Arousal is a Dimmer Knob
Arousal is not a strict binary state. It seems like everyone treats arousal like you’re either completely turned off or that you’re fully wet and/or erect or whatever. But it’s not so much an on-off light switch as it is a dimmer knob. There’s an in-between area, too. Arousal is a synonym for awakening, so...
What Are Orgasms Like?
[Content warning: Generalized discussion of the sensations of an orgasm, with a mentions of fluids at several points.] A lot of aces aren't sure whether or not they've had an orgasm, and the common descriptions are "It Feels Good" and "You'll Know It When It Happens™", which aren't very helpful to a lot of people....
Orgasm Myths
[Content Warning: This page talks about orgasms, with an occasional mentions of anatomy or fluids.] This is a list of "common knowledge" about orgasms that just plain isn't true. "Asexuals aren't allowed to have them!" This comes from a willful misunderstanding of what asexuality is. They think that someone having a physical response to stimulation,...
Arousal vs. Attraction vs. Libido vs. Desire
What is arousal? What is attraction? What is libido? What is desire? And how do you tell the difference? They’re all different things, but can be awfully similar at times. It really doesn’t help that they can be swirled and mixed together in ways that can be almost impossible to pull apart. First, the basics....