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Is the UMD “white privilege” ad campaign racist?

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) is sponsoring a bold new advertising campaign aimed at achieving racial justice by raising awareness of “white privilege.” But is this campaign a positive measure? Or just as racist as the issues it claims to highlight?

Money Talks, or Does It?

Recently, I read an article discussing whether or not gender equality had changed the rules on who should pay on a date. Like the author, I also grew up thinking that when I was older and dating, the man would automatically pay for the first date, and probably any future dates. It was his responsibility assigned to him by gender, right?

Money Talks: Should he pay?

Should men still be held responsible and expected to shoulder the financial burdens? Even in such small things as paying for the first meal?

#SexFeed - Jerry Sandusky’s Accusers Forced to Reveal Their Names

On Monday, opening arguments in the trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky began – and one of Judge John Cleland’s more controversial rulings in the case was the order that accusers use their real names during testimony.

#SexFeed - Dharun Ravi, “cyber-bully”, was sentenced today.

One of the most talked-about cases last year was the tragic story of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi, who threw himself to his death from the George Washington Bridge after his roommate, Dharun Ravi, set up a webcam to clandestinely broadcast Clementi’s intimate encounters to his fellow students.

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?

Smexy and I Know It

I should love smexy, but I can’t. The portmanteau word is like a hideous chimera made from two beautiful species of animals that never should have mated.

3rd Anniversary: Where does the media stand?

It’s the last day of our 3YRSEXIS promotion (25% off at checkout with coupon code 3YRSEXIS), and with it comes our final recap of SexIs in years past. The media can play a crucial role in our opinions, at times. Here’s what our authors had to say about Sex in the Media.

From Gunsmoke to Game of Thrones: A Brief History of Prostitution on TV

As we’ve covered in past articles, Game of Thrones is a TV show rich with sex scenes, many of them involving prostitution. But Thrones isn’t the first TV series to showcase characters in the world's oldest profession. In fact, prostitutes have been portrayed on television since at least the 1950s.

Hamburger Mary’s: The Gay-Friendly Restaurant Franchise You’ve Never Heard Of

Ever wonder what a LGBT- AND family-friendly burger joint would look like? Hamburger Mary’s is the answer.

Em & Lo's Hotscars 2011

Live Nude Elf :The Sexcapades of Rev. Jen

Reverend Jen Miller, Patron Saint of the Uncool is an author, artist, elf, a former sex surrogate, former professional submissive and all around New York City celebrity. Here we untangle that history: nude house cleaning, tantric sex, upscale BDSM while taking a stroll through the troll museum — which the ordained-by-mail Reverend runs out of her Lower East Side apartment, of course.

Celebrities Turned to World War II Vet for Hook-Ups

But don't get it twisted. He's no pimp.

Strippers Are Sexy

Gossips love to speculate that strip club visits equal marital doom, whereas I don't think you can infer anything from a strip club visit other than that a guy likes to look at scantily clad women.

Why I Hate “It Gets Better”

In September 2010, pundit Dan Savage started the “It Gets Better” project — a series of videos aimed at informing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teenagers that despite the bullying and abuse they were victims of in school, “it gets better” as they grow up.

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Check one out at Ottawa's new Human Library!

Top Ten Strangest Things for January

Every month, tons of strangers send me links to things that cannot be unseen. Then I carefully curate a list of the most WTF links that you probably need to know just to be able to keep up with popular culture references. Think of it as educational.

SexCult: The Political Kama Sutra

What if you merged politics and the Kama Sutra?

Another Year, Another No Pants Subway Ride

Brought to you by the folks of Improv Everywhere. We love you guys!

Will the World's Tallest Transvestite please stand up?

Ooo, maybe she'll let us play with her whip!

Mongolian Dinosaur Fairyland Features Frenching Dinos

There's more to Mongolia than Genghis Khan and Buddhism.

The Best (and Worst) Sex Scandals of 2011

Boy, did we have some doozies this year.

Fraternity Shut Down Over 'Who Would You Rape' Survey

We hope they all get to explain this to their moms.

Hulk Hogan's Ex Says He Had Sex with Brutus Beefcake

Hulk files defamation lawsuit, Brutus may as well.

Gay Penguins in China Allowed to Marry—And to Adopt!

Shockingly, The Great Wall doesn't come tumbling down, either.

Tits and Sass: What Song Would You Strip To? — A Stripper Round Table, Part 2

Given pole-dance aerobics mania and how many times we’ve heard the “what would you dance to” question, it seems being a stripper has become a common female fantasy. But there is a difference between the fantasy of what you might dance to and the reality of stripping and the music you would end up dancing to shift in and out.

SexCult: Fucking James Franco

As ArtInfo.com points out, there are two ways you can hear the phrase “Fucking James Franco,” and how you feel about James Franco probably determines your interpretation.

Teenagers! Sexting! ... Oops. Not So Much

Apparently no need to get hysterical about teens and their sexy cell phone messages. Which we weren't.

Tits and Sass: What Song Would You Strip To? — A Stripper Round Table, Part 1

There is this game played among women, usually on long car trips or on the couch with some wine. It goes like this: if you were a stripper, what songs would you dance to? Given the seriousness I’ve seen this question approached with, it seems many women have pondered this — the popularity of pole dancer-cizing would attest to this as well. Stripping seems to have become a common female fantasy.

Condom Marketing Campaign Isn't Your (Facebook) Friend

Fake profiles of babies will probably all get deleted ... someday, somehow.

Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Open Relationships and Our Public & Private Sex Lives

When the doors to your bedroom, and what you do inside, are thrown open for the world to see; when your sex life becomes fair game for speculation, it can change everything.

Kisses from Adoring Fans Erode Oscar Wilde Monument

Memorial at Paris gravesite will be cleaned, put behind protective glass.

Ken Russell, 84, Gave Us Sexual Imagery We'll Never Forget

Ground-breaking film director battled censors and prudish critics throughout career.

Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake Make Marine Dreams Come True

Stars make good on promises of dates for enterprising soldiers.

Siri is Also a Vibrator; Nokia's Lumia is Spanish Slang for Prostitute ...

And then there's the AT&T “Vivid,” which was a trademark lawsuit (or partnership?) waiting to happen.

Demi Pulls the Plug on Marriage to Kutcher

And we're glad she didn't do it via Twitter, you know?

Facebook Grapples with Porn Infestation

Unnamed hackers blamed for “coordinated spam attack.”

Madonna Was Once Known Primarily for Hairy Armpits

Icon tells how she didn't fit in, was tortured in high school.

Kutcher Will No Longer Tweet First and Think Later

Defending Joe Paterno to 8 million followers didn't work out well for him.

School in Denial about Sasha Grey (Gasp) Reading to Kids

We don't know why they denied it, but we guess they didn't know there were ... photos.

Scientists Prove Hokey-Pokey Leads to Hanky-Panky

Dudes: Learn to dance. Because that's what it's all about.

Dakota Fanning Ad Banned Because She Looks Younger Than 17

Yes, that's all it takes. You can't pose like an adult if you don't look like one?

Ryanair CEO Hints at In-Flight Porn Options

As porn-friendly as we are, we're not sure we want to see it on airplanes.

Justin Bieber: 'Baby, Baby, Baby, No?'

Pop star denies everything, says he'll take paternity test.

Almost Half of Kids in School Report Sexual Harassment

Harassers think it's not a big deal or that they're funny.

Getting a Bra that Fits Can Be a Horror Story

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

Former Penn State Coach Charged with Sexually Abusing Boys

School's athletic director and a vice president of the university allegedly failed to report incidents.

Justin Bieber Might be a Backstage Bathroom Baby Daddy

And the mom might be guilty of statutory rape.

Kim Kardashian and the Sanctity of Marriage: A History of Marriage — Part One

Kim Kardashian threw a lavish multi million dollar wedding, only to divorce two months later. The gossip has prompted a wave of tweets along the lines of... “tell me again why the sanctity of marriage is threatened by gays?” But I ask, has marriage ever had sanctity?

OWS 'Protester' Charged with Two Sexual Assaults

Police remove one guy from Zuccotti Park who really didn't need to be there.

Jessica Simpson's a Mummy and a Mommy-to-be

Maybe the tabloids will leave her alone now but we totally doubt it.

Military WAGS Strip Down for '50s-style Pinup Calendar

There's no shortage of wives and girlfriends to volunteer, either.

Googling The One Who Got Away

Before Facebook, MySpace, Google, et al, the “one who got away” (OWGA) was rarely more than a passing daydream — or a handy bit of masturbation material.

Drunk, in G-String and Fishnets, Driving 128 mph ...

Yes, she was arrested. It could have ended a lot worse, right?

FAA Has No Problem with Skydiving Sex

Adult stars happy they did it and pilot is in no trouble. So plan your jump now?

Lindsay Lohan Offered $1M for Vagina Molding

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

Scary Monsters You’d Super Freak

Call me crazy, but I like my monsters monstrous.

In Mississippi: 'Booty Drop' On-Campus Sex Stories Online

Repulsive? Unreliable? Probably. But ... well, they're college kids ...

Still Life with Jim O.

Contemplating a controversial artist’s new “toy” – and the all-important question of whether it should be placed in your bum.

'Anonymous' Joins Fight Against Child Pornography

Controversial group vows to continue to crash targeted servers.

On a Dare, Aussie Dude Moons Queen Elizabeth II

We don't know if she minded, but of course the police did.

Schweddy Balls in Demand Despite Boycott

Ben & Jerry's sensation is apparently too naughty for some supermarkets.

Where Would You Hide a Scrabble Tile?

The case of the missing “G” ... two points for sneakiness, perhaps.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Twelve

We made it! After twelve episodes of fighting, literal head-banging, drinking and cooka-baring, the fourth season of Jersey Shore has come to a close, which means the show’s cast members can finally, FINALLY escape from the cesspool of Florence, Italy, back to the bastion of culture and sophistication that is Seaside Heights, New Jersey.

Slap Bracelets are Back, This Time with Secret Porn!

Oops. Elementary school recalls fund-raising rewards.

Lone Monkey with Herpes Last Survivor of Massacre

Sad saga of Ohio exotic animal farm winds down; nearly 50 were killed.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Eleven

It’s the penultimate episode of Jersey Shore, which means there’s only one week left to watch the Situation, Snooki, et. al. embarrass themselves and America as a whole in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. So before the cast makes it’s triumphant return to Jersey next season, let’s take a look at some of this week’s most fascinating moments, shall we?

Dr. Pepper Gets All Macho with New Diet Soda

We get the joke, but we're not sure it's the same joke they think it is.

SexCult: Is He an Addict or Isn't He?

Dr. Drew's Celebrity Sex Rehab has brought focus to sex as an addiction, an idea with which many disagree, including some of his former celebrity patients.

Top 25 Most Popular SexIs Articles in September

September was a month filled with the strange and unusual. From pool toy fetishes to Schweddy Balls ice cream to Eels you might want to avoid swimming with… the bizarre topped this months’ list of most read and most shared articles.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Ten

Texas Mom Wants B&N Erotic E-books Segregated

We get the point. But the road to censorship is paved with good intentions, you know?

Cannibal Murderer Model Denied Parole in California

Yes, we said “cannibal murderer model.” You read that correctly.

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.

How Much Would You Pay for A Sex Tape of a Dead Rapper?

Since it's Tupac, the bidding apparently starts at $150,000.

Couple Renews Wedding Vows 99 Times in 27 Years

If it was a few times, we'd call it romantic. But this is borderline OCD.

Do-It-Yourself Porn Magazine Covers!

Just add that picture we know you have. Yes, that one ...

Which is Worse, No Girlfriend or a Fake One?

FakeGirlFriend.co is for when you're really lame, or really need an excuse.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Nine

Hefner Helps Save Hollywood Mountain

Donation puts land trust over the top. Who would want to live next to that sign, anyway?!

Ron Jeremy Would Like to Tickle Your Tonsils

He's got some rum to sell. What did you think we meant?

Rihanna, Topless? Not on MY Farm, She Isn't

Irish dude tells her to take off her clothes somewhere else. Presumably, she does.

SexCult: Je l'aime

So you’re not one of the world’s six (of six billion) beautiful people. Think about the gulf between Steve Buscemi and Madea: unless you’re a whole new life form, you’re in that mix and somebody digs it.

Swimsuit Company About to Kick Aussie Blogger in the Speedos

He says the term is now generic, but isn't going to show up for court date.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Eight

Gary Busey, Ted Haggard to Swap Wives for ABC

Did anyone ask the wives about this, and will they even notice?

Gamer Girl Porn Stars, Coming Soon to Your XBox Live

It's really kind of a brilliant idea, when you think about it.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Seven

Jersey Shore just gets better and better, doesn’t it? We honestly thought the show had peaked a couple seasons back, and that the cast’s trip to Florence was just a last-ditch gimmicky effort to become fun and shocking again.

Palin, Book Says, Slept Around and Tried Cocaine

Those aren't the reasons we wouldn't vote for her, of course.

New York's Finest Bump and Grind, on Duty

And of course there's video. There's video of everything these days.

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.

Let's Agree to Let Miley Cyrus Grow Up

... Because no one should have to be a Mouseketeer forever.

Cats Glow in the Dark, Help Fight AIDS

They would like you to know that dogs do neither.

True Blood: Why Not Have Both?

After 12 blood-drenched, nudity-heavy episodes, the fourth season of HBO’s True Blood has drawn to a close. The season finale brought most, if not all of the show’s lingering subplots (Hotshot werepanthers? Andy’s fairy hook-up? Pam’s decay?) to some kind of conclusion, but one in particular holds more importance for the future of the show than any other: Sookie’s relationship status.

Kangaroo in Prague Has a Lingerie Fetish

Suspect absconded with “only the sexiest items off washing lines.”

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Six

Summer may have ended, but the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore is still going hard, doing them and just killing it on the dance floor – sometimes so hard that they hurt their knee. But just like Ronnie dancing on one leg, there’s no stopping us from listing the top five most bizarre, intriguing and ridiculous things about our favorite reality show.

'Feminist Whore' Found in Code of New Game

Yes, they changed it. Can you say misogynist? Sure you can ...

'Doorknob Girl' Porn Started with a Drunken Tweet

Japan's latest fetish: Cute girls licking doorknobs.

Ben & Jerry's Wants You to Taste Their Schweddy Balls

Alec Balldwin (oops) says his are still scrumptious, after all these years.

True Blood: Queer Mystics

In the dominant Western culture, the roles of transgendered, extremely feminine and homosexual men have been downplayed and marginalized, but in many cultures, those men who did not conform to traditionally masculine archetypes were actually treasured as a magical link to the spirit world.

Sex Tape Mania: Should Rachel Make a Porno?

It seems like everybody who is anybody has a sex tape floating around these days. Maybe you've thought about making your own — what would it take to get you do to it? Would the reality be as exciting as the fantasy?

Celebrities Don't Have to Worry About .XXX Domains

As for the rest of us, well ... the porn ghetto launches next month.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Five

Lady Gaga is Just One of the Guys at Video Music Awards

What other star would show up as her own boyfriend?

Someone Wants the Kardashian Sex Tape to Disappear

Thanks to the Internet, we'd say this is wishful thinking.

Sinéad O'Connor on an Internet Lust Hunt

Have stubble? Like anal sex? You might be her guy.

Real Person Slash — Does It Cross The Line?

By now, slash is practically a household word in fandom, and a “slasher” isn’t just a gory movie anymore. But the kind of slash that’s about Frodo and Sam or Kirk and Spock has a redheaded stepchild: real person slash (RPS). Is writing slash about real people so different? Does it remain a fantasy, or does it have a greater impact?

'Lost' Star Matthew Fox Allegedly Attacks Woman Bus Driver

Drinking is not an excuse to punch someone in the vagina.

True Blood: Bros Before Vampire Hos?

Plot and character development-wise, the fourth season of HBO’s True Blood has been more than a little disappointing. Fortunately, even at its weakest, True Blood retains one of its most interesting aspects: The way it uses the hyper-reality of supernatural creatures to explore human relationships.

Computing in Bed Can Be Hazardous to Your Sex Life

Experts suggest you choose between your laptop and your lover ...

Madonna's 'Sex' is Rare and In Demand

Erotica may not go out of style but it does go out of print.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Four

Tennessee Highway Closed After Bull Semen Spill

We didn't know until today that bull semen could be steamy or smelly ...

Single Women Think Single Men Ruin the Neighborhood?

Well, not entirely ... but they aren't a priority, in top ten cities for unattached women.

'Girls Gone Wild' Guy Allegedly Assaulted A Girl or Three

Joe Francis says surveillance camera will prove his innocence.

Lesbian Sex Scenes, Gay Orgy are Off Summer Reading List

New Jersey school district says parents will be consulted in the future.

SexCult: Bert and Ernie Should Not Get Hitched

Some people think the petition for “allowing” Bert and Ernie to marry is stupid and goes too far. I say it’s stupid and doesn’t go far enough.

True Blood: Are Stereotypes Always Offensive?

The True Blood characters of Lafayette and Jesus both appear to be extreme examples of gay characters, with Lafayette embracing stereotypes while Jesus rejects them. It’s common knowledge that True Blood’s creator and producer Alan Ball is openly gay, but does his sexual identity give him free license to traffic in stereotypes?

Jane Fonda Credits Testosterone for Still-Lively Libido

Actress says hormone replacement keep her youthful, at 73.

The Long-Overdue 'Rolling Stone' Divorce

Jann Wenner, perhaps, will finally marry long-time male partner.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Three

And we’re back! Another episode of Jersey Shore down and another slew of disgusting, creepy, psychotic and just plain fascinating things to talk about from a sex and gender perspective.

True Blood: Getting High on Each Other

This week, romance flourishes between Sookie and Eric while they experience much more than the usual high of new relationship energy.

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

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

Bank of America Transfers Caller to 'Feet Fetish' Line

No, we don't know if his credit card was billed for that service ...

Gay Finches Preen, Sing and Mate for Life

Science says finding a “social partner” may be a top priority.

The Top Five Most Fascinating Things About Jersey Shore – Week Two

We expect there to be sex and drama on Jersey Shore. It's Jersey Shore! But sometimes they come up with stuff we just can't quite believe, that we just can't stop watching...and just can't stop talking about.

Disney Discourages Typhoon Lagoon Perv

Of course they do, and good thing, too ...

There She Is ... Miss Penitentiary

What's next, prison prom nights?

James Franco Won't Watch His Own Sex Tape

“Planet of the Apes” star tells Conan what he wouldn't tell MTV.

Royal Couple Presented with Weird Aphrodisiac

No word on whether William and Kate knew what to do with a Coco de Mer. Do you?

SexCult: Self-Medication

Because love and sex don’t come from a bartender, dealer or pharmacy (unless you’re banging the bartender, dealer or pharmacist) we often don’t give their chemical powers the fearsome credit we give to drugs we can see. But they do trigger chemicals and those chemicals wield a crazy amount of power.

Porno Souvenirs Banned in Pisa

Mayor says leaning penis-tower T-shirts and undies are trashy.

Marilyn Monroe Sex Tape? No One's Buying It

Whether it is, or it isn't—expect there to be lawyers involved.

True Blood: Controlling Witches

The witches on True Blood take distinctively different role than the vampires on the show, expressing an historically feminine mythical power: mind control.

Greatest Threat to Your Online Privacy? Your Partner

Who's checking your email and text messages besides you? Shhh.

Under Investigation: “Going Down” on an Airliner

Somehow, we think this happens a lot more than they think.

Sex on the Moon? Moon Rocks, Anyway ...

It's a long story. Long enough for a book, in fact.

Smart Phones, for Some, are Better Than Sex

Maybe it depends on when you ask?

Hugh Hefner, Planked, at the Mansion ...

... and a bevy of bunnies get laid out, as well.

True Blood: Castrating Your Favorite Heel

Feeling Bereaved? Ready, Aim Fire!

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

Miley Cyrus Tattoo Supports Equality in Love

Finger ink sparks mini-controversy among her Twitter followers.

Bull Balls on Truck Get $445 Fine, in South Carolina

Woman plans to fight ticket, citing First Amendment.

Simone Corday: Sex and Scandal Behind The Green Door

Mitchell Brothers stripper Simone Corday remembers her lover, Artie Mitchell, Hunter S. Thompson, and the killing that rocked San Francisco.

True Blood’s Sexual Conservatism

Crystal Harris: Hefner is Lousy in Bed

Okay, so this is just getting mean ...

Photographer's Copyright Suit Against Rihanna Moves Forward

“S&M” allegedly based on work by David LaChapelle.

At Comic-Con, Celebrity Butt Cheeks are Out

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

Catching Pervs in the Act, at Comic Con

Mr. Radtastic is our new favorite superhero. How about you?

Lady Gaga to Little Monsters: Sex is for When You're Older

“When you're 17, you don't even know how to operate what's going on down there ...”

Lesbian Couple in Museum Told Not to Hold Hands

Security guard reprimanded. We wish Gertrude Stein could have done the honors.

Everyone's Invited to AdultCon, Via the Internet

Huge lifestyle convention will be broadcast live by Porn Life Radio, online.

True Blood: Witchy Women (and Men)

Giant Marilyn Monroe is More Than an Eyeful in Chicago

Just so you know—she's wearing giant white lace panties.

American Girls Come Out on Top in Google Science Fair

So much for stereotypes. Yay, girls!

Daily Mail Runs Two-Year-Old Sex Slave Story Like it was Yesterday

And then everyone else runs it. And it may not even have been true in 2009.

'Hair' Add-On: Same-Sex Wedding

Broadway couples will unite on night of July 25.

Rhianna Gets Wet Backstage, and She's Loving It

A gift basket of lube from a CEO can turn a singer on, you know?

True Blood: It’s a Metaphor, but Does It Mean Anything?

In Miami, A Gay-Oriented Hotel Chain Gets Off the Ground

Did we mention that we want to live there, too?

Charlie Sheen Scores as “Good” Between the Sheets

Bree Olson Talks to Playboy ... we notice she did not say “great”? Pass the Tiger Blood, please.

Nazi Sex Doll May Have Been Prototype for Original 'Barbie'

We can understand why marketing would not play this connection up.

Giant Erection-Causing Killer Spider Missing in German Supermarket

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

When Kissing Truly Can Be Art

Okay, so we've got a mad crush on Natalie Irish, and you can see why.

Mila Kunis Has a Date with a Marine, if She Wants One

Sergeant in Afghanistan makes request via YouTube.

Jenna Jameson Blows Off Cinema Appearance for Perez's Blue Ball

Porn star shows up a gala birthday party, but not in court.

True Blood: Human & Fairy, Virgin & Vamp

No Matter How Great the Sex Was, This is a Bad Idea

Don't try smuggling your spouse out of prison in a suitcase. Most people would not need to be told, we know.

Teen Could Get 8 Years for Sex-Toy Prank

If you're thinking this is overkill, we're with you.

Amy Poehler Adds Voice to Planned Parenthood Support

... And every voice counts when it comes to a guardian of women's health.

True Blood: Not Just a Lesbian, a Cagefighting Lesbian

True Blood is back on HBO this summer for a fourth season — Join SexIs as we take deeper look at the sexual and erotic themes of this blood-thirsty vampire series.

Hugh Hefner Has New Girlfriend(s)

Well, of course he does.

Serbia is the Place to Be for 'Cooking with Balls'

It's time for The World Testicle and Aphrodisiac Cooking Championships! Hooray!

SexCult: Confederacy of Sexual Dunces

Political sex scandals seem to be a matter of course these days — is anybody surprised anymore when the news announces yet another politician has cheated on his spouse? This begs the question: Why did they even get married in the first place?

Chris Noth Talks About Urges and Desires

'Mr. Big' says the media makes too big a deal out of politicians' sex lives.

The Straight, White, Cisgender Male = Creepy

I’ve invested a lot of column inches fighting the perception that straight, white, cisgender men are “the enemy” — and that they don’t deserve the suspicion, negativity or outright hostility that often awaits them within the so-called “sex positive” online community. The problem is: There are straight, white, cisgender men who certainly don’t do me any fucking favors.

Dutch Parliament Votes Net Neutrality into Law

What you do with your bandwidth is your own business, in the Netherlands.

Presenting the Latest in Body Modifications ...

It is probably not too late to be the first “bagelhead” on your block.

Game of Thrones: Cersei & Daenerys, A Tale of Two Mothers

As the first Game of Thrones season comes to a close, two of its most powerful women, Cersei Lannister and Daenerys Targaryen, are found to be seeking power in their respective roles as queens, in vastly different ways.

He's 51, She's 16. Is This Legal?

“Lost” actor and teen singer, married last month, stand up to critics.

The Vancouver Riot Kiss: Just Enjoy It

Thanks, kids, for a real, honest and innocent moment.

NFL Rookies Deny Participation in Porn Industry Event

Exxxotica Expo ad suggested players would host strip club party. Seems ... not.

Prospective Jurors Not Sure Porn Store Deserves Protection of the Law

Prosecutors actually have to ask, at least in this case.

Child Pornography Charges Possible Because of High School Yearbook Photo

A couple of kids, maybe fooling around, in the background ... and everyone freaks out.

AEBN Reports “Horniest” States and Cities

Michigan, Washington, Maryland and Arizona top the list for video-on-demand porn.

Space Needle Won't Fly Pride Flag Unless LGBT Community Raises $50K

Supporters are well on their way to the goal, but there's some residual bitterness.

Pejazzling — Gilding the Willie?

NBC Affiliate in Salt Lake City Nixes 'The Playboy Club'

... because, apparently, the Mormon Church owns the station.

Get 'Em While They're Hot? Weiner Action Figures, T-shirts and #Weining ...

Who will buy these things? Republicans? We don't know.

Hefner to Wed Ex-Playmate Crystal Harris on Saturday

Can a honeymoon sex tape be far behind? We hope not.

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

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

Jennifer Lopez Honeymoon No-Sex Tape Locked Up

We're sort of hoping this is the end of that, for a while at least.

Not All Sex Tapes Are Created Equal

As a sex columnist, I try to keep up with all the latest celebrity sex tapes. Paris Hilton’s was poorly acted. Pam Anderson’s were just frightening. Chelsea Clinton’s was hysterical. But my favorite was one that’s so under the radar you probably missed it, and I’m here to save you from yourself.

Reese Witherspoon Wants YOU to Stop Making Sex Tapes

She says it's not a requirement for fame and success ... Really?

Game of Thrones: Varys Serves Everyone

Author George R.R. Martin continues to challenge stereotypical representations of sexuality in service to his character-based narrative in Game of Thrones — In Varys, Master of Westeros, he melds characteristics from differing camps to create an ambiguous, complex character.

J-Lo Wins Temporary Injunction in No-Sex Tape Battle

Long-ago honeymoon video will remain private for now.

'The Naked Adventurer' Ends Bid to Row Across Indian Ocean

Irish dude rescued by Japanese cargo ship. Probably wearing clothes now.

Like Wrestling? Like Porn? You'll Probably Love Chyna

Ex-WWE star coming out with Vivid DVD.

Bromance: Our favorite on-screen male/male couples.

The Bromance: the most versatile relationship two (or more) characters can enjoy. It's uniquely suited to the varying desires of a full-spectrum public: to some, it's a depiction of buddies. To others, it's an exploration of how strong the bonds of friendship can become. And for still more viewers, it's the fun of watching guys constantly engage in behavior that can be read as strongly homoerotic.

More Twitter Insanity: British Comedian-Magician Stalked

You'd think he could just make her disappear ...

Low-Level Bidding War for J.Lo No-Sex Tape

Doesn't sound worth it to us, either. Amazing what people will spend their money on ...

John Waters: The Old Rules Are No Longer In Effect

To be perfectly honest, John Waters never conceals the best parts of himself. Most celebrities permit you to gawk at them for a price. Waters’ latest book, Role Models, allows his readers to examine his essential life lessons through a series of quirky portraits which exposes his inner corrupted core.

Head Teacher Suggests Modest Dress for Students to Protect Them from Pedophiles

Somehow, we don't think pedophiles are fashionistas.

Bookstores Censor Magazine Cover of Male Model's Chest

... Because he's androgynous and someone might think he's a girl.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Necking on Maui

It's all innocent, even a little saccharin. Okay, a LOT saccharin ...

Virginia DMV Says '2INPINK' is Too Racy for the Road

Owner of vanity plate, who has two daughters and likes pink, is distressed.

Ed Schultz Suspended for Calling Laura Ingraham a 'Slut' on Air

There's a line you can't cross in public name-calling, and 'slut' is on the other side of the line.

‘Sex and Zen’ Coming to America

We get everything else from China. Why not 3D porn?

Pennsylvania Bill Would Make Teen Sexting a Misdemeanor

We're really not sure this is going to stop anyone ...

Chicken-Leg Lover Flashes Drive-through Attendant

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

SexCult: Get Confident, Stupid!

Many people think it’s reason that separates us from the animals but I think the opposite is true: it’s belief.

Justin Bieber Would Like You to Smell Like This

Proceeds going to charity, so it's hard to be truly annoyed.

Burlesque, Body Power & Tassel Magic

Burlesque has been making a comeback in recent years, not only as an art form, but as a new source of body confidence for women and men alike. Midori sits down with two performers to talk about burlesque body confidence and the evolution of burlesque culture.

‘Botox Mommy’ Retracts Story; ABC News Unconvinced

If a story seems too good (or bad) to be true, it probably is ...

That Noise in Steven Tyler's Head ... It's Rock 'N' Roll Reality

Aerosmith frontman's autobiography heavy on the drugs (bad) and sex (good).

Kink.com to Turn Armory Drill Court into Community Center

Porn impresario does his best to be a good neighbor.

Famous People MisBehaving: Arnold's Turn, Again

Plus: IMF chief's downfall and celebrity herpes still in the news!

Kate Middleton is No Cinderella ...

Doctored Disney images make the rounds on the Internet.

Presenting: The Ten Hottest Female Sex Offenders

Texas newspaper apologizes, sort of, for not-so-hot idea.

Cheerleader Fired for Blogging About Misbehaving Cricketers

It's a scandal! Right? Well. for cricket, maybe.

Special Bra Meant to Lift Japanese Spirits as Well as Bustlines

Lingerie maker demonstrates feelings of support.

Prostitution in Game of Thrones – Who’s Fucking Who?

While it’s true that prostitution is seen as a vice in the world of A Song of Ice and Fire, it’s a legal and even acceptable one, with brothels spread throughout the kingdom of Westeros — from Mole’s Town near the Wall in the north, all the way down south to King’s Landing. What’s most interesting about the sex trade in Game of Thrones, however, is who it ultimately exploits and weakens.

SexCult: The Bear Essentials

Just as most of the world will never forget where they were when they heard Osama bin Laden was dead, I will never forget where I was when I heard that people like to have sex dressed as Tigger.

Vivid Founder Offers Pippa Middleton $5 Million to Star in Porn

We think we already know the answer is “No.” You know?

I Don’t Want to Be a Lady: Arya Stark in Game of Thrones

Nothing Funny about the Word “Slut” in New Zealand

Advertiser for TV show told that billboards have to go.

Naked Marathon Runner is Tasered and Arrested

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

Close Your Eyes and Think of England, and Other Cases of Sex Mis-education

For most people, talking to their kids about sex is awkward. For sex ed teachers, explaining “the birds and the bees” to someone else’s kids is even more awkward. And for the kids themselves? Hearing adult authority figures talk about sex is extremely awkward…and more troubling, often filled with lies.

Soderbergh to Direct Film about Channing Tatum's Days as a Stripper

“Sexy, funny and shocking” … is Hollywood ready for this? We are.

The Tepid Royal Kiss, Analyzed

"The Daily Beast" tells us what it means for The Royal Sex Life? Seriously ...

"Real World" Star has Porn Past

But does anyone care except maybe his co-stars? We're not tuned in ...

Twenty Things More Interesting Than The Royal Wedding

As the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton loomed over us, you’d have thought an anglophile like myself would be faint with anticipation, just from the sheer Englishness of it all. A royal wedding, for tit’s sake! Westminster Abbey! Approval of the Queen!

Ludacris, MTV Team Up to Dispel Myths about Sex

The message from rappers and TV stars: Get Yourself Tested (GYT).

The Nudie Artist: Burlesque Revived

To be simultaneously funny, sexy, seductive, and shocking is no easy task, but burlesque dancers manage to get a rise out of an audience, one way or another. New York’s Museum of Sex celebrates burlesque, past and present in the their recently opened exhibition "The Nudie Artist: Burlesque Revived," which not only explains the history of burlesque, but how it has become an art form in itself.

Fairy Tale Lust: Mother Goose Is A Very Naughty Bird, Part 1

“Grandma, what big teeth you have...” Even as a child–perhaps, a slightly peculiar one–I noticed there was something more provocative about the wolf’s teeth than there should've been. I could see him, hulking and hirsute in grandma’s nightie, bed frame creaking beneath his sinewy bulk as he surveyed the young girl, his sinfully long tongue wetting those ominous, luminous canines. Slavering.

GOP State Senator Offers Phone Sex Line

Okay, so it was a world-class typographical error.

Viagra™ Beer. Seriously?

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

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: New York City Loves Me Back

I’m not leaving New York City. At least, not yet. When I started this column a year ago, I’m not sure I would have expected to be renewed in my ability to withstand the extremity of this urban jungle, but I feel better equipped to deal with the daily trials and tribulations than I have in the past.

J. Crew Ad Sparks Homophobic Outcry in U.S. Media

Fox News says painting your son's nails pink will make him gay ... or at least in need of therapy when he grows up.

Evan Emory Gets Jail for Joke Youtube Video

Funny or not funny, we don't see how this is necessarily a crime.

Introducing: The Breast Milk Baby

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

Nirvana Fans Most Likely to Have Sex on First Date

Coldplay, Adele, Gaga—not so much, according to music dating site survey

Giant Penis on Drawbridge Wins Russian Art Award

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

Powerfully Feminine: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj has found a way to push forth a strong feminist agenda, while dressing like a doll that many say encourages women to think that the skinny, plastic, large breast look is what we should all strive for to get male attention.

Warner Bros. Pulls “Hangover 2” Trailer Over Monkey Sex

Simulated bestiality apparently doesn't go with PG-13.

Brazilian Sex Celebrity Bruna Surfistinha: The Present Is The Past

Several weeks ago, it happened again. Brazil was dealt another moral blow when the smash film, Bruna Surfistinha, arrived in theaters, immediately drawing over one million people to see the life of a young teen prostitute turning tricks on the streets of Sao Paulo. It was like picking a scab off of an open wound.

Want 3D IMAX Porn? Go to Hong Kong Next Week

"Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy" has the Chinese all worked up.

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?

The Uncontrollably Horny Pablo Picasso, in Vanity Fair

Artist preferred mistresses short and submissive; And he had that hypnotic stare ...

Woman Strips to Hide from Drug Dog

From the Dept. of “You probably do NOT have your best ideas when you are high.”

Indian Model's Promise to Streak Cricket Match on Hold

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

Kim Cattrall Rants Against Gossip Columnists

Sex and the City's Samantha plays older porn star in latest film.

Penis Gummies for Suri Cruise? Not Katie's Fault

These things just happen, and the paparazzi are always watching.

Gaga Presented with “Generously Proportioned” Blow-Up Doll

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

Ludacris Cares About Music. And Safe Sex.

Rapper teams up with condom-maker on Live Large Project.

Twitter's @TopTweets Account Spreads Porn Spam

Company says someone must have hacked them, because they'd never do that ...

South Africans, by the Thousands, Want to Be Porn Stars

Reality TV show auditions with live sex acts, fan voting.

Hollywood Stereotypes Women and Minorities, According to UK Survey

Yes, we're shocked, too. Sex-crazed lesbians, black drug dealers, etc.

GLAAD Honors Supportive Media

Awards given to Ricky Martin, "30 Rock," and "True Blood"

Sex Bombs and Bisexuals and Horniness, Oh My!

Or would you rather read about molecular regulation and serotonergic neurons?

FCC You! —Language Restrictions on Sitcoms Lighten Up

Recent court decisions and a relaxation of what's acceptable in American Culture has led to fewer restrictions on what we see on network TV. Polls say Americans want the FCC to more strictly control sex and violence on TV, but ratings show few are changing the channel to avoid racy or violent content.

An Unwilling Sex Symbol and a Compelling Life: Elizabeth Taylor, R.I.P.

Farewell to one of the most-watched women. Ever.

Sexual-Stereotype-Busting Poster Campaign Launched by UK Teen

Ad campaign is sort of a gaydar test. “Can you tell?”

Naked Reader: Top Ten Voyeuristic Scenes in Film History

There's something fascinating about watching someone who doesn’t know you're there. Catching someone during their most private moments can be exciting, funny, or very strange. What we do in the privacy of our own homes can be very different from how we present ourselves in public, and the act of catching someone at their most relaxed is like having a window into the deepest part of that person.

Manhattanites Perturbed by Gallery's Window on the Erotic

Some parents want display covered up but the show goes on.

Gaga's “Born This Way” Pushes Buttons on the Right

“Convert the Gays” group says Lady sends the wrong message.

Berlusconi Sex Scandal, Served with Pizza

More allegations, and some tasty-sounding toppings.

Agents of Fantasy: The Ageless Appeal of the Male Spy

Why we want the spies we love to love us back.

Etsy Tells the World About Your Dildos ...

... and then backs off after furor over privacy.

Women Undercover: The Enduring Sex Appeal of the Female Spy

More people may know Pussy Galore than Mata Hari, but is Hari’s lasting legacy even based on fact? What’s the actual female “intelligence” quotient in our favorite femme fatales?

“Elektra Luxx”: Porn without the Sex?

Plus, a whole Internet movie featuring strippers and nude ping pong. What's not to like?

Jesse Jane Offers Up Shots of Her Own Sweet Tequila

Porn star hopes women will have what she's having.

Charlie Sheen Offered Porn Directing Gig

We bet against him doing “Two and a Half Women,” but who knows?

Lady Gaga Pulls Out of Deal with Target

Star can't stomach company's record on LGBT issues, after all.

Lady Gaga Sues Breast Milk Ice Cream Shop

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

DoJ Must Read Sexy Fiction to Protect National Security

Romance-mystery novel by prosecutor required top-level clearance.

Seattle Man Naked and Growling and and Tased and Arrested

You know how sometimes nudity isn't sexy? This is one of those times.

Combating Cat Interference In Your Sex Life

You have a cat, you know the deal: ownership goes both ways. Your furry companion has some ideas about when and how you should offer up affection, entertainment, and snacks. Often, those of us with cats fancy ourselves as the center of their universe, while they seem to think of us as personal assistants barely earning our keep—and that can make bedroom shenanigans complicated, to say the least.

Charlie Sheen: Life is a Win-Win-Win ...

... Except for the “losing custody of your kids” part.

Top Ten Strangest Things ... and It's Only March

Once again I am flooded with bizarre crap that people sent me. And it is awesome. And terrible. And now I’ m going to share it with you. Because I’m generous.

Gaga's “Born This Way” is Everywhere ...

... And in other Lady Gaga news, she likes monogamy.

AVN Adult Entertainment Expo 2011

Breast Milk Ice Cream Confiscated for Testing

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

UbiSoft Brings Racy “Truth or Dare” to Wii

Game in Europe only, no plans for release in U.S.

Clooney: “I f--ked too many chicks ...”

Would we forgive him enough to elect him to something? Maybe.

Getting It On in Detroit: The Erotic Poetry and Music Festival

Charity event, in its 24th year, celebrates sex in the arts.

“Have you ever been to the Mansion?”

Bonobos Advertise for Sex

Mating cries are all about social status, scientists say.

MTV News Takes On ... Eminem and Sasha Grey?

Somehow, the porn star isn't good enough for the rapper? Puhhlease ...

Dr. Pepper Ten is “Just For Men”

And to prove it, they will tour the country in a mobile “Man Cave” ...

Las Vegas Renaissance: Putting the Sin Back Into Sin City

When we heard Sin City had been “saved” a while back, we were skeptical. Like a full-on Disney experiment, when the town was invaded by a troupe of G-rated “Marketeers” who left in their wake a trail of daycare centers, Barney in-room TV marathons, and other sundry kid-friendly attractions, we shuddered.

Devil's Advocate: Is Blogging Worth it? Part 3

Anonymous blogging has risks, but also advantages. The sex blogging community itself wouldn’t be such a rich and thriving place if everybody’s salacious sexual stories were easily linked to their names, faces and the website of the schools their kids attended.

Female Strength: Fashion Week closes with Strong Womanly Looks

Closing out Fashion Week, someone who knows a thing or two about living in a boy’s world showed off female looks comprised mostly of menswear. Gwen Stefani, the lead female singer and breakout star of the ’90s band, No Doubt, showcased her Fall L.A.M.B. collection with men’s ties, trousers, and dark patterns.

Justin Bieber Headed for Feminists Most Hated List

In interview, teen idol expresses extreme views on abortion.

Porn Flick Filmed in Public Park

Miami officials upset, but there seem to be no witnesses.

New York Fashion Week: Ice, Glitter, and Some Famous Moms

Pushing Buttons and Boundaries in Film: Quad Cinema in New York presents Unrated: A Week of Sex in Cinema

To explore the edgier side of relationships in film, Cinema Libre Studio has teamed up with filmmaker and producer Philippe Diaz to curate a retrospective of six films that spiked controversy when they were released, and continue to do so now.

Porn Stars Big on Twitter But Not Facebook

XXX social networking thrives on those itty-bitty messages.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: Can Your Relationship Handle Valentine’s Day Gifts?

Mr. Sexsmith ponders the implications of giving more than a relationship is ready for as we approach Valentine's Day. Is there such a thing as giving too much too soon?

Lingerie Bowl VIII: Temptation Wins in Las Vegas

Maybe we all were watching the wrong game?

Kacey Jordan to Star in XXX Re-creation of Charlie Sheen's Wild Night

TV star remains at home, in isolation ... except for texting?

Forget the Hearts & Flowers: A Kinkier Guide to Valentine's Day

Not everyone is a “roses-n-chocolates” kind of lover. Some of us are even irked by the idea of a greeting-card-industry “holiday.” But that doesn't have to stop them from making the most of the sexy mood permeating everything from grocery stores to restaurants come February 14. Here are some suggestions for enjoying V-Day for those of us with darker tastes & kinkier vibes (including singles)!

Next Up: Charlie Sheen Sex Tapes?

"Two and a Half Men" star suggests we all have more important things to think about.

Super Bowl Special: Football is So Gay, Part 2

With Super Bowl XLV just scant hours away, the hopes and hearts and bets of NFL fans rest with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. While many will be on the edge of their seats, waiting with Chee-toh'd fingers and brewski breath to vicariously live each play as the clock ticks down to the final outcome, the real winners of the sport may be in a totally different league.

Super Bowl Special: Football is So Gay, Part 1

This is a feel-good story, so I’m not going to go for any done-to-death homoerotic jokes about jocks and locker rooms and sweaty, grunting men. But I might make a crack about Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber-hair. Just once.

Rihanna Collars Perez Hilton in “S&M” Video

PR checklist? Video banned, nude photos acknowledged, lesbian sex rumors floated, etc.

“New Kid” Jonathon Knight Outed (Again)

He said he was gay 20 years ago ... and the media forgot?

Postcards From A SexNerd: Clowning Around At The Japan Fetish Ball

Midori unleashes her alter ego, a psychotic clown nurse, clad in a white leather-hood with stitched up mouth, upon the party-goers at the Japan Fetish Ball, an annual extravaganza hosted by the Tokyo Kink Society.

Into The Neon: New LGBTQ Art Exhibit Takes Manhattan

American Apparel’s New Line-Drawn Erotic Ads

Illustrator Boris Lopez says latest work isn't porn.

Taylor Momsen’s BFF: Her Vibrator

"Pretty Reckless" singer talks about repressed upbringing.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: Is Social Media Ruining Your Sex Life?

When it comes to sex and dating, social media is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s, well, social, and therefore, has the potential for fun, flirting, meeting people and getting to know dates, significant others, fuck buddies and those who hold the potential to fall into those categories.

James Franco Made Sex Tapes at 19

Oscar nominee avows his respect for porn stars.

Canadian Art Gallery Hosts Porn for Art’s Sake

La Petite Mort in Ottawa to double as movie set.

Lawrence Ross: Peddling Black Sex for Profit and/or Pleasure

The FDNY 2011 City of the Brave Calendar Event: Hot, Hot, Hot!

New York City Firefighters Enflame the Crowd for a Good Cause

Tasmania’s “Unmuseum” Strives to be Subversive and Erotic

... And it wants to be Disneyland, too.

Picasso’s Coveted Nude Mistress Goes on Display

Painting expected to fetch perhaps $29 million at auction.

Devil's Advocate: Is Blogging Worth the Risk? Part 2

In the early days of blogging, writers only had to “self censor” if they thought their mother or pastor might be reading their ramblings. Now, it’s all too common to find employers perusing your posts, too…and taking notes—which is why many bloggers have decided the only way to be secure expressing opinions is behind the mask of anonymity.

Valentine's Day Stuff Banned in Iran

No cards. No Cupids. No dozen roses. Etc.

Rihanna, Nicki Minaj: Sex Partners?

Pop star and rapper toy with media over supposed relationship.

MoSex Celebrates The Carnal Cartoon Age with New “Comics Stripped” Exhibit in NYC

The crowd at the “Comic Stripped” exhibition at the Museum of Sex was extremely—animated.

Erotic Art Museum Sues Photo Blogger over Flickr Shots

$2M sought in lawsuit over explicit pics.

Batman XXX Takes Top AVN Award

Tori Black and Evan Stone are porn performers of the year.

Music Turns Us On: Science Says So

Tunes, like chocolate and sex, release dopamine.

3,500 Go Pants-less on NYC Subways

Annual event spreads to 50 cities in 24 countries

Appeals Court Says a Little Nudity on TV is OK

FCC overstepped authority in “NYPD Blue” case.

Sex Toy Queen Survives Lame Poisoning Attempt

Nanny charged with tampering with soup.

Kiri Blakeley: Otherwise Engaged

You are planning to marry the perfect man, or so you think...but what do you do when your fiance comes out as a homosexual? Kiri Blakeley tells all in her just-released book.

France’s Hoard of Porn Going on Display

Curators to open previously forbidden section of national library.

Website Tells You How to Succeed as a Sports Groupie

Sure-fire ways of bedding a pro athlete?

Lady Gaga Flashes Her Assets

Singer tweets latest album cover.

Sex Worker Cards Used in UK Pop Art Installation

Gilbert & George revisit their roots for latest show.

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

Science group fights bad sex and health advice from celebrities.

Strip Club Hits Top Mainstream Music Charts

Lil Jon: “The butts don’t lie.”

Threat of Kinect Porn Inspires Clueless TV Journalism

This could happen! (Oh, wait. Not really.)

Lovergirl and Ivory Queen Teena Marie Passes at Age 54

Tributes pour in for singer whose voice “launched a thousand babies”

Dirty Holiday Cards, Thanks to Google Instant

Web site lets you make a greeting full of (censored)

'Tis the Season for: Snow Penises!

And they're ridiculously easy to build, too.

Is Blogging Worth the Risk? Part 1

Italy Bans Hot Lesbian Car Ad

Pick-up scene called too racy. You be the judge ...

A Fetish for All? Zentai Goes Mainstream

What happens when society at large takes a fancy to your fetish, without any real idea what it's about?

Microsoft Opposes Kinect Sex

Company says Xbox will stay “family friendly”

From Christmas to XXX-Mas: A Letter from the Editor

Nude Sculptures Banned in Boca

City worker decides they are inappropriate for display.

Wikileaks, Now in Leak-Free Sanitary Napkin Ads

Clever idea, and we're so glad it wasn't one of ours.

Andy Warhol in Motion at New MoMA Exhibit

Eat, sleep and get blowjobs. Some men might say that’s all you really need in life—and going by some of his film titles, it seems that Andy Warhol might have agreed with them.

Bioethics Panel Keeps Eye on Synthetic Life

There's nothing at all here about old-fashioned baby-making ...

Toni Bentley: The Erotic Bliss of Sweet Surrender

Toni Bentley is, among other things, a sensualist. A purring, sexual tigress, who does not withhold her claws, Bentley loves to take it in the ass—and has found an enduring erotic ecstasy in being a bottom.

Ready for Kinect Sex? Sure You Are!

Electronic fondling system is up and running.

Faking Fake Sex is Harder than You Think

Emma Stone workout triggers asthma attack, Golden Globe nomination.

Tokyo Might Restrict Hentai Comics

Manga and anime “unduly glorify” certain sexual acts, politicians say.

Bengali Film Industry Tiptoes Toward Sexual Expression

All eyes await censor verdict on nude swimming scene.

Sissy Bounce Nation

New Orleans’ rapper Big Freedia's pussy poppin' power takes the homophobia out of Hip-Hop.

Chris Rock Stars in Neiman Marcus Pregnancy Story

Comedian entertains mom-to-be until help arrives.

'Tis the Season ... for Provocative Calendars

Bulgarian models, with a side of tractor grease.

Jim Morrison Pardoned After 40 Years

Whether he exposed himself or not didn’t matter, in the end.

SexIs Goes Haute with Art Basel Miami Beach and Jean Paul Gaultier

It was clear to visitors who set their eyes on the Exhale Pavilion at Art Basel Miami Beach that it was going to be am amazing weekend. This center of all activities surrounding the four-day festival lit up the waterfront and provided a space for exhibitors and performance artists to take the stage.

Tommy Lee: Masturbating a Killer Whale is Sick and Twisted

Sea World says Mötley Crüe drummer is off his rocker.

Erotic Version of Grimm Stories Pulled from Chinese Bookstores

Oops. Wrong translation.

Pandas, Porn and Viagra

Scientists have tried everything. You do want more pandas, right?

Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga and Other “Dead” Celebrities Get Kiss of Life on Facebook and Twitter

Frustrated celebs seek help from financial angel to save them from fate worse than social media death.

Katy Perry's Belly Button Stars in Simpsons' Christmas Episode

Say it ain't so ... Moe?

Special Anniversary Celebration: Nina Hartley Meets Dildos in Space!

In the Blood: AIDS and the Arts, Part 2

Yesterday, we explored expressions of artistic imagery touched firsthand or via inspiration by HIV/AIDS. Today, a poet and songstress felled by this deadly killer, whose voices have become anthem to a landscape of both hope and loss.

In the Blood: AIDS and the Arts, Part 1

In honor of World AIDS Day, Sexis offers a retrospective of fine artists and performers whose lives and works were informed by the disease. While some viewed HIV/AIDS through the lens of loving observation, and others have passed on, their creative efforts serve to inspire us all.

Boys' Toys; Dating’s Deadliest Dealbreakers; Scotland Yard vs. Sex Ads

Marketers want to erase the stigma of sexual aids for men.

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.

Postcards From a Sex Nerd: Seduced by the Dance

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

Transgendered Sorority Rush in Texas; The Irrelevance of Marriage?; Sex Robots Soon Hitting the Market

Zeta Chi at Trinity College considers opening doors to a he.

Playboy’s TV for 2; How Women Orgasm; Beyoncé’s Heat is Pretty Hot, Actually; Porn in a Cup

Hefner's channel hopes to attract more female viewers, maybe even couples.

Princess Hijab’s Graffiti Veils; Farve’s Off-Field Foul; The Deed vs. Daydreaming; Cop Avoids Cold-Cocking by Sex Toy

Princess Hijab is the newest rogue graffiti artist making social commentary with the swipe of a marker and a swish of spray paint. Recently, the pseudonymed rebel’s made headlines by covering sexy models in Paris billboards with “veils.”

SexIs on the Scene: EXXXOTICA 2010, Part 2

More from the floor of one of the hottest sex conventions anywhere.

SexIs on the Scene: EXXXOTICA 2010

Full-Body Scans Contested in Court; Full-Body Sex Statues Not Debated in Court; Porn Detection Stick, Doesn't

Privacy organization says “suspicionless” body imaging of travelers at airports is unconstitutional.

“Games as Porn” in the Supreme Court; LGBT Children’s Lit Award Announced; Long Fingers Means Horny if You’re a Neanderthal

SCOTUS hears arguments today on a California law banning the sale of some video games to kids.

Pornutopia: Indie Film Fest Finds Trouble In Paradise

When an adult cinema festival runs afoul of dubious zoning ordinances in New Mexico, freedom of speech is put to the test.

LGBT Voters Rally in New York; Brazil Elects First Female President; UK Former Secretary Likes His Naked Dancing Ladies

Gay and lesbian voters in the Big Apple energized by GOP gubernatorial candidate's remarks.

One-Night Stand Irks the Internet: Porn Site, PETA Offer to Pay for Lohan’s Rehab; Yay, Political Slash Fic!

Scorn heaped upon writer for not-so-hot kiss-and-tell tale of night with future Senate candidate.

Israeli Dancing Show to Feature Female Couple; Penn’s Hot Tub Pleasure Machine; Katy’s Tiger and Kanye’s Phoenix

Same-sex competitor says: “This is the most natural thing to do.”

Sex.com Sells; Good News for Porn Quarantine; Estrogen May Save Lives; Rub the Penis for Luck

The Internet domain sex.com changes hands yet again, for $13 million.

The Happy Hooker Remembers Bob Guccione

“It all started with a friendly phone call from Bob who had tracked me down to Amsterdam in 1971 …”

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'"...)

Founder of Penthouse dies at 79; Gays Stop Enlisting; The Nak'd Truth Casting Non-Nudists for TV

R.I.P. Bob Guccione, 79; Obituaries around the world describe his rise and fall.

Gays Start Enlisting; Declaring Your Illegal Porn in Australia; Newest French Sex-Talk Gaffe

U.S. armed services start accepting gays, but warn that legal situation is subject to change.

Pentagon to stop DADT; Gender Cuddling Gap Uncovered; Palin Tops Sexiest Politicians

It's okay to ask or tell, at least temporarily. But it's probably not a good idea while legal confusion reigns.

Gossip Monger Turns Over a New Leaf; Apple’s Anti-Sexting May Squelch Free Speech; Essence’s First Same-Sex Bridal Feature

Will we see a kinder, gentler Perez Hilton? He tells Ellen DeGeneres of his “big wake-up call.”

Celebrities in the Nudes…er, News! Kim Kardashian, Jane Lynch, and That Guy who Might Win a Million

Stripping down can get you a lot of exposure or even a really big check (if you streak the President).

Say “Ahhh” to The Deep Throat Sex Scandal

In 1972, the first feature-length, fuck flick caused quite a stir—and not just thanks to the copious amounts of on-screen oral sex. No, it was the behind-the-scenes tales of abuse and arrests that made the real story of the $600-million grossing film pretty hard to swallow.

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.

Is the iPod Touch One “Bad” Apple?

For the past three years, Apple’s iPod Touch has been the company’s biggest success with consumers under 18. Now that the device’s newest upgrades include the same video chat feature in the iPhone that was immediately adopted by the phone sex industry, what does this mean for the “kid-friendly” entry in the Apple empire—and for the ubiquitousness of tech and sex, no matter what your age?

Contemporary Sex Habits Captured in New Study; Erotica 2010 Hosted at UK House of Commons; Aphrodite’s Gone POMegranate

Indiana University releases results of the most comprehensive survey regarding sex in America since the early 1990s.

Drug Companies Ruining Our Sex Lives?; McCarthy Wants a Sex Tape; The Hills are Alive with Sexy Dirndls

An author accuses pharmaceutical companies of creating “Female Sexual Disorder” so that they can cure it.

CNN Correspondent is Not on the Sex Boat; E-Reader Porn on the Rise; Silly Bandz Invade Adult Bar Scene

An attempt to bamboozle Abbie Boudreau backfires on controversial Right-Wing videographer James O’Keefe.

Ontario Judge Overturns “Brothel Ban”; Indianapolis’ Gay Cupcake Party; Voting Makes Us Horny

Ontario judge rules that Canadian laws on sex work impinge on sex workers' constitutional “right to life, liberty and security.”

New York Moments—Liza Reminisces; Angels Bestow Kisses

Liza Minnelli sat on the small stage at the Gramercy Park Hotel’s Rose Bar in New York last evening as only a diva can.

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.

Midori's Postcards From A Sex Nerd: Whips, Chains & Great Coffee—Wicked Grounds Café

Welcome to Wicked Grounds—America’s singular adults-only kinky café. It also happens to be my one of my top two favorite cafés in San Francisco. You’ll often find me there, writing or hanging out with other sexy freaks. The coffee’s superb, Wi-Fi’s free, no children are allowed (except those adults enjoying age play), and I can say and do most anything. What’s not to love?

No Sex Please, We're Women: Advertisers Dis the Feminine Libido

Last week, word broke that women don't have sex... at least not according to TV ads, that is. As reported, the makers of Zestra got the bum's rush when seeking air time to peddle their—gasp!—female enhancement product. Smiling Bob could not be reached for comment.

Sex-Lit Laws Shot Down in Oregon; Franco Likens Twilight to Brokeback Mountain; Gay Couples Win Right to Adopt in NY

Judy Blume has been saved in the nick of time, thanks to a successful appeal ruling that two of Oregon’s sex-literature laws are unconstitutional.

Talking Dirty: Gillian Telling Comes Clean with Dirty Girls

In public, most women try to be well mannered, look pretty and smell nice. But once a single gal gets home at the end of the evening? She’s just plain dirty.

Bunkum Science Behind Pick-Up Lines, LGBT Ballpark Kiss-In, Kim’s Only Coincidentally Kinky

Researchers find shocking new evidence that saying “Hello” might work better than stupid pick up lines.

Tormented Sugar & Spice

How a personal journey toward bondage unleashed the artist within.

Bombshells, Broadway and Behinds—Fashion Week Comes to an End

Same-Sex is Family, Too; Air Sex Kicks Off in NY; Beastly Beauties Protest for PETA

Amid the noise about gay marriage, most Americans are accepting, not excepting.

New York Fashion Week Continues: Sophisticated, Riské—and Everything In Between

Diane von Furstenberg, Donna Karan, Monique Lhuillier and Carolina Herrera all showed their new chic and elegant collections over the last three days in New York. As one would expect, they were perfectly executed, beautifully tailored and highly praised.

SexIs at NY Fashion Week 2010

Day One: Ellen, Bondage and Animal Magnetism

Cannabis XXX

Marijuana, long considered a dangerous and highly addictive substance, is quickly becoming the easiest score on the West Coast.

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.

The Man Project: Zak Smith

Celebrate Labor Day with Casual Sex, John Mayer’s Lost Cell Phone, Lady Gaga Gets Religion

Thousands of Americans across the nation are enjoying the extended weekend to rest, travel, reflect—or job hunt—but, according to one dubious “news” source, today’s a great day to just lie around and have sex.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: The New High Art

Emmy and Nicky Awards Big, Bold and Gay-Friendly

In an awards show that’s being touted as “gay-friendly” and “bolder” than other awards shows in the past, this weekend’s Emmy presentation featured same-sex spouses, George Clooney’s gay snuggling, and a straight naked John Lithgow. They even said “Bitch” twice!

Former Mistress Goes Tiger Hunting, Gay Sex Lives of Birds, The “Indecent Bed” Hits Stores

Tiger Woods is now a single man, much to the delight of one of his former mistresses, who has already been reported as saying she’ll “give up everything” to get Tiger back.

Free the Nipples Protest, Bill Clinton’s Sexy Mind and Speidi’s Orwellian Sex Tape

Onlookers were very eager to agree with protesters yesterday, as the organization Gotopless hosted a demonstration demanding equal rights for men and women—to bare their chests.

Ann Coulter Appears at HomoCon; Two Bettys Go Superhero

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter is drawing fire—and applause—for recently speaking at HomoCon 2010, an event thrown by the gay conservative organization GOProud.

Next Time We Have Sex

Celebrities in the Nudes—er, News—Again! Messy True Blood, Full Frontal Phoenix, and Kelly Brook’s Naked Month

The undead undressed? Yes, indeed.

Plugged In: The Instant Gratification Anomaly

XXX and Zen, R-Rated Actress Ousts HP CEO, Good Girl Hudgens Goes Bad for Broadway

Some of us may soon be standing in line in front of adult movie theaters once again, as shooting has started on what’s being called the “world’s first 3D pornographic film.”

Female Bloggers Invade NYC, Favre's Photo Fumble, and Dating Technology

“The female blogger is one of the most powerful communicators in social media today.”

Gay Bollywood: Queer Eye for the Desi Guy (or Gal)

What Dreams May Come? A Talk with Museum of Sex Curator Sarah Forbes

Wedded Bliss for Chelsea Clinton, Lisa Simpson and Alicia Keys, Long Separations an Alternative to Divorce

Mr. President, peacemaker, Slick Willie, womanizer—Bill Clinton added Father of the Bride to his long list of titles this past weekend when he walked daughter, Chelsea Clinton, 30, down the aisle to wed her longtime boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky, whom she met while attending Stanford University.

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.

Celebrities in the Nudes...er, News...Nude News?

Seems Enrique Iglesias has started a nude trend. Everybody’s conditionally naked today, as Colombian actress Sofia Vergara may go starkers if her show wins an Emmy, mirroring model Larissa Riquelme’s vow to run bare if Paraguay won the World Cup, while Janice Dickenson poses naked—but not running—at age 55.

Hope for HIV Vaccine, China Frees Porn, Sacred Popcorn in Kamasutra Spoon Exhibit.

All those billions of dollars spent on HIV research have yielded results, as scientists have now identified three new antibodies that neutralize 91 percent of HIV strains.

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?

Mad Max Overboard, Iglesias Naked Thanks to Spain, Women Most Beautiful at 31

This weekend, recordings surfaced of Mel Gibson verbally abusing his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. The backlash has made Gibson the butt of many “smile and blow me” jokes.

New Spice for Old Spice Guy, Pam Banned in Canada, FCC F#@kin' Overruled

Hot TV/Internet phenomenon Old Spice Guy has been called out by Alyssa Milano in a steamy viral video exchange to help raise money for the National Wildlife Federation Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund.

Period Pieces

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.

Dita Does Sparkling Water, Semi-Nude Son-in-Law for Sarah Palin

Dita Von Teese is coaxing audiences into a very sexy Perrier fixation, thanks to a viral video marketing the brand.

Hef's Private Side, Reality Kings Sued, Naked Mannequin Terrorizes Nebraska Town

After functioning as a public company for more than 39 years, majority stockholder Hugh Hefner—ironically, a man best known for making privates public—announced hopes of taking Playboy Enterprises private.

Polanski Gets Off Swiss Free

Swiss authorities announced that Roman Polanski will not be extradited to the United States, and is no longer under house arrest, effectively ending a 30-year pursuit of the award-winning film director who fled the country after pleading guilty to charges of having had unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977.

Deconstructing Sasha Grey: From XXX-treme to Mainstream

Hospital Operates Porn While Prince Denies Internet

During a House of Commons debate on improving government transparency, it came out that a London hospital had loaned out one of its wards for the filming of a pornographic movie.

The Spy Who Loved Me and Trial by Acupuncture

It was only a matter of time before the sizzling sexploits of accused Russian agent Anna Chapman—a.k.a. Anya Kushcenko—became fodder for tabloid fare.

Renewed Scrutiny for Marilyn Monroe and Wonder Woman’s Chests, Sex.com Up For Sale

Interest in Marilyn Monroe’s chest has not waned in the last fifty years, as bidders recently spent a staggering $45,000 on chest X-Rays taken of the blonde bombshell.

Plugged In: Checking Out Checking In

Most people enjoy a little discretion when it comes to nookie. At the very least, they'd rather not broadcast their boffing to friends, family, and co-workers—especially when there's some kink involved. However, the other thing most people enjoy is social networking. This is one area where sex and tech rarely should mix, and yet like all things sex and tech, you just know they do.

Larry King Hangs Up Suspenders

Larry King announced yesterday that he would step down from his illustrious position as late night TV’s longest running talk show host after weathering a sex scandal and marriage woes.

The Doghouse for Al Gore, No Sex in Space, but More on the iPhone

Of all the things to call Al Gore, “Crazed Sex Poodle” is not the first one we’d think of, but apparently, one woman called him just that after claiming that Gore demanded sexual favors during a massage.

As Fans Mourn Michael Jackson and Farrah, “dot.xxx” Gets Green Light

On the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death, admirers around the globe gathered to pay tribute to the late beloved King of Pop.

Elliot Spitzer’s New Gig on CNN, Jersey Guys Cool with Queer Issue

Yesterday, CNN announced that Elliot Spitzer, the controversial ex-Governor of New York, is slated to host a new current events show that hopes to be a “roundup of all the best ideas.”

Helen Mirren Poses Nude, Kissed Nurse Passes

Dame Helen Mirren, known for her stoic portrayals of royalty and hard-boiled police detectives also has a sinfully steamy side she’s never been shy about exposing.

The SexIs Interview: Savanna Samson, Part 1

Adult film star Savanna Samson is a woman of many talents. In addition to her career in front of the camera, she's also a mom who has her own wine label, and is an avid supporter of ASCNY. We caught up with her to get the skinny on what makes Savanna such a well-rounded woman of the world. Whichever way you prefer your adult star—text or video—we've got it covered.

Some Girls: An Interview with Jillian Lauren

U.S. General Recalled from Afghanistan, Anne Frank’s Sex Life

General Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, was called back to Washington over a recently published profile that painted those in the White House as “disappointing” and “wimps.”

No Pants for Lady Gaga, iPhone App, Magic Power Coffee

Yankee General Manager Brian Cashman has gone on record absolving Lady Gaga for any wrongdoing after she entered the Yankee clubhouse this weekend... wearing no pants.

Lakers Win Championship, No Winners Yet in Prop 8 Trial

Last night, the L.A. Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 83-79 for the NBA Championship title.

Eating Out in Tokyo

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

No Female Viagra for Japanese Porn Star...or Perez Hilton

Among doctors and researchers, the debate rages over how to diagnose female sexual problems, and if such problems are treatable with drugs at all, unlike their male counterparts.

Plugged In: Teledildonics

Signs of One Sexy Apocalypse

Pop culture has heartily embraced the prospect of an impending zombie apocalypse. At the end of the world, it’s said ...

Sex-Riddled World Cup 2010 in South Africa

Soccer is life to millions of fans across the globe, so the start of the World Cup 2010 in Johannesburg sparked massive celebrations - and massive controversy.

Leaks for Apple, American Apparel, Everybody’s Sex Tapes

In what’s been hailed as the worst security breach in Apple history, over a hundred thousand iPad owners’ personal information...

Wishful Kinking: A List of Imaginary Sex Items We’d Like to See…

In a marketplace geared toward the design-conscious consumer—in which you can customize everything from your tits to your license plates—there are still two items that almost always default to black: luggage and kinky sex gear.

Kids of Lesbians Well-Adjusted, Lady Gaga Joins Klein Army

The Naked Reader Book Club: Going Down, an Oral History, Part 1

June is a month that honors many things. Among its most delightful designations: Oral Sex Month. In honor of this fine tradition, in the coming weeks, our Naked Reader selections will be consumed with all things oral, sensual and pleasurable.

Midori's Postcards from a Sex Nerd: Ni-Chome, the Gayborhood of Tokyo

Plugged In: Project Natal

The Next Big Thing in gaming: Project Natal, Microsoft's revolutionary platform that uses the player's entire body as the controller. No more “gamer's thumb,” no more Wiimotes flying through TV screens–just your body and your game console in perfect interactive harmony. Is it any wonder that those of us interested in sex and tech wonder what impact this will have on the future of interactive porn?

SexFeed:The Life and Death of Artist Louise Bourgeois

Sex and the City 2 – Why Should You Care?

SexFeed: Atlantis, Space Robots and Sex Dolls

SexFeed: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal Possible in Washington

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 Unknown

The Naked Reader Book Club: That is So NOT Sexy!

There is good erotica, and there is bad erotica. When it's good, it's very, very good. When it's bad...it's almost always usually good for a laugh. But why is it so hard to write the good stuff? Here's one man's theory.

Midori’s Postcards from a Sex Nerd: Travels With my Anus, or Things They Won’t Let Me Say on TV

SexFeed: Swinging Academics Create Artificial Life and Green Light Sex After Heart Attack

SexFeed: So Many Political Sex Scandals, So Little Time

Plugged In: Future Sex

SexFeed: Keith Haring AIDS Service Center Opening

SexFeed: Facebook Tightens Security, May Kick Out Streakers

Private Lives, Public Candor

The Internet has done what all great tools of communication do: fundamentally transformed the way we interact with one another—and that’s just as true of our discussion about sex as it is anything else. The games we play haven’t changed, but how we play them has.

Valley of the Real Dolls

Things that look human but aren’t, are creepy. Or loveable, depending on your capacity for anthromorphism. Or beautiful, depending on your aesthetic. Or perhaps a bit of all three at once, which explains the American public’s conflicted fascination with life-sized sex dolls and even the first impressions of doll users themselves.

Sexy Boycotts Called for Arizona, Newsweek, Miss USA

SexFeed: Anal plugs - suspected bombs, ecological solutions

Plugged In: iPorn—Is the Sin in the App or the Apple?

Technology and porn have always been butt buddies, but the most prudish mobile device out there is the one in everyone’s pocket. The iPhone acts like your paranoid Aunt Marge when it comes to sexy apps, even though its own browser puts the World Wide Wank at your fingertips. How did we get here, and what does it mean for the future of digital sex?

The Top 10 Weirdest Things People Sent Me This Month

Faith No More: When Spiritualists Trade Sex for Healing

There is a thriving trade here in this whimsical Arizona desert town, an otherworldly place of nearly supernatural beauty. Towering crimson cliffs and blood-red buttes stand sentinel over the errant souls who have been seduced by Sedona’s mystical allure, but few know its well-kept secret. Sex for salvation is nothing new, but here it has become a craft.

Plugged In: Chatroulette

With all the mainstream exposure, has Chatroulette remained the edgy, dangerous place we first heard about?

Clown Porn Revisited

Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Would You Like To Dance?

The Naked Reader Book Club: Literary Lessons In—And Out of—Monogamy

In fiction, you get to push the envelope—and whether that's testing the waters of polyamory or having an affair—the chickens don't come home to roost in real life. That's what happens when art imitates life, but when life imitates art? That is an entirely different thing altogether.

The Naked Reader Book Club: The Subversive Universe According to Krassner

Paul Krassner is a writer, agitator, humorist and social watchdog extraordinaire. Where the establishment is matter, Krassner is antimatter. He speaks with the voice and the conscience of a generation who knew better than to trust the status quo. His message of thoughtful rebellion is as timely now as it was in the ’60s… perhaps even more.

The Naked Reader Book Club: Cleis Press Co-founder/Publisher, Felice Newman

Today, expressions of sex positivity, acceptance, and celebration of every gender and lifestyle are part of the fabric of modern society, but it wasn’t all that long ago being different often meant not having a voice to speak in public, much less sing. Pioneering publisher Felice Newman looks back from then to now and beyond.

The Naked Reader Book Club: Ars Erotica, Part 2

From censored to celebrated, erotica emerges from its dark alley and brown-paper-wrapper past to stake its claim on the bookshelves along with classic literature of every genre.

The Naked Reader Book Club: Ars Erotica, Part 1

In 1978’s The History of Sexuality, Michel Foucault coined the phrase “Ars Erotica” (a.k.a. “the Art of Pleasure”) to differentiate between the “Eastern perception of sex as an art form” and “the Western approach of laboratory and statistical.” Erotica, as old as the human race itself, has evolved on a parallel course, and like the society from which it springs, continues to be a work in progress.

The Naked Reader Book Club Debuts!

SexIs joins celebrated erotica publisher Cleis Press for some spirited reading that's sure to stimulate the body and the mind.

The Penis Festival

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: The Artist's Black Hole

Where Literate Libidos Get Their Sexy On

Oh God.

Top Ten Strangest Things People Sent Me This Month

Mr. Sexsmith Goes To SXSW and Takes a Lover

Quiz: Do you have a “bad girl” side?

Junk-Food Science

Most science reporters aren’t scientists; they’re talking heads hungry for site hits, ratings, readership and ad revenue. Even reputable journalists sometimes jump the gun when groundbreaking developments fall into their laps. How the media’s rush to scoop the competition promotes dangerously incomplete data as truth, and puts the public at risk.

There must be something in the air

The Top 10 Strangest Things People Sent Me Last Month

Every month I think people can’t possibly send me anything weirder than what they sent me last month.

Shoot: The Education and Evolution of a Pornographer

For more than five years, my working life revolved around framing acts of public copulation. I’ve pushed cameras and microphones into dwellings no machines should ever go. I’ve been granted a front-row seat to scenes of startling intimacy. I’ve helped pick up thousands of used baby-wipes. And somewhere along the line, I learned a lot about how men and women perceive each other.

Do Not Make a Sex Tape, You Idiot.

This month I’m writing my column based on Cosmo Magazine titles to prove to my grandmother that this column is just as socially acceptable as Cosmo and that she should really stop telling her friends that I'm doing missionary work in Zimbabwe for a living. I don’t even know where Zimbabwe is, granny. So, onto today’s subject…

The Second Coming of Burlesque

Back in the antediluvian days before the modern archetype of strippers we’ve come to know and yawn at—naked chicks sporting eight-inch Lucite stiletto pumps and bored expressions, humping firehouse poles for the likes of Tony Soprano e famiglia at Bada Bing—those who shed their clothes onstage for a living were part of a glorious, albeit infamous, tradition known as Burlesque.

Amateur XXX: Homemade Porn Gives Mainstream a Run For Your Money

Big budgets, top names and sleek production values aside, in its never ending quest to be hot, hotter, hottest, traditional adult movies have become predictable, thus leaving the door wide open for a new breed of amateur auteurs to infiltrate the market with reality-based fare many viewers say they can’t get enough of.

Apps vs. Anticipation: Redefining Desire in the Digital Age

In Gilda (1946), Rita Hayworth slowly peeled off a single elbow-length black glove to evoke all the magic and sensuality of the striptease, to the delight of viewers and the press. Roughly sixty years later, hardcore pornography lurks in every corner of our Web browsers. But are our lightning-fast Internet connections really helping us do sex better, faster, and more efficiently?

The Bloggess: Magic Words That Make Him Tell You the Truth About Where Your Socks Are

This month I’m doing a series of articles to prove to my grandmother that my sex column is just as good as anything from Cosmo by writing my own stories inspired by actual Cosmo titles. This morning I was supposed to tackle…

Thug Life: Punching, Kicking, and Takedowns as a Way to Do S/M

Fight Club. Rugby. MMA. Let’s face it—we live in a society where it’s okay to be physically combative in a competition for superiority. But what happens when the fighting takes on an overtly kinky overtone? You’ve got what some refer to as Rough Body Play, or “Thug Play”—an old fashioned beatdown, not to the death, but until someone gets tired or cries “uncle.”

The Original Ambiguously Gay Duo?

When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle penned the first Sherlock Holmes story in 1887, he had no idea he was breathing life into what would eventually become the greatest crime-fighting franchise in history. Neither did Doyle realize he’d inadvertently sparked one of the most enduring debates of modern literature—the question of the Great Detective’s sexuality.

Me and Tina Fey: A Ballad of Strippers, Sweat and Glitter

I love strippers. I love their well-fitted bikinis. I love the way the move in high heels. I love the their upper body strength and flexibility. (Oh, the flexibility.) I love the bravery and unfettered sensuality. Showmanship turns me on. Tina Fey would never approve of me.

Porn in Recession: America in Decline

The recession is upon us; no one sane would dare doubt it. The auto industry’s long since moved overseas, and despite government bailouts, no one in their right mind would buy a Ford. Pilots are working longer hours for 50% pay; 127 banks have failed. But are industries we previously thought to be recession-proof feeling the punch too? If porno fails, says the soothsayer, the nation fails…

From Pixilated to X-Rated: Video Game Girlz Grow Up

From the time gaming graphics evolved from pong sprits that live on in 8-bit theater, video chicks have enhanced our digital merriment. For the majority of their tenure, the females who inhabited games have fallen into four basic archetypes. So grab a controller and a comfy chair as we take a nerdy stroll though life and growth of the video game vixens who’ve helped shape our gaming world.

The Bloggess: The 10 weirdest things people sent me this month

Hi. My name is Jenny and people email me weird-ass shit. Almost all of emails begin “You don’t know me but I saw this and thought of you”. Then I feel a little bit sad at the direction my life has taken. But then I look at the links and it makes it all worthwhile. Except for the ones that make me question humanity. And then I share the links here. Then we all suffer and rejoice together.

Shine, and the Other S&M

Some of us have a fetish—a very particular fetish, that is—a fetish for latex and PVC, which is often associated with the realms of BDSM or S&M. But this particular fetish isn’t about BDSM. It’s just for ‘the look.’ Or, as renowned designer The Baroness puts it, “the other S&M: Stand and Model.”

Sexual Fluidity

My first real girl crush didn’t occur until I was well into my 20s. Sure, I’d had my share of the typical and varied female relationships—female friends whom I loved like sisters, female rock stars I’d idolized, girls I deeply admired for their beauty, wit, charm, or intelligence—I’d loved many, many women in my life. But I’d never actually been turned on by one. Until recently...

2009: A Sex-Infused Round-Up

2009. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Especially for Tiger Woods.

The Bloggess: 10 non-returnable gifts that are probably worse than anything you’ll get this Christmas

If you bought any of these things as a present for someone, you owe them an apology.

Dr. Dick on Demand: The Naughty and the Nice

Just in time for the Christmas my peeps want to know who/what makes my Naughty and Nice list.

Your Kiss, Your Fist

Of all the things crammed into pussies and asses through the ages, the fist maintains an underground popularity that's baffling from the outside. What is it about fisting that captures the minds (and hands) of its devotees? And why exactly is the whole country terrified of its own ass?

The Pornotopia Erotic Film Festival

As a working woman raising two sons with her husband in South Carolina, the idea of attending a porn festival in the Southwest seemed impossible; logistically, geographically, and culturally. Until I got there, that is...

The World AIDS Day Project: No Dominion

When a novice swimmer dives head-first into the deep end of gay culture and emerges illuminated, her path to sexual emancipation via safer means becomes stunningly clear.

A Sexual Feast: Five Things to be Grateful for This Thanksgiving

In my family, there are three topics of conversation that are off-limits on Thanksgiving: The plight of factory-farmed turkeys, how the “First Thanksgiving” didn’t turn out all that well for the Native Americans, and, most verboten of all, anything to do with sex.

The Bloggess: Inappropriate thoughts that haunt me about Twilight:

Here there be spoilers, by the way.

The Runner-Up Smile and Other Tales of Sexual Irony

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones… or make sex tapes that may someday show up on the Internet.

The Bloggess: We have a winner!

And a lot of very strange people who read this as well. ("Strange" in a good way though.)

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Sex on the Move

The ins and outs of sex on the go.

The Bloggess Does Japan: It’s not what you think it is.

Things in Japan that will make you look twice.

Turning Off the Turn Offs: How to Find Detours around Sexual Roadblocks

The things that turn us on are determined not only by our individual preferences, but by the culture in which we live. The same holds true for those things that effectively turn us off.

The Bloggess Does Japan: Memoirs of a Geisha. (Sort of.)

It’s technically more like “Memoirs of an Oiran” but people don’t know what that word means so I dumbed it down a bit.

Clubbing and Coupling: Couples-Friendly is the New Gentlemen’s-Only

Once the realm of just dudes, strip clubs are now increasingly the domain of frisky couples with a hankering for a bit of harmless naughtiness.

Two Scoops: What Flavor is Your Vanilla?

Vanilla. To the epicurious, it’s one of the world’s most prized spices. In the bedroom, however...well, nobody seems to know what it is. Except that they either are or aren’t vanilla. The Beautiful Kind takes a look at vanilla...and in the process, bakes a very special cake...

Lust for Blood

I’m not just a sex writer. I’m a horror movie enthusiast. Which I suppose makes me an exceptionally bad girl. So figure if this story were a slasher flick, I’d be dead about 750 words in.

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.

Cyrano in 140 Characters or Less: The Art of the Love Letter—and Email

These days, not even poets are squeezing their hearts into love letters. We live in a fast-food world. And while love still isn’t something you can order from the drive-through, modern courtship is a reflection of the way we live: fast, easy, and a little out of control—like a quick email, an instant message—or a throng of twenty-first century Cyranos Twittering their love...in 140 characters.

Lust and Luggage: Sex Toy Etiquette on the Road

Or, for you Italo Calvino fans, if on a winter’s night a traveler...with a carry-on full of sex toys...

The Nylon Underground

It’s a tradition as old as the internet itself—the act of selling one’s own used undergarments online for a quick infusion of cash. Yvette Safire recently found herself in a bit of a financial bind, and thus began to contemplate the possibilities...

The Strange, True History and Evolution of the Personal Ad

Contrary to popular belief, the personal ad is not yet another invention of the internet. It’s been around for centuries, continuing to evolve with each generation’s needs, desires, and fetishistic frenzies—from the earnest days of ‘matrimony papers’ to today’s user-friendly searches on websites such as Craigslist.

Smoke After Sex? (You’re probably just doing it too fast.)

And certainly these days, since almost no one smokes anymore. For years, smoking and sex have been tied together. Literature, cinema and television have celebrated the post-coital cigarette to the point of cliché for eons. And now, unless you’re French or Quentin Tarantino, smoking is outré—in a big way. Is the image, moreover the act, even relevant anymore?

That Was Then, This is Now

Every era has had its rules for acceptable standards for clothing, communications, relationships, etc. There were also consequences for stepping outside that behavior. Here’s a look at quid pro quo—then and now—highlighting different eras in history to trace the trajectory of passion, fashion and culture.

The Droppin’ Loads Phenomenon

In this excerpt from the upcoming book “Droppin’ Loads”: Conversations of a Porn Star and an 8th Grade Teacher, Maureen St. Charles takes an unconventional look into the unconventional life and catchphrase of her subject, one Nick Manning...

SexVoxing: What's at Your Bedside?

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

Get Your Motor Running

L. Jade muses on the acts that put the ‘auto’ back into erotica.

A Lexicon of LGBT Slang

In our melting pot of a world, it’s not uncommon for individuals to speak more than one language—Spanish, Italian, Chinese…Gay? Yep, like most subcultures, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community has created its own dialect over the years. No, it’s not a full-fledged alien language; more like ‘street’ talk that intermingles with everyday speak.

Between the Notes

The subtle and not so subtle interplay of sex-speak and music.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Sex Addiction, or Too Much of a Good Thing?

This week, the one and only Dr. Dick takes on the issue of sex addiction—and his take may surprise you.

Humbert Hearts Lolita . . . Still—Can you really blame him?

There’s a lot to appreciate about Lolita, even today. Most classic books have a good deal of social commentary, and this emotional, lyrical, mocking, ironic number does that in spades. Let’s take a look at Nabokov’s novel and see what matches up today.

To Wong Fu, and Thanks for Everything Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze took Baby out of the corner and created a sex symbol straight out of the closet.

Sex v. FCC: Act III

What is sex itself were hauled before the FCC and forced to defend itself? G.L. Morrison considers the twists, turns, and inherent satire of such an eventuality, in Act III of this three-part satirical (we hope!) look at freedom of speech.

Oh, the Agony! The Perils of Advice Column Addiction

I have a dirty little secret: I used to work as an advice columnist. Here’s another dirty little secret: Most of the advice columnists aren’t any more qualified to tell you what to do with your life than I was. Some of them are even less.

Sex v. FCC: Act II

What is sex itself were hauled before the FCC and forced to defend itself? G.L. Morrison considers the twists, turns, and inherent satire of such an eventuality, in Act II of this three-part satirical (we hope!) look at freedom of speech.

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?

High Infidelity: What Cheating Is (and Maybe Isn't)

Lots of us do it. Some studies claim most of us do it. And if you believe what you see on cable news, it’s a prerequisite for a political career. Are we just a species that can’t say no?

Sex v. FCC: Act I

What is sex itself were hauled before the FCC and forced to defend itself? G.L. Morrison considers the twists, turns, and inherent satire of such an eventuality.

Dr. Dick on Demand! Prescription for a Porn-Positive World

One of the enduring hot-button issues in our culture (and every other culture) is sexually explicit material. Everyone has an opinion on what we, as a society, ought to allow—and what should be prohibited.

Sex and the Suburbs: Why Celebumoms Make Us Feel Bad—And Why We Allow It

Why has the once-cherished mom-bod become something to be looked upon with disgust and disdain, rather than revered as the happy result of something natural and beautiful?

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part 10

Parting thoughts: What comes around goes around, what goes around comes around...

Carnality in Comics II: The Medium’s Awkward Growing Pains

The mid-1980’s: while movement toward intelligent storytelling and mature treatment of sexuality was proceeding at a satisfying pace from independent creators, the mainstream’s efforts were typically ham-handed and mawkish. Let’s see what happened when the big publishers introduced sexual diversity into their imaginary worlds.

Carnality in Comics: A Whirlwind History of Sex in the Medium

Comic books—they’ve graced us with mind-bending sagas to send the imagination soaring and sub-literate crapfests that assault the aesthetic sensibility with unfettered brutality. Conceived as dirt cheap entertainment for the kidlings, comics have nonetheless been an outlet for sexual fantasy throughout their existence.

Robot Sex

For as long as robots have been a concept in the human imagination, we have been plagued by questions: Is advanced artificial intelligence possible? Can machines devoid of emotion truly understand the human condition? And...how awesome would robots be in bed?

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part Nine: The New Millennium

It’s the (tr)end of the world as we know it, and we feel fine...

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part Eight: The ’90s

The rise of the Internet, the fall of morality. Greed gets an overhaul. Grunge is good. Goth rules. BDSM goes mainstream—and a Presidential pop shot makes the ultimate fashion statement.

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part 7

Hubris in Neon: SEXIS sits down for a one-on-one with the ’80s, and, as usual, “The Me Decade” speaks for itself, or in this case, himself…

SexVoxing: Sex & Cinema

Today on Sexis, we’re pleased to launch a new running column, SexVoxing. SexVoxing will feature Sexis contributors and staff sounding off on a varia of issues, from the pointed to mundane. To kick it off, we thought we’d start with something everyone has their own list for: What is your favorite sex scene in mainstream cinema?

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part Six

The ’70s: The most odious decade ever. No kidding. It was beyond bad. I mean, Roger Moore as James Bond? Puh-lease! Well, at least everyone was fucking.

Exes & Sexes: The Twits of Splitsville

From Facebook to Twitter to Myspace to AIM, YIM, and Skype, our love lives have transitioned seamlessly into the constantly evolving fabric of Web 2.0. But what do you, a savvy social networker, do when your love live goes awry? Kal Cobalt sorts through the tweets, status updates, and Skype logs to find out.

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.

Welcome To Yaoi—Women’s Mangafied World of Male Homoerotic Passion

Welcome to the wonderful world of yaoi, or, as the Japanese call it, Boys’ Love. This is manga to the max. Come on in!

B, B, & B: Baseball, Bud Light, and the Bromance: A User's Guide to Conducting a Successful Bromance

Bromance tastes great and it’s less filling! So for all you guys who want to hook up with other guys—without the hooking up part—just say: “Buds Lite, please!”

The Sexis Pulse: Coitus Interruptus Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one sexted-up acronym at a time.

The chicks your guy does NOT want to bone. I know, I was surprised too.

Turnabout is grounds for divorce.

When Kirk Met Spock: Sex and Fan-Fiction

Slash is more than a figure of grammar; it's more than Guns n' Roses ex-guitarist: it's a whole 'nother thing entirely. It may be about the men...but it's all for and by the women.

The Sexis Pulse: Busts 4 Justice Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one porn bailout at a time.

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century, Part Two: A Rumination on Tomatoes, Platinum Blondes and the Rise of Butch Chic

Warning! Dangerous curves ahead. Blonde ambition conquers all…and we ain’t talkin’ Madonna.

The Sexis Pulse: ED on the TV Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one leaked semi-nude beauty queen photo at a time.

Clown porn is not as funny as you think it’s going to be

Warning—no clowns were penetrated, cajoled, or agitated in the making of this article. We will studiously deny any approval of it. We will not pay for your emotional trauma. Or a tongue-graft, so that you may regrow your sense of good taste. And thus, without further ado, we present...the Bloggess.

Seminal Styles of the 20th Century: Designers, Divas and Fashion Firsts That Shook the World--Part One: From the Gilded Age to the Flapper

Does sex influence fashion, or does fashion influence sex?

The Sexis Pulse: In Maude We Trust Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one dirty, smelly brassiere at a time.

The Sexis Pulse: Half-Price Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one Casual Encounter at a time.

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?

The Sexis Pulse: Post-Easter Spanking Edition

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one teabag at a time.

The Sexis Pulse: Week in Review

Taking the pulse of our cultural sex drive, one bad PR move at a time.

The 25 Hallmarks of Bad Cunnilingus

In the spirit of the ‘25 things’ meme so popular on Facebook, Lindsay offers up for you her 'Top 25 Things Not to Do When Between a Woman's Legs’, in no particular order of offense…

Hair: The Dawning of the Age of Gay Porn

“I know it when I see it.” That was former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, on his decidedly un-scientific approach to discerning what pornography might be, back in 1964. Gay porn on the other hand was not always so blatant during its years of gestation, ranging from beefcake fitness mags to steamy pulp novels, before hardbodies went finally went hardcore.

Anatomy of Sexual Humor (and Yes, You Can Touch Those Bits Down There)

We’ve been laughing at sex for as long as we’ve been having it – for reasons puritanical, repressive, regressive, or the fact that we just like laughing at our own naughty bits.

High-Tech Sex: Libido is the Mother of Invention

Every technological advance mankind has made in all of history has been driven by the desire for more and better sex. Well, maybe not all of them, but chances are you’ve heard that before, and there’s a reason why. In fact, many technologies were created to enhance our sex lives, and the ideas behind them are way older than you’d think.