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A guide to scent layering.
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A guide to scent layering.

Layer up to build a sensory signature. 

Rituals for better sleep and closer connection.
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Rituals for better sleep and closer connection.

Sleep and sex: two of life’s most essential yet often overlooked rituals. On their own, each supports physical and mental well-being. Together, they create a cycle of restoration and connection tha...

History’s Famous Bisexuals.
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History’s Famous Bisexuals.

Bisexuality is not a trend, a phase, or a quirky sitcom trope. It has existed throughout history and some of the most fascinating, boundary-pushing people openly embraced it. Here’s a look at legen...

vacation chemistry.
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vacation chemistry.

There is something about travel that changes the way we connect. Away from the structure of everyday life, from work schedules to household routines and familiar surroundings, travel creates space ...

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, ...

maudern movies: summer skin.
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maudern movies: summer skin.

A monthly series that curates films for your viewing (and vibing) pleasure. This month, we’re celebrating summer the way maude does best: with skin on display, clothes optional, and the kind of hea...

Checked In, Turned On.
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Checked In, Turned On.

There’s something about being on the move that gives everything a pulse. Maybe it’s the freedom of a long weekend, the spontaneity of a last-minute trip, or the way distance makes time feel differe...

the housewarming gift, reimagined.
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the housewarming gift, reimagined.

Because the best gifts aren’t clutter—they’re the ones that actually get used (and maybe heat things up a bit).

What Queer Intimacy Invented.
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What Queer Intimacy Invented.

A look at how queer communities redefined connection, care, and closeness for everyone.

The Lost Art of Leaving a Voicemail
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The Lost Art of Leaving a Voicemail

Once upon a time, before read receipts and instant replies, there was the voicemail. A delicate dance of anticipation, intention, and just the right amount of mystery. You had one shot. No re-recor...

In the mood... for Floral Design.
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In the mood... for Floral Design.

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, connection, and those special moments that bring us closer. This year, we've partnered with UrbanStems to introduce the mood setter, a custom floral a...

new year's resolutions for your sex life.
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new year's resolutions for your sex life.

Intimacy in the new year.

Will holidays apart make the heart grow fonder?
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Will holidays apart make the heart grow fonder?

It may be the secret to enhancing New Year's spark.

A Definitive Ranking Of The Sexiest Winter Holidays.
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A Definitive Ranking Of The Sexiest Winter Holidays.

From winter solstice to Valentine's Day.

How the horror genre became sexy.
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How the horror genre became sexy.

How did it become a trope to watch a horror flick on the first date?

from boudoir to louvre.
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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. 

The Timeless Allure Of The Transit Crush.
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The Timeless Allure Of The Transit Crush.

On metro-based meet-cutes 

the everything shower.
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the everything shower.

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

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

A case for the pheromone party.

what is pleasure activism?
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what is pleasure activism?

From Audre Lorde to adrienne maree brown.

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

The sensual start.

How are sex scenes filmed?
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How are sex scenes filmed?

Coordination, illusion, and the occasional prop.

When sex is on the menu.
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When sex is on the menu.

Inside a 1970s guide to cooking for orgies.

The internet's best sex advice.
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The internet's best sex advice.

Doms, Subs, and Sub-Reddits.

On the gas station sex pill.
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On the gas station sex pill.

Fueling up for more mileage. 

is lesbian bed death real?
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is lesbian bed death real?

A cliché, from literature to Hollywood, examined. 

what we can learn from polyamory.
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what we can learn from polyamory.

Dos, don'ts, and opening things up.

The carpet matches the drapes: Intimate Grooming myths.
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The carpet matches the drapes: Intimate Grooming myths.

Putting the "personal" in personal grooming. 

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

Your sexual wellbeing is an essential part of wellness overall.

Synonyms for Masturbation.
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Synonyms for Masturbation.

From “five-finger shuffle” to “finding nemo.”