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Open Dialogue Key to Overcoming Intimacy Challenges

5/22/2025

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Story summary

Slate's "How to Do It" column tackles intimate issues head-on. One reader grapples with insecurity over his husband's Fleshlight use, while another struggles with her partner's erectile dysfunction following a failed threesome. The column emphasizes the power of open dialogue and encourages seeking medical assistance to overcome performance anxiety, fostering deeper connections.

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Story summary

Slate's "How to Do It" column tackles intimate issues head-on. One reader grapples with insecurity over his husband's Fleshlight use, while another struggles with her partner's erectile dysfunction following a failed threesome. The column emphasizes the power of open dialogue and encourages seeking medical assistance to overcome performance anxiety, fostering deeper connections.