KAAST has first and foremost always been a platform for young people to share their experiences. In that spirit, we asked our readers to send us their sexual resolutions. We compiled some of our favorites below.
“To no longer have intoxicated casual sex that I later feel uncomfortable with.” – Kelsey, 22
“Only have sex with men who respect me.” – Annie, 25
“To embrace that my body is beautiful in a sexual context.” – Frankie. 18
“To think about myself during sex rather than always worrying about getting my partner off first.” – Brook, 20
“An all girl threesome.” – Margo, 23
“Not be shy ask for exactly what I want.” – Abby, 29
“To be more open with my OB/GYN when I have issues.” – Beth, 22
“Love and accept my body more.” – Cesar, 17
“Make my GF orgasm during sex more than once.” – Unknown
“Try reverse cowgirl — always been too self conscious.” – Kate, 19
“Learn more about tantra and stop having meaningless sex.” – Alana, 21
“Stop feeling slutty for getting with guys when I want.” – Louisa, 18
“To stop letting body dysmorphia keep me from enjoying my sexuality to the fullest extent.” Amanda, 23
“To use a strap-on!” – Kayla, 19
“To stop having sex with my ex.” – Emily, 20
“To reclaim [my] sex life and not have sex purely to please boys who make me feel like shit after.” – Lottie, 19
“I want to make sex more exciting role play, toys, dirty talk. The sex is good but I’m too easily bored.” – Ruby, age unknown
“To never fake another orgasm.” – D, 26
“Not sleep with guys on the first date.” – Mae, 20
“To explore my submissive side/fantasies more!” – Jacob, 19
“For both partners to put in the same amount of effort during sex so no one is stuck doing all the work.” – Je, age unknown
“To find my first love.” – Mandy, 17
“Gradually reduce porn induced masturbation and hit zero by year end.” – Anonymous
“Take better care of myself and my mental health!” -Brooke, 19
“Masturbate more.” – Leá, 27
“BE MORE EXPERIMENTAL!” – Katja, 20
“Try to help others realize sex shouldn’t be a hushed topic.” – Angelica, 18
“Learn how to orgasm from sex.” – April, 31
“Show/tell my boyfriend how he needs to eat me out!” – Maria, 18
“Let sex and love overlap again. And if they don’t — don’t force it. Let openness guide me more than desire.” – Jon, 30
“No! Fake! Orgasms!” – Abigail, 20
“Active celibacy for the next year.” – Mara, 20
“Orgasm everyday, at least once a day!” – Emily, 19
“Lose my virginity!” – Nadia, 18
“Telling my partner what I like/don’t like with no shame.” – Caitlin, 20
“Setting up my Tinder account and get a date per month… for scientific research only.” – Unknown
“More BDSM.” – Tilde, 18
“To master the art of a good and simple blowjob. Have loads more safe and consensual sex with both men and women.” – Chloé, 20
“To not accept less than what I deserve sexually or otherwise.” – Ryan, 17
“Use protection every time! No excuses.” – Anonymous, 19
“Have sex with less of a goal in mind. Trying to remember and enjoy every sensation in its own right.” – Jamie, 21
“Be pickier.” – Kristen, 19
“To stop being a fuckboy.” – Hayla, 20
“Stop comparing things to my ex!” – Cait, 30
“To have a discussion about getting tested with each new partner.” _ Lauren, 21
“To edge more, with myself and my partner!” – Shannon, 19
“To overcome sexual abuse and regain my sexual identity and to help others do so, too.” – Ria, 18
“To embrace and explore kinks more. Specifically DDLG [dom daddy / little girl] with my girl.” – A, 22
“Have sex for the first time and come out to my parents.” – Paulina -19
“Be naked more.” – Brenna, 18
“Establish a connection with partners for healthier sex, explore poly and open relationships.” Maria, 21
“To be uninhibited.” – Esme, 23
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Our team wishes you a happy new year, full of mind-blowing and fulfilling intimacy! We have a lot of exciting projects in store for you all in 2019.
Photos (in order of appearance) by Kate Dash, Damien Maloney, Andrew Lyman, and Harley Weir.