Sadie Magazine has a great article called “What We Talk About When We Talk About Sex” up on their website about the importance of talking with your sexual partner(s). In fairly frank terms they talk about the need to do this, even if it’s uncomfortable and awkward, in order to protect your health and enhance your pleasure.

Here’s an excerpt: 

Talking about sex is one of the hardest things for folks to do, but it really is essential for both your health and pleasure. You’re not going to have good sex if you’re worrying about getting pregnant or contracting an STD, and you’re certainly not going to have it if you are unable to communicate what you need to be satisfied. The hardest part about sexual communication is simply starting the discussion, but the more you talk, the easier it becomes, and you’ll find that the majority of people out there have a lot to say themselves but are simply too afraid. 

Check out the full article here.

Tags: communication, relationships, sexual health