Sex Advice
This Doctor-Founded Sex-Toy Brand Uses a 'Clitogram' (aka Clitoral Ultrasound) To Engineer the Most Effective Pleasure Tools
November 14, 2022
This Doctor-Founded Sex-Toy Brand Uses a 'Clitogram' (aka Clitoral Ultrasound) To Engineer the Most Effective Pleasure Tools
The clitoris—a body part that exists solely for pleasure—has long been overlooked by the medical…
By Erica Sloan
Kitchen Table Polyamory Gives New Meaning to the Concept of 'Chosen Family'
November 06, 2022
Kitchen Table Polyamory Gives New Meaning to the Concept of 'Chosen Family'
The concept of a “chosen family” commonly conjures a tight-knit group of friends. For some…
By Lexi Inks
A Definitive Guide to Condoms: Because Cost, Material, Shape, and, Yes, Size Matters
November 04, 2022
A Definitive Guide to Condoms: Because Cost, Material, Shape, and, Yes, Size Matters
Accessible, inexpensive, and, when used correctly, effective, condoms are an old reliable when it comes…
By Danielle Calma
Meet the New Morning-After Pill Brand That Wants To Make Buying Emergency Contraception Shame-Free
November 02, 2022
Meet the New Morning-After Pill Brand That Wants To Make Buying Emergency Contraception Shame-Free
Even though emergency contraception (EC) in the form of levonorgestrel (aka the “morning-after pill”) has…
By Erica Sloan
7 of the Best Sex Toys for Larger Bodies, Because They're Not One-Size-Fits-All
October 27, 2022
7 of the Best Sex Toys for Larger Bodies, Because They're Not One-Size-Fits-All
While the notion of every person being entitled to sexual pleasure is innately inclusive, the…
By Laura Delarato
Make Space on Your Bookshelf for These 25 Erotica Books That’ll Turn You On in No Time
October 23, 2022
Make Space on Your Bookshelf for These 25 Erotica Books That’ll Turn You On in No Time
Books can teach us so much: technical skills, school subjects, and random facts. Through fiction,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Practice Spit Play for a Wet and Wild Sex Session
October 18, 2022
How To Practice Spit Play for a Wet and Wild Sex Session
Saliva, wetness, bodily fluids. Spit play is a highly erotic sexual act that can add…
By Laura Delarato
Dame's New Dip Vibrator Prioritizes Affordability, Accessibility, and Pleasure Versatility
October 14, 2022
Dame's New Dip Vibrator Prioritizes Affordability, Accessibility, and Pleasure Versatility
Sexual-wellness products can certainly skew pricey, with four-figure sex toy machines and three-figure luxury vibrators…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Most People Assume That Others Are Having More Sex Than Them
October 13, 2022
Most People Assume That Others Are Having More Sex Than Them
In the age of social media and all of its “highlight reels,” it’s perhaps never…
By Lexi Inks
I Tried a Lube Warmer, and It Turned Up the Temperature on My Pleasure More Than I Expected
October 12, 2022
I Tried a Lube Warmer, and It Turned Up the Temperature on My Pleasure More Than I Expected
My sex toys are my pandemic babies. I bought most of them during the pandemic,…
By Alison Anders
Indulge Yourself—The Best-Selling 'Satisfyer' Suction Vibrator Is 30% Off for October Prime Day
October 11, 2022
Indulge Yourself—The Best-Selling 'Satisfyer' Suction Vibrator Is 30% Off for October Prime Day
Psst—In the midst of the all the wellness, tech, and beauty deals from the Early…
By Francesca Krempa
11 Sexual Penetration Techniques To Insert Into Your Pleasure Routine
October 05, 2022
11 Sexual Penetration Techniques To Insert Into Your Pleasure Routine
When it comes to penetrative sex, if you’re looking to switch things up, you might…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Gentle Hemp Lube Is the *Only* Thing I’ll Use in the Bedroom—Here's Why
October 05, 2022
This Gentle Hemp Lube Is the *Only* Thing I’ll Use in the Bedroom—Here's Why
Ever since I hit puberty 15-ish years ago, I've come to learn that the most…
By Francesca Krempa
Sex Experts Say Blue Balls (or Blue Vulva) Might Be the Secret To Deeper Satisfaction
October 04, 2022
Sex Experts Say Blue Balls (or Blue Vulva) Might Be the Secret To Deeper Satisfaction
The sad truth is that most of us were socialized to believe that “blue balls”—a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why a Sex Expert Urges You To Use This 'Goldilocks' Type of Lube—And the 13 Brands She Can't Stop Recommending
October 02, 2022
Why a Sex Expert Urges You To Use This 'Goldilocks' Type of Lube—And the 13 Brands She Can't Stop Recommending
When it comes to personal lubricants, also known as lubes or personal moisturizers, there are…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Why We Have To Stop Using the Word 'Clean' To Describe Someone's STI Status
September 28, 2022
Why We Have To Stop Using the Word 'Clean' To Describe Someone's STI Status
Has anyone ever called you dirty when you've been sick with a cold or the…
By Rachel Wright
Intensify Your Orgasms With These Super On-Sale Sex Toys—But Quick, the Deals End Tomorrow
September 28, 2022
Intensify Your Orgasms With These Super On-Sale Sex Toys—But Quick, the Deals End Tomorrow
There are so many ways to reach destination pleasure (no, we're not talking about getting…
By Kayla Hui
Zodiac Sex Positions (Based on Your Sign) That Are Out of This World
September 27, 2022
Zodiac Sex Positions (Based on Your Sign) That Are Out of This World
Because your astrological chart can shed light on key elements of your personality, desires, and…
By Jessica Estrada
How TikTok Helped Me Identify and Embrace My Breeding Kink
September 19, 2022
How TikTok Helped Me Identify and Embrace My Breeding Kink
The term “breeding kink” commonly refers to being turned on by sex that could ostensibly…
By Tara Michaela
Sex Drive Actually Isn't a Real Thing, According to Science
September 16, 2022
Sex Drive Actually Isn't a Real Thing, According to Science
For the past few years, mainstream society has been steadily moving toward a culture of…
By Erica Sloan
The Differences Between Hypersexuality, Sex Addiction, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior, According to Sex Therapists
September 15, 2022
The Differences Between Hypersexuality, Sex Addiction, and Compulsive Sexual Behavior, According to Sex Therapists
Choose your words wisely. Semantics do, in fact, matter—especially when it comes to contentious issues…
By Rebecca Norris
This New Mushroom-Infused Sex Serum Gave Me Body-Quaking Orgasms Complete With 5-Minute Aftershocks
September 13, 2022
This New Mushroom-Infused Sex Serum Gave Me Body-Quaking Orgasms Complete With 5-Minute Aftershocks
The overlap of mushrooms and wellness is not new: People are sipping creamed cordyceps and…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I've Tested Hundreds of Sex Toys, and None Have Made Me Orgasm as Quickly or Intensely as This Dual Stimulation Vibrator
September 09, 2022
I've Tested Hundreds of Sex Toys, and None Have Made Me Orgasm as Quickly or Intensely as This Dual Stimulation Vibrator
I masturbate for a living. No, really—part of my job as associate commerce editor here…
By Francesca Krempa
OK, TMI: What Should You Do if You Get Semen in Your Eye?
September 06, 2022
OK, TMI: What Should You Do if You Get Semen in Your Eye?
Yes, sex can be pleasurable and fulfilling (and fun!), but it can equally be messy…
By Tatyannah King
Yes, Having a Praise Kink Is Different From Enjoying Words of Affirmation—Here's What To Know
September 05, 2022
Yes, Having a Praise Kink Is Different From Enjoying Words of Affirmation—Here's What To Know
It’s not uncommon to blush (or awkwardly deflect) when someone compliments you. But there’s a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Psst—Here's Where To Score 70% Off Womanizer, Lelo, and Other Tantalizing Sex Toys This Labor Day Weekend
August 31, 2022
Psst—Here's Where To Score 70% Off Womanizer, Lelo, and Other Tantalizing Sex Toys This Labor Day Weekend
By now, we know you're probably inundated with Labor Day sales. It is one of the…
By Francesca Krempa
This Multifunctional Sex Toy Is Like Having 4 Vibrators in One—And Can Stimulate Your Peach, Too
August 29, 2022
This Multifunctional Sex Toy Is Like Having 4 Vibrators in One—And Can Stimulate Your Peach, Too
You’ve heard of kitchen appliances having interchangeable parts; the Vitamix and the KitchenAid, for example,…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The 8 Best Toys for Anal Sex, According to a Sex Therapist
August 22, 2022
The 8 Best Toys for Anal Sex, According to a Sex Therapist
Somewhere along the line, anal sex got associated with specific genders and/or sexual orientations. But…
By Rachel Wright
'I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, and These Are 6 Things I'd Never Say or Do to a Partner During Sex’
August 17, 2022
'I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, and These Are 6 Things I'd Never Say or Do to a Partner During Sex’
Partnered sex (and all the things you might say and do during it) is nothing…
By Erica Sloan
This Bouncy Warming Vibrator Is an Absolute Must-Have for Getting Those Big, Blended Orgasms
August 12, 2022
This Bouncy Warming Vibrator Is an Absolute Must-Have for Getting Those Big, Blended Orgasms
Ah, the elusive blended orgasm. That all-over, body-curling, mind-numbing state of euphoria that leaves you…
By Francesca Krempa
7 Hands-Free Grinding Vibrators That Do All the Work for You (Hi, Effortless Orgasms)
August 08, 2022
7 Hands-Free Grinding Vibrators That Do All the Work for You (Hi, Effortless Orgasms)
Once upon a time, anyone who liked some bump n' grind action relied on things…
By Francesca Krempa
Liquid Vibrators Are Meant To Get You Going, Hands-Free—Here's What Happened When I Tried One
August 04, 2022
Liquid Vibrators Are Meant To Get You Going, Hands-Free—Here's What Happened When I Tried One
Between lube, arousal oil, ejaculate, sweat, and all the other glorious body fluid we seep…
By Gabrielle Kassel
These National Orgasm Day Sex Toy Sales Will Have You ‘Coming’ Back for More (…and More After That)
July 30, 2022
These National Orgasm Day Sex Toy Sales Will Have You ‘Coming’ Back for More (…and More After That)
You never need an excuse to enjoy self pleasure, but with National Orgasm Day around…
By Francesca Krempa
7 Ways To Incorporate Feet Into Your Pleasure Practice, According to Sex Educators
July 29, 2022
7 Ways To Incorporate Feet Into Your Pleasure Practice, According to Sex Educators
Pleasure-seekers often only think about their feet during sex if their dogs start barking mid-way…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Curious About What Getting a Vasectomy Is Like? Here’s What To Know
July 26, 2022
Curious About What Getting a Vasectomy Is Like? Here’s What To Know
Since June 24, 2022, when the supreme court ended the federal constitutional right to abortion…
By Han Schneider
Your Guide to 7 Different Types of Vibrators—And How To Use Each for the Best Orgasms of Your Life
July 22, 2022
Your Guide to 7 Different Types of Vibrators—And How To Use Each for the Best Orgasms of Your Life
There's many paths we can take in order to reach the destination of pleasure. The…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Small Tweaks You Can Make at Home To Reduce Stress and Boost Libido, According to a Sex Therapist
July 15, 2022
5 Small Tweaks You Can Make at Home To Reduce Stress and Boost Libido, According to a Sex Therapist
Decades of research has shown that our living environment (among many other factors) plays a…
By Rachel Wright
In a Long-Term Relationship? Here Are 8 Therapist-Approved Ways To Re-Connect With Your Partner
July 11, 2022
In a Long-Term Relationship? Here Are 8 Therapist-Approved Ways To Re-Connect With Your Partner
Nothing feels better than that sweet, sweet NRE: New Relationship Energy. The combination of nerves,…
By Rachel Wright
How Your Libido Can Change in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond
July 09, 2022
How Your Libido Can Change in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond
Feeling a sudden rush of sexiness, or even the urge to rip your (or someone…
By Erica Sloan
What Happened When I Tried Foria's New Breast Oil To Turn Myself On
July 06, 2022
What Happened When I Tried Foria's New Breast Oil To Turn Myself On
I feel about my breasts the way I think most people feel about their elbows:…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Having Sex Issues? You Can Now Get Medical Care From the Comfort of Your Home
June 23, 2022
Having Sex Issues? You Can Now Get Medical Care From the Comfort of Your Home
While you might feel comfortable heading into a doctor’s office in-person amid these late days…
By Erica Sloan
6 Easy Steps To Stimulate Your Partner's Prostate and Provide Boundless Pleasure
June 22, 2022
6 Easy Steps To Stimulate Your Partner's Prostate and Provide Boundless Pleasure
The penis may be the most visible pleasure center people assigned male at birth have,…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The Magic Wand Original Vibrator Walked so the New Magic Wand Mini Could Run (And Travel)
June 18, 2022
The Magic Wand Original Vibrator Walked so the New Magic Wand Mini Could Run (And Travel)
The Magic Wand Original is a vibrator with more than a half-century of experience at…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Here’s Why You Might Be Extra Horny After a Hard Workout
June 16, 2022
Here’s Why You Might Be Extra Horny After a Hard Workout
You’re dripping in sweat, your muscles are tired and shaky, you even smell a little…ripe.…
By Isadora Baum
7 Tips for When You're Too Tired for Sex and Don't Feel Happy About It
June 14, 2022
7 Tips for When You're Too Tired for Sex and Don't Feel Happy About It
When you’re exhausted and the picture of salvation simply looks like your bed welcoming you…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The Under-Explored Intersection of Queer Identity and Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
June 06, 2022
The Under-Explored Intersection of Queer Identity and Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction
Clark Hamel is a New York City-based gender and LGBTQ+ educator who primarily works with…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Sex Experts Share Their Top 3 Tips for Identifying What You Find Pleasurable
June 01, 2022
Sex Experts Share Their Top 3 Tips for Identifying What You Find Pleasurable
The concepts of sex and pleasure might be inextricably linked, but the first doesn't always…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Masturbating Every Night for a Week Gave Me the Best Sleep and Body Image I've Had in Months
May 30, 2022
Masturbating Every Night for a Week Gave Me the Best Sleep and Body Image I've Had in Months
The very term “masturbation” used to make me feel uneasy. I was raised by devout…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sex Toy Sales To Benefit Your Wallet and Sexual Well-Being
May 27, 2022
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sex Toy Sales To Benefit Your Wallet and Sexual Well-Being
With May recognized as National Masturbation Month, there's perhaps no better time than now to…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The Ruby Glow Saddle Vibrator Proves Grinding Is Much More Than a Nostalgic Pleasure Practice
May 25, 2022
The Ruby Glow Saddle Vibrator Proves Grinding Is Much More Than a Nostalgic Pleasure Practice
For vulva-owners, humping or grinding uses pressure to stimulate the often-ignored pubic mound, which in…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What Happened When I Tried On Zalo's New Wearable Vibrator for Size
May 24, 2022
What Happened When I Tried On Zalo's New Wearable Vibrator for Size
Since 1995, May has been widely known (and celebrated accordingly) as National Masturbation Month. The…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How To Have Pleasurable Sex When Your Partner Has a Penis on the Smaller Side
May 16, 2022
How To Have Pleasurable Sex When Your Partner Has a Penis on the Smaller Side
For many things in life, bigger isn't necessarily better. (Just take tiny gift-wrapped boxes containing…
By Gabrielle Kassel & Helen Carefoot
'I Tried the FDA-Cleared Underwear for Protection Against STI-Transmission During Oral Sex'
May 13, 2022
'I Tried the FDA-Cleared Underwear for Protection Against STI-Transmission During Oral Sex'
Receiving oral sex can feel really good—with the operative word there being can. Beyond a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
ADHD Can Impact Your Sex Life—Here's What To Know
May 04, 2022
ADHD Can Impact Your Sex Life—Here's What To Know
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts an individual’s ability to…
By Han Schneider
The Le Wand XO Vibrator Is Basically a Love Letter to All Your Pleasure Needs
May 03, 2022
The Le Wand XO Vibrator Is Basically a Love Letter to All Your Pleasure Needs
If "XO" is widely understood to be shorthand for "hugs and kisses," let your imagination…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Take Your Orgasms To Go With These Secret Clitoral Vibrators That Are Discreet Enough To Carry in Your Pocket
April 28, 2022
Take Your Orgasms To Go With These Secret Clitoral Vibrators That Are Discreet Enough To Carry in Your Pocket
It's a pocket mirror! It's  a blush compact! It's... a vibrator?! That's right—we've found two…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Navigate Having Safe *and* Enjoyable Sex When You Have Genital Herpes
April 27, 2022
How To Navigate Having Safe *and* Enjoyable Sex When You Have Genital Herpes
Having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) shouldn't be a point of shame, and it also…
By Rebecca Alvarez Story
Sexperts Share How To Find Your Perfect Dildo—And the Best Ones To Shop
April 25, 2022
Sexperts Share How To Find Your Perfect Dildo—And the Best Ones To Shop
As with any tantalizing new sex toy, finding the best dildos is no easy feat.…
By Francesca Krempa
For Mother's Day, Treat Yourself To What You Actually Want—Like These 9 Sexy Goodies
April 22, 2022
For Mother's Day, Treat Yourself To What You Actually Want—Like These 9 Sexy Goodies
Heroes all the time, but especially in the wake of a pandemic that made parenting…
By Erica Sloan
I Write About Sex for a Living, and These Are My 6 Favorite Sex Toys
April 18, 2022
I Write About Sex for a Living, and These Are My 6 Favorite Sex Toys
One of my favorite parts of my job as a lifestyle writer is that I…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Can a Sex Fast Actually Boost Your Sense of Intimacy With a Partner? Here’s What Relationship Experts Say
April 07, 2022
Can a Sex Fast Actually Boost Your Sense of Intimacy With a Partner? Here’s What Relationship Experts Say
It's a simple truth that the more you do something, the less novel and exciting…
By Erica Sloan
Take Your Orgasms on the Go With the Internet’s Most Popular Clitoral Wand, Plus 6 Other Travel Vibes
April 06, 2022
Take Your Orgasms on the Go With the Internet’s Most Popular Clitoral Wand, Plus 6 Other Travel Vibes
Pack your bags—the internet's most popular clitoral wand comes in a mini size that's perfect…
By Francesca Krempa
Is Sex Good for You Even if You Don’t Orgasm? Here’s What Sexperts Say
April 04, 2022
Is Sex Good for You Even if You Don’t Orgasm? Here’s What Sexperts Say
Despite what pop-culture depictions might showcase, sex can encompass so much more than the penetration-to-orgasm…
By Erica Sloan
Being Celibate and Abstinent Aren't the Same—Here's Why Sexologists Say the Difference Is Important
April 03, 2022
Being Celibate and Abstinent Aren't the Same—Here's Why Sexologists Say the Difference Is Important
Where you grew up, when you grew up, and the type of education you received…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
The 7 Best Double-Ended Dildos for Doubling Pleasure in Solo and Partnered Play
March 28, 2022
The 7 Best Double-Ended Dildos for Doubling Pleasure in Solo and Partnered Play
In porn, double-penetration (DP) is typically depicted as a vulva-owner being simultaneously penetrated by two…
By Gabrielle Kassel
We Promise—These Sexpert-Approved Flavored Condoms Won't Taste Anything Like Latex and Lube
March 27, 2022
We Promise—These Sexpert-Approved Flavored Condoms Won't Taste Anything Like Latex and Lube
Ah, the flavored condom—a tried-and-true novelty contraceptive found in bachelorette parties and gas station restrooms,…
By Francesca Krempa
13 Creative Vibrator Alternatives That Can Get You Off in a Pinch
March 25, 2022
13 Creative Vibrator Alternatives That Can Get You Off in a Pinch
We've all been there—our favorite toy dies mid-use, sending our orgasm to a screeching halt…
By Gabrielle Kassel
A Deep Dive Into Dirty Talk: 9 Tips To Do It With Confidence Even if You're Shy or Feel Awkward About It
March 24, 2022
A Deep Dive Into Dirty Talk: 9 Tips To Do It With Confidence Even if You're Shy or Feel Awkward About It
F**k me like someone who closes deals. That is an actual line I actually once…
By Gabrielle Kassel
If Insecurities During Sex Are Getting in Your Way of Pleasure, You May Be 'Spectatoring'—Here Are 4 Tips To Stop
March 24, 2022
If Insecurities During Sex Are Getting in Your Way of Pleasure, You May Be 'Spectatoring'—Here Are 4 Tips To Stop
Engaging in sex of any kind can be a highly intimate and vulnerable thing for…
By Ashley Broadwater
Uh, Please Don’t Use Coconut Oil As Lube—Here’s the Edible Option To Play With Instead
March 22, 2022
Uh, Please Don’t Use Coconut Oil As Lube—Here’s the Edible Option To Play With Instead
Like everyone else in the mid-2010s, I got swept up by the coconut oil craze.…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Sexologist-Approved Waterproof Sex Toys for Spicing Up Your Shower Time
March 16, 2022
7 Sexologist-Approved Waterproof Sex Toys for Spicing Up Your Shower Time
The concept of pairing a masturbation sesh with your bathing ritual isn't novel. In fact,…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
9 Fun Sex Games To Play if You're Stuck in an Unsexy Rut With Your Partner
March 15, 2022
9 Fun Sex Games To Play if You're Stuck in an Unsexy Rut With Your Partner
Everyone interprets sex differently, but when a roll in the sack feels like a choreographed…
By Mary Grace Garis
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