No Inhibitions on Vacation

What is it about going on vacation that can totally unleash something in you and your significant other?

It's not just a me thing, baby!

This month, our parent company EdenFantasys is celebrating 10 sexy years of business! To honor the anniversary, we asked the EdenFantasys Community to tell us what being a member of our community has done for them. This is what sktb0007 had to say.

I’m batting my eyelashes at you, didn’t you know?

Lacking in the flirting department? Nanamondoute has advice for the ladies on how to grab his attention!

Three Life Lessons About Love and Sex That I Learned from Fearing Both

Pulling myself up by my bra straps and facing fear – that’s the greatest reward thus far from my journey stepping toward the edges of human intimacy.

Keeping It Hot Without Melting

I live in Arkansas. Not only does it get hot in the summer, but it's suffocating with the humidity. You can’t walk outside for more than a few minutes at a time before you’re ready to go inside. The heat just gets to you. And don’t even think about going outside at noon. Fortunately, my husband and I grew up here and have learned ways to keep cool in the summer while still enjoying each other.

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?

My Dream

What happens when your dream doesn’t run along side your lover’s?

50 Shades of Setting the Mood

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the new book “50 Shades of Grey” by E.L. James. In case you haven’t, it’s a story about a woman becoming submissive to a man. And that in no way fully describes the book, I know.

She Plays, He Plays: We’re Fixated On The FixSation

Even if you take nothing else from this recap of our experience with the FixSation Couple’s Vibe, do yourself a huge solid and tend to this one golden nugget of guidance: After you’ve charged the device, but way before you intend to use it (way before), study the enclosed instruction card and properly fasten the vibrating mechanism to the included “panties.”

Planning is a Form of Foreplay

My wife is a tremendous person. She works very hard in her career, and takes her roles as wife, mother and friend just as seriously. I try to make sure she knows how much I appreciate her during all months, but especially in May, and on Mother’s Day, I take time to make sure she truly feels appreciated.

#ExpressLove - Love is a complex and many-splendored thing.

Its meaning to us, as individuals, is as unique as snowflakes. No one person’s definition of it is going to be exactly the same. In the same way we think about and define love, we also have diverse ways of showing it.

#ExpressLove - Because of Jack

Was there a person in your past who affected how you express love or your ability to be loved? Maybe someone who taught you what love is? Kat’s someone is Jack.

Expressing Love Through Time Spent

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”

– Henry Van Dyke, 1852-1933

Confronting Pandora’s Box

I tried incorporating things into the sexual activities with my lost love. He unenthusiastically obliged and never gave it any full effort. It’s not something I want to ever feel like someone is doing only to satisfy me. I want them to do it because they enjoy it, as well.

Sex After Baby

Couples, who have had a child, or more than one, have had to confront the issue of their sex lives after the little bundle of joy comes into the picture.

Have a Little Kink with Your Consent

Finding a way to get consent in the middle of a really hot make-out session can sometimes kill the mood. Why not make it part of the foreplay?

My Not-So-Funny Valentine

Dateless? Don’t sulk. Buy yourself an Oreo cheesecake, a pair of shoes or a night at the girly bar and count yourself lucky this stuff isn’t happening to you.

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

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

RealTouch Brings Their Technology to the Military

Now you can have sex with your partner while they're overseas! Sort of.

Deputy Interrupts Bondage in the Woods

We doubt if being all over the Internet was part of this particular fantasy.

“No” Means “No.” So Why Do Some Women Teach Men It Means “Maybe?”

The more the sex positive community talks about the importance of respecting boundaries, the more alarming it becomes when, in mainstream dating, some women have been encouraging men to do the opposite for decades.

World's Heaviest Woman Resumes Hot Sex Life

Reunited with ex, they share their story with tabloid press.

Getting It On in This Church Can Win $50 for Date Night

Pastor starts public kissing competition for married couples, and we watch approvingly.

A Conversation On Faith, Love & Open Relationships with Rusty Lazer and Corinne Loperfido

Recently, Loperfido and Lazer took the time to speak to TinaV about their new blog and the specifics of their open relationship.

Baseball Bats and Shotguns Have No Place in a Love Triangle

We know, that sounds kind of obvious. But ... read on ...

Some Women Complain of Premature Ejaculation (Their Own)

Others might be jealous, but we think we get it ...

Tuesdays With Nina: My Pregnant Wife is on Bed Rest. I'm Horny. Help!

Nothing can temper the joy of a baby on the way like being told you can't have sex until they arrive.

Nikol Hasler: Sex, Drugs, & Rock N Roll: Boyfriend Material?

I date a lot of musicians. And by date, it usually goes like, "Hey, I like your style. Wanna go out?" We then got to a handful of shows and parties at which I'm one of the oldest women there, we get crazy drunk, we have sex, then we become friends. That's because I have trouble finding a way to be the kind of girlfriend a musician needs.

Sex and Pregnancy: The First Trimester

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

Let's Get Married! Uh, for Two Years, And See How It Goes ...

Mexico City mulls offering temporary licenses. Can we call them learners' permits?

Sexual Bonding Demystified…Sort of

This is, at a basic level, the narrative of cats. Were it not for experiments on felines that led to the discovery of oxytocin, we might disregard sacrifices from the animal world that have taught us about human sexual relationships.

Tuesdays With Nina: Negotiating a Threesome (or Foursome) with a Reluctant Partner

Setting up a scene that involves multiple partners and making the space that allows for everyone’s feelings and expectations can be tricky, but it's important to make sure all involved are comfortable and understand the rules if you want to pull it off without acrimony or fostering resentment.

Woman Awarded $14,000 from Ex for Lack of Sex

In France, they apparently take lack of sex very, very seriously.

Creating and Nurturing Open Relationships

You've considered it. Maybe you've even talked about it, but how do you actually go about opening your relationship to include other people? The direction and design depend on you, but there are important principles to keep in mind to ensure success.

Computing in Bed Can Be Hazardous to Your Sex Life

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

Non-Orgasmic Sex: An Introduction to Lazy Lovemaking

Does No Really Have To Mean No?

Do you feel positive emotions when you hear the word “No?” If kink is your preference, you may have eroticized this word but taken out of the context of role-play, the word probably still causes you to wince. “No” signals that you may not get something you want and that is rarely cause for celebration.

Coming Soon: Possible Cure for Premature Ejaculation

Yes, it's part psychological ... but an anesthetizing spray has promise.

Under Investigation: “Going Down” on an Airliner

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

She Plays, He Plays: Rydell and Susan Click With the Close2You Flores

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.

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.

How to Keep Sex Fresh and New... No, Seriously

If you want to feel like it's the very first time, then it's important to keep sex surprising and try new things regularly. You can’t get lazy. So give the following steps a try every now and then. You might feel silly being "experimental," but the occasional awkward moment is a small price to pay for unexpected pleasure.

Women Catching Up to Men in Infidelity

... but it all depends on what you mean by “infidelity,” doesn't it.

Communication, Self-Esteem Key to Great Sex, Researchers Say

"Duh" science strikes again, but it's always good to double-check.

'Obedient Wives Club' Opens Chapter in Malaysia

Yes, we were offended, too. But we're backing off, a little.

eHarmony Says: Most Popular Daters Have Traditional Names

This couldn’t be because it’s a really traditional dating site, could it?

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Necking on Maui

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

Married Couples No Longer a Majority of Households

Unwedded coupling on the rise, according to 2010 census data.

Solicitation: The Secret Life of Johns, Part Five — What About The Wife?

Prostitution hurts marriage, doesn’t it? This has often been used as an argument against sex work — it’s not only demeaning but endangering to unknowing wives. But, this isn’t an argument about the morality of sex work — it’s about the morality of cheating. Still, when talking to Johns, I had to ask: How are the wives actually affected?

Women Choose Bad Boys Over Smiley, Happy Ones

Quick, guys. Time to change your profile picture.

St. Louis Cracks Down on Club Hosting Swingers Group

Consenting adults, beware ...

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang —Why we shouldn’t knock the quickie.

Getting Divorced in Massachusetts? No Sex for You

Proposed bill raises concerns about individual rights.

Tuesdays With Nina: How Can I Convince My Wife to Swallow?

We've got shocking news. Not everybody who enjoys giving blow jobs enjoys swallowing. It's just not something they are willing or happy to do. For those on the receiving end of oral sex, this can result in an anti-climactic conclusion. So what's a guy to do? Does Nina have the secret to convincing your partner to swallow?

British Scribe Lisa Appignanesi: Is It Time To Rethink What We Call Love?

Like most men, I’m baffled by the nature of love. Lust, I can understand. But I’ve not done well in my efforts in my love life. An ambitious stripper, a snarky teacher with a jealous ex, a professional dancer with a nose candy problem, and a loopy reporter one step from the bughouse. All strike-outs.

Women Can be Allergic to Sperm (Too)

Unfortunately, there's only one way to find out.

‘Love’ Won’t Save Former Sen. John Ensign ...

... but we knew it had to be part of the story, somehow.

New Condoms Help Maintain Erections During Use

Plus, they allegedly don't break or leak. Coming soon!

Timberlake Covers Up in “Friends with Benefits”

Somehow, we’re thinking that the “penis sock” is not going to catch on.

Shocking Survey: Not All Men Want Only One Thing

Some guys actually want less sex. Okay, so it's really not that many.

The Tepid Royal Kiss, Analyzed

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

Cloud Girlfriend: At Least You Know They're Lying

Finally, a place where it's totally okay to fabricate a dating profile.

New York Prisons Allow Conjugal Visits to Same-Sex Couples

Policy established in 2008 is finally put into practice.

Prince William's Stag Party a Non-Event

But princess-to-be Kate has already had pole-dancing lessons.

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

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

Nirvana Fans Most Likely to Have Sex on First Date

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

Peoria Prohibits Businesses Featuring Live Sex Acts

Club 307—This means you. You've got 10 days.

Peoria! Swingers! Sex! Think of the Children!

City council voting on ordinance that could shut down “lifestyle” club.

Rooftop Sex Dude Goes into Hiding

Media pursues woman's identity ... We're fascinated but mostly appalled.

Don't Call Her Honey. Don't Call Him Sweetie Cakes.

Authors say pet names can take the heat out of a relationship.

Low Libido? Stop Eating White Bread

British group lists dietary passion-killers.

USC Frat Boy Suspended for Rooftop Public Sex

Cell phone photos start an Internet furor.

Obligatory Sex

Are there occasions when you owe your partner the obligation to have sex with them?

Not Enough Sex? Too Much Sex? You're Normal

“How often” is often the subject of dispute in long-term relationships.

Do Straight Women Need an After Sex Doll to Cuddle With?

Tuesdays With Nina: Emotional Infidelity, Take 2—Having Feelings and Deciding What Do With Them

If you are in a relationship with someone and fall in love with someone else, is that a betrayal? If you don't share these feelings with your significant other, is that a transgression?

Another Church Starts In with the Sexy Billboards

Sex-positive Christian message spreads to Indiana.

Virginity Comes at a Price in China

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

Online Hook-ups: Part 3—Fetish Sites

Tuesdays With Nina: Married Without Sex?

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

Brandon Davies, Premarital Sex, March Madness, Mormonism and Us

He's a kid. He had sex. Let's not traumatize him for life.

Marine Biologists Discover the Secrets of ... Krill Sex

So is it voyeurism to film the love lives of tiny deep-sea crustaceans?

First-Time Sex Not as Stressful as Having a Baby

We know, you're shocked again. Well, maybe you are if you haven't had a baby.

Em & Lo’s Sex Ed for Grown Ups: How to Improve a Partner's Sexual Style

It's happened to all of us: You meet someone charming, intelligent, miraculously modest, well-off, and, most importantly, smokin' hot. The evening finally comes when you will seal your budding relationship with a full-body kiss. You're eager with anticipation and expect nothing less than sheer bliss. But then your new partner's tongue attacks you like a leaping lizard's would a fly.

Missouri Minister Goes Sex Positive in a Big Way

Billboard, video series and, yes, mysexlifesucks.org all part of the message.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: Skype Sex for Dummies

Last week, I lost my Skype virginity. To summarize my extremely non-scientific findings: Skypeing can be very sexy, just make sure you’re ready to handle it.

Playboy TV Brings Back Swinging

New reality show will feature “the lifestyle,” 2011 style.

Tuesdays With Nina: Is Seeking Sex Outside A Sexless Marriage Ok?

Staying married for 28 years requires love, commitment and let's face it— hard work! For most, sex is a vital part & one of the rewards of being married. Imagine that 28-year marriage without the sex. Could you stay faithful? You love your spouse, you don't want to leave them, but would you seek sexual satisfaction outside your marriage? Could anybody blame you? Or are you just a cheating louse?

Monogamous Women Stuck with Lower-Quality Males?

What's true for the birds may be true for humans as well.

Multiple Partners Means Better Sperm

Relax, we're talking about 12 generations of mice—not your partner.

What My Sex Toys Taught Me

If someone had told me a couple of years ago that my sex life could be completely different—better than it’s ever been—I probably wouldn’t have believed them, and worse, possibly not even cared.

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)!

OKCupid Acquired by Match.com for $50M

Cool, free dating site now the property of not-nearly-cool, paid site.

Tuesdays With Nina: Choosing Between Good Sex and Getting Monogamous

We all have different reasons for seeking companionship. Sometimes two people end up together and find out their goals for the relationship are not the same. Can two people who want different completely different things find compromise or should they find new companions?

Sexual Preference Matters in Cheating

Girl-on-girl not as much of a deal-breaker as boy-on-boy.

Turkish Man Seeks Protection from Sex-Crazed Wife

After 18 years of marriage, he's had enough ...

Social Networking Leads to Sex, Sooner

Survey says most of us believe that, anyway.

Emotional Infidelity... Is it Cheating?

If you've negotiated a monogamous relationship with your partner, you've probably set up some ground rules. For most, that means no sex with someone who isn't your significant other. Sounds simple, right? Well, "it ain't necessarily so."

A Partner's Past: How Much Do You Want to Know?

I know how many sexual partners are lurking in my husband’s past. I know one had MY first name. Another is heir to a well-known salad dressing fortune. I know he never contracted a sexually transmitted disease. This is all I know. This is all I WANT to know.

Blowjob Virgin: An Oral Initiation, for Her.

While the glut of media mumbo jumbo makes it hard to believe that in this day and age there might exist a sexually active grown female—at least one who is heterosexually oriented—who has never taken the road south to explore the ins and outs of orally gratifying a man, blowjob virgins do exist… and it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Sea Captains Need Love, Too

“My mistress may be the sea, but the thing is ... that's just an expression.”

UK Unions Oppose Office Sex Policies

Local government wants to know about employee affairs.

Romantic Love Really Can Last, According to MRIs

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

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: Beds Aren’t Just For Sleeping

Crying Turns Men Off. Seriously.

Chemical signal in women’s tears apparently says, “Not interested.”

The 15 Do’s and Don’ts of Really Good Sex

When you write about sex for a living, it’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we should always be inventing a new position or discovering a new erogenous zone. But sometimes it’s good just to remind ourselves of some basics. These 15 tips never go out of style—and they’re way easier to pull off than the Wheelbarrow, too.

Modern Marriage Works Best when it’s About “Me.”

Self-expression and individual growth are key for happiest couples.

Rex Ryan's Sex Life: Best Foot Forward

Kinky coach? So what, and who deserves this?

Survey Says: Dec. 31 is for One-Night Stands

Some people just like to start the New Year with a random bang.

Sex and Anger, Part 2

Last month, we looked at how both acting out or suppressing anger can lead to angry sex or no sex at all. Today we delve into anger management. By learning to channel "darker" emotions in a positive way, you can actually boost intimacy and sexual response.

Married...With Sex Toys: He Plays, She Plays

Ever hear that phrase: “Can’t find your arse with both hands and a flashlight?” That may be true for some folks, but if they’re looking for the clitoris, the Extase Liberte has both a light and a user-friendly design that will help even the uneducated find their way.

The Republican Dr. Ruth?

If you haven't gotten sex advice from Chip Womack, you can't really say that you've heard it all.

No Sex Please, We're Egyptian

Documentary filmmaker explores complex marital relations in the Land of the Pharaohs.

Making the Most of a May/December Romance

We've all heard the math jokes: 20 goes into 60 a lot more times than 60 goes into 20, but for couples who are dealing with a sizable age disparity, the day to day realities—from functionality to family or peer pressures—can be daunting.

Chocolate, Chocolate Everywhere

Neurotic and Married? Scientists Say: Have More Sex

(This probably works for well-adjusted singles, too.)

Déjà Vu Dating

Einstein’s definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. Applying the same principle to your love life is a proven method to madness.

New Breakthrough in Preventing HIV; Leave Your Phone at Home for Love; Rossellini Weirded Out by Duck Sex; More Canadian Sex Stories

Drug, when taken regularly, substantially reduces risk of infection—at a price.

Sex and Anger, Part 1

Married...With Sex Toys: He Plays, She Plays

Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Just Do It: Sex in Relationships

Conception Sex

When you're trying to have a baby, you can take all your “preconceived” notions about the birds and the bees... and toss them out the window.

New Pill Could Be a Gel; Obama Scores Most LGBT Officials; First Annual Pole Fitness Championship

Rub a little on your belly, thighs, arms or shoulders ... it may be the next thing in birth control.

The Naked Reader Presents: Come as You're Not

Or come as you really are. Or come as a massive vagina. It doesn’t really matter, and that’s what makes Halloween so great.

Mr. Sexsmith's Other Girlfriend: Falling Into Winter with Your Sweetheart

Break-Up Tips (Alternate Title: "Fun with Arson")

Tuesdays With Nina: Bipolar Lovin'

Being treated for bipolar disorder or other medical conditions can complicate your sex life. Drugs can have an impact on your libido in ways that make it less responsive, or knock it out altogether. So, do you give up sex entirely, or are there solutions for improving the quality of your sex life?

The Appetites Project: What to Serve For Dinner When Sex is on the Menu

What’s fueling your next naughty romp? If you’ve ever tried to get down with an empty stomach or felt frisky after a heavy meal, you know that the state of your stomach has a lot to do with the success of your sex. How do you make sure that you have enough fuel for a night of mattress marathons without getting sidelined by the need to digest?

Mr. Sexsmith’s Other Girlfriend: Navigating the Fall

Tuesdays With Nina: Finding Your Orgasm During Sex With A Partner

You can climax with a vibrator—alone in your bedroom, just you and your fantastical thoughts—no problem. But slide into bed with another human being and all bets are off?

L'Amour is Not Toujours for the French; Craigslist Vindicated; Handler Handles VMAs With Aplomb

A survey commissioned by an unnamed pharmaceutical company is trying to debunk the idea that the French are the best lovers in the world—by pointing out Parisians’ “miserable” sex lives.

Em & Lo’s Relationship Compatibility Test: Five Factors You Should Know About

Tuesdays With Nina: Coping with Marriage After Gender Transition

Imagine that the love of your life, your spouse, your husband... tells you he wants to be a woman. What does a couple do when one of them needs to transition from male to female and the other is not attracted to women?

The Sexpert Series: Dr. Patti Britton

When it comes to sex therapy, pretty much anyone with an opinion can hang out a shingle and call themselves an “expert,” but how do you separate the spin doctors from the real deal? In the days ahead, SexIs will be speaking to some of the most respected “sexperts” in the field to separate pros from the poseurs—and get the skinny on how to have great sex.

Tuesdays With Nina: Sex and the Disabled Spouse

The intimate lives of those with a disability or debilitating disease is not something people typically talk about openly, but of course, the challenges these men and women—and their partners—face when seeking sexual satisfaction can be more daunting than most. Today, Nina talks about the realities of making love with a disabled partner.

This is My JOB, People

P.S.—Touch Me There

Tuesdays With Nina: Is it Okay to Masturbate Once You're Married?

A Indian man, deeply dedicated to his wife, has written to Nina to ask if it's normal for him to be masturbating when his wife is gone for a few days. Nina addresses his concerns, and also offers food for thought on how masturbation can be use to improve sex between husband and wife.

The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest!

Another week, another hot topic, another 140 characters of steamy micro-erotic excellence. Presenting our weekly winner, runner-up and the outstanding entries for last week’s topic: Simultaneous Sexual Combustion.

The Naked Reader Book Club: Spontaneous Sexual Combustion

If there’s anything that can rival the intoxication of nude bodies grinding together in a rush of passion, it’s bodies that were so wild with desire they didn’t have time to get nude.

Tuesdays With Nina: May-December Relationships

She's 21, he's 55. She's new to the game and he’s been around the block a time—or 10.

Best Sex Positions for Women vs. Men

Victoria Has Given Up Her Secret

Professional sexy photo shoots for “regular” gals have gone mainstream. The resulting images make gift giving easy, but what’s really in it for you? Well, as the author’s wife says, “Hanging out in my lingerie all day was pretty damn nice.”

Tuesdays With Nina: Bringing Up Mutual Masturbation

This week, Nina's taking on mutual masturbation. The timing is perfect, since May is Masturbation Month! How do you step out of your comfort zone and invite your partner to share in pleasures you previously kept to yourself?

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.

SexFeed: Explicit Porn an Option for Increasingly Infertile Men

The Naked Reader Book Club: Bedtime Stories—Lust and Long Distance

How NOT to Spice Up Your Relationship

Tuesdays With Nina: Nina gives advice to a woman whose husband doesn’t want sex, Part 2

Tuesdays With Nina: Nina gives advice to a woman whose husband doesn't want sex, Part 1

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.

Tuesdays With Nina: Asking for Something New in the Bedroom

Tuesdays With Nina: Approaching Anal Play 101

Dr. Dick on Demand: Jerkology 201: The Fine Art of a Partnered Handjob

His cock will be hypersensitive after he comes, so be gentle.

Becoming Orgasmic

One definition of insanity is trying the same thing and expecting different results. The years that I’ve been sexually active have been great, but leave something to be desired. I’ve been getting it in, but I haven’t been getting off. Simply put: I have never experienced climax as a result of intercourse.

Chemo Sexual

At 31, she was diagnosed with Primary Mediastinal Large B Cell (Non Hodgkin’s) Lymphoma. Described at times as “diffuse” and “aggressive,” this cancer targets white chicks in their early thirties. Now, 16 months into remission, the author looks back on her road to wellness, including some sexual detours along the way.

The Girlfriend Game: Can I See Some I.D.?

Lesbian? Gay? Bi-curious? Straight. Sexual identification isn’t always etched in stone. Sometimes, you can’t tell who the players are, even when you have the scorecard.

Tuesdays with Nina: Communication & Generosity

Who is responsible for you having a happy sex life? Hint: It's not your partner. Nina explains that without a healthy emotional state, good communication, and mutual respect for one another, no amount of bedroom acrobatics will save a bad sex life.

Sharing Your Man With Pornography

Women love men. Men love porn. While some wives hate their hubby’s smut habit, others have learned to embrace it… with some very satisfying results.

Tuesdays With Nina: Permission—Giving and Receiving

When you're in bed, how often do you find yourself saying "no" to something that might actually be pleasing? A little too often? Find out why Nina says learning to give, accept and offer permission is the path to embracing your true potential, and unlocking the pathway to untold sexual pleasures.

The Vasectomy Trajectory

Snip-snip, the Big V, or voluntary sterilization. No matter how you slice it (good one, right?), a vasectomy is a major decision. Fortunately, it’s a minor procedure—and a great excuse to spend the weekend on the couch.

Tuesdays with Nina: Cowgirl 101

Today, Nina talks about how to conquer the Cowgirl position—or, to be more precise, how to do the “butt shimmy"—in a way that will make everybody happy!

Period Sex: Blood In, Blood Out

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

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.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Making Marriage Work

Getting ready to marry and finding yourself with a case of the cold feet? Never fear; Dr. Dick is here, with a primer for all you betrothed to-be to find your own sexual success.

On Spooning

The Victorian Era added an important term to the sexual lexicon, other than merkin. When a family shared a bed, Mother and Father would instruct the kiddies to squish together and lie on their sides facing the same direction. Everyone stayed warm and more children could fit in the bed. Thus, spooning was born.

Tuesdays with Nina: An Intro to Threesomes

How does a couple prepare for a threesome? How do you know if it’s right for you and your partner? Why is the fantasy often better than the reality? Nina explains it all!

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

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

The Fine Art of Figging

When I heard about figging, I was fairly certain that I’d enjoy it. Figging is inserting a plug of fresh ginger root into your ass to enhance sexual pleasure. The ginger’s juices soak into your anal tissues, resulting in a burning sensation that is both arousing and excruciating. This practice took root in Victorian times—and you know those prim folks engaged in some very kinky pastimes.

Project: Good in Bed—Just Me and My G-String

Last year, on Christmas Eve, I dressed in red lingerie, fishnets and heels, sauntered up to my husband, and said, “I am here to satisfy you in every way.” He rather enjoyed that gift, so I decided to make it a yearly tradition. This year, however, I wanted to take things up a notch. Rather than just dress up, I was going to perform. I would give him a strip tease to be remembered.

Pubescaping

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

The Joy of Fantasizing … About Your Wife

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

Project: Good in Bed—Yes, I So Rocked His World!

Last I wrote, I was feeling like an old, haggard, dull excuse for a wife—the very type of wife who might have a husband who wasn’t particularly interested in bedding down with her. I can tell you, worrying that you may no longer be attracted to your husband is one problem. Worrying that he may no longer be attracted to you? That’s a problem of an entirely different magnitude.

Failure to Communicate

When it comes to verbal communication, my husband generally have no problem finding things to discuss. Actually, one of the things I love most about him is that he truly listens to me and respects my opinions. But there’s one topic we both stumble over—sex. Actually, it isn’t the topic of sex per se, but being able to effectively communicate our wants and needs.

With Love, From Tia Tania

Preparation for my boyfriend’s long-awaited visit to the Dominican Republic required more than just a pedicure and bikini wax. He was traveling with friends and there was no way I could sneak him into my host family’s home, so I had to find a place for us to reunite properly. This was the perfect opportunity to investigate the possibilities of the Dominican's many clandestine sex cabañas.

Project: Good in Bed—Am I Boring in Bed?

Was he no longer attracted to me? I’d gained some weight. I knew that. My clothes were tight on me. Only one pair of pants fit comfortably. Was it the fleece? Or was it the sex?

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Sex on the Move

The ins and outs of sex on the go.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Virginity, Part 2

Let’s pick up where we left off last week, on the perils young people face as they navigate the expectations of virginity and sex, and begin to consider their first forays into partnered sex.

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.

Sex and the Empty Nest

Or, to put it another way, someday they will leave...

Project: Good in Bed—I Want to Have Sex. I Want to Have Sex…

That’s what I’ve been telling myself...let's see if I can make it happen.

Synching Up Your Sexual Clocks

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

Dr. Dick on Demand: Sex and the Aging Male

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

Faking the Big “O”

News flash, folks: You may think you’re a powerhouse in bed who can get any partner off, but according to a University of Kansas study, of students they interviewed who were sexually active, 67 percent of women—and 30 percent of men—faked orgasms.

Surviving Infidelity: His, Mine and Ours

Infidelity in marriage is like a Ming vase that’s been shattered by the person you loved and trusted most. That’s what my life felt like the night I found out my husband was cheating on me. I shared that with someone who’d been through it as well, and she said she wanted to turn her broken pieces into a beautiful mosaic. I think—and hope—that is what my husband and I have finally done.

Dr. Dick on Demand: Fighting Fair—a Tutorial

I have just the thing for all you folks out there who are in a relationship. If you’re like every other couple I know, you have your share of tension. And let’s face it—tension leads to fighting. And fighting, if not done fairly, can lead to hurting your partner—even if that’s not your intention.

Get Your Motor Running

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

Sex and Disability 101

You sprain your wrist playing basketball, or get carpal tunnel twinges from too much typing. Your partner is battling depression or post-traumatic stress. Sooner or later, the question is likely to come up: how do you make sex work when someone involved is temporarily or permanently disabled? Our goal here is to provide you with tools for finding solutions that work for you and your partners.

Hotel Sex: A Short Guide To Getting It On Away from Home

Here's a hint: handcuffs + sprinkler system = disaster.

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 and the Suburbs: The Dry Spell

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

What Hollywood Teaches Us about Being a Daddy

Or, how to successfully combine parenting, fatherhood, and sex...

Bridging the Gap: My Life with an Older Lover

How do you make a relationship work when the two principals have a significant age gap between them?

Sex and the Suburbs: Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips—Exploring BDSM and Kink

Momma’s got a brand new bag. And it’s full of paddles, floggers, and restraints. It’s time to get your kink on!

The Top 40 Completely Fucked-Up Things People Are Thinking While They’re Having Sex With You

Last week there was a buzz on Twitter when everyone started sharing the thoughts they have most often during sex. It was bizarre and completely unsettling. And also very educational in that you should make your teenagers read it so they don’t get pregnant because honestly after reading this I’m not sure *I* ever want to have sex again.

Sex Therapy—What Is It and Who Needs It?

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

Sex and the Suburbs: We Really Need to Talk...

This week: an open letter to dads, husbands and/or partners, from the mothers who love them but want—or, rather, need—more foreplay).

Sex and the Suburbs: The S-E-X Talk (You Knew It Was Coming)

When it comes to talking to your wee little ones about the birds and the bees (and specifically, why Mommy and Daddy are doing it), the truth often WILL set you free—and it just might get you laid more often.

Grand Opening: A Beginners’ Guide to Open Relationships

Just what is an open relationship, anyway? Let's find out!

Cerebral Wanderlust: What Men and Women are Really Thinking About

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

Confessions of an Ex-Virgin: What I Learned about Sex by Not Having It

One cold November night the year I turned fifteen, I kissed him for the very first time. Seven years and thirteen days later, we finally made love. What happened in between?

When Erectile Dysfunction Hits Home

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

Would You Like to Swing on a Star? The Hows and Whys of the Swinger Lifestyle

Are you a swinger, baby? Do you want to be? Swinging has come a long way since the 60s...explore the new swinger lifestyle and decide if it's the place for you.

5 Ways to Ruin Your Sex Life through Communication

Want to know some great ways to mess up your relationship...or would you rather get some hints on how to prevent it?

A Buyer’s Guide to Harnesses

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

The Bottom Line: A Buyers Guide for Anal Toys

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

Sex and Pregnancy: A Short Guide to Getting Off When You’re Knocked Up

So, you’re pregnant! Don’t let your mother-in-law tell you that you can’t have sex during the next nine months—chances are that not only can you have sex, it might just be the best sex of your life.