intimacy

Sex is an activity. It’s something we can choose to do or not do — and the passion, the love, the intimacy, those are all different qualities we can ascribe to it based on how it happens and who it’s with. Sex doesn’t have any inherent morality or intimacy, it’s solely about those involved.

Avoiding intimacy with food can lead to numerous food-related issues such as mindless eating, overeating, eating without enjoyment, and distracted eating. So how do we create intimacy with our food again? How do we, in a sense, make love with it by being fully and completely present?

I’m well aware that this should probably be the last thing on my mind as we get ready to deliver Baby Number Two in a few months, but it’s there. Yes, it’s mixed up in my brain with thoughts of getting the right crib and making sure that our organic crib mattress gets delivered on time, but it is a dominant thought, something that I’m legitimately worried about.

We’ve made love at the movies, while eating ice cream in public, while walking on the beach or enjoying a concert together. One time we made profound love just by sitting across from each other while staring into each other’s eyes and synchronizing our breathing.

The best relationship advice you may ever get? Book a hotel room, stay up late, and play backgammon naked.

I’m a fat woman who has had lots and lots of awesome fat sex almost exclusively with partners much smaller than myself. Here are my top fat sex tips!

The key to moving on came years later, having been within my reach the entire time: simply acknowledging that I am a sexual being.

Michael Cera and James Franco are among those participating in a photo auction that's kind of creeping us out.