Posts in By the Book
Sex Talk with Emma: A New Era

It’s been a long time, I know. I didn’t mean to abandon you and your sex talk needs, but there have been a few changes like every aspect of life in 2020. Women of Cincy is such a groovy group – the insight, thoughtfulness, integrity in these women is so real. We have been brainstorming ways to transition the topic of sex education into a local community conversation.

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Sex Talk, Chapter 7: Books and Sex in the Time of Quarantine

Babes – it’s crazy out here. I can’t lie that I have been overwhelmed, underwhelmed, overworked, and lacking sleep the past couple of months. This quarantine comes at an interesting time for me, and I hope it finds you able to step back from the complexities of your typical day-to-day life to find positive changes to come. I hope everyone is staying safe, above all. This month I wanted to give you a few sex reminders for this strange time, and my book recommendations as of the past week.

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By the Book: Sex Talk with Your Local Librarian, Chapter 4

Do you remember last month when I said we could talk about something a little more fun? (I promise I’m off my wannabe-mom-worried-about-everyone’s-condom-use soapbox… but, honestly, how good are those “her pleasure” ones?)

Okay, okay – this month we’re talking about two of my favorite words: Security and Adventure. At first glance, these two do not seem to go together – in fact, they are opposites. 

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By the Book: Sex Talk with Your Local Librarian, Chapter 3

Safe sex is enjoyable sex. It’s a great relief for all parties when every piece of information is on the table, and there isn’t a worry later about random bumps. The least fun guessing game is, “Razor burn, allergy, or S.T.D.?” Giving yourself the knowledge that you have done everything in your control to prevent the transfer of disease is invaluable.

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By the Book: Sex Talk with Your Local Librarian, Chapter 2

Every single person deserves a healthy sexual relationship.

Read that sentence again. And a thousand more times until it is under your skin. Last month, we talked about taking the nervousness out of sex and making it fun. In my opinion, you can’t have fun when you’re having anxiety-ridden-probably-low-key-acting-super-casual panic attacks.

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