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Let's Talk About Coochies and Boobs

Greetings, Pinkies! Today we are beyond thrilled to publish the full introduction of Lissa's book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend in anticipation of the book's launch on September 28 (more info below). Enjoy!

Introduction: Let's Talk About Coochies and Boobs

Brrrrringgggg….The phone rings. Caller ID says it’s Chloe. I pick up.

All I hear are giggles. Then a snort, followed by a cackle.

“Chloe?” I say.

Chloe snorts again.  I shake my head and smile.

I hear someone yell, “Don’t say vagina so loud!”

They’ve done this before. Chloe and Piper are in Manhattan celebrating some girl time away from the kids, obviously talking about sex over a few cocktails. Whenever they think up questions about their girl parts, they call me. They are my best friends, and I am a gynecologist. 

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A Busy Mom’s Guide to Hot Sex

As some of you may know, I went to the BlogHer conference last week (along with other members of the Owning Pink Posse) -- but what I haven’t told you yet is that while I was there I got the best goody bag ever. The conference is known for its “swag” – the gifts companies give to the women of the conference -- and this year companies outdid themselves by offering really incredible stuff, like Flip video cameras, iPads, and even (for one lucky person) a car. I had gone in knowing this. I also went public with my intention to resist all swag. I already have everything I need.

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Lissa Rankin's picture

Gay Marriage Legal In California: Prop 8 Overturned

Hallelujah! My world is round again. A federal judge overturned the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in California instituted by Proposition 8. Finally. It’s about time.

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I Bow to Thee: Entering the Temple of Sacred Sexuality

When it comes to relationships, intimacy, and communication, sometimes I am more invested in "being right" than I am in "being close". What is happening in these moments? How do I reconnect with my partner... and with myself? I am reminded of the Song of Solomon...

"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." 

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Unleashing Sexuality - One Man's Perspective

I’ve been inspired to share about the 3 Levels of Male Sexuality... and how to get your guy to slow down in the bedroom.

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Too Tired for Sex? 10 Tips to Help

We welcome our friend and colleague, Dr Michelle Gannon, San Francisco Psychologist Specializing in Relationships, Wellness and Women's Issues. Michelle is an Individual and Couples Therapist, Relationship Expert and Founder of Marriage Prep 101, Couples Workshops in San Francisco. She also writes at Dr Michelle Gannon, and you can interact with her on Twitter.com/DrMichellexo

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Vaginismus & Pain During Sex

Dr. Lissa Rankin's medical blog is based on her upcoming book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend, which you can preorder here. If you have a question you'd like Dr. Lissa Rankin to answer in her blog, please join the What's Up Down There posse in our Owning Pink community, or contact us. [photo credit: photoxpress.com]

Q: Recently I’ve begun to feel soreness down there, and now I "tighten" up — even when I really want to have sex. Help?
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Free to Be You and Me: One Pink Perspective on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

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I can’t help thinking about that classic children’s album, Free to Be You and Me, while I read all of the stories on the movement to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. We’ve taught our kids for years that “one of these things is different and special,” but we don’t actually seem to appreciate different and special. Are we, as a society, stuck in some pre-pubescent haze that only allows us to feel good about ourselves if all the other cool kids are like us? Or maybe, we’re worried that all the cool kids are gay, like Cary Grant and Rock Hudson, and we’re left out because we’re old skool heterosexual.

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Prenatal Drugs to Prevent Lesbianism?!

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Sometimes I read things that get my dander up with such ire that I simply have to write about them, if for no other reason than to diffuse the charge. This is one of those posts.

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Female Ejaculation: Fact or Fiction?

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Dr. Lissa Rankin's medical blog is based on her upcoming book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend, which you can preorder here. If you have a question you'd like Dr. Lissa Rankin to answer in her blog, please join the What's Up Down There posse in our Owning Pink community, or contact us.

Q: My husband and I were making love the other night, and I was on top, trying to achieve a G-spot orgasm. (I saw a daytime talk show where a sex expert mentioned that some women find it incredible, so we thought we’d give it a go). Well, when I climaxed, my husband said he felt a rush of wetness. He said it actually added to his pleasure, but it worries me. Is this normal?
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