{"id":432940,"date":"2026-01-30T10:15:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=432940"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:48:14","slug":"saint-valentin-cadeaux-intimes-valent-mieux-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/valentines-day-intimate-gifts-are-better-than-roses-432940","title":{"rendered":"Valentine&#39;s Day: These intimate gifts are worth more than roses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#39;s Day is a commercial holiday, certainly, but it&#39;s also a good excuse to break away from the usual intimacy routines and try new practices, never mentioned in textbooks. This year, pleasure doesn&#39;t take the form of a high-end pastry or a bright red bouquet, but rather silicone toys and suggestive creams. The Juliet within you also hides an Aphrodite, and she doesn&#39;t want prickly roses, but rather caressing accessories.<\/p>\n<h2> The Ma Joie strap-on dildo for moaning in unison<\/h2>\n<p> Did you know that prejudice is the enemy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/sexo\/sexualite\/et-si-vrai-plaisir-commencait-apres-50-ans-ce-que-revele-sexologue-420028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pleasure<\/a> ? As long as you haven&#39;t overcome it, you&#39;ll remain stuck at the gates of seventh heaven, with that added feeling of incompleteness. So this Valentine&#39;s Day is the perfect time to try something new and give your intimacy a little nurture. And this strap-on dildo is an excellent starting point for discovering each other from a different perspective: better yet, it&#39;s the foundation of intimacy.<\/p>\n<p>This is the most sophisticated strap-on dildo on the market, and above all, the most anatomically sound. It&#39;s not the body that adapts to the accessory, but the other way around, and that&#39;s the great promise of Ma Joie, which brings a smile back to your face (both top and bottom). What makes it so unique? Its magnetic fastening system and modular design, compatible with all body types and all intimate needs.<\/p>\n<p>The method is simple. You slip into the elegant lace panties with a magnet, attach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/sexo\/sexualite\/comment-bien-nettoyer-sextoys-conseils-321811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vibrator<\/a> to one side and the clitoral stimulator to the other, and you&#39;re ready to unleash some thrills. Designed by women, for women, this strap-on dildo is perfectly ergonomic and has the merit of hitting the mark. Because sexuality isn&#39;t a bedroom activity, but a timeless interlude.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-432948 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-188x150.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Harnais-strap-on-Ma-Joie-1-696x557.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-buy aligncenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/go\/ma-joie-strap-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this product<\/a><\/p>\n<h2> MyLubie natural lubricant for smooth, uninterrupted pleasure<\/h2>\n<p> This is the first step in a long series of cuddles. This unjustly underestimated product is a divine way to begin caresses. Applying lubricant might not seem obvious to everyone, yet this naughty little spread warms the body before going any further.<\/p>\n<p>Lubricant, beyond facilitating penetration and enhancing intimacy, is as essential as moisturizer in your skincare routine. Without it, discomfort is inevitable. And as you know, <em>&quot;where there&#39;s discomfort, there&#39;s no pleasure.&quot;<\/em> So this Valentine&#39;s Day, discover the unparalleled smoothness of MyLubie lubricant. Natural, vegan, and made in France, it&#39;s enriched with vitamin E, calendula, and red algae for effortless embraces.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-432951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-188x150.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-500x399.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-526x420.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Lubrifiant-My-Lubie-e1768990410243-696x556.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-buy aligncenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/go\/lubrifiant-my-lubie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this product<\/a><\/p>\n<h2> Delikao&#39;s Love Tonic chocolate: a craving you can&#39;t resist.<\/h2>\n<p> On Valentine&#39;s Day, this chocolate bar rivals the elaborate boxes of the greatest master chocolatiers. Its little extra something? It has aphrodisiac properties and tantalizes much more than just the taste buds. A more indulgent and delicious alternative to the little blue pill, this chocolate from Delikao is like a love potion, and it stirs the whole body.<\/p>\n<p>As you might have guessed, it&#39;s not just cocoa. Made with Damiana flower, Maca powder, and Zinc, just one square is enough to send shivers down your spine. A seemingly ordinary treat that satisfies not only your sweet tooth but also your sexual appetite. It&#39;s much more enticing than biting into a piece of ginger, isn&#39;t it?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-432950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-421x420.jpg 421w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Love-tonic-delikao-696x695.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-buy aligncenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/go\/delikao-chocolat-aphrodisiaque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this product<\/a><\/p>\n<h2> The Goliate massage candle to light the flame<\/h2>\n<p> This candle isn&#39;t just for illuminating your intimate moments or romantic dinners on a white tablecloth. It has other plans for you, more exciting than a cozy night by candlelight. It promises <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/sexo\/sexualite\/bonnes-raisons-pratiquer-massages-erotiques-couple-380177\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">massages<\/a> like you&#39;ve never experienced before and a sizzling atmosphere. More than just a candle, it&#39;s an invitation to sensory well-being, sensual exploration, and pure indulgence. Safe and clean, this Goliate candle is designed like a cosmetic treatment, making it all the more appealing.<\/p>\n<p>Made with organic rapeseed wax, an ingredient known for its moisturizing properties, perfumes from Grasse renowned for their captivating scents, and vitamin E for a delicate touch, it promises warm encounters. Enough to raise the temperature, quite literally.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-432946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-200x130.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-645x420.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bougie-de-massage-goliate-e1768990441605-696x453.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-buy aligncenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/go\/goliate-bougie-massage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this product<\/a><\/p>\n<h2> Let&#39;s Discuss the game to open a dialogue (and more if there&#39;s a connection)<\/h2>\n<p> Put away Uno and Monopoly! Bring out this win-win card game where the goal is to talk openly and avoid taboos. These cards don&#39;t use numbers, but rather questions that are sometimes direct, sometimes insightful. They can range from <em>&quot;What do you think of the word &#39;foreplay&#39;?&quot;<\/em> to <em>&quot;What would you like to do to me right now?&quot;<\/em> And best of all, there are no wrong answers.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for adults, this card game explores all facets of sexuality. From the boldest desires to the most secret fantasies, always with respect for consent. It allows you to revisit the basics of intimacy and approach often-taboo subjects with ease, without embarrassment or discomfort. Much more than just a pastime for a rainy Sunday, this game encourages sincere and open conversations that lead to greater freedom in the bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-432949 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-145x150.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-483x500.jpg 483w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-768x794.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-406x420.jpg 406w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-150x155.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-300x310.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Jeu-Disucltons-696x720.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn-buy aligncenter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/go\/jeu-discultons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this product<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You&#39;re in good company for a carefree and passionate Valentine&#39;s Day. And don&#39;t forget your best outfit for your lovemaking: self-confidence. Whether you&#39;re alone or with someone, your intimacy deserves better than a quickie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Valentine&#39;s Day is a commercial holiday, certainly, but it&#39;s also a good excuse to break away from the...","protected":false},"author":8340,"featured_media":432973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6137],"tags":[97333,97372],"class_list":["post-432940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sexualite","tag-couple","tag-relation"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cadeaux-saint-valentin-erotiques-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cadeaux-saint-valentin-erotiques-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/cadeaux-saint-valentin-erotiques.jpg","author":{"name":"\u00c9milie Laurent","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cropped-2f5d8c00d5d5c27f8ce4d9b3f9015467-96x96.png"},"categories":[{"term_id":6137,"name":"Sexuality","slug":"sexualite","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6309,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Sexuality section of The Body Optimist gives straight answers to questions about pleasure, desire, anatomy, consent and sexual health. For every orientation and every body, it informs without taboos or crudeness, busts common myths and reminds you there\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d way to experience your sexuality.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Sexuality section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pleasure and anatomy<\/strong>: the clitoris, orgasm, squirting and masturbation explained simply, along with how the body responds, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/why-do-nipples-become-erect-biological-hormonal-emotional-explanations-and-the-most-frequent-situations-439739\">why nipples become erect<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desire and libido<\/strong>: why desire ebbs and flows and how to rekindle it, including the surprising role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/in-a-couple-the-division-of-household-chores-would-also-play-a-role-in-desire-445106\">how couples share household chores<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent and communication<\/strong>: asking, setting your limits, talking about what you want with your partner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual health<\/strong>: STIs and testing, birth control, vaginismus and pain during sex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversity<\/strong>: LGBTQIA+ sexuality, asexuality, desire after sixty, the myth of male virility, alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/lgbtqia\">LGBTQIA+<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body and self-image<\/strong>: enjoying intimacy with a plus-size, disabled or changing body, without hiding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you talk about sex with your partner?<\/h2>\n<p>Talking about sex gets easier when the conversation doesn\u2019t happen in the middle of sex or right after a disappointment. Pick a calm moment outside the bedroom and use \u201cI\u201d statements: \u201cI\u2019d love to try\u2026\u201d or \u201cI feel good when\u2026\u201d rather than \u201cyou never\u2026\u201d Some couples each fill out a \u201cyes \/ no \/ maybe\u201d list on their own, then compare notes to discuss desires and limits without pressure. During intimacy, positive feedback (\u201ckeep going,\u201d \u201cI love that\u201d) guides better than criticism. And everyone keeps the right to change their mind at any time: that\u2019s the very principle of consent.<\/p>\n<h2>Talking about sex, taboo-free<\/h2>\n<p>Our articles talk about sex with precise words, without prudishness or clickbait. They\u2019re written for women and men, straight and LGBTQIA+ people, and for plus-size, slim, older or disabled bodies, with no standard of frequency, practice or performance. This content is for information only: if you experience pain, an ongoing difficulty or a question about your health, a doctor, gynecologist, midwife or sex therapist can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to start<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/sexologist-top-things-couples-should-know-431823\">Seven things every couple should know<\/a>: a sexologist\u2019s essentials for a fulfilling sex life together.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/stress-immunity-mood-what-sexual-activity-can-change-436682\">What sex can really change<\/a>: its effects on stress, immunity and mood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/why-do-kisses-on-the-neck-cause-such-an-intense-sensation-436950\">Why neck kisses feel so intense<\/a>: what makes this area so sensitive.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/holding-hands-could-improve-sex-life-436994\">How holding hands can improve your sex life<\/a>: the role of everyday affection in desire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is sexual consent?<\/h3>\n<p>Sexual consent is a free, informed and clear agreement, given for each act, that can be withdrawn at any time. Silence, lack of resistance or a yes given the day before don\u2019t count as consent. A person who is asleep, unconscious or heavily intoxicated can\u2019t consent. Being in a relationship or married never creates a sexual \u201cduty.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Can you get an STI without penetration?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Several sexually transmitted infections, such as genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, can be passed on through oral sex or skin-to-skin contact. Condoms, dental dams, HPV vaccination and regular testing, especially with each new partner, remain the best protection.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it normal to have a lower sex drive?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Desire fluctuates throughout life: stress, fatigue, mental load, pregnancy and postpartum, menopause, some medications or tension in the relationship can all lower it. It\u2019s only a problem if it bothers you. If it does, a doctor can look for a physical cause and a sex therapist can help you reconnect with desire.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: find all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\">sex and relationship topics<\/a>, everyday couple life in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\">Love life<\/a>, and wedding planning, honeymoon included, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/mariage\">Marriage<\/a>.<\/p>","parent":6135,"count":405,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6137,"category_count":405,"category_description":"<p>The Sexuality section of The Body Optimist gives straight answers to questions about pleasure, desire, anatomy, consent and sexual health. For every orientation and every body, it informs without taboos or crudeness, busts common myths and reminds you there\u2019s no \u201cright\u201d way to experience your sexuality.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Sexuality section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pleasure and anatomy<\/strong>: the clitoris, orgasm, squirting and masturbation explained simply, along with how the body responds, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/why-do-nipples-become-erect-biological-hormonal-emotional-explanations-and-the-most-frequent-situations-439739\">why nipples become erect<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desire and libido<\/strong>: why desire ebbs and flows and how to rekindle it, including the surprising role of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/in-a-couple-the-division-of-household-chores-would-also-play-a-role-in-desire-445106\">how couples share household chores<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent and communication<\/strong>: asking, setting your limits, talking about what you want with your partner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual health<\/strong>: STIs and testing, birth control, vaginismus and pain during sex.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversity<\/strong>: LGBTQIA+ sexuality, asexuality, desire after sixty, the myth of male virility, alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/lgbtqia\">LGBTQIA+<\/a> section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Body and self-image<\/strong>: enjoying intimacy with a plus-size, disabled or changing body, without hiding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you talk about sex with your partner?<\/h2>\n<p>Talking about sex gets easier when the conversation doesn\u2019t happen in the middle of sex or right after a disappointment. Pick a calm moment outside the bedroom and use \u201cI\u201d statements: \u201cI\u2019d love to try\u2026\u201d or \u201cI feel good when\u2026\u201d rather than \u201cyou never\u2026\u201d Some couples each fill out a \u201cyes \/ no \/ maybe\u201d list on their own, then compare notes to discuss desires and limits without pressure. During intimacy, positive feedback (\u201ckeep going,\u201d \u201cI love that\u201d) guides better than criticism. And everyone keeps the right to change their mind at any time: that\u2019s the very principle of consent.<\/p>\n<h2>Talking about sex, taboo-free<\/h2>\n<p>Our articles talk about sex with precise words, without prudishness or clickbait. They\u2019re written for women and men, straight and LGBTQIA+ people, and for plus-size, slim, older or disabled bodies, with no standard of frequency, practice or performance. This content is for information only: if you experience pain, an ongoing difficulty or a question about your health, a doctor, gynecologist, midwife or sex therapist can help.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to start<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/sexologist-top-things-couples-should-know-431823\">Seven things every couple should know<\/a>: a sexologist\u2019s essentials for a fulfilling sex life together.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/stress-immunity-mood-what-sexual-activity-can-change-436682\">What sex can really change<\/a>: its effects on stress, immunity and mood.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/why-do-kisses-on-the-neck-cause-such-an-intense-sensation-436950\">Why neck kisses feel so intense<\/a>: what makes this area so sensitive.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\/holding-hands-could-improve-sex-life-436994\">How holding hands can improve your sex life<\/a>: the role of everyday affection in desire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is sexual consent?<\/h3>\n<p>Sexual consent is a free, informed and clear agreement, given for each act, that can be withdrawn at any time. Silence, lack of resistance or a yes given the day before don\u2019t count as consent. A person who is asleep, unconscious or heavily intoxicated can\u2019t consent. Being in a relationship or married never creates a sexual \u201cduty.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Can you get an STI without penetration?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Several sexually transmitted infections, such as genital herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, can be passed on through oral sex or skin-to-skin contact. Condoms, dental dams, HPV vaccination and regular testing, especially with each new partner, remain the best protection.<\/p>\n<h3>Is it normal to have a lower sex drive?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Desire fluctuates throughout life: stress, fatigue, mental load, pregnancy and postpartum, menopause, some medications or tension in the relationship can all lower it. It\u2019s only a problem if it bothers you. 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