Initiating sex is sooo pre- MeToo movement. Inviting someone to have sex is much more hip read: consensual and gender-inclusive. Chris Donaghue, sex and intimacy expert at SKYN Condoms , explain the misogynistic undertones of the former, and how an invitation to sex is a consensual and pleasure-based approach to getting it on. Doing anything for the first time is going to feel a little nerve-wracking.

They have sex about three times a week, which might strike many as enviable, considering that John and Jane—who are in their 40s—have been together for nearly two decades. Based on numbers alone, one might wonder why they need couples counseling at all. Or frequency. Or different. Jane has bought lingerie and booked hotel stays.

Sex, including solo sex, certainly has its supposed health benefits, from keeping your vagina healthy and happy , to sleeping better at night. Jessica has been counselling couples and individuals about the pros and cons of no-strings sex for more than 20 years. We asked for her advice on using sex apps. Before you start downloading apps, you need to be sure that fun between the sheets with someone you may never see again is right for you. And even regular sex, without commitment, could also lead you to feeling hurt in the future.