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.
I will readily admit a bias: I do not understand the Western world’s obsession with removing body hair. I have this bias because I actually like hair on my partners. The look, the feel. Maybe you can call me old fashioned because of this. Like, really old fashioned.
But actually, not old fashioned at all! The rampant removal of body hair—gen...
One of the most hot and steamy types of sex often depicted in movies and on television is, literally, hot and steamy! And rightfully so! Getting with your partner under the warm, rushing current of a shower can be one of the most intimate and sexy things you can do. Shower sex is presented all the time for a reason - it looks amazing!
However, a...
People have been “using” outfits, products, lotions, potions and pretty much everything else in the world to further develop sex and sexual sensation forever. If there is a way to enhance and further the enjoyment of sexytimes, we, as a species, will figure it out and make it happen. We’ll wear it, lick it, swallow it, drink it, snort it, smo...
Q: My girlfriend and I have awesome, fulfilling hot-as-can be sex. No complaints there at all. Unfortunately, the problem is that all of my roommates, my neighbours and even some random people on the street know how amazing our sex is because she is so damn loud when we do it! I was with a few women in the past who had sex like we were in silent mo...
When it comes to sex, we want our desires to be crystal clear. We want to be able to see every aspect and shatter ideas that do not conform to our needs. Sometimes we find ourselves on the outside looking in and sometimes we are the ones being admired sneakily from afar. Sex can truly be a window to much pleasure and fun...so why not explore it wit...
There is a time in almost everybody’s life where you discover sex, realize how much you love sex and then want to have sex all of the time. You dream of finding the right person or people who just want to bang and lick and suck and fuck every damn day. More than every day, multiple times! Sex is awesome!
And then...the world happens. Life happ...
Let’s just get something out of the way, right off the bat. Nobody can be horny all the time. Nobody can want sex every single day. Sure, some might want it a lot...but an impossible standard of sexual excitation has been established that is not reasonable. Too many people fear they are not measuring up because their libido is not constantly ragi...
One of the most common abilities on sexual wishlists is the desire for sex to last longer. Everybody wants those amazing feelings to continue for as long as possible, but once some hot and heavy action starts, it can be irresistible to stop the flood of sexy sensation. And then it is done and your body comes down and you usually have to wait a whil...
Oh, celebrities. Sometimes we know why you’re famous, sometimes we have no clue at all. Sometimes you provide great and inspirational acting performances or delightful music to pleasure our ears and souls. Sometimes you talk about the insanity of your life on Youtube. Regardless the reason for your notoriety, you hold a place on the biggest pedes...
It seems that everything about sex starts, continues and ends with the discussion of orgasm. In that, orgasm is the true pinnacle of sexual happiness and satisfaction. Well, wait, let’s back that up a bit. Male orgasm is the true pinnacle of sexual happiness, with female orgasm more like a really nice to have if you can manage it.
Of course th...
Sex toys come in all different shapes and sizes. You’ll find everything from slim and sleek to large and bulbous—and everything in between. Picking the toy you think will be just right for you can be a challenge, but for some people the choice is clear and easy. Whether used for masturbation or incorporated into other sex play, some people defi...
Doesn’t sex always seem a race to finish instead of a scenic tour? Especially considering (depending on your relationship makeup) only one of you might be the one to get there! Should that finish be the key or would a wandering journey of pleasure be a better good time? Putting it that way might change some opinions. Don’t get me wrong, orgasm ...
Aging is a frightening thought to many. Curiously, we’ve long sought ways to extend our lives as much as possible, but we don’t necessarily like the consequences of that. We’ve grown to see people get old and their quality of life decrease as time plays on their body and it begins to break down.
As we’ve increased our average lifespans l...
One of the truly grating things in life is delay. Nobody likes it when plans change because of forces beyond our control. And definitely near the top of this list is flight delays or cancellations.
Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, sitting and an airport and hearing the dreaded announcement that your travel plans are in flux ...
Q: I can’t imagine our question is unique at all, but we really need some help. My wife and I are both around 30, both happy, both sexy. But we’re not having sex. Or, barely having sex. And there’s a great big reason why, well two reasons. They’re 1 and 3 years old and they rule our lives. Yup, the kids are totally getting in the way of our...
Repeat after me: Lube is my friend. Lube is my friend. Lube is my glorious and awesome friend!
Always remember this, always keep this in your mind and always keep a bottle of your favourite lube on your bedside table. Gone are the days when thinking lube was only for specialty activities like anal or handjobs. We’ve moved past the idea that lu...
Most people think of sex toys as being something to be used when masturbating, as a substitute for the “real thing.” And sure, dildos, vibrators, plugs and the many different products available sure are fun and exciting and a great way to spice up self love.
Pleasure together
On the other hand (the one you’re not using to get off!)...
Everybody knows that Beyonce song “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”, right? It is all about making the commitment to a relationship if you’re really into it by using the most enduring symbol of connectedness—a wedding ring. Many cultures, particularly Western ones, use a wedding ring to signify the everlasting bond of wedded bliss (we’re...
We’ve learned a lot about mental health in the past few decades. Nowhere near enough, but the complexities of the mind and the various chemicals and hormones that impact it are just starting to emerge from the mist that keeps our mental health a mystery. Every new development gives more people the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.
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One of the frustrating parts of long-term sexual relationships is when the sexy activities you love and enjoy get a little stale. This isn’t anybody’s fault, this isn’t because you become boring. But it is only natural that we find specific hot and heavy preferences and stick to them because they work. We have fun, we establish intimacy, we g...
