Establishing boundaries, building trust, and ensuring both parties are on the same page means creating an environment for a consensual and respectful discussion about sexual safety.
Just as foreplay deals with the way we treat each other before sex, aftercare is about how we treat each other when sex is over.
It can be difficult to establish intimacy and care for someone who has issues expressing emotions and whom you feel disconnected from.
The connection you build outside of the bedroom is just as important as the one between the sheets.
Did you know having regular sex doesn’t just benefit us physically but also actually contributes to good mental health?
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you've ever experienced a dip in your libido, so you and your partner can get that "old thang back."
When most people think of self-pleasure, they often associate it with single people, but it can help you whether you’re single or coupled.
Choosing to abstain from sex wasn't easy, but the life I've built for myself in the process made it clear this was the best decision for me.
Establishing boundaries, building trust, and ensuring both parties are on the same page means creating an environment for a consensual and respectful discussion about sexual safety.
Just as foreplay deals with the way we treat each other before sex, aftercare is about how we treat each other when sex is over.
Did you know having regular sex doesn’t just benefit us physically but also actually contributes to good mental health?
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you've ever experienced a dip in your libido, so you and your partner can get that "old thang back."
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you've ever experienced a dip in your libido, so you and your partner can get that "old thang back."
Today is National Sex Day! To celebrate, we’re revisiting some of our favorite sex stories that cover all the things — from communicating with your partner about sex to sex after trauma and more.
Being honest with where you are in your journey is one of the first steps in taking action to owning your sexuality and confidence again.
Imagine waking up to your partner of several years and realizing you don’t enjoy sex with them anymore. Learning new ways to reconnect with your partner takes time and practice, but it’s possible.
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Imagine waking up to your partner of several years and realizing you don’t enjoy sex with them anymore. Learning new ways to reconnect with your partner takes time and practice, but it’s possible.
As we’ve grown, so has our connection, and it’s now stronger than ever.
Dating after heartbreak can be intimidating, and let’s just be honest — SCARY. But what’s even scarier is missing out on the love you deserve because you don’t want to put yourself out there again.
In celebration of Andi, Karen, Danni, Sabrina, and Fatima returning to our screens, we’re sharing what the cast has in common with some of our "Black Love Doc" fan favorites all month long. Think you’re a supportive bae? Check out some of the beautiful ways The Ellises, and Zac & Fatima have supported each other, and consider a check-in with your partner.
You don't need a partner to spice things up! Make the most of your "me time" and take masturbation to the next level with these solo sex tips.
Black Love talks with sexuality doula, sex educator, and sensualist Ev'Yan Whitney, on sexual liberation, healing sexual trauma, and how it’s never too late to discover what your body needs.
Wanna spice things up? The first step in communicating your kinks with a partner is to figure out what those kinks are.
It’s best to stick with one topic at a time, but good communication leads to good sex.
Sexting is indeed a skill, but like most skills in life, it can be learned.
We are afraid to be perceived as a sexual being of any kind because society has taught us that sexual liberation equals promiscuity.
HIV and AIDS awareness is imperative for our community to continue to be educated and educate each other without shame.
Removing the stigma around HIV in the Black community is imperative in forming healthy relationships, spreading awareness, and fusing Black love.
No time for sex? Kristen Bellamy, cast member of the Black Love series season 4, has the answer –– sex on a Monday.
As you continue to strengthen your relationship, let's take a deep dive into the five love languages and their meanings.
For Sexual Health Awareness Month, we chatted with certified sex educator Shan Boodram on why women need and deserve to have a healthy sexual appetite.
Having a thriving sex life during a global pandemic may seem impossible, but don't fear! Here are a few suggestions to help you on this journey.
Marriage is hard work, but this couple found the best way to navigate challenges was by building emotional intimacy in their relationship. The fear of it all once overshadowed their love, but breaking down those walls, proved to be the secret ingredient of sustaining an unbreakable bond.
On the brink of Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion's hit song "WAP," it has opened the door for a more fluid conversation around normalizing vaginal lubrication.
We asked the Black Love community: Have you ever scheduled sex with your partner? This is what you had to say.
As a part of our healing journey, we committed to 30 days of love letters. He wrote me a letter a day, and I responded.
Improving Intimacy in Black Relationships
Intimacy is more than just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. In this collection, we explore what it truly means to improve intimacy in Black relationships. From building trust and vulnerability to embracing honest conversations about sex, desire, and love languages, these articles offer culturally rooted insight into how we show up for our partners and for ourselves. Whether you’ve been working on improving intimacy for years or just starting your journey, in a new relationship or years deep, you’ll find guidance on unlearning shame, creating joy through play, and reconnecting through open, loving communication.
