Am I BiSexual?

16 Signs That It Ain’t No Lie, You’re Bi Bi Bi by Lianna Bass Bisexual (aka bi) peeps are romantically or sexually interested in more than one gender. But NGL, that definition is a bit basic. The sexual spectrum is a vast, beautiful, and sometimes confusing thing. “Our culture is so oriented to binaries, it …

Men who identify as feminists are having more — and more varied — sex

By Max Stick In 2015, Justin Trudeau surprised many by claiming a feminist identity. Numerous celebrities and entertainers have recently asserted themselves as feminists, and some have even chastised those who reject feminism. While more and more men from across social divides have begun supporting feminist values and asserting a feminist identity, many are scrutinized …

Understanding Your Own Sexuality Will Give You Confidence With Others

By Cindy Cummings Intimacy and sexuality can be an anxiety-inducing subject for many young people. One study, analyzed by the UK’s Guardian Newspaper, found that 35% of young people experienced at least one problem in the bedroom, with 8% reporting anxiety and 10% reporting a lack of enjoyment. The problem often stems from a lack of self-awareness. …

Sex between straight men challenges traditional sexual identities

Attractions, behaviours and identities do not always align, says UBC professor Tony Silva By Craig Takeuchi If straight men have sex with other men, that means that they’re closeted, and have internalized homophobia, right? Not necessarily, according to University of British Columbia sociology professor Tony Silva. Silva’s new book Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility Among White …

Is the Kinsey Scale of Sexual Behavior Still Valid?

The decades-old classification system for the study of sex may still have value, but new frameworks offer more. By Sophie Putka Alfred Kinsey’s imprint on the world of sexuality has — and continues to — inspire criticism, fascination, even outrage. It’s a captivating legacy for a man who spent the first half of his career …

How to broach the topic of sex toys with your partner

By Ashley Laderer To introduce sex toys into your relationship gently, be sure to avoid complaining or critiquing your partner’s sexual performance. You should also be direct with your desires, but willing to compromise based on what your partner wants. Looking for a toy together can also help you to come to a decision with …

Some penis microbes may increase the risk of vaginal infections after penetrative sex

By Julia Naftulin A new study found that 10 types of bacteria found on men’s penises were predictors in whether their female partners developed bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that affects 1 in 3 women. Experts are unsure what exactly causes bacterial vaginosis. The researchers said that their study suggests men’s sexual …

How to introduce sex toys into your relationship

By Mark Hay Bringing sex toys into partnered sex can open up entirely new realms of pleasure for everyone involved. Toys do things our bodies just cannot, like pulse and vibrate. These novel sensations can help many people have more consistent and frequent — or complex and intense — orgasmic experiences. And the sheer variety …

Grinding Is the Most Underrated Sex Act

Don’t leave this steamy sex act in high school. It’s worth your adult attention. By Gabrielle Kassel Last week during a Zoom birthday celebration, I was mid-professing my love for bump-and-grind hookup action when I noticed some nose-turning happening on the screen. My friends weren’t being judgmental, exactly, but many had taken on the kind …