Inclusion of Real Couples in Letters and Advice Columns
Reader letters from couples are featured to reflect how partners engage with the magazine together—sometimes for inspiration, sometimes for conversation. It recognizes the magazine's role in shared sensual discovery. This new column will be titled "Our Readers" and will include responses written by readers who share their ideas about love, passion, dating, marriage, monogamy, open relationships, polyamory, and nonmonogamy. In addition, it will feature advice columns that allow them to learn about each other and communicate better through sharing experiences. The goal is to give readers an opportunity to write down what they want to say without fear of judgment or ridicule. Readers can also send pictures and videos if they wish. Some may find this helpful because they feel more comfortable expressing themselves visually than verbally. Others might enjoy seeing examples of real couples whose lives seem similar to their own. Couples often have different approaches to intimacy, including kinks and fetishes. These differences can lead to misunderstandings and arguments that hurt both people involved. By reading about others who share common interests or challenges, they can gain perspective and empathy. They may even discover ways to improve their own relationship. The best thing about this column is that it celebrates diversity instead of just catering to a narrow idea of normalcy. While heterosexual couples dominate most mainstream media outlets, there are many types of families represented here: mixed-race couples, gay couples, transgender couples, interracial couples, older couples, younger couples, parents with children, single parents, long-distance couples, military couples, couples dealing with illness or disability—the list goes on! It's refreshing to see such variety in a magazine devoted solely to sex and romance because we all deserve representation no matter our background or preferences.
The first reader letter featured in the inaugural issue comes from a couple that has been married for over 20 years but still enjoys exploring new things together. They tell how they recently visited an erotic bookstore where they discovered books that opened up exciting possibilities for them as a couple. The advice columnist responds by offering tips on bondage and role-playing scenarios that could be fun additions to their existing routine. Another letter describes how one partner wanted to try anal play but was hesitant until the other person agreed after reading about it in Cosmo Love Stories. Then they gave each other instructions on preparation and went through with it successfully without any pain or embarrassment. This kind of information helps readers feel like they aren't alone when trying something new in bed. And it shows that there's always room for growth even after years of being together. Another letter talks about how important communication is during difficult times like job loss or financial stress. One partner feels anxious while the other may withdraw into themselves; both need support and understanding from one another. The advice column gives suggestions for rebuilding trust by talking openly about fears and concerns instead of bottling them up inside until resentment grows between them. These examples are just three out of many that will appear monthly in this column dedicated exclusively to real couples sharing their experiences with us—and hopefully inspiring others along the way!