34 erogenous zones and how to stimulate them

We get you acquainted with these subtle and not-so-suble pleasure points. by Rosie Saunders Put simply, erogenous zones are extra-sensitive areas of the human body that generate a sexual response when stimulated. They’re located all over, from your eyelids to your ankles. Though sexual in nature, your body’s response might not necessarily be an out-and-out …

30 Ideas To Spice Up Sexual Foreplay —

From Erotic To Romantic By Kesiena Boom, M.S. Foreplay is traditionally defined as the physically and emotionally intimate acts that two people engage in to turn themselves on before having sexual intercourse. But these days, the concept of foreplay can seem a little antiquated and heteronormative as society moves toward a more expansive view of …

Sexual assault is a consequence of how society is organized

By Jennifer Hirsch and Shamus Khan The Department of Education is about to release new rules about how schools must deal with sexual harassment, stalking, and sexual assault. There’s a lot that’s disastrous about this interpretation of Title IX, which is supposed to promote equal access to education for women. But what’s largely missing from …

Spicing things up in the bedroom during social distancing

By Almara Abgarian It’s going to be a quiet Friday night. The coronavirus lockdown has officially begun, pubs, restaurants, gyms and other public spaces have to close up shop for the forseeable future. So, what can you spend the rest of the weekend doing? You already know what we’re going to say, but let’s say …

Transgender People on What They Wish They Had Learned in Sex Ed

From safer queer sex to less gendered language.   By Syd Stephenson Across the United States, sex education curriculum is severely lacking. Many receive abstinence-only education, which can leave out important things like the emotional aspects of sex, how to use protection, and that it is not only normal to have sex, but normal to …

How to Move Forward When You’re in a Sexless Marriage

A Q&A with a clinical psychologist who specializes in getting couples to talk openly about sex. By Sophia Benoit Recently, a 36-year-old man posted something stupid on Reddit. This is not breaking news—this happens likely thousands of times per day, but the post made it over to Twitter, and people went in. The issue at …

Event aims to increase ‘cliteracy,’ open conversation about female sexuality

By Emily MacInnis Sexual pleasure and accurate sexual information are essential for healthy relationships, a psychology professor said at a campus event Thursday. The Campus Events Commission hosted “Becoming Cliterate: An Evening of Conversation between Rachel Bloom and Dr. Laurie Mintz” on Thursday evening. The event featured a conversation between Bloom, the actress and writer …

These Badass Women Are Fighting To Close The Orgasm Gap For Good

by Carrie Arnold The big O can boost your mood, help you sleep better, strengthen your immune system, improve your relationship, and more. But it makes everyone—and we mean everyone (doctors, universities, government agencies)—flinch. WH investigates why women are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to getting off, and talks to …