Why We Need to Prioritize Pleasure-Centric Approaches in Sex Education

— The risk-reduction framework that guides most U.S. sex ed focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and STDs—overlooking other critical topics such as healthy relationships, consent and pleasure. By Ale Pedraza Buenahora and Mia Henderson In her essay collection Pleasure Activism, activist adrienne maree brown writes, “Pleasure activism asserts that we all need and …

What is Plato’s Symposium, the classic book drawn into the Gender Queer culture wars?

Plato’s Symposium, Anselm Feuerbach, 1869 By Matthew Sharpe It was probably inevitable, but is deeply sad, that Plato’s Symposium (circa 380 BCE), has been drawn into the culture wars. A dialogue of great complexity and elegance, the book is one of the principal sources of the Greek philosopher’s views on love and beauty. There are …

Six Signs You Should Go To Sex Therapy

— Psycho-Sexologist and host of Audible’s ‘Sex Therapy’ podcast, Chantelle Otten, on how it could improve your life. By Chantelle Otten If your sex life feels like it’s missing something—be it connection, pleasure, or understanding—it might be time to consider sex therapy. Often misunderstood, sex therapy is a powerful, judgement-free space that’s all about fostering deeper connections, improving communication, and …

This Is How Kink Can Improve Your Relationship And Sex Life

— Kink is way more nuanced than we think. By Sarah-Louise Kelly Traditionally, most of us have considered kink to be something outside the conventional ideas of sex, however, a study by the University of Brighton has suggested that as many as 20-30% of the UK population has engaged in it. Addtionally, according to Google …

Condoms are no longer a fact of life for young Americans.

— They’re an afterthought Condoms are made available to students at the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. By Devna Bose It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and …

10 things you need to know about sex and dating at university

By Serena Smith Freshers’ week is nigh: as I write this, hordes of 18-year-olds are likely raiding their parents’ drawers for knives and forks, panic-buying overpriced clothes from Urban Outfitters, and fruitlessly trying to identify their future flatmates via a number of impenetrable Facebook Freshers’ groups. If you are one of these lucky incoming students: …