weekly dispatches by maude® on modern intimacy through the arts, culture, science, and relationships.

from boudoir to louvre. from boudoir to louvre.

from boudoir to louvre.

maude is proud to announce its sponsorship of "Private Lives: From the Bedroom to Social Media," an upcoming exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, located within the Louvre. 

from boudoir to louvre.

maude is proud to announce its sponsorship of "Private Lives: From the Bedroom to Social Media," an upcoming exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, located within the Louvre. 

It’s time to revisit cuffing season.

Is there actually a best time to meet your match?

The Archaeology Of The Cock Ring.

How far back does the cock ring go?

The role of communication in relationships and sex The role of communication in relationships and sex

The role of communication in relationships and sex

Practical advice on how to communicate effectively with partners about desires

The role of communication in relationships and sex

Practical advice on how to communicate effectively with partners about desires

intimacy and mental health. intimacy and mental health.

intimacy and mental health.

In the health Information Age, sex and mental wellness live on two different tabs. While there are occasional intersections, where you might see, for example, a detective-style listicle discussing how...

intimacy and mental health.

In the health Information Age, sex and mental wellness live on two different tabs. While there are occasional intersections, where you might see, for example, a detective-style listicle discussing how...

safe sex in the digital age. safe sex in the digital age.

safe sex in the digital age.

Practicing caution and confidence in online sexuality.

safe sex in the digital age.

Practicing caution and confidence in online sexuality.

redefining sexual wellness. redefining sexual wellness.

redefining sexual wellness.

One important element of sexual wellness often gets overlooked: pleasure.

redefining sexual wellness.

One important element of sexual wellness often gets overlooked: pleasure.

the everything shower. the everything shower.

the everything shower.

turn routine bathing into an indulgent ritual of self-care and body appreciation.

the everything shower.

turn routine bathing into an indulgent ritual of self-care and body appreciation.

on pheromones and pheromone parties.

A case for the pheromone party.

understanding your skin’s pH level in the summer.

Understanding Your Skin’s pH Balance in the Summer 

what makes cruise ships so sexy?

Unpacking romance on the open seas.

cultural history of pubic hair. cultural history of pubic hair.

cultural history of pubic hair.

So where did our wax on, wax off mentality come from?

cultural history of pubic hair.

So where did our wax on, wax off mentality come from?

what is the male g-spot? what is the male g-spot?

what is the male g-spot?

Everything you need to know about the underrated erogenous zone.

what is the male g-spot?

Everything you need to know about the underrated erogenous zone.

can you actually feel your partner’s orgasms?

Addressing the age-old, oft-posed query: “Did you come?”

what is a sex therapist? what is a sex therapist?

what is a sex therapist?

Your sexual wellbeing is an essential part of wellness overall.

what is a sex therapist?

Your sexual wellbeing is an essential part of wellness overall.

a history of queer printed erotica.

Mags and their digital descendants.

at what age are people having the most sex?

Sex recessions and the generational divide, examined.