Sexting is probably the easiest way to let someone know you’re in the mood, but if you’re a beginner it can feel just as awkward or embarrassing as IRL dirty talk. We recommend the use of emoji if you find yourself in this situation, but don’t just stick with the basic 🍆💦—mix it up with these creative combos. And yes, feel free to copy/paste to your heart’s content.

The change of seasons is an ideal time to focus on what really matters most to us. This month, love will be top of mind as we transition from lighthearted, passionate summer to more serious, brooding fall. Here’s what September has in store for your love life:

Not everybody enjoys or wants to enjoy oral sex. For some people, it’s just a type of stimulation that doesn’t do it for them. But if you enjoy it, but not fully, or you feel like you would enjoy it if only you could just relax, you’re not the only one. We can help.

Do you have a fantasy you’ve always wanted to live out, but you don’t know how to bring it up with your partner(s)? Or maybe you saw or experienced something that sparked your imagination and you want to bring it into the bedroom, but you feel too shy to ask. Even the most confident and adventurous among us can find ourselves a little tongue-tied when it comes to sex.

Here are our tips for getting over the hump (heh).