#SexFeed: Rabbis Compare German Circumcision Ban to the Holocaust

A court ruling in Germany last month saw the practice of infant circumcision restricted throughout the city of Cologne, after police were alerted to a Muslim child who was bleeding seriously following a botched circumcision.

My yoni isn’t junk.

When did we start calling our private parts ‘junk’?

Living Life Labeled

Why does society pressure us to label and define our sexuality?

Summer Skin: How do you keep it safe?

I’m not a girly girl by any means and I don’t have a normal regimen that I use on a daily basis all year long to protect my skin. However, in the summer I do pay special attention to my skin and try to prevent it from becoming sun burned and becoming dry. Dry skin is very common in the summer so I am going to offer some suggestions on what I do to keep my skin soft in the summer.

She Plays, He Plays: Operation Pussy Power

Since the 50 Shades craze, there has been a lot of talk about kegel exercisers. Sales for these little lady helpers have skyrocketed across the board. But which set is best for your body? Rydell Johnson gives you the scoop on four sets carried on EdenFantasys.com.

Sex and Pregnancy: Trimester Two

My second trimester started out with a bang. Two, to be exact.

Breasts: Bigger, Sooner and Laced with Jet Fuel?

Women think of breast cancer as the sole boogey man lurking under our breastbones, but jet fuel in boobie juice and toddlers developing buds make it pretty obvious: the environmental impact on mammillary health is double-D huge.

Calling All Drag Kings!

With all of this drag queen love emanating from gay and straight circles, you have to wonder: Why aren’t drag kings being embraced with equal excitement?

Can a white, middle-aged, heterosexual mom of two be “Two-Spirited”?

As her understanding of gender and sexuality have transformed, the author realizes that it’s going to take more than an understanding of biology to answer an age old question: Is it a boy or a girl?

3rd Anniversary: Mind and Body

In honor of our third anniversary, we thought we’d dredge up some of our awesome past. We’ve got so many posts in our archive that meant so much to us – and we hope to you! – and shouldn’t be forgotten. So over the next couple weeks, we’ll be sharing some excerpts with you.

Mr. Sexsmith Says: Are Butches Who Have Sex With Butches “Too Gay?”

Gender is, for many folks, a deal-breaker and a key alignment on which they seek partners, but it’s not the only factor. Power, kink interests, cultural familiarities, spiritual beliefs, common values—there are lots of things to consider. Get your shit together, own your orientations because they are legitimate and real and wonderful, and you’ll have interest.

I've got confidence in my curves.

This month, our parent company, EdenFantasys, wants to know what is sexy TO YOU or what makes YOU feel sexy. So, we asked our columnists and contributors to help kick-start the discussion here on SexIs. Serenesub knows her curves are sexy and that's sexy in and of itself!

3rd Anniversary: You can't do it without one of these!

In honor of our third anniversary, we thought we’d dredge up some of our awesome past. We’ve got so many posts in our archive that meant so much to us – and we hope to you! – and shouldn’t be forgotten. So over the next couple weeks, we’ll be sharing some excerpts with you.

Being Ken is as Hard as Being Barbie: Why Body Image is a Male Problem, Too

Some so-called feminists would have us believe that “body image” is an almost exclusively female problem. It isn’t. Men face an equal, and perhaps greater, challenge measuring up to today’s physical standards.

On Being Out: I Pass

Does taking a pass on being “out” about one's gender persuasion, kinky proclivities and sexual relations make one a coward?

The First Wet Dream

Ever wonder what it’s like to transition? Are there changes we don’t often hear about? Chris Corrigan’s got a few interesting experiences to share.

Another State Jumps on the Embryo-Viewing Bandwagon

Senator Janet “Lovey” Howell steps in with a suggestion of her own.

Tuesdays With Nina: Husband is Impotent and Won't Seek Help

Everybody makes jokes about how once you get married, you stop having sex, but it's really no joke when a couple struggles with issues that prevent them from having a satisfying sex life or in the case of some couples, any sex life at all.

State Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Fetuses ... From Food

Oh, no! What’ll we do without our Embry-Ohs?

Parents of Gender-Neutral Child Catch Heat for Their Choice

‘Cause how we raise our children is totally society’s business.

Schmekle: Revolutionary Trans-Core, Jewish, Punk Rock Band

Schmekel is Yiddish for "little penis" and seems to be the perfect name for a “100 percent transgender, 100 percent Jewish” punk band that doesn't take itself too seriously. The band’s parody punk rock is made for fun but the end result is an act that crosses boundaries and reaches beyond the queer audience you'd expect.

Tuesdays With Nina: Coping With Painful Sex

Nothing can be so frustrating as a condition that keeps you from enjoying your favorite sexual position!

Penis Tattoo Causes Permanent Semi-Erection

Maybe he won't have to take Viagra anymore?

Perpetual Erection: The Hard Truth About Priapism

An erection that lasts for hours might sound like a dream come true, but in reality priapism — a condition where your erection lasts for more than 4 hours — can be a nightmare.

The Hawkfish Changes Genders on a Dime!

Oh, if gender reassignment were only that easy.

New Recommendations Released for Treating Transgender Patients

Who knew sensitivity wasn’t a trait native to caregivers?

Weak Implants Filled with Fuel Additive

’Cause they like to guarantee Cancer in France.

Colorado Girl Scouts Give Acceptance for Christmas

... while Louisiana troop leaders give hatred instead.

Mr. Sexsmith Says: She Likes My Butch Breasts and I Don’t

Butch Top is feeling nervous about their partner touching their "man boobies" and finds the attention makes them feel less "top-confident" in the bedroom. Mr. Sexsmith has some suggestions for how to overcome this uneasiness and maintain confidence in the bedroom.

Diamond Symbol Banned from Mother-Toddler Group

It just looks too much like a vagina.

Pilates Breathing Maneuver Dislodges Breast Implant

Cause who doesn't want to play Hide and Seek in their rib cage?

Snooping on Your Partner Can Make You Fat

However, we suspect that behaving in a snoop-worthy fashion isn't good for you, either.

From the Dept. of 'Things Not to Do to Your Penis' ...

Silicone injections from a fake doctor? Not surprisingly, someone dies in this story.

Psychologist Allegedly Faked Rape to Convince Husband to Move

We're thinking she didn't think this all the way through.

For the love of God. Let my vagina sleep.

A Weaponized Pink Dildo? Police Had to Ask ...

Here's what not to do next time you're drunk in a parking lot.

Smoking Might Make Your Nipples Fall Off

Okay, so it's not worse than getting cancer. But it's scary in its own special way.

When Pain in the Punani Gets in the Way of Pleasure

Vaginal pain is the number one reason why marriages are unconsummated, but treating and healing this condition is possible. Tinamarie discusses this all-to-common problem and reveals publically for the first time her experiences with a sexually debilitating condition.

Tuesdays With Nina: How Can I Make My Penis Bigger?

Is worrying that your penis isn't big enough a universal concern? We suspect more men are worrying than should be. How else do you explain all the Penis Enhancement spam in our inbox?

Your Brain Works Faster with Nude Bodies

Scientist show that clothes just slow us down. Well, in a way, anyway.

Okay, This is Sort of Like a Bra for Penises

Guys: “Cocksox” will help you stand out in a crowd. Or get you arrested. We're not sure.

Just in Case You Need Another Reason Not to Have Interspecies Sex

Guys, it increases the risk of penile cancer. Seriously. Scientists say so!

FDA Orders Recall of Contaminated Kotex Tampons

Customers in nine states affected. Check the box to be on the safe side.

Scientists Link Birth Control Pill Use to Prostate Cancer

Yes, we're a little skeptical, too. But hear them out ...

Having a Stroke Turned Straight Rugby Player Gay

He thinks so, anyway, and he should know. Neurologists are fascinated.

Circumcised with Bamboo Sticks: All in a Day's Work

Some journalists really will do anything for a scoop.

Getting a Bra that Fits Can Be a Horror Story

No, not “The Quadraboob!” Cue the scary music at The Boobie Trap.

Paleolithic Penis Art Tells Us How Sex Mattered, Way Back When

Censors and politicians are more recent inventions, you know?

Here's an Ultrasound that Screams 'My Balls Hurt!'

Even the doctors were a little freaked out by ... well, yeah. Looks like a face to us, too.

I, Booby

If your breasts could talk, what would they say?

Breast milk could cure cancer; but how many of us would be willing to drink it?

Reports suggest human breast milk can combat more than 40 types of cancer — with safer and more reliable results than anything with a FDA approval label stamped on it. Despite milk clearly “doing the body good” are we as a society too hung up to take advantage?

Lindsay Lohan Offered $1M for Vagina Molding

... Or you can look at pictures of the real thing in Playboy.

Condom Klepto Hits Walgreens in Georgia

More proof, perhaps, that some shoplifters need treatment, not punishment.

Colonization of the Sacred Breast

The powerful meanings breasts convey as life-givers and life-destroyers are varied and complex. There are the ‘good breasts’ that we associate with lactating mothers and the ‘bad breasts’ that kill us with cancer; in between we squeeze in the ‘naughty breasts’ of sexuality that, depending on perspective, can be bad, good or both.

French Dudes: Stop It with the Penile Implants, Already

Surgeons' group releases study on size to combat ... overcompensation.

Safety of Vaginal Mesh Devices Challenged

More than 100 women are suing companies and the FDA is under fire, too.

Breast Cancer and Polyamory: A Story of Non-monogamy, Love and Commitment While Going Through Chemo

Allena Gabosch is the founder of Seattle’s Center for Sex Positivity, a polyamorous, sex-scene goddess and a reminder that even goddesses are not immune to the specter of breast cancer.

The Scar Project

Breast Cancer Is Not a Pink Ribbon.

Mom Donates a Womb for Daughter's Child

Transplant surgery a first in Australia.

Sexing the Transman: Buck Angel Documentary Explores Trasitioning and Its Effect on Sexuality

The transman who once loved women, but finds himself attracted solely to men after taking hormones has become LGBTQ lore. There've been few formal studies, but it comes up again and again in discussion; it was a plot-line on The L Word and was even covered as a ‘trend’ by New York Magazine. Now, porn star and trans activist, Buck Angel is making a documentary on the ever-controversial topic.

The Best Medicine

Fighting cancer – and saving beautiful ta-tas – one t-shirt at a time.

The Wisdom of the Womb, Part Two: Healing Sexual Trauma

Sexual trauma often occurs in response to incest, molestation and rape; but other events can incur sexual trauma as well. Both necessary and unnecessary medical procedures can lead to sexual dysfunction if they result in damage to the sex organs or pelvic trauma.

Breast Cancer Awareness: A Tale of Two Sisters

Breast Cancer has touched many of our lives in ways with both positive and negative outcomes. Sharing these experiences reveals just how far we've come in the battle against cancer; it also exposes the grim reality for many who must fight this battle with inadequate or no insurance benefits.

Bad Science Doesn’t Justify Male Circumcision

Doctors still attempt to promote the unnecessary and unethical practice of male infant circumcision – and have begun using increasingly questionable science to support their argument.

'Pink' Perfume Alleged to Contain Carcinogens

Breast cancer group wants the product taken off shelves.

When Testosterone Sabotages A Man’s Sex Life

If you were to distribute a tablespoon of testosterone to a lecture hall full of young men, you’d have yourself a gang of lunatics chasing and humping everything that moves, my professor said. From that day forward, sex hormones had my full appreciation.

Great Sex Can Make You Forget Everything. Literally.

This hasn't happened to us and we're not sure we'd mind. You?

A Boob By Any Other Name...

Occasionally twitter writes my posts for me. Today was one of those days.

Sex and Pregnancy: The First Trimester

It's possible there are as many myths and misconceptions about sex and pregnancy as there are babies being born. So what's fact and what's fiction? In this three-part series, Lady J, as a part of her own pregnancy journey, takes us through sex and pregnancy, one trimester at a time.

Your Boob Job Pictures, Live on the Internet ...

Oops. Surgeon leaves names on before-and-after photos.

Dear Boobies,

It probably doesn’t seem like it, but I really do love the two of you. I’m so grateful that you’ve not withered away from the abject neglect and borderline abuse I’ve put you through. If you were my children, social services would be knocking on my door to take you away from me.

Denial of Sterilization as a Form of Birth Control: Discrimination or Due Diligence?

Nothing polarizes debate like birth control. Though many high-profile arguments rage on about abortion, the “morning-after” pill, and insurance payments for birth control pills, sterilization is an often overlooked but equally charged form of contraception.

SexBeat: Has Lady Gaga Made Drag Kings Mainstream?

The Queen of Pop became the King of Drag on stage (and off) at the recent MTV's VMA 2011, performing as her alter ego, Jo Calderone, and opened up the world of drag kings for a peek from millions of mainstream Americans. Has she done for women in drag what RuPaul did for men in dresses?

Celebrating 8 Women Who Battled Breast Cancer In The Public Eye

There’s an old saying: When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But when life gives you breast cancer, is it possible to find anything positive about the experience? These eight women bravely fought their disease in the public eye, so others like them would know they are not alone.

I Hate Dating, I Like Relationships

“Dating” sounds like a dirty word to me, and not in a good way. I love traditionally dirty words in the right context, but dating? Not so much.

Breast Implants Save Russian Woman's Life in Knife Attack

See? They really are very safe ...

Phil Varone's Penis, On Sale Soon

Sex Rehab/Skid Row drummer's manhood is model for new sex toy.

3,000 Yak and Cow Nipples ... and Nancy Grace, Too

Which is more provocative? We really aren't sure.

Uniboob Look is Definitely Not the New Sexy

Want cosmetic surgery? Choose your doctor carefully.

Legislator's Official Photo is De-Breasted

Oh, Canada! We'll vote fore a little cleavage, every time.

New Treatment Offers Hope in Fight Against Breast Cancer

Patients live longer with less side effects using alternative to chemotherapy.

The Case of the Missing Topless Virgin Mary

Controversial statue in Prague is stolen ... if you find it, there's a $30,000 reward.

The Wisdom of the Womb

Womb isn't a particularly sexy word. A term for the uterus, womb also refers to a place where something is generated or an encompassing, protective space. Womb is where things originate and for the purposes of this column, womb is where orgasm and love can find their deepest expression.

Getting an Eel Up Your Penis is Even Less Fun Than You'd Think

Men: Be careful of exotic spa treatments, okay?

The World’s Most Terrifying Penises

I’ve been doing quite a bit of animal-biology posts lately, which is a pleasant change for me, because animals are way more gross and fascinating than people. Unless you count two-girls/one-cup, which I don’t because I’m pretending it never existed.

Taking Care of Your Heart is Good for Your Penis

Some guys need a little extra incentive to look after their health, you know?

Russian Comedian Gropes Boobs so Putin Doesn't Have To

First it's shocking, then amusing, and then it's just a whole lot of groping.

FDA Wants National Database of Breast Implants

Silicone still considered as safe, but government wants better studies.

In the End, Anal Toy Companies Reach a Settlement

Nexus, Aneros reach agreement in patent dispute.

Brooklyn's 'Vagina Tree' Laid Low by Irene's Fury

Vagina lovers everywhere: A moment of silence, please.

Surgeon Not Liable in Kentucky Penis Amputation Trial

Circumcision turned into cancer surgery ... and the patient sued.

This Sunday is National 'Go Topless' Day!

We knew you wouldn't want to forget, right?

TARDIS-Inspired Corset Gives a Lift to Dr. Who Lovers

There's a time-space continuum for everything these days.

Ass Men and Butt Babes

I wouldn’t say I’m an ass woman, but I can definitely appreciate a fine behind if I’m walking behind one, male or female. Asses, in my opinion, are somewhat more socially acceptable to ogle than, say, breasts, because the person you’re looking at isn’t watching you. And sometimes there are butts you simply can’t ignore.

Man Denied Medicaid for Breast Cancer Treatment

Apparently everyone knows this is not fair, but he was denied anyway.

Smart Phones, for Some, are Better Than Sex

Maybe it depends on when you ask?

Clitoral Compass: Neuro-sexual-science and the Really Big Bang

To fully appreciate a woman’s body (as if Sexis readers don’t do it already), consider the following vulva et al fun facts: only female mammals have a clitoris, an organ with one singular purpose. That would be pleasure, aided and abetted by 8000 nerve endings (twice that of the average penis) that call the Female Fun Button home.

Fish Tales

It’s Supposed to Smell Like Pussy

Feeling Bereaved? Ready, Aim Fire!

Nothing says “Our Love is Eternal” quite like a box of bullets made from cremated remains.

Artist Ylva Maria Thompson Celebrates The Power of Women Through Pussy Casting

Just thirty minutes after meeting this beautiful Swedish blonde, she had my pants off, my legs in the air and her hands on my pussy. The curtains were thrown open to the glorious spring day outside as two of my friends looks on, grinning from ear to ear. They pretty much expected this would happen as they drove me out to the country house of Ylva Maria Thompson.

How You Tweet Reveals What Gender You Are

Women stand out by being more expressive.

Men with Unwanted Breasts: There's Hope

Increasingly, gynecomastia can be treated.

'The SCAR Project' Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink ribbons are great, but these photos say it all.

At Comic-Con, Celebrity Butt Cheeks are Out

However, apparently regular girls can get away with casual nudity ...

'Size Matters' Study Wasn't Funded by Government

Conservative groups making this stuff up, again.

And Now, For Something Completely Different ...

A woman with a nipple on the bottom of her foot. Really.

All Hail the Mighty Vagina!

So says Summer's Eve. Of course, they want to sell you stuff. But this is still fun.

Important Advice about Boobs, from the Year 1694

Trust us, people took breasts seriously way back when, as well.

Giant Erection-Causing Killer Spider Missing in German Supermarket

Shoppers, please be wary in the produce department ...

Humanity’s Oldest Known Sex Surgery

To snip or not to snip is at the center of a resurgent debate, but are we seeing the whole picture? Medical pros and cons are only part of the complexities surrounding this simple procedure.

Top Ten Strangest Stuff People Sent Me This Month

Every month I am flooded with emails from friends and strangers with the subject line “Saw this and thought of you,” immediately followed by the most fucked-up, confusing shit you could ever possibly imagine.

How to Tell a Man's Penis Size by His Fingers

Yes, we've heard this one. But those scientists are at it again, measuring and stuff.

Tuesdays With Nina: Lesbian Bed Death, Part 2

Many women suffer from the secret insecurity of wondering if their partner is repulsed by what they find between their legs. Does it smell bad? Does it look bad? Most likely, things are just fine down below, but what can a woman do to help herself be more confident when exposing her most feminine side?

Sex Reassignment Surgery on Children Under Investigation in India

Sex change for girls allegedly a choice for hundreds of parents.

Breastfeeding Mom Hoses Down Ohio Cop

Okay, this case is probably NOT covered by the First Amendment ...

Adult Industry Can't Resist the Famous Weiner

Just what you wanted. 'The Wonder Weiner,' for your phone. Uh-huh.

Home Porn Makers Charged with Obscenity in Florida

We suspect they'll win the case, but at what cost?

Cosmetic Vagina Surgery. What the Fuck, Y’all?

A friend of mine emailed me a link to an article discussing vagina cosmetic surgery. And by “friend” I mean “someone who wants me to forever be self-conscious of my lady garden.”

Pejazzling — Gilding the Willie?

Tuesdays With Nina: The Vagina Monologues

The Vagina Monologues is a powerful performance that has become a big part of V Day movement, with performances raising funds for women's resource centers and other causes. The show has been performed by countless women internationally, including our own Nina Hartley.

Penises in New Zealand Big Enough to Be Seen from Outer Space

Thank you, Google Maps. This is why they made you.

‘Real Life Barbie’ Gives Daughter, 7, $10k Boob Job Voucher for Her Birthday

So the kid has something to look forward to when she's 16, apparently ...

Physiotherapy Recommended for 'Provoked Vestibulodynia'

Sufferers from excruciating genital pain can find relief.

Video Proof that Men Stare at Women's Breasts

We know. You're shocked. But the boob-cam doesn't lie.

The Circumcision Ban: Is Circumcision an Assault on Human Rights or Religious Rites?

Circumcision is increasingly considered a human rights issue. San Franciscans will be voting on banning the controversial procedure this November. While the AMA does not recommend it, circumcision is still considered an essential sign of the covenant in reformed Judaism. Like France’s ban on the hijab, the question is: Are we denying freedom of religion or are we protecting human rights?

Severed Penis Held as Evidence of Bangladesh Rape Attempt

In the U.S., this used to be known as "bobbitting."

Tuesdays With Nina: Combating and Coping with Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation — two words that can strike terror into the average man's heart. Odds are you've been there and done that at least once in your sexual lifetime, but fear of humiliation and feelings of inadequacy do not have to ruin your time in the sack.

Canadian Politician Denies Twittered Penis Pic is His

Well, of course it isn't. These things happen all the time.

Naked Runner Unnerves Chinese Motorists

We'd get concerned, too, if he was trying to get into our car.

Spider's Bite Works as Well as Viagra

Unfortunately, it also can hurt and possibly kill you.

Chicken-Leg Lover Flashes Drive-through Attendant

From the dept. of inappropriate over-reactions ...

So-Called 'Viagra Condom' Might Not Really Work

We wanted to believe, too, but we'll go with a doctor's opinion for now.

Tuesdays With Nina: A Road Map to Pleasing a Woman Using Perineal Massage

There are many roads to bring pleasure to a woman. The ways to bring a woman to orgasm are practically endless and perineal massage is just one technique you can use to help build toward that goal.

Psychic Rapist Faces Charges in Zimbabwe

The technical, local term for this is “mubobobo.” Which sounds really bad, huh?

Breastfeeding criminalized in Georgia Town

If your kid is over 2 in Forest Park, breastfeeding is now public indecency.

Pageant Mom Gives Daughter Botox, Goes on TV, is Under Investigation

She says it's safe; doctors and the rest of the world disagree.

Skechers Markets Butt-Toning Shoe to Little Girls

We trust moms to run away from this ad campaign.

Special Bra Meant to Lift Japanese Spirits as Well as Bustlines

Lingerie maker demonstrates feelings of support.

Want Bigger Breasts? Try iAugment

Of course, it's just an app.

More from the Dept. of ‘Your Vagina is not a Purse’ …

Apparently, this is a bigger problem than one would think.

Topless Coffee Shop Business Sags in Maine

“Boobies Wanted” sign comes down, owner says he’ll close soon.

Research Reveals that Men Do NOT Think about Sex Every Seven Seconds

We know that you thought they did, and you were apparently wrong.

Chatroulette Hiring Full-Time Penis Watchers

Yeah, we SO want THAT job on our resume ...

TSA Agent Allegedly Groped Former Miss USA's Vagina

Once would be bad enough. But four times?

Queen USA 2011 Transgender Beauty Pageant Builds Community

In many ways, the beauty pageant held at Los Angeles’ Circus Disco on April 10, 2011 was a pageant just like any other. Long, lithe women dressed elaborately in sexy sequined outfits did the stiletto stomp across the stage. It was all glamour, glitz, and hyper-femininity, but the beautiful competitors were more than they appeared to be.

Penis Size Doesn’t Matter—or Does It?

I’ve never whipped out a measuring tape in bed so I can’t give you precise numbers, but I think I can safely say I’ve slept with men with penises ranging from very small to gigantic. Most have been somewhere between those two extremes and the big lesson I’ve come away with is: size is not what makes someone good in bed, not by a long shot.

Naked Marathon Runner is Tasered and Arrested

Oh, and the cops laughed at him, too ...

Just say "No" to Meth ... and to Scrunchies Around Your Balls?

Drugs, once again, lead to very bad decision-making.

Men: Are You Suffering from “Short Penis Syndrome”?

We're so glad they finally came up with an official name for this ...

Tenth Circle of Hell: Bra Shopping

Owning boobs is complicated. Men have no idea how seriously high-maintenance boobs are. Yes, they’re a fun, soft source of pleasure, but they’re also uncomfortable, judgment prone and even get in the way of sports and leisure.

Viagra™ Beer. Seriously?

Brits, tell us: You're okay with prescription virility drugs in your alcoholic beverages?

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Part One: The Chemistry of Passion and Arousal

There's a unique connection between love and sex—though they don't always go together.

Vaginal Fisting Is Good For You.

Plenty of folks are eager to warn you of the dangers of vaginal fisting: you'll either tear something, be loose forever, or end up desperate to find bigger and stranger insertables until the point of absurdity, right? Wrong! In fact, you might actually find some health benefits to the gentle act of handballing. Let’s check it out.

Introducing: The Breast Milk Baby

We're not against breastfeeding, of course, but the dolls are a little creepy.

Tuesdays With Nina: Overcoming Insecurity About Genital Appearance.

Being teased when you're young is never easy. But being teased about the appearance of your body, in particular, your genitals, is a particularly difficult thing to endure, the scars can last a lifetime. Is there a way to move past a lifetime of of insecurity and feeling inadequate? Is it possible to heal?

Giant Penis on Drawbridge Wins Russian Art Award

Size matters. So does audacity, don't you think?

The Principle Of Exaggeration: Why We're Obsessed With Big Tits and Bodacious Booty

When it comes to attraction, we seldom hold up “average” as “ideal” — if we did we wouldn’t need the two different words, would we? So, why do we so consistently seem to glorify extremes — the most ginormous breasts, the most chiseled abs, the fullest head of hair? Are we just shallow jerks? Or are we actually wired for extremes?

Men and Women Starting to Look More Alike

Facial structures have changed over time, according to scientists.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: New York’s Crash Course in Cock Confidence

I came to New York City to find my cock, though I didn’t know that at the time. I thought I was coming here for writing—to do an MFA, to perform my poetry around the city, to get a job in the publishing industry—and yes, some of that has happened, but I never expected to have discovered that I needed a crash course in cock confidence.

Indian Model's Promise to Streak Cricket Match on Hold

We would totally watch cricket if there were naked models. Wouldn't you?

Tuesdays With Nina: Is it possible to overstimulate your clitoris?

Orgasms are tricky business. Because every woman is different, no two women reach orgasm the same way and for that matter often the same woman takes a different path to orgasm from one session to the next. But, what happens when you find that the more often you use your vibrator, the more power you need to reach orgasm?

Devil's Advocate: Birth Certificates and Transgender

Should Transgender People be Able to Change the Sex on Their Birth Certificates?

Recently, SexIs featured a story about three transgender people in New York City suing to have the sex on their birth certificates changed — normally forbidden unless they’ve had reconstructive surgery.

Totally Tame Oral Sex Photo Illustration Freaks People Out

Student newspaper in Florida is fined and censored.

Gaga Presented with “Generously Proportioned” Blow-Up Doll

“Little monsters” sing Happy Birthday as pop diva celebrates 25th.

So-Called “Penis Pills” Recalled from Market

Rock Hard Extreme? The Best Enhancer? Send 'em back.

Saffron, Ginseng Top List of Natural Aphrodisiacs

Chocolate? Not really, researchers say. Hmph.

Drugs for Your Heart Health Linked to Breast Cancer

Denmark study called “worth noting, but not really worrisome.”

Suspect Hides 54 Bags of Heroin in Her Vagina

Plus some empty baggies, cash and change ... (WTF?)

West Hollywood Transgender Advisory Board Seeks to Educate and Foster Understanding

The city of West Hollywood is the first in the world to have its own Transgender Advisory Board that operates independently and separate from the gay and lesbian board. As gay and lesbian people become more accepted in mainstream America, those in the transgender community fight for the most basic of rights, like being able to use the public restroom of the gender with which they identify.

Shame Free Zone: Finding Your Heart In Your Pants

Awakening those deep, inner orgasms through G-spot, A-spot and P-spot stimulation can be frightening to some, others believe it's simply not possible, but peak sexual experiences often entail a level of emotional risk and vulnerability.

Are Kids' Dolls Becoming Sex Toys?

The "Today" show seems to think so. We're not so sure.

Virginity Comes at a Price in China

NBC reports on market for fake hymens, reconstructive surgery. Are we so different?

Chimp Penises Sort of Like Sex Toys

They've got nubs. Humans don't. Thanks, science!

Tuesdays With Nina: Married Without Sex?

We've all heard the cliche about there being no sex after marriage. But what if you're not willing to live with that? You want to save your marriage, you want a satisfying sex life, but your spouse is resisting you every step of the way because he suffers from the emotionally painful idea that he's too small? What's a woman to do to save her marriage and her sex life?

Florida Woman Gives Police a Peep Show

From the department of “More Things Not to Do When You’re Nude”

Lady Gaga Sues Breast Milk Ice Cream Shop

Star says they can't call it “Baby Gaga” ... or else.

Guys, Get Out Your Rulers

There's something you can measure that really does matter.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: On The Road

In the past two weeks I’ve been to five cities, not counting New York. First came Philadelphia, with Kristen, my other girlfriend; next it was a two-day trip to Boston where I stayed the night in Pawtucket, R.I.; then finally I headed to upstate New York to visit Ithaca and Syracuse.

Botox Trial Showing Promising Results on Some Vagina Ailments

No, this isn't about beauty or wrinkles. It's about pain relief.

Breast Milk Ice Cream Confiscated for Testing

“Baby Gaga” confection not to everyone's taste, perhaps.

Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Body Modifications for Sex

Now, New York City remains my primary partner, but sometimes we need a break from each other, and when I give her some warning, I get permission to go see other cities. So this past weekend, I took a quick day-long road trip with my other girlfriend, Kristen, to Philadelphia.

Man Arrested for Stealing Sausage and Napkins ... in the Nude

This is not the video we'd want to be remembered by, if it were us.

Building a Bridge Between the Genders, Part 2

Nikol Hasler: Sex Is Inspirational; You Can Do Magic!

Contraception Without Copay

If your car only started half the time or your computer only worked on alternate days, what would you do? If you found you were only getting half the channels on your cable you’d call up the company and raise holy hell, right?

Rev. Bev Wants Christians to Celebrate Sex and Love

Philadelphia minister preaches a gospel of sensuality.

Breast Implants May be Linked to Rare Cancer

Don't panic. VERY rare and still under investigation.

Another “Accidental” Sex Game Death

Florida man confesses in apparent asphyxiation case.

New Antidepressant Doesn't Kill Your Sex Drive

FDA approves Viibyrd, a likely best-seller.

Vietnamese Pickers Dole Out Ear-Gasms

Your ear has a G-spot and they can find it ...

Hickey Causes Paralysis, Minor Stroke

Love bites can be a lot worse than just embarrassing.

o.b. to be Back on Shelves “Soon”

Popular tampon returning to stores after mysterious absence.

Blow-up Dolls Unsuitable for Rafting

Aussie couple rescued from raging river.

Sex Fitness Games: Postcards from a Sex Nerd

You don’t need a gym membership to stay sexually fit. A few simple exercises, performed regularly, can boost your performance, pleasure and orgasm quality! And these routines can be done at work, on your commute, while doing chores, taking care of the kids or even while watching TV.

$800 Silkworms Said to Cure ED

Even sellers say that high-priced condiment is over-hyped.

Chatroulette Selling Access to Naked Dudes

Site now earns a profit from 50,000 penises per day.

Illinois Family Institute Outraged Over “Vagina Dance”

School district says conservative group misrepresents sex-ed activity.

Nikol Hasler: "Nipple Hair Is Okay!"

... among other things. Accepting that some things about your body are beyond your control.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: An Ode to Pussy Waxing

Romantic Love Really Can Last, According to MRIs

New love, mature love look the same in our brains.

Transgender Travelers vs. the TSA

There’s a lot of outrage about the TSA’s “enhanced patdowns” (their term) and “pornoscanners” (the media’s) going around. Despite all the coverage, one important problem has been overlooked— but then, it always has: How do gender and orientation outliers navigate the system of “same-sex” security?

When Size Matters: How to Deal With Too Much of a Good Thing

Size differential. She’s tiny, he’s big. It hurts. Is there hope for them?

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 our Special Holiday Edition: New Year's sexual resolutions—What will you be doing to improve your sex life in 2011?

Buff Obama Bans Bare-Chested Photos

Presidential pectorals are out of bounds for photographers.

Kutcher, Moore, Beckham, Middleton, et. al.: Pay No Attention

Science group fights bad sex and health advice from celebrities.

The Secrets of Lust, Desire and Arousal in Women

Science offers clues, but doesn't have the answers—maybe because “desire” is what a woman says it is.

Fighting Spam, One Bigger Dick Ad at a Time

Lawyer aims to empty our inboxes of dreck.

'Tis the Season for: Snow Penises!

And they're ridiculously easy to build, too.

The Case of the Disappearing Penises

Apparently, you have to watch out for this kind of thing in Ghana.

Hair Loss Drug Blamed for Impotence

Bald may be the better choice, as Propecia side effects disputed.

Science Says: Beauty Sleep Really Works

Well-rested people rated more attractive than the sleep-deprived.

Some Things Just Shouldn’t be Tattooed

Danish Pol Says: Boobs Are Best Defense Against Muslim Immigration

You'd think we made this up, but you'd be wrong.

Battle Bang Dukes It Out in the Name of Porn

Violence and sex, presumably for people who like them on the same DVD.

Dubious Male Penis Pills are Unhealthy, Says FDA

Over-the-counter/online libido enhancer reportedly isn't all herbal.

'Tis the Season ... for Provocative Calendars

Bulgarian models, with a side of tractor grease.

Free (Virtual) Blowjobs at This Year’s Adult Entertainment Expo

Somehow, we think there's going to be a long line ...

Christina Applegate: Pre-Natal Pole Dancing

Why wait for the DVD? We couldn't.

The Cat Houses and Paid Companions of Tokyo: Postcards from a Sex Nerd

In Japan, petting pussy has its price ... and can be both decadent and tame.

Cup Size Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer; Illinois Separates Church and State; Amish Bonnet Rippers Popular

Lingerie company models sing carols, or anything you want ...

American Apparel’s Full Frontal; Full Red Lips Catch Attention; Sexy Women Hired Less; Germany’s “Cock Out” for Safe Sex

Apparently, showing cartoon pubic hair is still enough to shock some people.

Sexy Thanksgiving to All; Bad Sex Writing Award; Penis Enlargement App Pulled

You'd think there isn't much sexy about turkeys and Pilgrims, but you'd be wrong.

The Economic Miracle Bra; Birds Flock to UK’s Erotica 2010; Furrygirl’s Sexy Protest

Analyst speculates that Victoria's Secret sales mean more than breasts are uplifted.

Postcards From a Sex Nerd: Seduced by the Dance

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is a triumph ... and an unforgettable erotic experience.

Placebo Works for Women in Sex Study; Stay Positive; Iran’s Penis Cemetery; Tina Fey’s Remarks too Snarky for PBS

A third of women taking sugar pills report improvement in their sex lives.

Protestant Royalty Comes Out; Portman May Be Raunchy; Topless Protesters in Ukraine; Eau de Pumpkin

Minister's announcement sparked by response to Rutgers suicide.

Aural Sex: Giving Good Vocal with Oceania

The Top Ten Strangest Things

This month, as always, my email box was flooded with bizarre links that were so horrific that the people sending them “instantly thought of me.”

Tuesdays With Nina: Size Matters: Length, Girth and Working the Angles

(Editor's Note: Yes, we are aware that it's Wednesday. What can we say? Gremlins... and the irony that the column is about penis size, and we “couldn't get it up” did not escape us.)

Things That Go Hump in the Night...Is There Such a Thing as Sex After Death?

Have you ever walked alone into a darkened room and got that anxious, foreboding feeling something shouldn’t be there; something in the shifting shadows just out of sight, something with unknown motive and malevolent intent? Or does imagination just get the better of us sometimes?

The Score (Part Two)

The journey music takes from the time it enters through the ears to when it arrives between the thighs is informed by factors of both culture and physiology. (Yeah, we knew there had to be a reason why only the few and the kinky have sex to the tune of "Jive Talkin'"...)

The Score (Part One)

For once, I’m not writing about getting laid. Kinda.

The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest Returns!

Another week, another hot topic, another 140 characters of steamy micro-erotic excellence. Presenting the outstanding entries for: “When I come, it's like...”

The Time-Traveling Wingman

If you could give your younger self some relationship and sex advice ... what might have changed?

Frolicking with Duke Grad; Putin’s Sexy Birthday Calendar; Tila Tequila Doesn’t Get Privacy; “Like it On” Facebook

“Horizontal Academics” goes viral on the 'Net and now she's sorry ... but maybe not as sorry as the men in her past.

Celebrating the Most Challenged Books; NFL Makes Team Spirit Pretty; Oak is Our King, Too

New teen novels join some old favorites on the list of books some parents would like to ban.

Mirror, Mirror: When Pictures Lie

Every picture tells a story, but a lot of the time, what's being sold as the truth is a fairy tale. When does fashion become a weapon and just how dangerous is altering reality to sell advertising?

What’s Up Down There?

More Bang For Your Buck: “Sexuali-“T”

I think about how my sexuality has changed so much with my transformation from female to male.

Top 10 Myths About Vaginas

There are more than you think. (Myths, that is. Not vaginas.)

Vagina of Steel

Squeeze 1 … 2 … 3, and release

Brit Faces Sex Harassment Charges; Google Instant Wants to Erase Your Penis; Fatter is Sexier

In another sordid turn of Britney Spears’ personal life drama, a security guard under her employ is taking her to court for allegedly harassing him in a sexual manner.

Tuesdays With Nina: Erectile Dysfunction and Cock Rings

When a man has trouble getting it up and keeping it up, there can be any number of reasons. Nina takes a look at some of the causes—physical and mental—for men who can't achieve or maintain an erection.

Scent of Arousal: The Science Behind the Sexy of the Great Pheromone Debate

Whether it’s the first flicker of sexual attraction, or deep in the throws of passion, it’s a good bet that when you’re in the moment, you’re not worrying about the chemistry of desire.

Manscape Architecture

In the spirit of “less is more,” many men have found a new use for their old beard trimmers.

No Church for Faithful Anne Rice, Naked Roller Coaster Ride Saves Breasts, Gaga Diva Goes Godiva at Lollapalooza

It’s really powerful to see someone secure enough in their faith to fight for the rights of others. The doyenne of undead fiction, Anne Rice, has taken up the cause.

Tuesdays With Nina: Female Genital Perception

Who do you talk to when your body doesn't look like what you are being told is "normal"—especially when you think your genitals may be off the mark from what's considered attractive? Nina Hartley, that's who. Nina answers the concerns of a woman who is worried because her lady parts don't look like the photos she's been seeing, and she's wondering if there might be something "wrong" with her.

Chastity for Dudes

Vagina Hair. It’s Tricky.

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.

The Six Worst Things You Can Say to a Guy

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.

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.

Encounter With a Chaser

Semenya Back on Track, Mexico City Hitch-Ups as Hawaii Hiccups

After an 11-month layoff for gender testing, 800-meter World Champion Caster Semenya has been cleared to run again—as a woman.

Tuesdays With Nina: Dying the Carpet to Match the Curtains

You know the old saying: “Do the curtains match the carpet?” What if your drapes and rug aren't alike, but you'd like them to be? Or what if you kinda hate that “matchy-matchy” look, and would rather get a little crazy with the color down below? This Tuesday, we’re dedicated to the DIY of dying your pubes, and Nina’s got the must-know tips and safety information you’ll need before getting started.

Loving My Body—Kinda, Sorta, Sometimes

The Naked Reader Book Club Twitterotica Contest!

One week, 140 characters...and your imagination. Presenting our weekly winner, runner-up and the outstanding entries for last week’s topic: The Flavor of man is like...

Eating Out in Tokyo

Exploring the Intersections of Food, Sex, and Culture in the Land of the Rising Sun

Plugged In: Teledildonics

Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Making Up With New York

More Bang for Your Buck: I Love My Vagina, But Need to Work on My Body Issues

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: How To Have Less Sexual Shame

More Bang for Your Buck: Hate, Intolerance and Just Stupidity!

No One Wants an Abusive Vagina

The Whole Camel Foot

SexFeed:Pills to Prevent Pregnancy and Premature Ejaculation Also Lower Sex Drive

More Bang for Your Buck: Reviving the Vadge—A Public Cervix Announcement

A celebrated transgender pioneer in the adult entertainment industry, Buck Angel has broken barriers, pushed boundaries, and made people think deeply about things that might otherwise have never otherwise occurred to them. So if you’re ready to have your mind expanded, horizons broadened—and get the most bang for your Buck—read on!

11 Things I Know About Your Vagina

Trans-Dar: A Quick Course in Gender Identity Intuition

When you look up “transgender” in the dictionary, you’re not going to find a picture of an individual who defines the term—because that person does not exist. The transgender identity can contain many diverse elements, but if you pay attention—and mind your manners—you can learn to pick up on the cues that will help you figure out who is cis and who is trans.

Em & Lo's Sex Ed for Grown Ups: Advanced Anatomy

Tuesdays With Nina: Clitoral Stimulation and Not Stressing Over Orgasms

The Penis Festival

Tuesdays With Nina: Roughin' It: Genital Piercings & Rough Sex

Burning for You

UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) are not “teh sexay”—to some, they are the TMI of sex; but nonetheless they are a fact of life. But when they start showing up more frequently than syndicated episodes of Seinfeld, there has to be a solution.

The of Eroticism of Skin

You could say skin holds a certain magic that’s frightened us and attracted us since forever, right from the very beginning.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: How to Survive Your First Year in New York City

Immediately in the city everything is just as hard as you’ve always heard it is: the disgusting humid summers. Finding an apartment. Getting a job. Locating friends. But the subways become easy, once you get the hang of it, and Manhattan is comprehensible, once you orient yourself. Be careful not to over-orient: you will change.

G-Spots on Pluto

Scientists do many things in the name of progress. They seek cures for diseases; explore the nature of the universe, and the universe of nature. But sometimes, their findings can be flawed, faulty—or downright eff’d up. In other words: Put back that planet, and take your paws off my G-Spot!

Dr. Dick on Demand: The Lube Rubric: A Little Dab’ll Do Ya!

When it comes to producing natural lubrication, no two women are exactly alike. And since lubrication is essential during sex—no matter how aroused you are—it’s more than a good idea to have a bottle nearby.

The Kink Corner with Kal Cobalt: CBT

CBT: It all makes sense until that last letter. Cock and ball...torture? Really? If you were raised on “guy gets smacked in the junk” clips on America's Funniest Home Videos, or if you possess junk that prefers a little tenderness to the crotch equivalent of Fight Club, this one might take a little explaining.

Clit Sensitivity & Piercing, and Knowing When it's "Time" To Orgasm

This week, Nina takes on two very different questions. First, she tackles the issue of clit sensitivity. Does it diminish as we age? Can a clit piercing enhance pleasure? Next, a considerate young man wants to please his lover, but is worried that he's climaxing too fast. Find out why Nina says: "There's no such thing as coming to soon."

Diary of a Sex Surrogate: Come One, Come All...But Not So Fast, Gentlemen!

Did you know that the average woman takes about 20 minutes to achieve orgasm? The majority of men, on the other hand, don’t have a problem coming in 5 minutes. If a woman can orgasm during intercourse (though not all do), she’s going to require more time than most men need. Basically, a woman’s orgasm is like a symphony, whereas, a man’s is more like a rock song.

The Madonna/Whore Paradox: De-sexualizing and Re-sexualizing the American Mom

Making babies is sexy. Having them? Sometimes not so much. For many couples, the transition from carefree lovers to full-time parents comes with unexpected consequences in the bedroom. Maternal instinct can put the kibosh on the libido—of men and women alike. So, can a woman be a model mom and a red-hot momma?

Dr. Dick on Demand: The Well-Pierced Penis

Nowadays, body piercings are all the rage. And, as we all know, some fellas can’t stop with just a few—which can lead to some humorous predicaments when being wanded by airport security. While I firmly believe in the right of every man to augment, embellish, or in any other way customize his equipment, it’s a personal decision. If it makes you happy, go for it. If it ain’t for you, just say NO.

Period Sex: Blood In, Blood Out

On a 1 to 10 scale of Internet freakydeaky, I’d personally place period fetishes at a rather tame three or four. And if any of you wonderful readers have a lust for the moon blood, alas, this is not your story, but a quest to discover how many people are unwilling to go to town when Aunt Flo’s in.

Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon...

While many women complain about the misfortunes and misadventures that go along with being well endowed, believe me when I tell you that we flat gals have our fair share of daily embarrassments and occasional calamities.

Pan’s Promise: Does Horny Goat Weed Really Work?

Known for his legendary libido, Greek god Pan left a trail of ravished woodland nymphs in his wake. In modern times, does the aphrodisiac that bears his image live up to the horny hype, or is it another myth waiting to get busted?

Size Matters…In Your Head

This week, Sexis' own friendly e-neighborhood sex surrogate takes on a BIG problem—penis size...or, rather, the size of men's anxieties over penis size.

Overcoming a Fear of Sex: A Step-By-Step Process

All phobias can be overcome with some effort. The same is true for conquering a fear of sex. Here, I walk a young gay man through his trepidation. We take simple, easy to accomplish steps to build confidence and dispel his apprehensions.

Stop with all the semen

“No, really. You shouldn’t have.”

No More Periods: Is This a Good Idea?

Many of today’s newer birth control pills are specifically marketed for a new reason, other than birth control itself: menstrual suppression

Dr. Dick on Demand: Healing Sexual Trauma through Sensate Focus

One of the most difficult things for me to deal with as a therapist is the aftermath of sexual trauma. And I know that the trouble I have with this is only a tiny fraction of the difficulty my client has as he or she faces his/her past.

Tuesdays with Nina: Kegels

This week, Nina delves into the topics of Kegels—what are they, how to do them, and who should be doing them (hint: they're not just for women)—and, most important of all, what they can do for you!

The Hard and Soft of It: One Sex Surrogate’s Experience with Erectile Dysfunction

Hey, fellas—when’s the last time you sported a boner? Have you ever noticed how annoying spontaneous erections are for teenage boys, and how annoying lack of erections are for older men?

Come as You Are

An education in orgasms, from beginner to expert.

Pubescaping

To shave or not to shave—that is the question. I've always sported hair in my southern hemisphere, so when I saw porn where the models are bare except for a landing strip, I wondered what it would be like to be clean-shaven. I trim during the summer to keep my little curls from saying "boo!" when I wear a swimsuit, so when my husband begged me to let him shave me, I figured it might be fun...

The Joy of Fantasizing … About Your Wife

What’s better than a daydream about a porn star, a pop star, or simply Star (she’s the new redhead in accounting)? Try some erotic make-believe starring your significant other.

Little Plastic Rings: The Ethos and Eros of Foreskin Restoration

On the L in Chicago, an average thirty-something man sits quietly in his seat. Suddenly a little plastic ring falls out from his pant leg and rolls along the floor. There are thousands of men all over the country walking around secretly rigged up with devices in their pants—made of plastic, metal, tape and other items that yank the skin of the penis. And no, this isn’t some sexual fetish or kink.

The Biochemistry of BDSM

Jack and Bob meet at a kinky party; they go off into a corner where Jack gets whipped for an hour by Bob, wielding a big leather flogger. Yet, somehow, Jack is smiling at the end of it—and the noises he is making sound less like a man being tortured, and more like a man having sex. But why is he enjoying it? What is it about kinky pain that makes it different from regular pain?

Leaving Normal—The Whys and Wherefores of the Journey to Kink

Nobody just wakes up one day and decides “Gee, I think I’ll be kinky!” So, why do people go there? How many do? And darn it, is it better than straight sex, or is it all just propaganda?

Geeky Love’s Guide to Cybersex

Gamers and sex. I know these two words aren’t often paired in popular lexicon. Nonetheless, I feel it is my duty to inform you that gamers are having sex, lots of sex. While there are many things to be learned from the Gamer Sutra, today I’d like to focus on cybersex.

Synching Up Your Sexual Clocks

At 6:00 each morning, you are likely to find me out cold. My husband on the other hand, is most likely laying next to me, wide-awake, trying to cajole me into a daybreak quickie. At this time of day I am barely capable of keeping my eyes open, much less my legs, and he knows this. However, this doesn’t stop him from trying—and hasn’t stopped him from trying for the last six years.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Sex and the Aging Male

I’m receiving a startling number of correspondences lately from older men and their partners, highlighting the sexual difficulties of the aging process. It’s not surprising that these people are noticing the changes in their sexual response cycle as they age, but it is astonishing that they haven’t attributed the changes to andropause.

Getting “Wet” – Understanding Why and How Women Do and Don’t

Although in the United States, a woman’s ability to get wet is often valued as a sign of her sexual interest in her partner, appreciation for women’s self-lubricating potential (we are the original self-lubricating beings…) is not universal. In some cultures it is dry sex that is held up as the ideal, and women become smooth about avoiding becoming slick.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Sexual Mythbusters, Part 1

No matter your experience level, no matter what you know (or think you know)—there is need for a little remedial sex-ed from time to time. The one and only Dr. Dick has a surprise or two for you this week, as he sets about a little sexual mythbusting of his own (sans handlebar moustache and/or beret).

Menopause and Andropause: Living with it

Entering your 50s doesn’t mean the end of your sex life. It does however present two new wrinkles with which to deal: the double-miasma of menopause for women, and andropause for men. Newme21 shares her story.

The Sexual Revolution Versus the Female Imagination

What happens when rough sex scenarios and feminist sensibilities collide?

The Selling of Pseudoscience Porn: Why Women Have Sex!

Or, to lay it out for you in mathematical terms: Bad Science + Bad Sex = Good Marketing.

SexVoxing: What's at Your Bedside?

Today on SexVoxing: What is in your bedside table drawer or toy basket?

Sexercise Your Way to Ecstasy

Elizabeth Black takes a look at different exercise techniques designed to improve your sex drive—and sexual gratification.

Dr. Dick on Demand: The Heartbreak of Male Performance Anxiety

One of the real bugaboos for anyone, regardless of gender, is living up to our own expectations of sexual performance. So many things can get in the way, literally and figuratively, of fully enjoying ourselves and/or pleasuring our partners.

The Kink Corner with Kal Cobalt: Animal Roleplaying

Why is that cutie on the bus wearing a dog collar? Why is that yuppie breathing heavy in the bridle aisle? Animal roleplay is a surprisingly popular form of kink, with puppies, kitties, and ponies the apparent favorites. What's the deal with human pets? Here, we'll take a look at five yips, whinnies, and meows about animal roleplay.

The Great Douche Debate

It turns out that Gladys’ husband wasn’t impotent, after all. And June’s wasn’t in the closet. Nope. The problem, duh, was FEMININE ODOR. Think about it: What red-blooded American male could manage to think about pussy after a hard day’s work when it smelled like, um, PUSSY?

Dr. Dick on Demand: What’s Up with Me, Doc—Am I Gay or Straight?

Can we talk about sexual orientation for a bit? I sure hope so, because I’m gonna go ahead and launch into it here, if you’re ready or not.

Sex and the Suburbs: The Booby Trap

I have breasts. You have breasts. Women have breasts. What we do with them on the other hand is our decision.

Pondering the Penis

Even today, when we men are encouraged, seemingly mandated, to embrace sensitivity and nurture our feminine sides, the penis defines in large part what it means to be a man. It defines our masculinity biologically...right?

Living with Infertility

With a media that pushes pregnancies of 8 or families of 18, it can be difficult to accept the reality that simply having a first or second child may be extremely difficult or ultimately, never happen at all.

Dr. Dick on Demand: The Self-Sexological Exam

What if—you, a healthy, otherwise happy woman—had gone through your entire life...without having experienced the joys of an orgasm?

Sex and the Suburbs: The Dry Spell

It’s inevitable that all couples will go through it. And when you add needy children that expect to be fed, bathed and nurtured every day to the relationship cocktail, the chances that sex is going to take a backseat for certain periods of time is almost completely unavoidable. The question is, how long is too long?

The Transgender Guide to Transitioning Towns

There are some issues that go with moving which are pretty universal. Others are a little more unique to me as a trans man. I’ve thus assembled a checklist of Things to Be Taken Care Of—The TG Guide to Transitioning Towns, if you will. Read on!

Guess What, Honey? I’m A Kinky Old Perv!

So you’ve met the person of your dreams—only you haven’t got around to telling your new honey your dirty little secret...

The Green Project: Herbs for Sex

Long before the days of Viagra, vibrators, and streaming porn videos, we humans pursued new and better ways to heighten our sexual pleasure through every imaginable means. From dildos made of animal hides to dildos shaped like animals—no stone, nut or rock was left unturned by our fore-mothers and –fathers.

As Different as the Next Girl

Being a trans woman myself, and having dated a number of other trans women, I occasionally have people ask me for tips or advice on being sexual as or with a trans woman.

From Jilling to Jacking

It was going to be a simple story about lap-based Web browsing. That is, er…you know, relishing the hot dog. Jerkin’ the gherkin. Patting the Robertson. The next thing I knew, I was out back, behind the garage, you know...

Sex Therapy—What Is It and Who Needs It?

I’m often asked about my work as a sex therapist. I’m surprised at how few people have any sense of what we actually do. While I can’t speak for all my fellow therapists, I can tell you a bit about my own practice.

SexVoxing: Techniques to Grow On

Today on SexVoxing, we’re going to take a walk on the wild side of ‘what if’: What tip or technique do you wish your ex had known?

Warning: Some penises are actually a combination of penises and testicles. I call them “Penisticles”.

Today's Bloggess column is brought to you by the word...“Penisticle.”

Cerebral Wanderlust: What Men and Women are Really Thinking About

Does a straying mind make you a stray dog? What are you freaks really thinking about in flagrante delicto? If your mind works anywhere close to normal, it’s going to wander—at least occasionally

One Pill Makes You Smaller: How Common Medications May Affect Your Sex Life

Americans take a lot of prescription medications. But how can they affect your sex life?

A Short, Torrid History of Sex on the Internet

From the early days of Usenet to the vivid pornscapes of today, sex and the internet have always been a union of perfect harmony. Today, Sexis traces back sex’s brief yet torrid affair with the internet.

When Erectile Dysfunction Hits Home

Or, how NOT to turn your man into a meat dildo...

A Man Who Has it All...?

Most men have one thing in common: they'd really like their penises to be bigger. And the world’s taken notice: ‘male enhancement’, as it’s so wistfully called, is a billion-dollar industry, hawking everything from herbs to pills to diet fads to pumps, with varying results. So what’s it like to have been kissed by the gods—what is life REALLY like with a BFD (Big Fucking Dick)?

Paparazzi, Pop Culture, Sex, & A Modest Proposal

How do we perceive sex through the sometimes-jaundiced lens of the media? How does something like TMZ affect our perception of sex?

Trans Substantiation: You Never Know What’s in Our Pants

What are some of the ways by which transgendered persons can best obtain the physical characteristics they're looking for?

Boating for Beginners Part Two: A Handy-Dandy Guide to Cunnilingus for the Guys

Cunnilingus isn’t nearly as hard as it’s made out to be. However, it helps to know what you’re doing down there – and, maybe even more importantly - what NOT to do down there.

A Deeper Prostating of the Obvious

The ins and outs (and ins!) of advanced prostate play - and yes, we're breaking out the toys!

Sense and Sexuality: Harnessing the Magnificent Five to Unleash Ecstasies Untold

Touch. Sight. Taste. Smell. Sound. Each one plays an important role in sexual arousal, whether you realize it or not...

A Buyer’s Guide to Harnesses

Just like bodies, all harnesses aren't created equally. Read this before you try to strap one on, and make sure you get the ride of a lifetime!

The Vroom: A Women’s Buyer’s Guide to Vibrators

Whether it’s your fortieth or your very first, there are many factors to keep in mind when choosing a new vibrator. We’ll lay it all out for you. We might even test-drive a few.

With This Ring…A Buyer’s Guide to Cock Rings

So you say you’re ready to get your Frodo on and try your very first cock ring? First, you’ll want to know the ins and outs of getting it in and out, from safety to texture, and ultimately to decking out your member in style.

{FemEj}

Where we shine the warm, wet light of truthiness on that newly-hallowed squirt of feminine splendor: female ejaculation. So come – and be christened!

The Bottom Line: A Buyers Guide for Anal Toys

There are some things in life which demand that you throw caution to the wind and just jump in cold...but who wants something cold in their butt? Check out our guide to picking out the perfect pucker-toy.

Auto-Erotic Autonomy: Women & Self-Image

Societal standards be damned - self-esteem is more involved in great sex than you might think.

Keeping A-Breast of Things

Whether you know them as bazongas, bazookas, cha-chas or torpedoes, chances are likely that breasts have influenced some aspect of your life. They are not only at the core of female sexiness, but they define fantasies, appear as desires and are a cash cow for movies, magazines and music world-wide. Regardless of whether you love them or hate them, it is nearly impossible to avoid the dynamic duo.

O: Your Own Carnal Knowledge

So you think you know what an orgasm is (and isn't)? Think again!

You Want Cream with That? A Primer to the Testicles

Bangers, chestnuts, clangers, danglers - no matter what you call 'em, your testicles play an important role in your sex life.

Toys for Boys: A Trans Men’s Buyer’s Guide

Hard packies, soft packies, packing straps, and the mindset that one size does not indeed fit all – if you’re looking for a new cock, we’ve got you covered.

Trans 101: Boys Will Be Boys

When we were all given the big talk about the birds and bees, we were told that boys and wee-wees and girls don’t. Well, it turns out that the old spiel isn’t quite true. What if you don’t have a wee-wee, but you’re pretty sure you should?

The O Variations: Why Half of Everything You've Ever Learned About Your Vagina is WRONG

The vagina, while being the one-stop destination of choice for millions of people the world over, also bears the unfortunate distinction of being one of the most misunderstood areas of the human body, from makeup to function.

Clitology

The fervent focal point of a woman’s sexuality – but what do you really know about it?

From Hysteria to Ecstasy: How the Once-Illicit Vibrator Evolved Into the World’s Most Joyful Toy

News flash: women are masturbators as prodigious as their male counterparts, if not perhaps a bit more so. It didn’t happen overnight, either. In fact, women have been using sex toys for as long as there’s been sex.

Freehanding: Advanced Jerkology for the Young and Old

It’s commonly assumed that male masturbation consists of three simple steps: whip it out, get a death-grip on it, and start a-yanking. Well, there’s actually a bit more to it than that. In fact, there’s a LOT more to the art of Jerkology.

The Bobble Head: The History and Hype of Male Masturbation

Men like to jerk off. In fact, they’re really kind of good at it – when it comes to masturbation, men are inventive, thorough, and relentless. Which should come as no surprise to anyone – after all, they’ve only been doing it for the entirety of forever.

Prostating the Obvious: Prostate 101

Guys – are you getting the maximum oomph out of your sex life? If not,
you may be missing out on the joys of a hidden part of your anatomy -
your p-spot.

Boating for Beginners, Part One: A Handy-Dandy Guide to Cunnilingus for the Guys

Cunnilingus isn’t nearly as hard as it’s made out to be. However, it helps to know what you’re doing down there – and, more importantly, why.

The Art of Fellatio: A Blow-by-Blow Guide to Pleasuring Your Partner

Old, young, gay, straight, bi, or political pundit; if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that guys love blowjobs.

The Body Impolitic: Men & Self-Image

This just in: women aren't the only ones with body-image issues.