Gigi Engle

Gigi Engle

Bio

Gigi Engle is a writer, feminist activist and dick whisperer living in New York City. She is the sex and relationships writer for Thrillist and formerly Elite Daily. A former party girl she now enjoys reading, traveling and writing dirty, sexy things on the internet. Gigi is represented by DeFiore literary agency.

Gigi Engle Articles

You have to deal with days that are very sad for no reason.

What It's Like Dating Someone With Anxiety

Here is what it is like to date someone with anxiety (in my experience, anyway).

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It was always about Spock for me. He wasn’t supposed to be hot, but to me, he was (and is) BANGIN.

Spock Set Me Up to Love Emotionally Unavailable Men

I spent much of my childhood fawning over episodes of Star Trek. It was always about Spock for me. Therefore, Star Trek shaped my love life.

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I'm Into Vanilla Sex — Why Does That Make Me Weird?

Honestly, I’d say about 90% of the sex I have in my long-term monogamous relationship is “vanilla.” We are, believe it or not, a normal couple who does normal sex things just like anyone else. We are two people who know what the other likes and we do those things.

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 Things took a dark turn when I was perusing a Facebook group for sex pos women.

Apparently, You Can Get Toxic Shock From Yoni Crystals Now?

I found that Yoni crystals can apparently put you at risk for toxic shock?!??! And I was like: WHAAAAAT?!?!!?!?

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Masturbation is the ultimate act of self-care.

Masturbation Tips For Every Woman 

Screw manicures and blowouts: masturbation is the ultimate act of self-care. It’s good for your health, and you should be doing it all the time.

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Saying cis-men want more sex and women want less straight up shames us ALL.

Saying Men Want More Sex & Women Want Less Shames Us All

By saying all people who identify as women want less sex and men want more, you’re grossly generalizing two large groups in a way that is both scientifically inaccurate and ultimately lidded under unreasonable social pressure.

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 4 Reasons Oral Sex Is Good For A Healthy Relationship 

In order to develop a healthy relationship, you’ve got to give a little to get a little. Oral sex is all about giving.

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Choosing not to have kids is a choice, just like everything else in life.

The Art Of Navigating A Relationship When You're A Woman Who Doesn't Want Kids

Being a woman who does not want to become a mother is still a bit of a cultural anomaly in 2017.

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Let's say sayonara, sex shame!

9 Silly Mistakes You Shouldn't Be Afraid To Make In Bed

Sex can be super hot, but it should also be fun! It doesn’t need to be so serious all the time. Let's say sayonara, sex shame! I am so over you. Here are nine silly mistakes you shouldn’t be afraid to make in bed.

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Girl's top priority's gotta be keeping herself healthy. (Image Credit: Think Stock)

6 Things You Should NEVER Put Inside A Vagina

Some ideas seem like a good time in the moment, but when it comes to sexual health, Rule Number One: If it's not made for the vagina, it's gotta stay out.

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