Let's Talk About Sex All Things Considered explores the ways that Americans open up – and don't — about sex with the hope of providing tools to help navigate new and familiar conversations.
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Talking about sex and consent can be awkward, but it's important — learning to do it better can help make sure that everyone is on the same page and also that you have the kind of sex that you want to have, whether that involves handcuffs or not. Nicole Xu for NPR hide caption

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How To Talk About Sex (And Consent): 4 Lessons From The Kink Community

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From left to right: Jacky St. James, David Cruz, Danielle Brinkley, Shira Tarrant, Isiah Maxwell, Lisey Sweet. Liz Kuball for NPR hide caption

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What We (Don't) Talk About When We Talk About Porn

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Lubrication And Lots Of Communication: Navigating A New Sexual Life After Menopause

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Laura Hardin says after years of knowing each other, she and her husband Adam Hardin were excited to have sex. But there was some trial and error. Clare Fieseler for NPR hide caption

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When Your Wedding Night Is Your First Time

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Working In A Sex Toy Shop: Like Being A 'Therapist'

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Quinn Robinson, 18, poses for a portrait in her bedroom in Allendale, Mich. Jarod Lew for NPR hide caption

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When The Conversation Doesn't Include You: LGBTQ+ Sex Ed In A Small Town

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Why Is It So Hard To Have Honest Conversations About Sex?

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