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Welcome to Ask Gigi, a column where psychosexual therapist, Gigi
Engle, answers your most intimate questions and explores a range of
sexual health topics. .
5 unexpected signs you’re a great kisser
Great kissing isn’t about technique alone. It’s about presence, emotional intelligence, and how you respond to your partner in the moment. From body awareness to pacing and desire, these unexpected signs reveal what actually makes someone a great kisser and why people want to come back for more.
Having a “Home-Wrecker” kink is a thing. Here’s how to explore it safely and ethically
A clear, nonjudgmental overview of the home-wrecker kink, including why taboo fantasies can feel so powerful, the psychological factors behind them, and practical guidance for exploring this desire safely and ethically. Learn how to distinguish fantasy from real-world behavior, engage in healthy communication, and approach kink exploration with awareness and consent.
The interesting science of touch and why it matters for intimacy
Discover how physical and sexual touch shape your relationships on a biological level. Let’s breakdown down how oxytocin, co-regulation, and nervous system responses help you feel closer, safer, and more connected to the people you love.
The psychology behind slow undressing for increased intimacy
Undressing is often treated as a logistical step: a quick transition between kissing and whatever comes next. But in reality, undressing someone slowly and intentionally is a powerful form of foreplay—one that engages the mind, the nervous system, and the senses.
Have you heard of Pebbling? The cutest little dating trend ever.
If you’ve ever sent your partner a meme that made you think of them, a TikTok that made you snort-laugh, or even a random reel because “this is so us,” congratulations — you’ve pebbled. You might not have known there was a word for it, but you’ve been doing it all along.
A guy’s guide to embracing your inner submissive
Question: How do I embrace my inner submissive as a cis-man?
Is asking to sext right away a red flag?
Question: Is wanting to sext right away a red flag?
What is the ‘bristle effect’ in relationships?
Question: What is the bristle effect? And can it impact your relationship?
This is how you actually do impact play during sex safely.
Question: How can you do impact play safely?
The very best guide to masturbation of all time
Question: How can I learn how to masturbate to the fullest extent?
Can jealousy ever be good for a relationship?
Question: Can jealousy ever be good for relationships?
