Sex Ed

I Thought It Was Just About Pleasure. Then I Read the Research.

What if pleasure isn’t just indulgence, but regulation? New 2025 research suggests that using sexual devices in partnered intimacy is linked to higher orgasm intensity and satisfaction, without negative mental health effects. This article explores what the science says and how that knowledge reshaped my understanding of body confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Why Vibrating Dildos Deserve More Recognition in LBGTQA+ Community

I don’t know about your world, but in my world, sex is important. I believe it is essential to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse range of sexual experiences - within the queer community especially. I am a femme presenting she/her, a lesbian in a long-term relationship with a very male-presenting partner. And I am the one who firmly believes in the importance of embracing pleasure and fully exploring our desires. Also, I love vibrating dildos and frequently get *looked down on* because of it.

How CBT Made Me Feel More Masculine Than Ever

Sexual exploration was a deeply personal journey for me, one that has challenged preconceived notions and expanded my understanding of pleasure. In my quest for self-discovery, I stumbled upon a practice that many misconstrue as solely belonging to the realm of BDSM, being about humiliation and torture. Yup, it's CBT (call and ball torture), but I prefer to call it penis play.

5 Sensational Sex Skills Every Couple Should Practice

Good sex is always about free emotions. You enjoy the most when you feel physically and emotionally connected with your partner, isn’t it?

How to Create a Great Sex Life from Morning Routine

A high-powered CEO may have a daily ritual that includes meditation, journaling, or simply sitting quietly with a steaming cappuccino, but setting yourself up for success isn't only for work. You'll help extend the duration and enjoyment of your relationship by establishing a morning routine for sex and emotional connection—and that's well worth a few more minutes in the morning.

Why is Sex an Integral Part of Married Life?

Sex is an act of making love to your partner, it an expression of affection, and a medium to build deep physical intimacy with your partner, and it is also a way to reproduce.

When you have ED, you are vulnerable to a variety of threats

From all of our previous discussions, it is clear that erectile dysfunction is one of the worst types of disorders that can cause a slew of problems in the body, both indirectly and directly.

Tips for Sexually Frustrated Couples

When the world is moving fast and technology is taking over, you may see tons of reasons behind couples experiencing sexual frustration. Why does this happen? Are we letting stress, anxiety, and frustration ruin our intimate lives?

Things that I have learned to help keep all types of sex fun, freaky, and interesting.

I have many suggestions, helpful ideas, and all sorts of neat things to do to make sex (oral and otherwise) fun and even tasty.

How to Write Smut

Whether it's an erotic story or a single sext, coming up with words that get you and your reader hot can be a challenge. Here's how to start.

Floggers

So you want to buy a flogger....It can be pretty intimidating with all the different types out there! Hopefully this guide will clear up any concerns

Anal Sex: How To Get Started

Okay, so let’s say you and your husband are into anal play, and you want to take it a step further. You are both comfortable with the idea of anal sex, but you feel like you need some pointers to help you get started.

Turn Your Thinking Off: Running a Thought-mile During Sexual Activities

What am I going to cook for dinner? Did I leave the stove on? Why did Harold say that thing about my wife? Will they ever cum? We all know that during sexual play time, there are those days (far many than few) where we cannot turn our minds to completing the fun at hand, to enjoy our sexual experiences fully. Is it possible to turn your thinking off? Can you quiet your mind? Is it even a realistic thought?

Stimulating the Prostate to Orgasm (III): Dildos and Thrusting

This series of articles discusses how to stimulate the prostate so as to achieve prostate orgasms. In this, the final article in the series, I talk about the use of dildos and other "thrusting" toys.

"Sex Addiction" is a Real Thing

You may jokingly say “Yea, I’m addicted to her, the sex is just so great!” but for some people it is a real problem. It’s called “Hypersexual Disorder” and it is tearing apart people’s lives as you read this.

Bartholin Gland cyst or abscess, i.e. The Newlyweds or Honeymoon Disease

We’ve all read many articles on our more erotic pleasurable spots, those many spots down there in our nether region that pleasure us so well, but what about the one that can get infected and cause pain? I’m talking about the Bartholin Gland, which is located on the outside folds of the labia. These glands lay mostly in discreet places and out of harm's way during our lifetimes but occasionally they can become irritated, even inflamed, and if not treated, infected.

Whips Vs. Floggers

Have you ever wondered exactly what the difference is between whips and floggers? Well here is your answer, along with examples of each.

Myth Busters: "Females will always know when they are having an orgasm"

In movies and magazines and on tv and websites, I've heard this idea of orgasms being the most obvious thing in the world. Sometimes they are so mind blowing that they are impossible to miss: my body seizes, pleasure surges through me blinding and deafening. Afterwards, I am so high off of oxytocin and endorphins that I am giddy and giggle, slightly drowsy. Then it is the most obvious thing in the world, but not all orgasms are alike, not for me and certainly not from one person to another.

Stimulating the Prostate to Orgasm (II): Probes, Prostate Massagers, and Vibrators

This series of articles will discuss how to stimulate the prostate so as to achieve prostate orgasms. In this article, I talk about the use of probes, massagers, and vibrators.

Sex Signals

Stop relying on horoscopes, bio-rhythms, or Facebook to figure out if someone likes you. Instead, turn to science!

How Orgasm Focus Almost Ruined A Relationship

Today’s article focuses on how sex focused around an orgasm can put a lot of stress on both parties, and even lead to break ups in some cases. We will discuss what the goal of sex really should be.

Gendered Technology: Sex Toys and the Perpetuation of Feminine/Masculine Ideals

On EdenFantasys.com, a search of the word “pink” yields 48 pages of content while a similar search of the word “blue” only produces 26. Traditional gendered ideals are upheld not in the functionality of sex objects, women’s toys are insertable while men’s come in the shape of disembodied torsos and vaginas, but even in their color and design.

Stimulating the Prostate to Orgasm (I): General Advice and Manual Stimultion

This series of articles will discuss how to stimulate the prostate so as to achieve prostate orgasms. In this article, I offer some general advice and talk about manual stimulation.

BDSM 101: Erotic Asphyxiation

Today’s guide is going to discuss erotic asphyxiation, what it is, and the major safety concerns it has.

Sexual Myths: Debunking Them Part 4

Today’s article focuses on some common sexual myths you might have heard and helps to explain why they are wrong.

Sexual Myths: Debunking Them Part 3

Today’s article focuses on some common sexual myths you might have heard and helps to explain why they are wrong

Sexual Misconceptions: “The Loose Slut”

Today we are going to look at the sexual misconception of multiple partners leading to a loose vagina and long labia.

Sexual Myths: Debunking Them Part 2

Today’s article focuses on some common sexual myths you might have heard and helps to explain why they are wrong.

Sexual Myths: Debunking Them

Today’s article focuses on some common sexual myths you might have heard and helps to explain why they are wrong.

Something I Wish I’d Known: A Woman’s First Penetrative Sex Shouldn’t Be Painful

I’m annoyed that I didn’t know about this before I had sex for the first time. I had no reason to be afraid.

Letting Your Guy Go Down On You

Oftentimes I have heard women talk about how they are very self-conscious when it comes to oral sex. Today I want to reassure a lot of people that men like giving cunnilingus and help you let your man go down on you.

First Time Tips

Sex can be a wonderful experience that allows us to bond, explore, ignite and surrender to a person in ways nothing else can. It can also be the cause of heartache, regret, disappointment and life altering choices that leave us questioning why we did it in the first place.

Whose responsibility is sexual education?

The state and church have (sometimes competing) interests in educating children about sex. Ultimately, however, the responsibility of sexual education falls on the parents.

Splash! It's Not Pee! (Or Why Squirting Is Vastly Different From Urinating)

Many people believe that the stuff that comes out when a woman "squirts" is urine, but most women who have experienced it will tell you otherwise, myself included. I took it upon myself to bust the myth, so without further ado, I present to you, my lovely reader, the difference between squirting and urinating, and how to tell which you're doing.

Define This - That Marvelous Moment Right before He Cums

It doesn't have a name and it doesn't last long. But there's that sudden moment where you know it's going to happen - and paying attention can make you feel great!

Sexual Education: Who is the teacher?

Saying who is responsible for educating the youth about sex is not as simple as it seems. There isn't one right or wrong answer, but I feel the best course of action is a united front between the home and school.

Sex Education: Science, not BS, please.

No matter what individual beliefs may be regarding sexual education, it is a public matter. Access should be easily available and the literature should be accurate.

The Joy of Journaling

Have you ever thought of sitting down and recording your most intimate moments on paper? You should - you might be surprised at how much you discover.

Define This: In Praise of Pre-Cum

Yeah, that clear, sticky stuff that slimes up the sheets when you're messing around. But there's a lot more to it than that.

Taking Responsibility

When it comes to Sex Education, kids get information from all over; from church, school, and even parents. Who is the best one to be sharing the information? When thinking back to my own education, it's not hard to have an opinion.

Boy, Girl, or Both?...Part 2

In my last article, the topic of intersexuality was broached with a brief description of the term and its various conditions. In this article, I will explore the issues intersexuals are facing today, along with the strides they have made in the past century. I will be exploring one man’s experiences growing up as intersexual, along with our medical, cultural, and religious views on the topic. Read on for more.

Is Sex Addiction Real?

Most definitely yes! I was reminded of this subject over the weekend, while hearing a judgmental indictment of Tiger Woods' infidelity and divorce.

Who's responsible for sex education for kids?

Where should the burden fall? The schools? The parents? The Church? The internet?

So You Want to Make a Baby? A Guide to Conceiving

How hard can it be? Have lots of unprotected sex and it's bound to happen, right? Not always!

Boy, Girl, or Both?

You're sitting in your ob-gyn's office holding your partner's hand. Your womb is full with your unborn child, and you're happy to finally get to see your baby on a monitor. It's your ultrasound, your doctor smiles and begins rubbing that cold sticky gel onto your stomach. Then they of course ask, "Are you hoping for a boy or a girl?" Like any good parent you reply, "So long as it's healthy." But is this really the truth? 1 in 1,500 people is born intersexual.

Sex Education is MY Responsibility

Educating my children on sexual health and practices is MY responsibility. My girls are still very young, but their education has already begun.

Who's Responsible?

The decision to have a child is momentous. It's not something that just changes part of your life, it changes your entire life. In choosing to bring up a child, you, as the parent, are responsible for providing for that child, and for teaching them everything they need to know; from learning to walk, to talking, potty training, reading, and beyond.

When a Mommy and a Daddy Love Each Other Very Much...

The talk. Birds and the bees. We've all heard of it one way or another. It once was the sole responsibility of a child's parents to educate their son or daughter on sex, and eventually schools picked it up into the curriculum. There have, however, been some recent protests by parents and schools alike on sex ed. So, here's the question: Who should be educating our kids on sex?

The Birds and the Bees

Whose job is it? The parents are the ones who created the child, but of course, teachers are paid to teach! So, who exactly should be teaching children sexual education, and to what extent?

Contraception Part 2 -- Hormonal Birth Control

Today's article focuses on contraception using hormonal means. We will talk about the types, how you use them, and the side effects they have.

To Whom Does The Responsibility Of Sexual Education Fall To?

In this day and age, who should be responsible for sex ed? What should a sexual education program teach?

SexIs Subjective: Pushing Away Education

Few people would disagree that parents are responsible for providing their children with the means to be happy, healthy, productive members of society. However, with many of the aspects going into this being taken over by the education system already, where does the burden of sexual education fall?

BDSM 101 – Learning to Hit Your Partner

The act of learning to hit your partner, when they ask for it, can be difficult for some people. This article helps explain why someone might enjoy it, and how you can learn to be okay with fulfilling your partner's sexual desires.

Buying a Prostate Massager

So you have decided you want to try some prostate play, but are unsure of which one to get. There are a lot of them, so it can be confusing. This article will talk about all of the different features and styles prostate massagers have, so you can decide what would work best for you. Here's how you choose the best prostate massager.

Prostate Play

Today’s article is on the prostate. We uncover this mysterious organ and learn what it does, where it resides, and why there is so much talk about it.

BDSM 101 -- Impact Play

The art of hitting a person with an instrument can create a large array of pleasant, erotic, and unique sensations. Today we will talk about the different types of toys, and how they vary in each category, and what effect that has on the experience they create.

BDSM DIY -- Wooden Paddle

Today we explore how to make a wooden paddle. This articles talks briefly about how and why people spank, before discussing in detail how you can create your very own paddle and fulfill all of your spanking dreams!

Tracking Your Ovulation for Fertility

The act of trying to get pregnant can become stressful if it is not happening within the time frame that you want it to happen. This article is going to focus on how you can track when you ovulate and use that to help you become pregnant.

BDSM 101--Rope Bondage

There are many implements you can use to tie someone up. One of the most versatile of these is rope. Today's article will focus on the different types of rope and positions associated with rope bondage.

BDSM 101 -- Chastity

Chastity play is a type of BDSM that denies a person the ability to have sex and masturbate. Today, we will talk about it, what toys are used to enforce it, and why someone would enjoy the experience.

BDSM 101 -- Gags

BDSM play often involves a lot of toys, and deciding on the one that suits you best can be difficult. This article focuses on why people use gags, what the different types are, and how to safely use them.

BDSM DIY -- Rope Flogger

When it comes to BDSM equipment, it can get very costly very fast, and you may not even be sure if your fantasies will line up with what you truly like. So here is a guide to make a very cheap yet fun rope flogger. So you can both have a flogger with which to have fun and do a test run to see if you want to invest in the future.

BDSM 101 - Step 1 Communication!

So you have decided you want to try out the big world of BDSM, but where in the world do you start? You start with talking to your partner. It is the fundamental aspect of BDSM and I will tell you why.

Prostate Massage (II): Prostate Orgasms

A lot of men have what they call "prostate orgasms". But what are they?

Oral Sex and Swallowing: How good is it?

Many girls love to blow their boyfriends or partners before intercourse, or just for the sake of the activity. But sometimes guys cum during oral, and the question is: should the girl swallow or not?

Define This: Penile Fracture

Ouch! It may be a very unpleasant thing to even think about, but penis health is important. While penile fracture may not happen to you, knowing what it is and what to do may save a penis near you.

Rough sex and domination

Many people like sex to be rough and vigorous, to be dominated and taken over by someone else. But to what extent?

Define This: Bugchasing and the Quest to Acquire HIV

Bugchasing: the quest to acquire HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). That's right, it's a thing! Are you asking, "But why would someone ever want to get HIV?" Read on and find out...

Becoming Well-Known on Eden

Your friend just told you about this cool new site where you can get free sex toys in exchange for genuine reviews.

Medi-Kink: Wanna Play Doctor?

As children we've all played doctor at some point, and there are so many 'naughty nurse' costumes available on the market it's no wonder some people have a medical fetish. That urge to be examined and taken care of is almost a basic need. For others the role is reversed and they can't help but relish in the power that goes with playing doctor, nurse, or dentist. But what is medical fetish, who does it, and what do they do?

Prostate Massage (I): How I Discovered Prostate Orgasms

The first in a series of articles on prostate orgasms, this one describes my long struggle to learn how to have them.

Talking to Teens About Sex.

When is it time? What should you cover? What shouldn't you cover? Should the school be helping?

Preschool Closes Amidst Sex Scandal Between Students

A California Lutheran preschool is in hot water due to allegations of sex between its young students. Unanswered questions still exist about where students learned of these sexual acts in the first place and what the long-term consequences will be.

Does Size Really Matter?

Many people are hyped up over the idea that the size of your penis affects your sexual performance. Is that really true and if not why do people think this way?

Kegel Workouts and Importance (for males!)

Kegels aren't just for ladies! Did you know that working out your kegel muscles can lead to improved urinary continence, better prostate health and even multiple orgasms? It's time to learn your facts and start your workout!

Visually Enhanced Psychosexual Therapy (VEST)

Everyone knows about sexual dysfunction, and those who have experienced it may have tried a score of medical “solutions” with less than fruitful results. For those who have found other “non-medicinal” interventions that have worked, perhaps this article may not be news for you so much as proof that getting reacquainted with your own body, and that of your loved one, can do more for you than any medicine can.

Becoming More Proactive In Healthcare

Birth control is a personal choice, but how can we, as women, make the right choices for ourselves when vital information is kept far out of our reach and, when most of the time, we don't even know to go looking for it until something goes wrong? Thanks to the internet and some digging, we can learn to be more proactive in our own healthcare choices.

Starting Sex Ed Classes: Maturity Before Age

Children are hitting puberty younger than ever and are attending sex education classes at an earlier age, but not all children are ready to deal with the information that is being presented.

Men: Don't Feel Worried About Your Woman's New Sex Toy

Many men feel anxious and uncomfortable when their woman gets a toy. I am here to tell them why they shouldn't feel that way.

Spanking Myself

Self-spanking is like masturbation: You can do it because you don't have someone who will do it with you, or you can just do it because you enjoy it in its own right. But it turns out spanking yourself is not as easy as you might think. Aren't you glad I'm here with some advice?

Why Are Some Forms of Attraction Deemed "Sexualities," while Others Are Philias?

Pedophilia, necrophilia, zoophilia. What do all of these words have in common, and why do they often evoke a reaction of "ugh?" As someone whose biggest fetish is pregnancy and who fits much of the criteria of maiesiophilia, the terms "philia" and "paraphilia" interest me. Why are some forms of attraction deemed "sexualities" (such as homosexuality, demisexuality, pomosexuality), while others are philias?

The Clitoris: The Tip of an Iceberg

Did you know that the size of the clitoris is comparable to that of an average penis? The large majority of the clitoral network is internal, we only get to see the very tip on the outside. There's so much more than the little man in the boat!

Master Debater: Why People Shouldn't Masturbate

Aristotle said "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Intrigued by that challenge, I’ve decided to write an article to defend some ideas that I normally disagree with. What better place to start than with an idea so antithetical to my nature that voicing support for it would cause me to be engulfed in flames of hypocrisy. That’s right, we’re going to discuss why people shouldn’t masturbate.

MrWilly's Guide To Anal Adventures

Not sure how to proceed with anal? Read on, and get my tips for a more awe inspiring anal adventure!

Sexual Anatomy 201: The 18 Parts of the Clitoris

Did you know the most of the clitoris is hidden from view? Can you name the many parts of the clitoris? The key to understanding something is to truly study it!

Define This: Looning

It comes in many colors. It's smooth and fun to play with. If you put your mouth on it and blow, it'll get big. What is it?

Masturbation: It is Perfectly Fine!

Flicking your bean, flogging the dolphin, jerking the gherkin...Whatever you call it, it is perfectly safe. It's also healthy!

Racing Against the Clock

In today's feminist-oriented girl power culture, women are encouraged to pursue a career and find themselves before settling down. But too often now, women are finding that they've waited to long and their fertile years are long behind them.

Being Spanked

I like to be spanked. Why? Several reasons, all of which I talk about here.

Define This: Formicophilia

One of the strangest "philias" out there, which just proves that humans can find pretty much anything erotic.

"Thinking-Off" (The Thought Induced Orgasm)

Since the 1970s, the connection between thought and orgasms has been a hot topic (Masters & Johnson)...Mental orgasms, Energy Orgasms, Thinking Off, Thought-gasms, Thought-induced orgasms. I am sure many of you have seen the show “Strange Sex” on TLC, specifically the episode about Thinking Off, but has anyone really thought about it? In this article I highlight my own experiences with thought-gasms, that they are in fact real, and what exactly you might want to know about them.

From the Mouths of Babes

I had my children as a teenager. I struggled with their irresponsible father and my teenage children know the paths that I've taken and they respect them. I've always told them that I'd respect theirs as well. However, you'll never know what they are until you talk to them.

Anaphrodisiacs

While you can read a lot about libido-enhancing aphrodisiacs and what to give your significant other to eat if you want an exciting night, there is little talk about natural anaphrodisiacs, foods and herbs that blunt the libido. So, here is everything to know about them.

Sex Myths in Our Schools

Educating our children about sex is one of the most important lessons we can teach them in life. High school is a breeding ground for misinformation and peer pressure. Get to your kids first before their peers do.

The power in your feet - A guide to giving a fantastic foot job

Did you know that the most common fetish in the western world is the foot fetish? Odds are good that your significant other likes your feet too. Or maybe you already know he does and you want to knock his socks off with a hot surprise. Or he asked if you would do it. If so, here are some tips for you to make your man moan and groan!

Define This: the Oedipus and Electra complexes

It was Freud who penned the expression for the first time, but Jung defined the meaning differently, and contemporary psychologists are on different opinions. Here is a little summary on them.

Define This: Vore

Have you had the desire to eat someone today? Whole? There's a rare fantasy fetish floating around the web called Vore. Frequently compared to cannibalism, vore has many different categories that appeal to vorarephiliacs.

Contraceptive Series Part 7: Ortho Evra, the Birth Control Patch

This is the seventh installment of my contraceptive series, in which I will provide accessible information about Ortho Evra, the only available transdermal contraceptive in America at this time. This article will provide information about the basics of Ortho Evra— everything you need to know when making a decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Letters to myself

When I was still a teen, I think around 14 or 15, I red a book series where the main character girl would write letters to her older self, to be opened and red ten years later. I liked the idea and decided to follow her suit and started writing for myself. Here I would like to share same excerpts with you that have any relevance to sexuality.

Contraceptive Series Part 6: NuvaRing, the Vaginal Ring

This is the sixth installment of my Contraceptive Series, in which I will provide accessible information about NuvaRing, the only vaginal ring available in America at this time. This article will provide information about the basics of NuvaRing— everything you need to know when making a decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Anal Play

Are you wanting to try anal but have doubts about you or your partner? If you are read my article and I hope it helps.

The Prostate and You

The prostate is a big deal. Learn more about it!

Kink vs. Fetish

You say “toe-may-toe,” maybe I say “toe-mah-toe.”

An illustrated guide to creating a safe and secure self-bondage system

In life, you do not always have a partner to play with – sad but true. Maybe because you’re single, maybe because they aren’t into your kink, or maybe you just want some quality time for yourself.

Define This: Father complex - what it is, and what it isn't

Freud and Jung were the first ones to describe the phenomenon, but the views have since changed. Contemporary psychologists do not quite agree on what is and what is not a father complex – some even argue there is no such thing. In this article, I have tried to collect the most important highlights and features of the phenomenon.

Push Her Magic Button Just Right

So you decided you wanted to know more about pleasuring yourself or your girlfriend? Or maybe she simply pulled your hand on her clitoral area? You looked up tutorials and guides, and there came a line: “stimulate her clit”. But it arrived without instructions.

Define This: Watersports

What's this piss about pissing? Learn about watersports, including the clinical term and definition!

It’s official: Homosexuality Isn’t Genetic, But It’s not a “Choice” Either

“Gay gene” or external cues during gestation? Either way, it’s looking like Lady Gaga’s right, after all.

Contraceptive Series Part 5: Depo-Provera, The Birth Control Shot

This is the fifth installment of my Contraceptive Series, in which I will provide accessible information about Depo-Provera, the only injectable option available in America at this time. This article will provide information about the basics of Depo-Provera— everything you need to know when making a decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Learning The Ropes: A Guide To Different Bondage Rope

It is easy to get lost in the knotted jungle of ropes. Here is some help for finding your way out of the forest!

Giving and receiving oral!

Are you a little iffy about trying oral or even giving it? Well read my article and I will try to help you the best I can.

Adding toys to your sex life.

Are you curious about bringing a little bit of spice to the bedroom?

Kinky University - College Campus BDSM Clubs

With "50 Shades of Grey," the once hidden world of kink, fetish, and BDSM has stepped out of the dark shadows of society and is now front and center in the limelight. Not only in book stores, but also on many university campuses across America, the world of BDSM is coming out of the closet and its practitioners are finding acceptance.

Contraceptive Series Part 4: Implanon, the Hormonal Implant

This is the third installment of my Contraceptive Series, in which I will provide accessible information about Implanon, the only hormonal implant option available in America at this time. This article will provide information about the basics of Implanon— everything you need to know when making a decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Understanding The Female Orgasm.

If you've been having trouble reaching the big "O," it may not be your partner's inability to please you. It may be a misunderstanding as to what part of your lady bits needs to be manipulated for an earth-shattering climax.

To Circumcise or Not to Circumcise?

My wife and I have just had our first child. With his arrival, the biggest question besides "is he ok?" was, "are you getting him circumcised?" Yes, but was it medical relevance or just our preference behind the choice?

The power in his hands - a guide to fingering a girl

So you decided you wanted to treat your girlfriend better and enhance the experience for her – good decision! Women like to be pampered and appreciated, and they are able to reach several orgasms during one act – so yes, why not?

Define This: Blue Balls

It is real, it's scientifically proven, and it blows! Learn all about blue balls!

Two Lovers and A Vibrator.

Have you been wanting to introduce a toy into the bedroom but aren't entirely sure how to do it? If you want to know the benefits of using toys in the bedroom or exactly how to introduce the toy itself...keep reading!

Contraceptive Series Part 3: Mirena, The Hormonal IUD

This is the third installment of my Contraceptive Series, in which I will provide accessible information about Mirena, the hormonal IUD option. This article will provide information about the basics of Mirena— everything you need to know when making a decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Define This: Dyspareunia (Painful Sex)

Do you ever experience pain during sexual penetration? Have you ever thought about why you feel that pain? Well there is a name for painful intercourse. It's called Dyspareunia.

Male Anal Stimulation Is Not Gay: An Inspection of the Stereotype

Learn why all male anal stimulation isn't gay and why it can be amazing!

Eat. Make Love. Repeat.

We all know that eating certain foods can put you in the mood for a bit of love-making. But after having done some research, you may be surprised the effect that some of these edibles will have on your sex life.

Top 25 Most Popular Articles in September 2012

Sex education, orgasms and BDSM were on the minds of our readers and contributors in September, this year. And who could blame them, what with the release of 50 Shades of Grey, and the alleged "war on women" waging in the United States presidential and state campaigns?

Five Reasons I Do My Kegels, and Why You Should, Too!

You've been hearing about Kegel exercises for years, but if you've never actually done them, now's the time.

Contraception Series Part 2: Paragard, the Non-Hormonal IUD

For those of you who read the first installment of my contraceptive series, this is the second installment, in which I will provide accessible written information about Paragard. Paragard is my favorite contraceptive to talk about because, well, I use it! This article will provide information about the basics of Paragard— everything you need to know when making your decision about what contraceptive is best for you.

Is Purity Hurting Girls?

What happens to a girl when she isn't "pure" anymore? She's a whore, she's a slut, and guys toss her around like a dirty rag doll.

Why AIDS is Still a Big Deal

I've heard a lot of people say, "AIDS just isn't a big deal anymore." Thinking on this, and the approximate 34 million people who are living with it worldwide (and that's just the people who KNOW they have it), I want to know why anyone would say it's not a big deal anymore. It is to the people who have it, and it will be a big deal for those who don't know when they find out. And it would be a big deal for those who don't have the money or insurance to cover the expensive costs of AZT.

Why So Squeamish About Sex Ed?

We have the freedom in America to choose how we educate our children, but many schools and parents avoid educating children about sex. Of course, we have to teach kids about sex in an age appropriate fashion, but why are we so squeamish about sex? Why ignore the fact that schools are saying "abstinence only" and getting away with it? We're choosing to stay in the dark in a nation where we have the freedom to learn, and quite frankly, it's unacceptable.

Contraceptive Series Part 1: Hormones and Your Body

There are a lot of misconceptions about how birth control works and what the options are. As a feminist birth control researcher, I am working to dispel these myths through this series about each form of contraception available on the market in the United States. In this introduction to the series, I am giving an overview of the two feminine hormones and how they work in contraceptives.

Your Shape Shifting Vagina!

Everyone knows that penises change shape when they're aroused, but did you know that your vagina changes shape too? Penises aren't the only body parts that grow!

Sex Feed: Is ninety two percent enough?

OraQuick is a new at home testing kit that helps people determine their HIV status. But with a high error rate, is it actually helping?

Size does matter!

How big is yours? 6 inches? Maybe 10? What about how deep is mine? Have you ever thought of how much dick a girl can really take? No, of course not, so let's discuss.

Define This: Retroverted Uterus

What is a retroverted uterus? Did you know that there are different types of tipped uteruses?

No Love Without the Glove: Forget That!

I've always been the type of girl to strictly believe that condoms were the best way to go. Birth control has too many side effects and I never wanted to take the risk. But oh was I pleasantly mistaken!

Cum, Jizz, Semen, Whatever

A plea on behalf of those of us who ejaculate semen to all those who don't: Please don't make us feel as if there's something wrong about the way our bodies orgasm.

Making A Promise To My Children About Growing Up

As much as I do not want to, eventually I am going to have to give both of my children the talk on sex, and what happens when you grow older. When you are a parent, that is a scary thing to have to do. This is my vow to be upfront, truthful, and knowledgeable when this time comes.

Sex Feed: An advocate for cervical cancer screening

She waited 7 years, and it almost cost her life.

I Just Received My Penis Pump...Now What?

Penis Pump--a simple looking device used for various purposes. Whether you use this for medical, masturbation, erectile dysfunction or for "growth," you will need to know the basics of using a pump. Misuse, either intentionally or through lack of knowledge, can damage your penis either temporarily or permanently. Before you put your penis on the line, read this article-learn how to use your pump properly-find out what it will and will not do--and have fun with the recreational section!!

Swallow

A word to make guys go weak at the knees... and some girls to go weak in the stomach. A look at the cultural and societal background to the power of seven little letters.

Women = Vaginas. Men = Pigs.

What limited sexual education communicates to our children.

Furry: The Fuzzier Side of Kink

Maybe you've seen that creepy CSI episode about fursuiting...Maybe you've had a friend that seemed to like to make animal noises just a little too much--or maybe you've just seen it around the internet. The furry fandom is growing by the day, but no one ever seems able to clearly define it or give a straight answer to any question about it. It really makes you wonder...What exactly IS a furry?

Continuing education – The benefits of classes and conferences.

Expanding your knowledge about relationships and sexuality.

CatalystCon: More than just a sex education conference

An overview of CatalystCon, a sex education and sexuality conference.

Bacterial Vaginosis: "Eww What's That Smell?"

Bacterial vaginosis is common in women of child bearing age and it is not a sexually transmitted disease.

You Know Your Girl Is A Virgin If...

Ever think you can tell if a woman is a virgin just by looking at her? Some people think you can.

The Steel Clit: A How-To On Dealing With A Stubborn Clitoris

Not everyone has those wonderfully sensitive, easy clits that can get off from a few light rubs of a finger. Some of us have clits of steel that are so stubborn that sometimes the hours spent attempting just aren't worth the orgasm! What do you do with a clit that just won't give in? You've got options and you're not alone!

STD Myths: You Can't Really Believe That!

It's amazing the crazy things people believe when it comes to STDs and protection. Here are some of the craziest I've heard, and the real truths that people need to know.

Butt Toy Breakdown

Because there are so many different butt toys on the market, some that often beget a ‘wtf is that for?’, I figured I’d explain what the most common products are and what they’re used for.

She Plays, He Plays: Jopen Gets Intense

We’re going to get to one of the craziest sex toys we’ve ever experienced, but first, a quick bit of seemingly disparate, though actually quite relevant Rydell history.

My Inner Bitch’s Bout with Sex Negative Education

An eye-opening event this summer has me thinking: It’s time for grownups to grow up about sex education. It starts too late and ends too early. I came to this realization this summer when I got a dreaded call from my son’s camp director one Friday afternoon.

Cuffs, Paddles and Safewords, Oh My! Or Beginner BDSM!

BDSM seems to be on everyone's lips these days since a certain book became so popular. It seems that even some of the most quiet of people I have spoken with seem infatuated with giving it a try. So I thought why not impart some of the basics that everyone should know.

Variety is the Spice of Life

Sex is a huge part of any relationship, whether you're sexually active all the time or tend to be the kind of couple that only gets it on every so often, sex is important. While the cuddly, cute, "let's make love" kind of sex is enjoyable, spicing things up can be just as much fun if not more. I've recently decided to take my sexual relationship and turn up the volume a few notches, and DAMN is it making a lot of noise.

Touch your dang wiener, or how am I writing this if I'm blind?

I certainly hope that any male browsing through SexIs knows the joys of masturbation, if not you should be masturbating. Male masturbation has many physical, emotional, and even sexual benefits. You can trust me on this, I've been doing it since I was twelve. I've practically got a PhD in waxing the dolphin. (Warning this article will contain several euphemisms for spanking the monkey.)

How Young Is Too Young?

Following up on my last article I wanted to make a point that I do not believe that every raging hormone, sex crazed, young teenager should be having sex. The people I preached for were that of ages 20 or higher. But here is now an interesting point: how young is too young for teens to be sexually active?

My "No Sex" Education

Is abstinence really the best way? Find out how the Abstinence Only approach to sex education has impacted my life and what I'm doing about it. Get my tips on your recovery and how to teach your teens about sex.

20 Fun Sex Facts

We all enjoy sex but it's always nice to hear the fun facts about it.

Fun with Blow Jobs

Check out this article for some fun tips to stimulate your partner during oral sex.

Advocating Circumcision

In recent years, the American tide has turned against circumcision. "Inactivists" speak out against what they call an unpunished form of genital mutilation and more and more states health coverage is refusing to cover the procedure. Yet, inn all the discussions of the negative side effects, these inactivists often gloss over the pro's of circumcision.

Where in the world are the dental dams!?

Condoms have become standard practice in sexual education, but dental dams remain something rarely discussed. Why is it that sex education is so often told through old fashioned terms?

What's wrong with me?

After years of feeling down and depressed, wondering what was wrong with me, I've finally come to terms with the fact that my body doesn't work quite the way I would like it to.

Bisexuality in My Own Words

Why should it be that someone like me can have no fear when calling myself a lesbian, but upon discovering I like both women and men, be so hesitant to call myself bisexual? I hesitate because of all the popular misconceptions and negative connotations that are associated with the word.

The Foreskin: 3 Common Questions about Uncircumcised Penises

Is one of the reasons circumcision remains popular in America because nobody’s teaching Foreskin 101?

To wait, or not to wait, that is the question.

The coverage of Olympic athletes and virginity makes me wonder about an important aspect of sex education. How do I advise my daughter when making the choice to lose her virginity?

Why fetishes are a good thing

In today's society, fetishes have a very negative connotation. On a very special episode of "rants by Mine Fujiko," we discuss why fetishes can actually benefit people.

Intro to Rough Sex

Ever wonder why the phrase "fuck me like you hate me" is so popular? Recently, rough sex and bondage have been explored by many couples and for good reasons.

Let Me Go Get My Rubbers

I hate that people think that condoms are an option for birth control. The only time you should be using condoms as your birth control method is if you wouldn't mind a birth or two in your future.

So, you want to be a Cam Girl?

Lots of requests have been coming in about what it takes to be a cam girl. Well, Let me tell you...

What exactly is Hentai?

If you've spent a decent amount of time on the internet, you've probably heard this word thrown around a bit, along with "AIYEE" and "Onii-chan." What does it all mean though? The answer lies within the heart of the cards.

There’s Nothing Plain About Vanilla

The first time I heard sex described as vanilla, condemnation dripping from the tongue, I might have felt my private life was wanting were it not for my sense of play. My inner child has always loved vanilla, especially the rich, creamy French version. Mystifyingly delicious in every food or beverage and heady as a scent, there was nothing plain about it.

An Understanding and Introduction to Porn

Porn is very hit-or-miss for a lot of people. If you'd like to find out some ways you could engage in it more (and like reading rants), read on!

Sex and College Stress

How to use orgasms as a weapon against those stressful college days and days to come.

Is High School Sex Ed Going Too Far Or Not Far Enough?

With the rate of teen pregnancy escalating, I have to wonder... are high schools doing their part to prevent it?

So, what's so bad about phthalates, anyway?

Before coming to EdenFantasys, I was left in the dark about all things related to sex toys. I didn't know anything about what materials the toys were made of, what phthalates were, or why some materials are better and safer for the body than other materials are.

Tokophobia: Fear of Childbirth

Tokophobia: (As defined by Wikipedia) described the fear of childbirth or pregnancy as a psychological disorder, when it had previously received little to no attention as such, in addition to introducing the term tokophobia (from the Greek tokos, meaning childbirth and phobos, meaning fear). Tokophobia is also widely ascribed to the fear of pregnancy, and may also be called "maieusiophobia."

Move Over, G-Spot: The Anterior Fornix is Here

For decades, the G-spot has reigned supreme as the marvelous, magical, mystical erogenous zone inside the vagina. But did you know there's an often-overlooked hot spot just a couple of inches north of the G-spot? It's called the anterior fornix, and it just might change your life.

Sexy dysfunctions that can destroy your life: Part One -- Sexsomnia

Sexual conditions that sound sexy but could destroy your life.

BDSM Training Schools Online

School is in session for Dominants and Submissives alike with several online institutions to choose from offering everything from the basics of BDSM to the intricacies of specific fetishes, relationships and even legal matters.

Playing with (Human) Dolls - Dollification

"Will you let me dress you up and play with you?" she asked. It was a question that no one had ever asked me before, but which started my exploration into the world of human dolls, a fetish known as "dollification." Playing with dolls isn't just Ken and Barbie anymore.

Beyond the Bedroom: The Submissive Lifestyle

Many have toyed with the idea of becoming a submissive, but have put it off because the general stereotype of a submissive is taking as much pain as your master can deal. Dominant and submissive relationships can, and do, go beyond the bedroom.

You wanna do what?!?

Years ago, before I was serious about anything in my life, I was involved in a relationship that was purely focused on carnal needs. We certainly didn't imply catching a movie when we said, “Hey, you wanna hang out tonight?” The agenda was sex. What's funny to me isthat it isn't the sex that I remember. It's something so insanely simple he said so long ago that dug in and made a home in my mind.

Guys, Gays, and Dildos (Not as gay as it sounds)

For about as long as sex toys have existed, there's always been the assumption (by the ignorant majority) that straight guys can't own a toy, specifically a dildo. If you're in the mood to read a rant, read on!

Passionate Sex Educator

When I first signed up for my EdenFantasys account in January 2012, I did not expect very much out of the experience. I had just ended a long term relationship and wanted to try several new things to help me deal with the funk that comes at the end of a relationship. I was interested in finding creative and unique ways to improve on my writing and try to do some self discovery. The fact that I could write reviews in exchange for free or discounted products was a good incentive as well.

Good Pain versus Bad Pain: BDSM and Chronic Pain

So, should I start with BDSM or my chronic pain? They are both so intertwined into my being that I don't know how to unknot them from each other.

Keeping it Fresh in a Long-Distance Relationship

As the summer nights grow hotter, many people bristle at the added body heat of their partner, but for many college students, among other people, it’s the absence of their heat that stings far worse. This is the season for long distance relationships, as couples leave college and return to their respective homes for the summer. Months apart can be daunting. To survive this time apart there are many “Dos and Don’ts” each person should consider.

Beginner BDSM On A Budget II

Have you ever wanted to try out BDSM without spending tons of money on supplies that you aren't sure that you need? Whether you're crafty or not, I have been compiling a simple list of DIY tools that everyone should try at least once!

Am I a Freak? (A Formal Introduction)

Nobody can tell you better if your turn-ons make you a freak, than the expert on taboo... Tessa Taboo.

Sex Not Going as Planned? Here are Three Steps to get Back to Pleasure.

It happens to the best of us. You're in the moment, fully enjoying every kiss, stroke, and lick...until you're not. You start thinking about the laundry that needs to get done or that fight we had with whoever or the bills that need to get paid and before you know it, you are just over it. Sex? Not anymore. These three steps are my sure-fire way to move through those moments and back to your pleasure...fast.

Broken Education

Did you know that the government has spent 1.5 billion per year, estimated, on abstinence only programs in public schools, only to leave us with the highest teen birthrate in the entire industrialized world? Now consider that teen pregnancy costs taxpayers about 9 billion dollars a year. Are we trying to throw money away? Why do we have such a hard time talking about sex and sexuality with our kids?

Pinks and Blues. Colors are Colors.

Makeup, Videogames, Nail Polish, Cookbook, Cologne. I bet you know which sex each of these items belong with.

Beginner BDSM on a Budget

Have you ever wanted to try out BDSM without spending tons of money on supplies you don't know you want? Whether you're crafty or not I have compiled a simple list of DIY tools that everyone should try at least once!

Exploring Vibrator Use

According to studies, just over half of women and about 1/3 of men have at least some experience using vibrators during sexual play. Up to 35% of women usually don’t reach orgasm during masturbation, and up to 70% of women cannot orgasm from penetrative intercourse alone. However, we know that clitoral stimulation is the key for most women being able to achieve orgasm.

Letter from the Editor: Introducing SexIs Social!

We've been talking about major changes since March. You've waited so patiently. We're ready now. Are you?

ISTA Conference of Sexuality & Consciousness: Exploring the Wild & Sacred

Seminars on sex as healing, as transcendent joy, as an act of magic, as a way of communing intimately with the Earth, in film, therapy and pleasured practice highlighted the recent 11th annual Conference of Sexuality and Consciousness, presented by the International School of Temple Arts and held in the New Age colony of Sedona and in Camp Verde, AZ.

Setting the Mood for a Happy Sexual Existence

Things I WISH I’d been told about sex, but wasn’t.

Society and Female Sexual Pain

When a female has penetrative sex for the first time, it hurts a lot. Right?

No Shame: Coming Out Positive

Why don’t clinics routinely test for this when we come in? Why are we so disproportionately represented? How many women give birth and transmit the virus unknowingly to their babies?

Hands-on Sex College Opens in Vienna, Austria

Great idea, and also probably a porn movie just waiting to happen. What would Freud do?

SexCult: Sex on Six Legs - Lessons on Life, Love, and Language from the Insect World

You think you’ve got romantic problems.

For Homework, He Wants You to Masturbate Twice as Much

Student, age 60, files complaint about class in human sexuality. What was she expecting?

Apparently Abstinence Education Doesn't Work for Wildlife, Either

... but contraception for all the deer in New Jersey is a little pricey.

Nikol Hasler: Five Things I Wish Somebody Else Would Tell My Son

Teaching kids about sex can be the toughest job for a parent. You want to make sure they have all the information they need, but sometimes it would just be awesome if someone else could deliver the message.

Boston Teens Form Task Force for Sex Education

Kids pushing forward while adults hold back.