The Importance of Comprehensive Sex Education

— ‘Ignorance Breeds Vulnerability’ By Mira Miller Comprehensive, accurate sex education has been proven to keep teens safer and healthier — so why are we still shielding them from the realities of sexuality and relationships? Whether they learn about it at school, from their parents, or online, experts agree that young people are going to …

Scientists discover the awkward origins of sex

By Terrence McCoy Picture a frigid Scottish loch. Now inside this loch picture two gyrating armored prehistoric fish that would later be called M. Dicki. The fish, the most primitive jawed vertebrates, would never win any beauty contests. But in the amorous world of the aptly-but-coincidentally named M. Dicki, love was blind. Which was probably …

Why Age-Gap Relationships Are So Sexually Satisfying For Older Women

— Experts explain how age-gap relationships work in real life—not just in The Idea Of You. By Olivia Bria The new romantic comedy, The Idea of You, based of the popular book of the same title, explores the beauty of age-gap relationships—specifically when an older woman dates a younger man. In this case, a 40-year-old …

If Sex Ed Isn’t Critical, Can We Really Call It Comprehensive?

— Young people deserve an education that equips them to critically analyze competing narratives, challenge misinformation and champion their own sexual health rights. by Danielle Fernandes The Vatican issued a statement month calling gender transition and fluidity a threat to human dignity—which was not on my 2024 Bingo card. But it should have been. From …

L G B T … P?

— Polyamory is everywhere these days—except protected under the law. But some advocates have an idea about how to change that. By Abigail Moss In case you hadn’t noticed, polyamory is all the rage right now. The current vogue emerged back in January, with a viral cover story in New York magazine and the buzzy …

Here’s how you can talk to your kids about gendered violence

— And 7 ways to model good behaviour By Jacqueline Hendriks Children and young people may be seeing news headlines about men murdering women or footage of people rallying to call for action. Perhaps they or their friends have even gone to the protests. As Australia confronts the shocking numbers of men murdering women, children …

Exploring the Benefits of Sex on Overall Health and Human Performance

In recent years, there has been significant research into the benefits of sex and the multifaceted relationship between sex and overall health. Recent research by WHOOP reveals direct correlations between sex, sleep, and recovery – and how and why the timing of sex can make all of the difference. Physical Health Benefits of Sex Studies …

Everything You Need to Know About the Refractory Period

By Tim Jewell What’s the refractory period? The refractory period occurs right after you reach your sexual climax. It refers to the time between an orgasm and when you feel ready to be sexually aroused again. It’s also called the “resolution” stage. Does everyone have one? Yes! It’s not just limited to people with penises. …

The orgasm gap

— Picking up where the sexual revolution left off By Laurie Mintz At the core of the 1960s sexual revolution was “female sexual empowerment.” It fell short of this goal. Specifically, while the revolution made women having intercourse before marriage acceptable, it didn’t lead women to have equally pleasurable sexual experiences. This assertion comes from …

Sexless relationships aren’t uncommon—here’s what to do if you’re in one

— Here’s what to do if you’re in one It doesn’t necessarily mean your relationship’s over By Gabrielle Kassel You know how many of your pals are proudly posting about their Stanley cups, favourite books, and hot girl walks? Well, odds are, even more of your friends are silently suffering through a sex drought. So, …