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

The Lost Art of Leaving a Voicemail
Culture
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...

The science of Spring Flings
Science
The science of Spring Flings

It’s not just in your head, spring really does make everything and everyone feel a little more electric. The days stretch longer, the layers come off, and suddenly, you’re noticing more glances hel...

The history of the underrated bond girl.
History
The history of the underrated bond girl.

Caroline Cossey was decades ahead of her time.

Yes, You Do Actually Have a Type—According to Science.
Science
Yes, You Do Actually Have a Type—According to Science.

That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, either.

the truth about aphrodisiac foods.
Food & Drink
the truth about aphrodisiac foods.

The foods to get you in the mood.

come together this Valentine's Day.
Press
come together this Valentine's Day.

maude x Stella McCartney are making pleasure a priority this VDay with 'Come Together,' a partnership celebrating self-love, iconic design, and the power of feeling good in your own skin. In a pair...

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

Is Sex Good For Your Skin?
health
Is Sex Good For Your Skin?

Maybe they're born with it, maybe it’s orgasm. 

have sex, burn calories.
health
have sex, burn calories.

Does sex count as a workout? It does if you do it the right way. 

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

Intimacy in the new year.

Why Are Sex Drives Lower In The Winter?
Science
Why Are Sex Drives Lower In The Winter?

Baby, it’s cold outside.

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

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

The best non-bedroom spots for sex.
Relationships
The best non-bedroom spots for sex.

For when pillow talk gets dull.

A beginner’s guide to candle play.
Relationships
A beginner’s guide to candle play.

How to play with fire.

How the horror genre became sexy.
Culture
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.
Culture
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 Archaeology Of The Cock Ring.
History
The Archaeology Of The Cock Ring.

How far back does the cock ring go?

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

Practical advice on how to communicate effectively with partners about desires

intimacy and mental health.
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 ...

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

Practicing caution and confidence in online sexuality.

redefining sexual wellness.
health
redefining sexual wellness.

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

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

On metro-based meet-cutes 

the everything shower.
Culture
the everything shower.

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

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

A case for the pheromone party.

understanding your skin’s pH level in the summer.
Science
understanding your skin’s pH level in the summer.

Understanding Your Skin’s pH Balance in the Summer 

LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education: addressing the gaps
LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education: addressing the gaps

Sex education in the US is dangerously vanilla. Only 38 states mandate sex education. Only 10 states and DC require education on sexual orientation. Four states allow only negative information ...

Debunking myths about asexuality.
education
Debunking myths about asexuality.

Challenging assumptions, promoting diversity, and acknowledging the spectrum of identities within the community. The term “asexuality” is defined as a “lack of sexual attraction.” This descript...

maudern movies: queer cinema.
Film
maudern movies: queer cinema.

From real LQBTQ love stories to historically set fiction, add these to your queue. 

masturbation as healthy practice.
sex education
masturbation as healthy practice.

Debunking Myths and Embracing Pleasure for Health and Well-being

Why Abstinence-Only Sex Ed is not the answer.
sex education
Why Abstinence-Only Sex Ed is not the answer.

The United States leads in pushing abstinence but has the highest rates of teen pregnancy and STDs.