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’re a worthy challenge and you know that. You set the stakes high, bolt the gate, and wait for the person who is up to the task."

Why Being Guarded In A Relationship Is Actually A Good Thing

There is no shame in being guarded. There is nothing wrong with it. You do not have to work tirelessly in therapy to break down your natural inclination towards self-preservation in order to find a romantic partner.

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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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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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Being single again isn’t terrifying; it’s an opportunity to love yourself!

46 Reasons I'm Happy I'm Single Again

If we stopped buying into the idea that it takes a relationship to be whole, we’d all be better people. I'm happy I'm single!

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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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Let’s all say NO to this horrible sex position and call it a day.

6 Reasons Why Reverse Cowgirl Is The Worst Position Ever 

There is no position I despise quite like reverse cowgirl.

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Inflexible people have sex, too!

8 Sex Positions For Truly Inflexible People

Inflexible people have sex, too. We can’t all be bent into pretzels and simultaneously orgasm our faces off. Here are 8 sex positions for inflexible people.

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Sex on the beach is a fabulous cocktail, and that’s all it should ever be.

Sex Positions That Are The Worst 

Let’s be real, friends. All sex positions are not created equal. Sex is amazing and fun, but there are certain sexual situations and moves that are better than others.

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Stop beating yourself up for the sh*tty behavior of males.

Ask The Experts: Why Don't Guys Call Back If You Sleep With Them On A First Date?

Here is the thing about sexuality: women are still perceived as NOT having the same sexual appetite as men. Sure, we’ve made a lot of strides toward accepting female sexuality and understanding that WOMEN REALLY DO LIKE SEX, but we’re far away from being in a place that is equal to men.

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Take some time to truly sort out what you, a real human person with real human emotions, want from a relationship. That requires time, which means — you guessed it — being single.

Why Being Single Helps You Find 'The One' Faster Than Serial Dating

Finding love actually doesn’t begin when you find the right person. It begins when you love yourself. Being single may be scary and all, but it’s going to help you find “the one” faster than jumping from person to person. If you don’t know how to stand on your own, how can you expect to know what a partnership looks like?

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