Sex Advice
How To Score a Free $75 Dame Vibrator This Weekend for Some Extra Buzzy R&R
September 24, 2021
How To Score a Free $75 Dame Vibrator This Weekend for Some Extra Buzzy R&R
In honor of National Singles Week, which runs through September 26, sexual wellness brand Dame…
By Francesca Krempa
6 Benefits of Sexual Massage, According to Sex Experts
September 12, 2021
6 Benefits of Sexual Massage, According to Sex Experts
Sexual massage can be a powerful tool for those who feel disconnected from themselves or…
By Lola Méndez
This Vibrator Wand Not Only Looks Gorgeous on Your Nightstand, but It Delivers Orgasm After Orgasm
September 10, 2021
This Vibrator Wand Not Only Looks Gorgeous on Your Nightstand, but It Delivers Orgasm After Orgasm
Of all the sex toys and orgasm-giving gadgets on the market, two stand out as…
By Francesca Krempa
How To Know if You and Your Partner Could Benefit From Sex Therapy
September 08, 2021
How To Know if You and Your Partner Could Benefit From Sex Therapy
Therapy is not simply a solution to a problem—whether the focus is personal, romantic, financial,…
By Rebecca Norris
Non-Penetrative ‘Outerplay’ Can Lead to Powerful Orgasms—Here's How To Try It, According to Sexperts
August 31, 2021
Non-Penetrative ‘Outerplay’ Can Lead to Powerful Orgasms—Here's How To Try It, According to Sexperts
When it comes to having pleasureful sex, penetration is really just one tool in the…
By Erica Sloan
The Split Attraction Model Differentiates Sexual and Romantic Orientations—And Everyone Should Know About It
August 27, 2021
The Split Attraction Model Differentiates Sexual and Romantic Orientations—And Everyone Should Know About It
The split attraction model (SAM) is a framework designed to help us better understand the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why Elizabeth Banks Says Experiencing More Pleasure Should Be a Lifelong Goal
August 25, 2021
Why Elizabeth Banks Says Experiencing More Pleasure Should Be a Lifelong Goal
Elizabeth Banks is on a personal mission to help vagina-owners have more pleasure. Well, not…
By Erica Sloan
Meet the Suction Sex Toy a Sexologist Wants You To Use on *All* Your Erogenous Zones
August 25, 2021
Meet the Suction Sex Toy a Sexologist Wants You To Use on *All* Your Erogenous Zones
Given that the easiest way for most vulva-owners to orgasm is through clitoral stimulation, it…
By Erica Sloan
With This Dual-Ended Vibrator, You Can Get Double the Pleasure (It Heats up, Too)
August 24, 2021
With This Dual-Ended Vibrator, You Can Get Double the Pleasure (It Heats up, Too)
Needless to say, everyone’s relationship with sex is different. Some like it hot, some like…
By Taylor Bell
3 Ways To Distinguish Being on the Asexuality Spectrum From Having a Lower Libido
August 24, 2021
3 Ways To Distinguish Being on the Asexuality Spectrum From Having a Lower Libido
Being on the asexuality spectrum and having a lower libido are often incorrectly regarded as…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 Ways Non-Penetrative 'Frottage' Sex Can Supply You With All the Pleasure You Could Ever Want
August 19, 2021
5 Ways Non-Penetrative 'Frottage' Sex Can Supply You With All the Pleasure You Could Ever Want
The word frottage—which comes from the French word frott, which means "rub"—isn't just fun to…
By Gabrielle Kassel
20 Types of Sexuality To Know for Greater Understanding About Yourself and Others
August 16, 2021
20 Types of Sexuality To Know for Greater Understanding About Yourself and Others
There are a number of different types of sexuality, and by learning about each, you…
By Korin Miller
Why You Might Like Having Sex at a Certain Surprising Time (Like, Ahem, During Your Lunch Break)
August 13, 2021
Why You Might Like Having Sex at a Certain Surprising Time (Like, Ahem, During Your Lunch Break)
There's a whole array of environmental, situational, and emotional happenings throughout a day that could…
By Erica Sloan
This Sucking Vibrator Promises the Most Intense Orgasm of Your Life in Less Than a Minute
August 12, 2021
This Sucking Vibrator Promises the Most Intense Orgasm of Your Life in Less Than a Minute
The French refer to the sensation during an orgasm as la petite mort, or "the…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 Fiery Tips for How To Turn On a Leo—Plus, the Turnoffs To Avoid
August 11, 2021
4 Fiery Tips for How To Turn On a Leo—Plus, the Turnoffs To Avoid
While we all have unique preferences in terms of how we're most effectively aroused, the…
By Erica Sloan
I'm a Sex Expert, and These Are the Best Sex Toys for Older Adults
August 11, 2021
I'm a Sex Expert, and These Are the Best Sex Toys for Older Adults
Whether you're 28, 82, or any other age, physical and emotional intimacy are important and,…
By Rachel Wright
‘I’m an Intimacy Coordinator, and Here Are 4 Ways To Handle Awkwardness During Sex’
August 10, 2021
‘I’m an Intimacy Coordinator, and Here Are 4 Ways To Handle Awkwardness During Sex’
Intimacy coordinators work with actors to cultivate and protect a safe and comfortable environment on…
By Erica Sloan
How To Practice ‘Sexual Framing’ To Get in the Mood Using Just Your Mind, According to a Neuroscientist
August 09, 2021
How To Practice ‘Sexual Framing’ To Get in the Mood Using Just Your Mind, According to a Neuroscientist
Having an orgasm is inherently physical in nature, but the mind also plays a profound…
By Erica Sloan
The Kivin Method for Oral Sex Can Make You Orgasm in 3 Minutes Flat
August 05, 2021
The Kivin Method for Oral Sex Can Make You Orgasm in 3 Minutes Flat
As the saying goes, when something's not broken, don't fix it. And while that may…
By Morgan Mandriota
Can Sex Supplements Actually Boost Your Libido? Here's What To Know About the Herbal Ingredients
August 03, 2021
Can Sex Supplements Actually Boost Your Libido? Here's What To Know About the Herbal Ingredients
There’s a supplement on the market for just about anything these days, from getting rid…
By Erica Sloan
The Best National Orgasm Day Sex Toy Sales To Ensure You Get Bang for Your Buck
July 30, 2021
The Best National Orgasm Day Sex Toy Sales To Ensure You Get Bang for Your Buck
You never need an excuse to enjoy self pleasure, but with National Orgasm Day sales…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
7 Different Types of Kisses and Their Meanings, From Platonic to Passionate
July 28, 2021
7 Different Types of Kisses and Their Meanings, From Platonic to Passionate
No one needs to be told that receiving a kiss on the lips versus a…
By Isadora Baum
National Orgasm Day Is Coming Up—And With the Help of These 7 Beloved Sex Toys, You Can Come Right Along With It
July 28, 2021
National Orgasm Day Is Coming Up—And With the Help of These 7 Beloved Sex Toys, You Can Come Right Along With It
While you definitely don't need a "National Orgasm Day"—or, for that matter, a national anything…
By Erica Sloan
5 Finger Vibrators That'll Turn Your Hand Into a Superpowered Pleasure-Provider
July 27, 2021
5 Finger Vibrators That'll Turn Your Hand Into a Superpowered Pleasure-Provider
Both hands and sex toys can be ideal tools in the self-pleasure department, but you…
By Erica Sloan
How To Find Your G-Spot With Your Hand, According to a Sexologist
July 26, 2021
How To Find Your G-Spot With Your Hand, According to a Sexologist
Question: I'm familiar with the G-spot, and I've learned how to access mine—but only with…
By Rebecca Alvarez Story
The Most Functional Sex Toy Ever Doubles As a Chic Bedside Table Lamp
July 22, 2021
The Most Functional Sex Toy Ever Doubles As a Chic Bedside Table Lamp
In the past, many vibrators essentially screamed, I am a vibrator, I look like a…
By Francesca Krempa
If You Like Orgasms and a Good Deal, You'll Love That the Womanizer Starlet Is 30% Off
July 20, 2021
If You Like Orgasms and a Good Deal, You'll Love That the Womanizer Starlet Is 30% Off
If you're looking for a good way to pass the time, we've got a great…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
Everything You Need To Know About Sleep Orgasms, Because Pleasure Doesn't Need To Stop at Bedtime
July 16, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Sleep Orgasms, Because Pleasure Doesn't Need To Stop at Bedtime
On more than one occasion in my life, I’ve woken up from an erotic dream…
By Bec Oakes
If You and Your Partner Both Prefer *Not* To Take Control in Bed, These 5 Sexpert Tips Can Help
July 15, 2021
If You and Your Partner Both Prefer *Not* To Take Control in Bed, These 5 Sexpert Tips Can Help
There are infinite ways to get turned on, and they’re all valid (so long as…
By Erica Sloan
'I’m an OB/GYN and Here's What To Know About Having Sex in Any Body of Water'
July 14, 2021
'I’m an OB/GYN and Here's What To Know About Having Sex in Any Body of Water'
If you’re looking to take your sex life to new depths or perhaps even flood…
By Erica Sloan
The Best (and Worst) Sex Positions for Folks With Back Pain, According to Pros
July 13, 2021
The Best (and Worst) Sex Positions for Folks With Back Pain, According to Pros
Living with back pain can be annoying at best and life-altering at worst. If you…
By Korin Miller
Holding Your Breath During Sex Is Super Normal—Here Are Some Common Reasons Why
July 09, 2021
Holding Your Breath During Sex Is Super Normal—Here Are Some Common Reasons Why
Sexperts have long touted that focusing on your breath has the potential to help folks…
By Morgan Mandriota
No, Glass Sex Toys Won't Break Inside You—Here Are 5 We Love for Breathtaking Pleasure
July 02, 2021
No, Glass Sex Toys Won't Break Inside You—Here Are 5 We Love for Breathtaking Pleasure
As someone who has tried many shapes, sizes, and types of pleasure products, I feel…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
June 30, 2021
How To Navigate the 'Summer of Touch' as a Different Person Than You Were Pre-Pandemic
The pandemic was an isolating time for many of us, and much has been made…
By Erin Bunch
What an OB/GYN Thinks About Dripstick, the Post-Sex Cleanup Sponge That's Going Viral
June 29, 2021
What an OB/GYN Thinks About Dripstick, the Post-Sex Cleanup Sponge That's Going Viral
Visually the love-child of a tampon and a foam paintbrush, the Dripstick is a post-sex…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Your A-to-O Glossary for 10 Different Types of Orgasms—And How To Achieve Each
June 28, 2021
Your A-to-O Glossary for 10 Different Types of Orgasms—And How To Achieve Each
Like sex itself, orgasms are far from a one-size-fits-all situation, especially for vagina-owners. Sometimes orgasms…
By Mary Grace Garis
Exploring My Bisexuality in a Monogamous Marriage
June 28, 2021
Exploring My Bisexuality in a Monogamous Marriage
Coming out as bisexual is not easy. From my lived experience, it is especially difficult…
By Varuna Srinivasan, MBBS, MPH
Gearing Up for a Sexy Summer? Quick Reminder That Both Lube and Condoms Expire
June 27, 2021
Gearing Up for a Sexy Summer? Quick Reminder That Both Lube and Condoms Expire
The temperatures are rising, the Covid-19 infection rates are dropping, and the rallying cries of…
By Erica Sloan
4 Tips That'll Take Your Good Orgasm and Turn It Into a Great One
June 25, 2021
4 Tips That'll Take Your Good Orgasm and Turn It Into a Great One
I've heard a lot of folks with vaginas talk about their “best orgasm ever,” and…
By Carleigh Ferrante
Kiss Me in Public: A Reminder for Lesbians Who Forget To Hold Hands
June 24, 2021
Kiss Me in Public: A Reminder for Lesbians Who Forget To Hold Hands
I was grocery shopping with my fiancée on a busy Sunday afternoon when I realized…
By Christy DeGallerie
The 7 Best Sex Positions for People Who Love Cuddling
June 24, 2021
The 7 Best Sex Positions for People Who Love Cuddling
According to recent research, a number of folks are looking to intimately connect in more…
By Morgan Mandriota
The Struggle of Finding the Love I Deserve as a Gay Black Man
June 18, 2021
The Struggle of Finding the Love I Deserve as a Gay Black Man
It was on Shadow Mountain that Colt, Sky, and I fled during my second month…
By Prince Shakur
LELO's Sona 2 Cruise Clitoral Massager 'Can Do Its Job in as Little as 10 Seconds'—And It's 20% Off
June 17, 2021
LELO's Sona 2 Cruise Clitoral Massager 'Can Do Its Job in as Little as 10 Seconds'—And It's 20% Off
If you're not already in the market for a technologically advanced pleasure product, prepare for…
By Morgan Mandriota
The Infinite Possibilities of Queer Friendships
June 14, 2021
The Infinite Possibilities of Queer Friendships
Long before I came to understand and accept my own queerness as a woman, I…
By Sohel Sarkar
6 Creative Multi-Use Hacks To Make Sure Your Sex Toys Never Get Boring
June 10, 2021
6 Creative Multi-Use Hacks To Make Sure Your Sex Toys Never Get Boring
I often see people put up barriers between the things they want to try sexually…
By Rebecca Alvarez Story
This Thrusting Vibrator Adds Serious Sensation to Penetrative Play With 850 Thrusts per Minute
June 09, 2021
This Thrusting Vibrator Adds Serious Sensation to Penetrative Play With 850 Thrusts per Minute
Peruse any sex toy website or IRL shop, and you’ll stumble upon a litany of…
By Francesca Krempa
Nervous Thoughts Getting In the Way of Partnered Sex? Here's How Masturbating Can Help
June 08, 2021
Nervous Thoughts Getting In the Way of Partnered Sex? Here's How Masturbating Can Help
Anyone who’s tried to feel themselves while stressed out likely knows that nerves and sexual…
By Erica Sloan
These CBD Suppositories Relieved My Pelvic-Floor Pain and Allowed Me To Finally Experience Pleasure
June 03, 2021
These CBD Suppositories Relieved My Pelvic-Floor Pain and Allowed Me To Finally Experience Pleasure
As someone with a hypertonic pelvic floor, my pelvic-floor muscles are in a near-constant state…
By Gabrielle Kassel
6 Reasons Some People Enjoy Giving Oral Sex Much More Than Receiving
June 01, 2021
6 Reasons Some People Enjoy Giving Oral Sex Much More Than Receiving
If you identify as someone who prefers to be more of a "giver” in the…
By Morgan Mandriota
Vaginal Dilators Can Be Used To Treat Pelvic Pain and Painful Sex—Here's What To Know
May 31, 2021
Vaginal Dilators Can Be Used To Treat Pelvic Pain and Painful Sex—Here's What To Know
Unless you have a medical kink or are role-playing nurse and patient, the doctor’s office…
By Gabrielle Kassel
It’s International Masturbation Day, and Ethical Porn Site Bellesa Wants Us All To Come Together for It
May 28, 2021
It’s International Masturbation Day, and Ethical Porn Site Bellesa Wants Us All To Come Together for It
Look back at the past year with a sexual lens (bear with me), and it…
By Erica Sloan
Bloomingdale's Now Sells Chic Sexual Health Products—Here Are 4 of Our Fave Products To Snag
May 27, 2021
Bloomingdale's Now Sells Chic Sexual Health Products—Here Are 4 of Our Fave Products To Snag
In December 2020, Well+Good forecasted that pleasure being embraced as a form of self-care would…
By Amiah Taylor
The Genital Sensory Cortex Is the ‘Crotch of Your Brain’—Here’s How To Arouse It
May 25, 2021
The Genital Sensory Cortex Is the ‘Crotch of Your Brain’—Here’s How To Arouse It
When you sat through whatever version of sex ed your high school hopefully provided, basic…
By Erica Sloan
The 6 Best Stainless Steel Sex Toys That Use Pressure To Pleasure
May 24, 2021
The 6 Best Stainless Steel Sex Toys That Use Pressure To Pleasure
Internal pleasure zones like the A-spot, G-zone, and P-spot typically respond well (meaning: with orgasm)…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 Pelvic-Floor Tools for At-Home Strengthening That Are More Powerful Than a Kegel
May 20, 2021
5 Pelvic-Floor Tools for At-Home Strengthening That Are More Powerful Than a Kegel
Ever since social distancing orders rolled out in March 2020, we've seen an influx of…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 Best Flavored Lubes for Deliciously Elevated Pleasure
May 20, 2021
5 Best Flavored Lubes for Deliciously Elevated Pleasure
I know, I know, at first blush the concept of flavored lubes might be a…
By Mary Grace Garis
A Pelvic Floor Specialist Says This At-Home Kegel Device Is the Next Best Thing to an In-Person Appointment
May 17, 2021
A Pelvic Floor Specialist Says This At-Home Kegel Device Is the Next Best Thing to an In-Person Appointment
If, after reading the headline of this piece, you immediately thought "kegels!" and then started…
By Allie Flinn
The 'G-Scale' Is Like a Richter Scale for Your Orgasms—Here’s How To Use It
May 17, 2021
The 'G-Scale' Is Like a Richter Scale for Your Orgasms—Here’s How To Use It
It's no secret that not every orgasm is created equally. Whether marked by a slow,…
By Francesca Krempa
'I'm a Sexologist, and This Is the Only Sex Toy I Recommend to *Everyone* With a Clitoris'
May 13, 2021
'I'm a Sexologist, and This Is the Only Sex Toy I Recommend to *Everyone* With a Clitoris'
Pleasure is such a personal thing, so unless you've studied sex or have sampled the…
By Mary Grace Garis
When You Should Have Sex—Partnered or Solo—According to Your Chronotype
May 07, 2021
When You Should Have Sex—Partnered or Solo—According to Your Chronotype
It's an all-too familiar feeling: You and your significant other have just climbed into bed…
By Erin Bunch
Hot Take: Fake Orgasms *Do* Have Their Place in the Bedroom
April 26, 2021
Hot Take: Fake Orgasms *Do* Have Their Place in the Bedroom
There's a commonly held (and widely reported here, here, and here) belief that faking an…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Bluemercury Is Expanding Its Intimate Wellness Line—Here's Why Lubricants Being in the Beauty Aisle Matters
April 22, 2021
Bluemercury Is Expanding Its Intimate Wellness Line—Here's Why Lubricants Being in the Beauty Aisle Matters
As part of your next beauty haul, you might also be able to add personal…
By Mary Grace Garis
There's No Question About It: The New LELO Enigma Vibrator Is a Dual-Stimulating Pleasure Factory
April 21, 2021
There's No Question About It: The New LELO Enigma Vibrator Is a Dual-Stimulating Pleasure Factory
To experience self-pleasure in its most enlightened form, you need to first unlock your body's…
By Mary Grace Garis
I Never Felt Comfortable With My Sex Moaning Until I Embraced Audio Erotica
April 15, 2021
I Never Felt Comfortable With My Sex Moaning Until I Embraced Audio Erotica
If you haven’t seen that scene in the 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally, you…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Work Stress and Sex Drive Don't Mesh—Here's How To Create a Work-Pleasure Balance
April 14, 2021
Work Stress and Sex Drive Don't Mesh—Here's How To Create a Work-Pleasure Balance
Unless boardroom trysts are among your most common erotic fantasies, it's safe to say that…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Signs Your Partner Is Selfish in Bed—And How To Approach Communicating About It in Each Case
April 09, 2021
5 Signs Your Partner Is Selfish in Bed—And How To Approach Communicating About It in Each Case
Partnered sex can be super-pleasurable, passionate, and connective—but those feel-good effects are mostly the case…
By Isadora Baum
I'm a Sexologist, and Here's Why It's Just a Myth That Longer Sex Equals Better Sex
April 03, 2021
I'm a Sexologist, and Here's Why It's Just a Myth That Longer Sex Equals Better Sex
Sexual stamina is something that's long been held in high regard—after all, nobody writes R&B…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I'm a Gynecologist, and I'm Begging You Not To Masturbate With an Electric Toothbrush'
March 31, 2021
'I'm a Gynecologist, and I'm Begging You Not To Masturbate With an Electric Toothbrush'
Masturbation with a toothbrush is one of pop-culture's most bizarre tropes, usually attached to teenagers…
By Mary Grace Garis
'I'm a Sexologist, and Here Are 4 Masturbation Positions That'll Level Up Your Pleasure Practice'
March 30, 2021
'I'm a Sexologist, and Here Are 4 Masturbation Positions That'll Level Up Your Pleasure Practice'
While many of us have enjoyed a self-pleasure renaissance during quarantine, it makes sense if you’re…
By Mary Grace Garis
OK TMI: How Gross Is It That I Don't Wash My Sheets After Sex?
March 29, 2021
OK TMI: How Gross Is It That I Don't Wash My Sheets After Sex?
It makes sense, theoretically, why someone wouldn't change their sheets after having sex. After a…
By Mary Grace Garis
Smile Makers' Vibrator Line Is Perfect for Beginners *and* Impressed a Sex Toy Veteran
March 25, 2021
Smile Makers' Vibrator Line Is Perfect for Beginners *and* Impressed a Sex Toy Veteran
Smile Makers is the friendliest line of vibrators I’ve seen in a long while, which…
By Mary Grace Garis
6 Period Sex Products That'll Get You in the Flow for a Mess-Free, Feel-Good Time
March 24, 2021
6 Period Sex Products That'll Get You in the Flow for a Mess-Free, Feel-Good Time
If the main reason you never consider having period sex is because the act can…
By Mary Grace Garis
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