Shanna Katz

Ask the Sexpert: How to keep sex drive going strong during pregnancy

Dear Shanna,  My partner and I have decided to try in vitro fertilization to have…

Safe spaces in Denver’s social scenes

It’s Friday night, and the moon is out, gonna head on over to…well, where does one head to when they want to be in a space that is welcoming to all aspects of the LGBTQ community? In fact, is there even a space that can combine the needs of all of the different facets? When queer folks and LGBT folk want to go out on the town, what spaces are right for what groups?

Ask the Sexpert: Do nipple piercings enhance or spoil sensation?

Dear Shanna,

If someone gets their nipples pierced, does that enhance the sensation in them, or does it make them feel numb? Does it change if the barbells are vertical or horizontal?

Ask the Sexpert: Why would lesbians watch gay porn?

Dear Shanna,

Is it typical for lesbians to not be turned on by watching lesbian sex, but instead by watching gay (male) porn?
– Confused in Centennia

Ask the Sexpert: Beyond Strap ons

I’ve been with my girlfriend for a few years now. I love her a lot, and everything is great … except for I’m getting really sick of having to strap it on. I mean, I like some hot harness action as much as anyone else, but it seems as though that is all she likes. She says it’s not “real” sex unless there is penetration. Am I stuck with this, or is there hope in diversifying our sex life?

Ask the Sexpert: Goo in the boo

When I watch porn, the guys frequently use spit before penetrating each other anally. My boyfriend and I have tried this, but it is still a little painful. Does spitting actually accomplish anything? Any suggestions on how to make it hu

No glove, no love: Women can use safer sex too

Outside of condoms – primarily spoken about in regards to penis-in-vagina intercourse, and perhaps occasionally anal intercourse – safer sex talks frequently seem to cover very few things that can in fact make sex safer, such as dams (sometimes called dental dams), gloves, and sterilizable toys.

Ask the sexpert: Can bisexuals be monogamous?

Dear Shanna: I “came out” last summer and had a good and wild time exploring…

Sharing is caring: Monogamous couples could benefit from polyamorous communication skills

But for all, the number-one priority is communication, according to relationship and intimacy therapist Dr. Jenni Skyler of Boulder.