How scent impacts who you are attracted to.
Honoring the trans trailblazers who refused to wait for approval.
For National Singles Day, we’re stepping outside the usual tropes of U.S. films — no dating apps, no breakup montages — and into a more thoughtful wider world of solitude and connection. These film...
How sex might help reset your sleep clock.
The getting-to-know-you practice predates dating apps—but not by much.
Maudern Movies, a series that curates films for your viewing pleasure. This week’s lineup takes its cue from Corner Office, our scent inspired by 1978—when power met leisure and success had texture...
Is there actually a best time to meet your match?
We spend about a third of our lives asleep, yet quality rest can feel out of reach. Research suggests that sexual activity may be a surprisingly effective way to improve sleep. Intimacy influences ...
The tub might be the best place for a next-level tête-à-tête.
Hygiene is important, being social is important — what could therefore be a better idea than showering with a pal?
But you don’t need a new situationship to feel that rush. You can bring that same energy into a relationship you’ve been in for years.
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...
Because sexuality, intimacy, and identity aren’t static—and neither is learning. We’re often taught that sex education is something you get once, tucked into an awkward school semester or a rushed ...
Intimacy in the new year.
A little down-the-hall separation can make the heart grow fonder.
Our most seasonal love language.
How to play with fire.
Layer up to build a sensory signature.
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...
In-seat antics not recommended.
All the fun, only some of the mess.
Beyond merely urinating after sex.
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...
Love is messy, exhilarating, and sometimes heartbreakingly funny, and there is no better way to experience it than on the big screen. In partnership with Splitsville, this selection explores romant...
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 ...
It is usually painted as toxic, irrational, or destructive, but like most emotions, it is more nuanced than that. In relationships, jealousy can reveal important truths: about what you value, how y...
The early spark can fade, the butterflies can disappear, and even the most connected couples can feel the shift. It is a reality few talk about openly, but it is common. The question is not whether...
In partnership with Splitsville, a film produced by Neon and Teatime Pictures. When we talk about intimacy, we often default to monogamy as the assumed framework. But intimacy takes many forms, an...
In relationships, physical closeness often gets the spotlight, but intimacy runs much deeper than what happens in the bedroom.
The psychology of break-up and rebound sex. When a relationship ends, a wave of emotions comes in its wake. There are complicated emotions—maybe a mix of sadness, anger, or even relief—as well as e...
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, ...
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...
There’s something about summer that makes us want to be touched. Maybe it’s the heat. Maybe it’s the humidity. Maybe it’s the fact that everything feels easier to shed. Clothes. Inhibitions. Expect...
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...
Because the best gifts aren’t clutter—they’re the ones that actually get used (and maybe heat things up a bit).
Summer turns everything up a notch. The days stretch on, clothes get smaller, and suddenly your iced matcha isn’t the only thing giving you a jolt. But is there actually something about summer that...
