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 …

How sex cemented (and stigmatized) the gay community

— The history of discrimination and persecution against the LGBTQ+ community led many people to seek safe meeting spaces A march for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City in 1994, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. By Álex Maroño Porto Nico is a 30-year-old American who moved to Pamplona, in the north of Spain, …

What’s the difference between abstinence and celibacy?

— Many young people are abstaining from sex and call themselves celibate. But what’s the difference between abstinence vs celibacy? By Daryl Austin Once thought to be largely motivated by religious beliefs, celibacy has become a popular way for people to reconnect with themselves, gain control over sexual desires and find more meaningful relationships. Some …

Your pelvic floor might be impacting your orgasms, here’s how

By DAISY HENRY Keep that good thing going. If there was a way to achieve better orgasms, would you take it? Sure, sex and pleasure shouldn’t always be about the big ‘O’ (in fact, there’s a solid case for rethinking that approach completely), but the temptation surely remains. Stressed? Orgasm. Horny? Orgasm. Tired? Orgasm. Whether …

Maybe Your Dead Bedroom Marriage Needs a Hit of Ketamine

— Psychedelic Sex Therapy 101 I asked a doctor who’s an expert in the treatment By Sarah Stiefvater Whether through the iconic Dr. Ruth Westheimer (RIP) or the Netflix hit Sex Education, you’ve probably heard of sex therapy. But have you heard of psychedelic sex therapy? It’s basically traditional sex therapy that integrates the use …

Masturbation May Help With Menopause Symptoms

“Self-pleasure offers an effective, accessible tool.” By Korin Miller With symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and vaginal dryness in the mix, menopause can be a difficult experience for many women. However, there are treatment options available, including hormone therapy and lifestyle tweaks. Now, new research has pinpointed a lifestyle hack that can help women …