Articles By Jon Pressick
Jon Pressick is the sex community's international gadabout and Cherry Banana's writer in residence. An award-winning sex writer and blogger, Jon is the editor of the critically-acclaimed Best Sex Writing of the Year, Volume 1. He is a frequent contributor to Cherry Banana with a range of sex-related content and his writing has appeared in numerous magazines and books, as well as all across the Internet. Jon is also a co-host and producer of the long-running sex radio show Sex City. You can keep up with his many sex-related articles here at Cherry Banana or at his own blog, Sex in Words.
We are entering brand new realms of never before experienced ways to explore sex and sexual content. There is no doubt that every new technology has been leveraged, right from the beginning into different ways to capture and then send sexual content to any and everyone who was interested in viewing. From photos to film to video to internet and now ...
It may look like the simplest, easiest type of sex that always gets results, but there is more to handjobs than meets the palm. Sure, if there’s a hint of potential sex in the air many people’s penis will pop up and say “Hi, nice to meet you.” But that doesn’t mean there isn’t the potential for great pleasure and differing sensations. H...
The rising popularity of anal sex has been an astonishing demonstration of people finding new and creative ways to enjoy sexual pleasure. For a long time, ass sex was considered just another way to have intercourse. To put it crudely, the ass was thought of as just another hole. Fortunately, we have learned that there is so much erotic potential in...
It used to be that people assumed our sex lives pretty much dried up in our forties. Unless you’re a dashing older man, somehow those guys get passes. The rest of us? Might as well attach out of order signs to our junk and put it away for good.
This could be because sex has long been associated with only one of its functions: procreation. When...
Some may consider it a funny quirk or the root of ridiculous jokes, but others have dealt with or lived through the potentially devastating effects of a rare condition called sexsomnia.
What is sexsomnia?
In the most basic sense, sexsomnia is attempting to and sometimes actually achieving in having sex while a person remains asleep. It s...
It is hard to believe that it has taken until recent years for people to start to understand the sexual power of the clitors. It is now widely considered to be the premier source of sexual stimulation for those who have them. It definitely is not the only source of good feelings, but the majority of people do report that clitoral stimulation is req...
Q: I have only ever been with women... but I am pretty sure I am gay. This has taken a long time to figure out, but I am pretty sure. The thing is, I don’t know anything about gay sex. I really want to be intimate with another man, but I am afraid I will look like an idiot when I finally do it. What should I do?
A: Coming out is one thing...
There are many ways to light a new fire in your sex life—one of the most intriguing being, literally, lighting a little fire! Candles have long been associated with sex as a means of setting a sexy mood in the before some sexytime shenanigans. However, with the right type of candles, your intimate moments can definitely heat up!
Playing with h...
Did you know that one of the most popular sex toys in the world isn’t actually a sex toy at all? Did you also know it was almost retired a few years ago despite its worldwide success?
It is hard to believe a sexual world without the Magic Wand. Ever since Betty Dodson brought the toy to the attention of the world in the early 1970s, it has bee...
Everybody has had at least one in their sexual lives. Whether it was gross or humorous, panic-inducing or easily taken in stride, we’ve all done something in the heat of the moment that causes a complete sense of embarrassment. However, it is how you dealt with it that determines whether the situation was a dealbreaker or not.
Easily the most ...
When you ask people about potentially losing their sexual abilities, a look of fear creeps across their face. We place such a significant social significance on sex that not being able to fit into a world where sex is supreme could result in a life of ostracization and loneliness. There have already been medical advances to ensure everyone remains ...
No offense to fans of The Quickie, but who here agrees that Foreplay is the absolutely best part of sex? All of that tease, all of that touch, all of that build up? This is the stuff that intimacy and connection are made of. These are the moments of slow and sensual enjoyment. These are the moments when you truly learn what you partner likes, loves...
Have you ever wondered where and how sex toys are designed? Have you ever thought you could do a better job at it than the companies who are doing it now? If you’ve ever fancied yourself someone with a knack for devising pleasure and sexual health products, but didn’t know where to start, there is now a school to get into the field of sexual pr...
Q: I work out at the trendiest gym in town. As a woman in my early forties, I want to look the best I can! And I’m not the only one, there are many women similar to me taking the same classes as I am. I wasn’t entirely sure why when I showed up to my first spin class, but I figured it out pretty quick. Our instructor is gorgeous! He’s young, ...
Everybody has a different body, and we can all excel at certain activities and motions while struggling with others. Sex is no different and how your body is shaped can affect how you enjoy sexytimes. The same goes for your partner. Depending on how your partner is shaped will determine the types of sex you can and cannot have.
If you or your pa...
There are many different ways we dress up our sex. From lingerie to cosplay to fancy shoes to fetish wear, transforming our and our partners’ looks can add sexy new spice to a sexual relationship.
However, adding clothes and accessories to the mix can sometimes create a significant conundrum. If you really like the feel of your partner’s ski...
There comes a time in every relationship when you crawl into bed, look at each other and just curl up and go to sleep. And from that moment on, you’ve reached a new stage in your togetherness.
We are taught, through media and wild hopes and aspirations that relationships bring sex. Lots of it. All the time! And sure, the hope is your relations...
I have always admired and been amazed by those just seem to exude sexual confidence. You see these folks everywhere. They’re able to mingle and chat, put people at ease or create a delicious tension. Sexually confident people never have trouble meeting new people, picking up and then, if it suits their fancy, moving on. But not even in a bad, jer...
Our five core senses play integral parts in our sexual experiences. Not all at once, and not all equally at times. Our senses of smell, taste and sound are not always the most needed during sexytimes, but they can play crucial roles at other moments. And for the most part, touch is fairly integral to sexual experience - unless you can fully embrace...
We’ve all been there. Whether alone or with a partner or even a whole group, we’ve all done something completely and undeniably awkward during sex. And we’re not talking a misplaced finger or an unfortunate sound (farts won’t make the cut here, everybody has farted during sex). Truly awkward sex moments can define your day, month or even ye...
