Bite the Fruit

What are boundaries in a relationship? Boundaries are the emotional, mental, and physical limits that each person sets in a relationship. They define what behaviors are acceptable and what is not. Healthy boundaries allow individuals to maintain their sense of self while being in a relationship, ensuring that neither partner feels overwhelmed, drained, or disrespected. In relationships, boundaries can be: Physical: These relate to personal space, touch, and sexual boundaries. Emotional: These pertain to protecting one’s emotions, such as expressing needs and feelings. Mental: These include opinions, values, and ideas. Time: Boundaries around how much time is spent with each...

Sex is good for you. Our bodies thrive on the chemicals released during orgasm, so a healthy sex life is part of a healthy body. We need to think of sexual health beyond disease prevention or the treatment of disorder. Sexual pleasure and satisfaction are essential to our well being. Go solo because YOLO! There are many ways to experience sexual pleasure, and you don’t even need a partner. Masturbation is normal, healthy, and fun. It reduces stress, is associated with better sleep, and is a great way to explore what feels good to you. Just enjoy. Embracing pleasure We’ve...

  Condoms, when used correctly and consistently, are safe and highly effective in preventing transmission of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and unplanned pregnancies. Condoms are safe, inexpensive and widely available.  There are both external (male) condoms and internal (female) condoms which are effective when used correctly. External condoms are most common and are sheaths or coverings that fit over a man’s erect penis before penetration. Internal condoms are also available and are sheaths or linings that fit loosely inside the vagina before penetration. When using condoms, personal lubricants (also known as lube) make it less likely that the condom...

The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill400 New Jersey Ave, NWWashington, DC Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL) is an annual LGBTQ+ celebration of the leather and kink communities. Produced and hosted by the Centaur Motorcycle Club, thousands participate in various events including Mr. MAL Contest, puppy play, dances, and Leather Cocktails. Bite the Fruit joins nearly 30 artisans, craftspeople and vendors of leather and fetish gear from across the country in the Exhibitor Hall. Leather Cocktails, a formal social with dinner on Saturday evening, is the cornerstone event of the weekend. The highlight of the evening is MAL’s parade of colors....

We all know that guy. He walks into a room and a strong scent of cologne (usually unpleasant) fills the space and threatens to choke you. It’s impossible to ignore and, in extreme cases, lingers long after he leaves. Don’t be that guy. How should you properly apply and wear cologne? There are many ways to wear fragrance—nearly as many as there are fragrances available. Here’s a guide to how to wear cologne: Make it personal Fragrance is a deeply personal matter. Many have strong opinions about wearing colognes. Only subscribe to a suggestion that truly works for you. Fragrance...