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The History of STDs and STIs.
History
The History of STDs and STIs.

How the spread impacted human relationships across time.

How to Prep for Anal Play, the Right Way.
sex education
How to Prep for Anal Play, the Right Way.

Spoiler: There is no *right* way.

Why Do STI Rates Keep Going Up?
sex education
Why Do STI Rates Keep Going Up?

Sexually transmitted infections hit record lows earlier in the 21st century. Now, they’re increasing again.

A Beginner’s Guide To Orgasmic Meditation.
health
A Beginner’s Guide To Orgasmic Meditation.

Mindfulness, two ways.

Facts about the penis that you likely didn’t know.
sex education
Facts about the penis that you likely didn’t know.

From Corn Flakes' role to the controversial correlation about feet size.

the mona lisa of asses.
Arts
the mona lisa of asses.

The first-century statue Venus Callipyge has the most celebrated buttocks in the world.

The Prehistory Of Dating Apps.
dating
The Prehistory Of Dating Apps.

Eight decades of algorithmic hookups.

What It Means When You Feel Instantly Turned On.
Science
What It Means When You Feel Instantly Turned On.

The Difference Between Spontaneous and Reactive Desire.

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

Everything you need to know about the underrated erogenous zone.

How Your Period Impacts Your Sex Drive.
health
How Your Period Impacts Your Sex Drive.

What to know about hormonal shifts.

What, exactly, IS Gaslighting? 
dating
What, exactly, IS Gaslighting? 

From antique lamps to emotional abuse.

Newsflash: Singles Are On The rise.
dating
Newsflash: Singles Are On The rise.

Down with prescriptive relationship labels.

Where does the term “honeymoon” come from?
Culture
Where does the term “honeymoon” come from?

Mead, marriage, & money.

The Peculiar Link Between Free Love And Forks
Living
The Peculiar Link Between Free Love And Forks

America’s biggest silverware manufacture began as a commune.

how a zoologist changed the way we think about (human) sex.
History
how a zoologist changed the way we think about (human) sex.

The founding father of sexology in the US was researching wasps until he was assigned to teach sex-ed.

how the all-american biker birthed a gay subculture.
Culture
how the all-american biker birthed a gay subculture.

How The All-American Biker Birthed A Gay Subculture.

rock hard art.
Arts
rock hard art.

The artist who immortalized rock stars’ penises.

What is romantic friendship?
Relationships
What is romantic friendship?

“We’re JUST friends”.

how to use a vibrator with a partner.
sex education
how to use a vibrator with a partner.

Great for when you’re flying solo, it can also be a memorable guest star during partner sex.

sex as cardio.
health
sex as cardio.

exploring the art of sexercise.

Why Rising Temps are Good For Your Libido.
health
Why Rising Temps are Good For Your Libido.

It’s getting hot in here…

Condom Sales are on the Rise.
sex education
Condom Sales are on the Rise.

And this could mark a change for younger generations.

A Brief Lesson In Sexual Cosplay.
Culture
A Brief Lesson In Sexual Cosplay.

What people put on to get off.

According To The Data, What Is The Sexiest Place On Earth?
Culture
According To The Data, What Is The Sexiest Place On Earth?

Tens of thousands were polled.

Where Does "Horny" Come From?
Culture
Where Does "Horny" Come From?

The etymology of arousal.

Lifestyle Triggers That Might Be Impacting Your Libido.
health
Lifestyle Triggers That Might Be Impacting Your Libido.

From food to fitness.

the deconstructed orgasm.
sex education
the deconstructed orgasm.

What actually happens to our bodies during a sexual peak?

Communicating Sexual Boundaries in a Relationship.
In Partnership with
Alma
Communicating Sexual Boundaries in a Relationship.

Talking through intimacy with a therapist’s tips.

Is Lovebombing Real?
In Partnership with
Alma
Is Lovebombing Real?

A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating the Dating Pool.  

The Science Behind “Dirty Talk”.
Relationships
The Science Behind “Dirty Talk”.

Talk dirty to me.