Sex Advice
7 on-sale sex toys that'll make you feel loved on Valentine's Day (and every day)
February 12, 2020
7 on-sale sex toys that'll make you feel loved on Valentine's Day (and every day)
In Hustlers, Cardi B's character says she has a boyfriend—her pink vibrator. She then notes…
By Mary Grace Garis
This sex toy looks like an electric toothbrush and will make your head spin with pleasure
February 11, 2020
This sex toy looks like an electric toothbrush and will make your head spin with pleasure
When I unwrapped my brand new Zumio sex toy ($140) in plain sight on a…
By Mary Grace Garis
I've tried every type of lube available, but 1 bottle has earned its spot as my main squeeze
February 10, 2020
I've tried every type of lube available, but 1 bottle has earned its spot as my main squeeze
For the unlubricated—er, uninitiated—there are three main types of lubricants available to level up your…
By Gabrielle Kassel
This 'Passion Triangle' quiz shows what's missing in your long-term relationship
February 07, 2020
This 'Passion Triangle' quiz shows what's missing in your long-term relationship
When you first fall in love with someone new there's a fiery, extraordinarily horny adrenaline rush…
By Mary Grace Garis
I’m a sexologist, and this is what I would look for before investing in a sex toy
February 06, 2020
I’m a sexologist, and this is what I would look for before investing in a sex toy
You always remember your first. Something simple, perhaps with a wire (how quaint!). Or maybe…
By Mary Grace Garis
It's time to rebrand 'foreplay,' which currently delegitimizes sex for many
February 05, 2020
It's time to rebrand 'foreplay,' which currently delegitimizes sex for many
It's unfortunate that so many people regard foreplay as if it were a flight layover—that…
By Gabrielle Kassel
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
February 03, 2020
10 enduring myths about herpes that sexual health experts want you to stop believing
You probably have thoughts about herpes. Some may be accurate, but others may be born…
By Erin Bunch
Sex educators want you to have pillow talk after sex (because postgame analysis isn't just a sports thing)
February 03, 2020
Sex educators want you to have pillow talk after sex (because postgame analysis isn't just a sports thing)
Even dating back to my first-ever kisses, I adhered to a specific post-smooch routine: Call…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Your A-to-O glossary of sex terms you'll never have to nervously Google again
January 28, 2020
Your A-to-O glossary of sex terms you'll never have to nervously Google again
You thought you’d learned your sex ABCs—or, rather, ACGs (that's your A-spot, C-spot, and G-spot)—a…
By Gabrielle Kassel
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
January 24, 2020
How To Orgasm Fast (Like, Really Fast) With 16 Tips From Sex Experts
The unfortunate truth of the orgasm gap is that for folks with vulvas, climaxing is…
By Kells McPhillips
Dame just launched a curved vibrator that'll make your G-spot orgasm dreams come true
January 23, 2020
Dame just launched a curved vibrator that'll make your G-spot orgasm dreams come true
Dame Products' co-founders Alexandra Fine and Janet Lieberman are on our list of wellness Changemakers…
By Mary Grace Garis
75% of Vulva-Owners Will Have Painful Sex During Their Lifetime—Here's Exactly What To Do if That Includes You
January 14, 2020
75% of Vulva-Owners Will Have Painful Sex During Their Lifetime—Here's Exactly What To Do if That Includes You
Spine-chilling. Sheet-twisting. Mind-blowing. Sounds like the stuff of an especially exciting sexual experience, right? Unfortunately,…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why a sexologist says right now is the best time to reset your sex goals
January 11, 2020
Why a sexologist says right now is the best time to reset your sex goals
Now that we're back in the '20s, it's the perfect time to embrace bob haircuts,…
By Mary Grace Garis
If you like receiving oral sex, you're sure to love this luxury sex toy
January 08, 2020
If you like receiving oral sex, you're sure to love this luxury sex toy
Clitoral suction toys work by using air-suction technology to an effect that aims to feel…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Sexperts Recommend 7 Ways To Play With Ice To Heat Up Your Sex Life
January 06, 2020
Sexperts Recommend 7 Ways To Play With Ice To Heat Up Your Sex Life
If kitchen items aren't among the first things that come to mind when you consider…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Yes, It's Possible To Have an Accidental Orgasm—Here's How It *Usually* Happens
January 05, 2020
Yes, It's Possible To Have an Accidental Orgasm—Here's How It *Usually* Happens
Given how much emphasis is placed on exactly how to have full-body orgasm, how to…
By Erin Bunch
I wore a chic vibrator ring in public so I could experience pleasure…anywhere
December 31, 2019
I wore a chic vibrator ring in public so I could experience pleasure…anywhere
This fall, a number of my friends were gifted engagement rings in celebration of lifelong…
By Gabrielle Kassel
5 sex subscription boxes that deliver orgasms (and intimacy) to your front door
December 27, 2019
5 sex subscription boxes that deliver orgasms (and intimacy) to your front door
When things start to get a little stale in the bedroom, you have options. You…
By Kells McPhillips
Dame's co-founders made your sex toys objectively chic, and the duo is just getting started
December 26, 2019
Dame's co-founders made your sex toys objectively chic, and the duo is just getting started
In 2014, sexologist Alexandra Fine and engineer Janet Lieberman joined forces with a then-lofty goal…
By Alexis Berger
The 7 best sex tips we learned this year, so you can come into 2020 totally satisfied
December 23, 2019
The 7 best sex tips we learned this year, so you can come into 2020 totally satisfied
A whole bunch happened in 2019, but in recounting all of it, I'd be remiss…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 household items that double as convenient, budget-friendly sex toys
December 20, 2019
7 household items that double as convenient, budget-friendly sex toys
Whether your go-to vibrator is on the fritz, you're jonesing to try something new, you're…
By Morgan Mandriota
Your Vagina Has 5 Pleasure Zones, and the G-Spot Is Just 1 of Them
December 19, 2019
Your Vagina Has 5 Pleasure Zones, and the G-Spot Is Just 1 of Them
I've known about the G-spot for as long as I can remember, and I learned…
By Morgan Mandriota
Do aphrodisiacs actually work? Trying to have better sex over here
December 17, 2019
Do aphrodisiacs actually work? Trying to have better sex over here
I've never understood how sucking down a rock booger is supposed to make you, like,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Low sex drive in women is a medical diagnosis that's finally starting to get the attention it deserves
December 11, 2019
Low sex drive in women is a medical diagnosis that's finally starting to get the attention it deserves
It's long been recognized in the medical community that if you're a man struggling to…
By Emily Laurence
Welcome to the pleasure revolution
December 10, 2019
Welcome to the pleasure revolution
“The sexual conversation is expanding. The weirder your fantasies, the more open you are about…
By Alexis Berger
8 bisexuality myths, debunked—by people who identify as bisexual
December 09, 2019
8 bisexuality myths, debunked—by people who identify as bisexual
Bisexuality is a term that most if not all have heard, yet unfortunately, its pervasiveness…
By Gabrielle Kassel
These sex toys are on sale for Black Friday, in case you're in a *really* giving spirit
November 27, 2019
These sex toys are on sale for Black Friday, in case you're in a *really* giving spirit
As a bright-eyed, dollfaced child, I experienced no greater joy than waking up on Christmas…
By Mary Grace Garis
Curious about polyamory, non-monogamy, and throuple relationships? This couple has tried them all
November 22, 2019
Curious about polyamory, non-monogamy, and throuple relationships? This couple has tried them all
The world's come a long way since relationship-status structures were limited to just a few…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What Therapists Say It Means if You Think About an Ex During Sex
November 21, 2019
What Therapists Say It Means if You Think About an Ex During Sex
Ever find yourself in the heat of the moment—with a new or not new partner—when…
By Priscilla Rodriguez
How To Have a Super-Satisfying Threesome, Whether You're Currently Single or in a Relationship
November 19, 2019
How To Have a Super-Satisfying Threesome, Whether You're Currently Single or in a Relationship
While Liz*, a bisexual cisgender woman, tells me she's always been interested in threesomes—aka sexual…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Bring back the heat to your sexless relationship using an intimacy pro's top 4 tips
November 18, 2019
Bring back the heat to your sexless relationship using an intimacy pro's top 4 tips
No matter how intensely a flame of passion may burn during the newlywed phase—or any…
By Jessica Estrada
What's the real difference between a fetish and a kink?
November 14, 2019
What's the real difference between a fetish and a kink?
It wasn’t until I recently attended a class titled “Working Out the Kinks” at a…
By Morgan Mandriota
No matter how long you take to reach orgasm, there are ways to speed things up
November 13, 2019
No matter how long you take to reach orgasm, there are ways to speed things up
News flash: Your orgasm is not on a timer. It takes, well, as long as…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What you should ask instead of 'How many people have you slept with?'
November 07, 2019
What you should ask instead of 'How many people have you slept with?'
It's a huge bummer that despite rapidly changing social norms, number shame still exists—particularly for…
By Erin Bunch
I Went to a Jamaican Sex Resort After a Yearlong Dry Spell—Here’s What Happened
November 07, 2019
I Went to a Jamaican Sex Resort After a Yearlong Dry Spell—Here’s What Happened
As a sex writer, I'm aware that many harbor preconceived notions about, well, my sex…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Vaginal shame is real—so here's a much-needed reality check
November 06, 2019
Vaginal shame is real—so here's a much-needed reality check
After I first heard of the concept of "vaginal shame," I found myself flipping through…
By Erin Bunch
10 of the best vibrators on Amazon people can't stop buzzing about
November 05, 2019
10 of the best vibrators on Amazon people can't stop buzzing about
Online shopping is the best thing that ever happened to vibrators and society's acceptance of…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why wearing socks in bed could lead to more orgasms
November 01, 2019
Why wearing socks in bed could lead to more orgasms
One of my earliest and most embarrassing bedfellows couldn't part with two things: The Smashing…
By Mary Grace Garis
How e-commerce became the best thing to happen to female pleasure
October 30, 2019
How e-commerce became the best thing to happen to female pleasure
Few acts of self-love are quite as giving (and giving, and giving) as purchasing a…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Types of Intimacy in a Relationship, What They Are, and Why They Are All Important
October 29, 2019
The Types of Intimacy in a Relationship, What They Are, and Why They Are All Important
Intimacy isn’t all about sex—it’s complex and nuanced and can exist in many forms. “Intimacy…
By Mary Grace Garis
How to have amazing vacation sex, even when you're not on vacation
October 28, 2019
How to have amazing vacation sex, even when you're not on vacation
Can we spare a minute to talk about how nothing brightens up a sex life…
By Mary Grace Garis
Anyone can get better at sex by solving this sexologist's 3-step equation
October 25, 2019
Anyone can get better at sex by solving this sexologist's 3-step equation
Your instincts may tell you that sex isn't the same as training for a race.…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a sex coach and these are my 4 favorite things to do in the bedroom
October 22, 2019
I'm a sex coach and these are my 4 favorite things to do in the bedroom
Though the world is gloriously growing more on board by the day with openly discussing…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 lube ingredients to keep far, far away from your vagina
October 18, 2019
3 lube ingredients to keep far, far away from your vagina
Lube formulas have gotten, oh, let's say, "creative" in recent years. It's 2019 and you…
By Kells McPhillips
Shower sex can bring you closer (emotionally and physically) to your partner—and these 8 products can help
October 16, 2019
Shower sex can bring you closer (emotionally and physically) to your partner—and these 8 products can help
The general consensus that shower sex isn't good sex hurts my soul, because when done…
By Morgan Mandriota
5 tips to pull yourself out of the orgasm gap—because about 95 percent of women *can* have them
October 14, 2019
5 tips to pull yourself out of the orgasm gap—because about 95 percent of women *can* have them
Pop-culture imagery has fed me a ton of lies over the years about how sex…
By Mary Grace Garis
Real women share what to expect from sex after you have a baby
October 08, 2019
Real women share what to expect from sex after you have a baby
When it comes to new babies, there are whole books, websites, Facebook groups, and classes…
By Dory Zayas
A human sexuality professor believes anal sex could help close the orgasm gap
October 07, 2019
A human sexuality professor believes anal sex could help close the orgasm gap
“The orgasm gap” is a buzzy term that describes a harsh sexual reality: women don't…
By Kells McPhillips
The pleasure-boosting reason a sex therapist wants you to take a hand mirror to your vagina
October 02, 2019
The pleasure-boosting reason a sex therapist wants you to take a hand mirror to your vagina
In a world where we're getting more and more in touch with ourselves and our…
By Mary Grace Garis
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
September 30, 2019
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
Six-pack abs are a lie, but I just learned about something that's making me double…
By Erin Bunch
You can thank 'sex brain' for those out-of-character decisions you make when turned on
September 19, 2019
You can thank 'sex brain' for those out-of-character decisions you make when turned on
Are you able to speak properly and make rational decisions when you're super turned on?…
By Morgan Mandriota
We need to talk about verbal coercion: 56% of women report being pressured into sex the first time
September 17, 2019
We need to talk about verbal coercion: 56% of women report being pressured into sex the first time
Nearly two years have passed since actor and activist Alyssa Milano wrote a sentence that would…
By Kells McPhillips
Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are
September 13, 2019
Your Preference for Night, Afternoon, or Morning Sex Says a Lot About Who You Are
"What time of day do you prefer to have sex?" is probably not a question…
By Allie Flinn
Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It's Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving
September 10, 2019
Why Crying During Sex Is a Thing—Even When It's Consensual, Enjoyable, and Loving
When sex with your partner is fun, happy, and—most importantly—consensual, your mind and body are…
By Aly Semigran
The 9 best inclusive sex education Instagram accounts to follow right now
September 09, 2019
The 9 best inclusive sex education Instagram accounts to follow right now
In the event that the sexual education you received in your high school classroom more…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Here's why you should rate your sexual desire on a scale of 1 to 9
September 06, 2019
Here's why you should rate your sexual desire on a scale of 1 to 9
"On a scale from 1 to 9, how turned on are you right now?" Isn't…
By Kells McPhillips
I've Tried, Like, 1,000 Sex Toys This Year, and This Is The One I'll Use Forever
August 28, 2019
I've Tried, Like, 1,000 Sex Toys This Year, and This Is The One I'll Use Forever
When many hear the word “vibrator,” they immediately conjure an image of an OG wand-style…
By Gabrielle Kassel
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
August 27, 2019
The Differences Between Spontaneous and Responsive Desire May Explain Why You Never Initiate Sex
It's always baffled me that my gray, grimy, candy-wrapper-laden couch is the setting for so…
By Mary Grace Garis
There are 5 arousal types and knowing yours can really stimulate your sex life
August 26, 2019
There are 5 arousal types and knowing yours can really stimulate your sex life
How do you feel when you're turned on, and what is the exact mechanism by…
By Jenna Birch
It's possible to sharpen each of the 5 senses to enhance sexual pleasure
August 20, 2019
It's possible to sharpen each of the 5 senses to enhance sexual pleasure
Pretty much everything psychotherapist Esther Perel says about sex, relationships, and friendships reads like gospel to…
By Erin Bunch
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
August 17, 2019
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
My very favorite cocktail bar is nearly a dead ringer for for Miss Havisham's dilapidated…
By Mary Grace Garis
I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't
August 16, 2019
I Tried a Polyamorous Relationship, and It Kinda Worked—Until It Didn't
I’ve never been particularly traditional, especially when it comes to relationships, but even I was…
By Erin Bunch
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
August 14, 2019
Scientists take steps toward a vaccine for chlamydia, one of the most common STIs
A new study published Tuesday in The Lancet shows promise for a chlamydia vaccine in the…
By Kells McPhillips
3 Relationship Pros Dish on Whether Watching Porn Can Be Considered Cheating
August 07, 2019
3 Relationship Pros Dish on Whether Watching Porn Can Be Considered Cheating
Buckle up, because I'm about to admit something I'm kind of ashamed about: I used…
By Rachel Lapidos
Use your Mars sign to get quick and dirty sex tips, courtesy of the stars
August 05, 2019
Use your Mars sign to get quick and dirty sex tips, courtesy of the stars
My Mars sign is in Cancer, which meant, oh, just about zilch to me until…
By Mary Grace Garis
Demisexuality is the cousin of asexuality that includes the experience of attraction
August 01, 2019
Demisexuality is the cousin of asexuality that includes the experience of attraction
Many who are navigating the current landscape of dating would likely agree that the new…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Asking for…myself and everyone else: Are simultaneous orgasms a real, achievable thing?
July 31, 2019
Asking for…myself and everyone else: Are simultaneous orgasms a real, achievable thing?
There are so many things components of sex that movies and television often glamorize, if…
By Aly Semigran
You don't even need a partner to achieve a tantric full-body orgasm
July 28, 2019
You don't even need a partner to achieve a tantric full-body orgasm
Is it just me, or does it seem like everywhere you turn these days, there's…
By Erin Bunch
A sex expert shares 5 ways to try something new in bed
July 25, 2019
A sex expert shares 5 ways to try something new in bed
Ever wish you could have a personal coach for all things sex and relationships? That's…
By Lila Darville
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
July 24, 2019
The era of sexual self care has brought Big Bush Energy to its climax
If record-breaking sales of sexual self-care products are any indication, the contents of people's nightstands…
By Kells McPhillips
Sexperts answer the dirtiest dozen questions about sex they get asked most often
July 18, 2019
Sexperts answer the dirtiest dozen questions about sex they get asked most often
As a sex writer, asking professionals (sexologists, sex and relationship therapists, doctors, educators, you name…
By Gabrielle Kassel
What the heck are Kegels, and are they ever truly useful?
July 17, 2019
What the heck are Kegels, and are they ever truly useful?
As far as incognito exercises go, nothing flies under the radar quite like Kegels. At…
By Kells McPhillips
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