Is There Such a Thing as Gateway Sex?

A popular sex educator and television personality I once worked for used to warn people against threesomes precisely because she thought that, while they might start out fine, they would inevitably lead to people peeing on each other (her example, not mine). I always lovingly disagreed with her on this point. But she wasn't the only person I've heard this theory from. It's the theory of gateway sex.  ~  Cory

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Is There Such a Thing as Gateway Sex? A popular sex educator and television personality I once worked for used to warn people against threesomes precisely because she thought that, while they might start out fine, they would inevitably lead to people peeing on each other (her example, not mine). I always lovingly disagreed with her on this point. But she wasn't the only person I've heard this theory from. It's the theory of gateway sex.  ~  Cory   Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Gateway Sex A reader writes: My girlfriend wants to go to a fetish party. She's interested in exploring BDSM and I'm not against it but was raised with religion and I'm not sure how far I would go. If I start, is it hard to stop, and what if I don't like where it leads? READ NOW How Do You Decide When Sex Is a Problem? When does a sexual desire turn into a sexual problem?  If you're in a relationship and you and your partner want different things, who compromises?  Whose the one labelled as difficult, wanting too much, or not enough?  There are all sorts of objective definitions of sexual dysfunction, but how do you know when sex becomes a problem in your life? READ NOW How to Suggest a New Sexual Activity to a Partner Whether your in a  brand new relationship or one that's twenty years old, suggesting you and your partner try something new can leave you feeling vulnerable, naked before you even get naked.  Here are seven tips on suggesting something new and making the process feel a bit less scary (no guarantees on the outcome, of course!) READ NOW Is Technology Ruining Sex? From sex drugs to teledildonics, is our increasing interest in (some might say reliance on) technology in the bedroom making sex less human? READ NOW Featured Articles • Don't Get Remarried Until You Read This • That Friend of Yours a Drama Queen? Our Tips for Handling Them • Why a Movie May Be the Best Date Night Ever • Sex After Divorce: 5 Reasons It's What You Should Be Doing! • The 9 Grossest Things a Girl Can Do on a Date • Things to Consider Before Remarrying Your Ex • The Strangest Dating Sites You've Never Heard Of • 10 Married Popes from throughout History Advertisement About Sexuality  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.