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

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.

The Mystery Of The Royal Sex Chair.
History
The Mystery Of The Royal Sex Chair.

King Edward VII employed custom-made sex furniture, but how did it work?

on simultaneous orgasms.
Relationships
on simultaneous orgasms.

Sometimes the stars align just right. 

when your partner doesn’t want sex.
Relationships
when your partner doesn’t want sex.

Positive ways to navigate this sensitive subject.

What links the Hells Angels and the Village People?
Culture
What links the Hells Angels and the Village People?

How The All-American Biker Birthed A Gay Subculture.

Why Opposites Don't Actually Attract.
Relationships
Why Opposites Don't Actually Attract.

According to science, the old adage just doesn’t hold up.

the world of romance writing.
Culture
the world of romance writing.

The sub-genre that set the stage for 
50 shades.

rock hard art.
Arts
rock hard art.

The artist who immortalized rock stars’ penises.

A Brief History Of Genital Piercing.
History
A Brief History Of Genital Piercing.

From Manila to Victorian England.

a brief history of the gentlemen's club.
History
a brief history of the gentlemen's club.

The social side of 18th-century masturbation.

What is romantic friendship?
Relationships
What is romantic friendship?

“We’re JUST friends”.

The Link Between Breakfast Cereal And Masturbation.
History
The Link Between Breakfast Cereal And Masturbation.

One of these things is the ideal start to a day, the other is a nice breakfast.

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.

America’s Love Affair With Sex In Cars.
Culture
America’s Love Affair With Sex In Cars.

Shut up and drive.

A Short History of Smut.
Arts
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 ...

How Las Vegas Became America’s Sex Capital.
Culture
How Las Vegas Became America’s Sex Capital.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… but why?

sex as cardio.
health
sex as cardio.

exploring the art of sexercise.

Why Eye Contact Is So Integral to Intimacy.
Relationships
Why Eye Contact Is So Integral to Intimacy.

A short lesson in vulnerability. 

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.

The Science Behind Your Sex Playlist.
Arts
The Science Behind Your Sex Playlist.

Yes, there is an ideal BPM for getting it on.

What’s a sex retreat? 
Relationships
What’s a sex retreat? 

No, not Burning Man.

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

Are people making the earth move from within?

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.

How Victorian Britain went BDSM Bonkers.
History
How Victorian Britain went BDSM Bonkers.

From brothels to the underground dominatrix scene.

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.

more sleep, better sex.
Science
more sleep, better sex.

Sometimes, we’re just too damn tired.

the deconstructed orgasm.
sex education
the deconstructed orgasm.

What actually happens to our bodies during a sexual peak?