Want to Have Better Sex This Year? Here’s How.

Want to Have Better Sex This Year? Here’s How.

The New York Timesentertainment

Key Points:

  • The author did not have a formal "birds and the bees" talk with their parents and instead learned about sex primarily from older girls at school, whose advice was often incomplete and based on hearsay.
  • These peer-shared lessons were filled with assumptions, shame, and judgment, often emphasizing the partner's pleasure over the author's own experience.
  • The author realized the need to explore personal preferences and what truly felt good, a journey that was both exciting and challenging.
  • Dr. Nicole McNichols, a University of Washington professor teaching human sexuality to thousands of students, offers research-backed guidance on achieving a fulfilling sex life.
  • Dr. McNichols' new book, "You Could Be Having Better Sex," provides practical