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

the science of smell.
Science
the science of smell.

How scent impacts who you are attracted to.

a case for getting busy in the bathroom.
health
a case for getting busy in the bathroom.

The tub might be the best place for a next-level tête-à-tête. 

a cozy history of showering with company.
History
a cozy history of showering with company.

Hygiene is important, being social is important — what could therefore be a better idea than showering with a pal?

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

Layer up to build a sensory signature. 

Rituals for better sleep and closer connection.
In Partnership with
Culture
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...

It’s time to revisit cuffing season.
dating
It’s time to revisit cuffing season.

Is there actually a best time to meet your match?

how to join the mile-high club.
Living
how to join the mile-high club.

In-seat antics not recommended.

the definitive guide to period sex.
sex education
the definitive guide to period sex.

All the fun, only some of the mess.

Everyday Habits for Better UTH.
health
Everyday Habits for Better UTH.

  Beyond merely urinating after sex.

History’s Famous Bisexuals.
Culture
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...

Cinemaude: Love, Lust, and Complications.
In Partnership with
Cinemaude: Love, Lust, and Complications.

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...

vacation chemistry.
Culture
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 ...

working through jealousy.
In Partnership with
Relationships
working through jealousy.

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...

reigniting attraction.
In Partnership with
reigniting attraction.

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...

we're open.
In Partnership with
Relationships
we're open.

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...

intimacy beyond sex.
In Partnership with
Relationships
intimacy beyond sex.

In relationships, physical closeness often gets the spotlight, but intimacy runs much deeper than what happens in the bedroom.

Reigniting Intimacy After a Breakup.
In Partnership with
Alma
Reigniting Intimacy After a Breakup.

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...

the sensual benefits of a cold shower.
Culture
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.
Culture
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...

the intimacy of sweat.
the intimacy of sweat.

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...

Checked In, Turned On.
Culture
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.
Culture
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).

A case for the summer fling (even if you're in a long-term relationship).
Relationships
A case for the summer fling (even if you're in a long-term relationship).

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.

Sun, Skin, and Sex: How Summer Affects Your Libido.
Science
Sun, Skin, and Sex: How Summer Affects Your Libido.

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...

What Queer Intimacy Invented.
Culture
What Queer Intimacy Invented.

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

Famous Queer Couples Who Should Be in Textbooks.
Pride
Famous Queer Couples Who Should Be in Textbooks.

We’re taught history as if it’s straight. As if all great love stories followed the same script. But behind some of the most iconic books, artworks, and cultural movements are queer couples who sha...

Erotic Activism: How Queer Desire Fuels Social Change.
Pride
Erotic Activism: How Queer Desire Fuels Social Change.

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...

Queer Sex Ed Is for Everyone.
Pride
Queer Sex Ed Is for Everyone.

Because good sex ed doesn’t stop at straight. If your first sex ed experience felt more like a cautionary tale than a conversation, you’re not alone. For many, sex education was narrow, heteronorma...

Gut Feelings: What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You.
health
Gut Feelings: What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You.

What your body’s been trying to say, but you’ve been too distracted to hear. You know the feeling. That low-grade sense of being off. Not sick. Not fine. Just… off. Maybe it’s the jeans that sudden...

The New Intimate Health Routine.
sex education
The New Intimate Health Routine.

Because a strong base is the start of feeling good, every day. Let’s be honest: “intimate health” sounds like something your doctor says when they’re about to hand you a pamphlet you’ll definitely ...