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Welcome to Scary Mommy’s Sex Issue. Here we discuss the basics of sex — whether you want to try something new in the bedroom, or just want to know if you’re doing it enough. You’ll find out what other moms think of sex now, sex toys that won’t wake up the kiddos, and why aftercare is important, and much more. After all, we all have sex — often or not; find out what’s “normal” for others.

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What Does Good Sex Mean To You?

What separates an everyday roll in the hay from a really magical moment in bed?

Ballpark It For Me

How Often Couples ‘Should’ Have Sex, According To Sexperts

Is there a Goldilocks number for intimacy? Let’s find out.

"You come here often?"

So You Want To Try Role-Playing

You’ve been together for years. How do you become someone new in the bedroom?

Mark Your Calendar
Is Having Sex With Your Partner Only Once A Month Bad?

It only comes out to sex 12 times a year. Is that enough?

by Samantha Darby
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Women Share The One Thing About Sex They Wish They Knew Way Sooner

We co-sign so many of these pieces of wisdom.

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Why Aftercare Makes Having Sex Much More Appealing

I started dating again in my 40s and it feels like people are approaching sex in such a new, open, and different way.

Shhhhh

16 Quiet Sex Toys That’ll Make “Me Time” Super Discreet

The real challenge will be keeping yourself quiet.

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