LGBT Community and Their Sex Lives

 

LGBT Community and Their Sex Lives

Nowadays, people aren’t just gay or straight. Instead, they can be of different genders and sexualities, not to mention have a wide variety of preferences. No matter if you’re still questioning your sexuality or want some tips to spice up your LGBT sex life — you’ve come to the right place.

A Beginner’s Guide to LGBT Sex — How It Works and What You Need to Know

Biology books will have us believe that sexuality is set in stone and can’t change over time. But fortunately, we now know that’s not true. Who you like can change throughout your life. You can be attracted to someone’s spirit or personality — not just to what’s between their legs.

What’s more, having a positive mindset and loving others around you, regardless of gender, is what sexual fluidity is all about. Nowadays, people aren’t just gay or straight. Instead, they can be of different genders and sexualities, not to mention have a wide variety of preferences.

No matter if you’re still questioning your sexuality or want some tips to spice up your LGBT sex life — you’ve come to the right place.
Sex Education for the LGBT Community
Ever since sex-ed was first introduced in schools, it has been solely focused on sexual relationships that cisgender, heterosexual people have. That’s why so many young people who are still questioning their sexuality never really get any answers in school.

But, in recent years, we’ve seen more talk of inclusivity and sex-positivity. Gay, lesbian, queer, and trans sex is becoming less stigmatised, and people are willing to share more. So, to celebrate, we wanted to answer all your burning questions about LGBT sex.

Sexual Orientation

The definition of sexual orientation is a feeling of romantic, emotional, or sexual attraction towards an individual or a group of people. Some of the most common sexual orientations are:

Heterosexual — Also known as straight, describes a person who’s attracted to a gender different from their own.
 Gay — A gay person is someone who feels desire towards another person of the same gender. Also, it can describe a person who identifies as male and is attracted to other men.
Lesbian — Describes a person who identifies as a woman and is interested in other women.
 Bisexual — Bisexuals experience sexual and romantic desire towards two or more genders.
Asexual — An asexual person won’t experience sexual desire towards any gender.
Queer — If a person is Gay, it means their attraction doesn’t follow any predetermined categories.
 Pansexual — People who refer to themselves as pansexual are attracted to everyone, no matter what sex or gender they are.

Types of Sex

To better understand how sex works in the LGBT community, you should first learn more about different types. Once you have that mastered, it’s key to understand how to do it safely.

Penetrative Sex

Penetrative is the act of putting a body part or toy inside someone’s vagina, anus, or mouth.

Now, the best way to be safe during penetrative sex is to wear protection. Luckily, there are plenty of different options for you to choose from.

The most popular form of protection is a condom. When you’re putting a condom on your partner or yourself, make sure to pinch the tip and roll it down to the base. Also, don’t put more than one condom at a time because they all might break.

We would also recommend using lube during penetrative sex to avoid friction and ensure a more pleasurable time.

Oral Sex

During oral sex, a person uses their mouth to stimulate their partner’s genitals or anus and pleasure them.

To be safe during oral sex, you should put down a barrier between the mouth and the genitals. If you don’t, you risk contracting an STD, like HIV, herpes, gonorrhoea, and many more.

Sex with Hands

Sex with hands can be but isn’t always penetrative. You can use your hands and fingers to stimulate your partner’s genitals or anus. However, wash your hands and trim your fingernails before to make this type of sex better for your partner.

Sex with Toys

Again, just like sex with hands, using toys doesn’t have to mean penetration. Instead, you could practice non-penetrative sex, as well as nipple or sensory play.

If you’re using toys with a partner, it’s essential to clean and sanitize them. Since every toy is different, we recommend checking the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Also, you can get some sex toy cleaners to help with the process.

Sex Toys for Gay People

Even though most sex toys aren’t made specifically with straight or gay people in mind, some toys do work better than others. For example, dildos and vibrators tend to be quite the crowd-pleasers for all gay people.

What’s more, many lesbian couples love using strap-ons and nipple clamps to help with stimulation and pleasure. On the other hand, some of the more popular toys for gay men are anal beads or plugs.

Having Sex for the First Time

Whether you’re a boy, girl, non-binary, straight or gay, having sex for the first time can seem scary and stressful. You’re not sure what you’re doing, what your partner will think, and how everything works.

But that shouldn’t put you off having sex with the right person. Having sex and pleasuring your partner will provide you with tons of fun and satisfy all your sexual needs if you do it right.

However, before your first sexual experience, you ought to talk with your partner. You should tell them what you like and ask them what they want. Also, relax and take your time — kiss and caress each other until you feel ready. But most importantly, remember to practice safe sex and always use protection.

Final Thoughts

Figuring out and experimenting with your sexuality is one of the most confusing and exciting things you’ll do in your life. During that time, you should explore as much as you can to see what works for you and what you’re comfortable with.

When you decide to have sex with your partner for the first time, you should talk to them and share your fantasies and fears. That’s the only way to have a truly fulfilling and pleasurable sex life in the LGBT community. But remember — always be careful and wear protection to avoid potentially harming yourself or your partner.