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Civil Activist Hugh Hefner, the Origins of Modern Sex, Deep Throat Sings Off BroadwayA new documentary focusing on Hugh Hefner debuts today, exposing a side of the cultural icon that oftentimes goes unseen—his role as a political and civil activist.
Jul. 30, 2010
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Hasselbeck’s Lonely Lesbian Theory, Increasing Support for Same-Sex Marriage
President Obama appeared on ABC’s controversial talk show The View this morning, to discuss topics like the war in Afghanistan and the economy, leaving more racy topics—such as the illegitimacy of older lesbians—to the show’s conservative pundit Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
Jul. 29, 2010
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Apple Censors Bestseller List, First Transgendered Model in Vogue, Tom Jones Tops Eminem
Three books mysteriously disappeared from Apple’s list of iPad bestsellers, and now the company is drawing fire—again—for censoring sexually explicit materials.
Jul. 28, 2010
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AIDS–the Arts and the Legacy of ActivismNowhere have the effects of HIV/AIDs been more strongly felt than in the arts. But even in the face of devastating loss, AIDS also inspired an enduring array of works destined to become the masterpieces of our time, and spawned a new breed of activists, whose art both offered hope and raised funding for research, outreach and education. SexIs spotlights the pioneers who polarized the movement, as well as those who carry the torch today, passing it forward, until a cure can be found.
Winged Victory: Opening Minds and Hearts with the Power of Art -
The Man Project
Famed humorist Will Rogers once noted: "There are three kinds of men: The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." But, just what the hell does it mean to be a man, anyway? In this series, SexIs turns the spotlight on the male of the species to explore where our culture stands regarding male sexuality, what’s lacking from the conversation—and how the questions we aren’t asking effect us all.
Chastity for DudesThe Naked Reader Book ClubJoin venerated erotica publisher Cleis Press, EdenFantasys and SexIs in an ongoing online book club for inquiring minds who love to read about all things sexual—from the politics of pornography to the erotically evocative boundaries of desire. In July, celebrate sexual independence every day. We’re winning the war d’amour with Weapons of Mass Seduction!
The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest!
Recent articles
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Coming in Colors: The Landscape of African-American Erotica, Part 2
From launching the niche to going mainstream, black writers are finding their market—and it’s not necessarily defined by color lines.
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The Whore Journals, Part 11: The Day of the Slut
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TV, or Not TV...What’s So Funny About Idiots?
It’s a given that sitcoms aren’t meant to be taken literally. But if humor is based on the familiar, what does it say about us as a society when in order to be funny, comedic heroes are most often portrayed as bumbling boors, while their female counterparts are relegated to the ranks of a more infamous “B” word?
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Eat Your Heart Out: The Sexualization of Food and Food Culture
They say you never forget your first: That initial surge of blood as your heart begins to hammer, those small moans of pleasure, your mouth actually watering as your lips embrace the object of your desire.
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The Pros and Cons of Most Exotic Places to Have Sex
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Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Space
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The Man Project: Grant Stoddard
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Tuesdays With Nina: The Truth About 69
This week, Nina tackles the myth, the legend, the ultimate in oral sex positions: 69. You might be surprised to learn that not everybody finds it to be a magic number. Nina offers her ideas on how to improve your dual-oral adventures, and shares some insights from a viewer who was inspired to write in about his own experiences as a 58-year-old man dating a 72-year-old woman.
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The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest!
Another week, another hot topic, another 140 characters of steamy micro-erotic excellence. Presenting our weekly winner, runner-up and the outstanding entries for last week’s topic: Dénouement.
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The Naked Reader: Coming in Colors: The Landscape of African-American Erotica, Part 1
What is erotic? Ask the question of 100 people, 100 different answers volley back like flaming arrows toward a castle under siege. Each is as unique as the stripes on a tiger, some markedly more dangerous, all indisputably valid.
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Midori’s Postcards from a Sex Nerd: The Sexiest Cities, Part 1
Where is the sexiest city? Do images of lovers cavorting on beaches, romantic walks along quaint cobblestone paths or luxurious hide-away hotels come to mind? If you think “the sexiest city” is an easy question to answer, your buying the hype of travel advertising.
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Period Pieces
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Plugged In: Internet Censorship
Technology is widely touted as the anti-censor, opening up realms of knowledge from the mundane to the sublime to all people with unlimited access. But all Internet connections are not created equal, and the controversy over sexual materials has only intensified on the digital stage. From iPhones to censorwalls, the battle over freedom of information rages on.
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The Six Worst Things You Can Say to a Guy
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Secrets of a Sex Writer: A Little Bit Poly
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Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: The Life Lessons in Swing Dancing
Look at your partner when you’re communicating with them. When you decide to do something, pay attention, commit to it, and follow through.
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The Man Project: Buck Angel
Known as “the man with a pussy,” Buck Angel has become a cultural icon. He’s a successful porn star—who’s addressed audiences at Yale University. Angel does the talk-show circuit, but when he took Howard Stern up on a dare to ride the Simian Sex Machine, the joke was squarely on Stern.
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Tuesdays With Nina: Hypothyroidism and Inability To Orgasm
This week, Nina tackles the concerns of a woman diagnosed with hypothyroidism and her resulting inability to achieve orgasm. People with this condition often have a reduced libido and diminished ability to climax—which can be distressing to both you and your partner. Nina has consulted sex expert, Dr. Robert Lawrence, for tips on how to cope with a thyroid that’s putting a damper on your sex life.
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The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest!
Another week, another hot topic, another 140 characters of steamy micro-erotic excellence. Presenting our weekly winner, runner-up and the outstanding entries for last week’s topic: The face in your mirror.
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Deconstructing Sasha Grey: From XXX-treme to Mainstream
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The Whore Journals, Part 10: My First Foot Job
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Our Porn, Ourselves: Erika Lust on the Future of Porn
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Encounter With a Chaser
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The Ten Strangest Things
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Beautiful & Kind: Interview with a Sex Goddess
“The Beautiful Kind” (a.k.a. “TBK”) is both the name and motto of the 30-something bisexual vegetarian sex goddess located in St. Louis, Missouri. A prolific sex writer, TBK writes for a variety of magazines, including SexIs, and also pens a popular Internet advice column “Ask The Slut.”
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I Am A Patriot
Sexual Health & Well-Being
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After all, some things just don’t need to remain a mystery
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There’s more to it than "me see, me want!"
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Relationships don’t grow on trees, and neither does a happy sex life.
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Gender is…whatever you want it to be.
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How to get it on without getting it too risky.
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Here’s to good health – and even better sex.
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Sex, like cheese and wine, ages better than you may think.
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Sex permeates everything, especially when it comes to pop culture.
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Your biggest sex organ isn’t the one between your legs…
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Get off by getting your kink on!
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What can your sex life do for the planet?
Buyers Guides
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Sometimes, it really IS all about the O and nothing else.
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A man’s best friend doesn’t always have to be his hand!
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Proving the fact that sometimes its a very good thing to be anal-retentive.
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BDSM + toys + you = a spanking good time!
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From harnesses to dildos, we’ve got answers for nearly every question.
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And anything else we can think of…
