Articles Tagged With Sex Ed

Wouldn’t it be just fabulous if we all grew up knowing, well, everything? Yes, yes, there are many valuable lessons to be learned through experiences and trial and error in life. Some will say these experiences are what shapes our personalities into the people what we become. But wouldn’t it be so much easier if we just knew what we were doi...

Let’s talk about one big problem we are still struggling with as an evolving sexual society. Well, two problems, but they are related. The overarching problem is casual sex. Through world history there have been various periods, across cultures, where casual sex was understood and accepted. Celebrated even. Let’s not kid ourselves into think...

Let’s talk about a problem. A serious problem. Society refuses to talk about sex education for girls. For sure, the lack of sex ed in general is a significant issue for everybody, regardless of gender. We continue to fail our youth, as previous generations have also been failed by not providing sex education that truly prepares them for the real ...

What is the first image that pops into your mind when you think of “sex?” Well, this is going to vary greatly, depending on your individual experiences and sexuality. However, for a great many people, the word “sex” connotes one specific thing: penetrative sex. For the most part, and in most media representations, this means penis in vagina...

It is hard to believe that we have known a world that experiences HIV and AIDS for almost 40 years. For someone who has only been alive a few years longer than that, I really can’t remember a time when HIV wasn’t a thing. And certainly there are many people out there who only know this world. Even though it has been close to 40 years since w...

There is no denying the power and hold Youtube has over us. Created in 2005, the video hosting and sharing platform has significantly transformed how we consume many different types of media. Back in the day there were the dominant television networks. First they took a backseat to cable outlets, and now, arguably, everyone has been left in the dus...

There are two worlds that are changing at a rapid rate and, coincidentally, in conjunction with each other. Now, as you are here on Cherry Banana, you can probably guess that one of those worlds is sex. Our different interpretations, understanding, communication and enjoyment of sex is in a state of rapid evolution. Just consider how much sex has c...

Technology is an important tool in many parts of our lives. And it may well be proven that different forms of tech will greatly influence our sex lives. Sure, we’re already seeing the advent of sex tech for entertainment and pleasure, but some difference is emerging. Something that shouldn’t even need tech innovations. Something that should be ...

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 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...

Many people believe great sex should always begin with a kiss. Why then are so many people a little deficient in this simple skill? Because it isn’t a simple skill!   Is a kiss just a kiss? Kissing is something for which we all have a unique style and technique. Some people are light peckers and others are sloppy open-mouthers. W...