re enjoying sex when you do have it. Do mention this to your gynecologist next time you’re in their chair, and good luck as you continue to explore.
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