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the evolution of the bed.
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the evolution of the bed.

From ancient Egyptian frames to the modern platform bed, the place we sleep has always reflected how we live.

when love has a time limit.
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when love has a time limit.

Will Gluck's latest film One Night Only is proof that stories about doomed lovers endure, even if their relationships don't.

why certain voices sound sexy.
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why certain voices sound sexy.

From pitch to pacing, here’s why the right voice can turn an ordinary conversation into something much more interesting.

the sensual benefits of a cold shower.
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the sensual benefits of a cold shower.

Cold showers are often associated with discipline or a quick wake-up call. But there's a growing movement that looks at them through a different lens—one that views a cold rinse as an intentional, ...

why are we having less sex?
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why are we having less sex?

Sex is discussed more openly than ever, so why are we keeping our pants on?

Sex Diaries: An Exclusive Excerpt by Alyssa Shelasky
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Sex Diaries: An Exclusive Excerpt by Alyssa Shelasky

For decades, New York magazine's Sex Diaries have offered an intimate look into the private lives of strangers, revealing the many ways people navigate relationships, desire, and connection. Now, t...

rock hard art.
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rock hard art.

The artist who immortalized rock stars’ penises.

are couples actually swinging?
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are couples actually swinging?

From suburban key parties to modern relationship culture, the story behind America’s most misunderstood sexual subculture.

on pheromones and pheromone parties.
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on pheromones and pheromone parties.

A case for the pheromone party.

erotic activism: how queer desire fuels social change.
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erotic activism: how queer desire fuels social change.

When we talk about activism, most people picture protests, petitions, and policy change. But there’s another kind of activism that’s just as powerful — it’s intimate, it’s electric, and it’s rooted...

america’s love affair with sex in cars.
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america’s love affair with sex in cars.

Shut up and drive.

the erotics of the dance floor.
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the erotics of the dance floor.

Why one of humanity's oldest rituals still feels electric.

shoot your shot.
Culture
shoot your shot.

Connection comes easier when everyone is paying attention to the same thing.

Why Travel Makes Us More Aroused.
Culture
Why Travel Makes Us More Aroused.

Your carry-on isn’t the only thing getting lighter.

Sex on the Road. 
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Sex on the Road. 

Summer is nearing, which is to say, road trip season is upon us.

how to master car sex.
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how to master car sex.

A few keys to mastering the art of the four-wheeled romp.

The Inherent Allure Of Hotel Room Sex.
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The Inherent Allure Of Hotel Room Sex.

It’s not just the mini shampoo bottles.

The Quest For The Mile Deep Club.
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The Quest For The Mile Deep Club.

Are people making the earth move from within?

foreplay in the everyday.
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foreplay in the everyday.

Where intimacy starts before anyone calls it that.

the everything bath.
Culture
the everything bath.

Because indulgence deserves a ritual.

the astrology of sex and love.
Culture
the astrology of sex and love.

Your sexual personality as explained by the stars. 

the zodiac guide to setting the mood.
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the zodiac guide to setting the mood.

Celestial cues for unforgettable nights.

the rise of the private thirst trap.
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the rise of the private thirst trap.

The hottest posts now come with a guest list.

Movies That Changed The Way We Think About Sex.
Arts
Movies That Changed The Way We Think About Sex.

A peek at groundbreaking filmic fornication.

A Short History of Smut.
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A Short History of Smut.

Leaving everything on the page. If you’ve watched Bridgerton, picked up a title from the romance section at the bookstore, or attended a viewing of Fifty Shades, you’ve encountered your fair share ...

by the book.
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by the book.

Stories that will help you escape it all.

Valentine's Day's unholy cousin.
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Valentine's Day's unholy cousin.

February 15th is the best day of the year.

Can a piece of media spur a sexual awakening?
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Can a piece of media spur a sexual awakening?

   a sampling of some much-referenced pop culture sexual awakenings.

midnight moves: nye edition.
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midnight moves: nye edition.

New Year’s Eve is a social sport. Drinks are flowing, music is loud, and everyone suddenly becomes a master of small talk and accidental touches. It’s not just a party. It’s a playground.

sex superstitions from around the world.
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sex superstitions from around the world.

So whether you’re side-eyeing yellow flowers, guarding your mirrors, or reconsidering that Good Friday hookup, you’re participating in a tradition as old as intimacy itself. Below, we’ve gathered s...