Women

More Than Looks

The evening news comes on to report about the protests in New York – the 1% protests. The reporter clutches her microphone as she gestures with her other arm at the crowds behind her with a serious and solemn expression.

Body Image and Sex: Are they related?

Body confidence is a huge issue when it comes to being sexual. Study after study, in all areas of the globe, continue to show that more than half of women are concerned about their body image. Many men are affected by this as well, with gay men showing even higher rates of body dissatisfaction than women.

Society and Female Sexual Pain

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

Things That Make People Feel Sexy

This month the writers of SexIs are focusing on the things that make people feel ready for sex. I decided to just focus on the difference between men and women using a purely stereotypical but strangely realistic algorithm ... made up entirely by me.

Treacherous Times For Hymens, Uteri and Vaginas

The author contemplates if we are “one step closer to saying good-bye to an era when simply being a woman is treated as a preexisting condition” as Senator Barbara Mikulski stated, or heading into the equivalent of the sexual dark ages in our own civilized backyards?

Study Says Women Would Rather Be Frigid than Fat

What would you give up if someone would pay your bills?

Mom’s Sexcapades Prompt Teen to Dial 911

Maybe some soundproofing is in order?

I Can't Predict My 2012 Sex Life — and I Don't Want To (Most of the Time)

The biggest thing I learned about sex in 2011 is that, like life, it's unpredictable. Every time I thought I had a handle on my desire(s), on what I'm looking for, and not looking for, the universe threw me a curve, a challenge, a dare. I was engaged in a power play scene with the universe and it was my master, big time.

Ladies Over Eighty Say They’re Still Frisky

Somehow getting older is a little less scary.

Man Calls Out for a Prostitute and His Daughter Shows Up

Fortunately, we can tell you that the story does *not* get worse than that.

When Pain in the Punani Gets in the Way of Pleasure

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

In Zimbabwe, Gangs of Women Allegedly Raping Men

Trial of three of them starts today; Police say semen was used for rituals.

World's Heaviest Woman Resumes Hot Sex Life

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

Teacher in Trouble for Using Work Laptop for Porn Sites

Yes, we know, she should have used her own. But would that have turned out any different?

Will the Real Lesbian Please Stand Up?

It wasn’t until a long-time friend confided in her about her a midlife lesbian affair that the author was willing to investigate female sexual fluidity, and not just from a scientific distance — new research suggests a woman’s libidinous nature expands as she ages — but also psychologically.

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

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

Justin Bieber Might be a Backstage Bathroom Baby Daddy

And the mom might be guilty of statutory rape.

Sex at 36, or Boys, Men and Me

Age has been on my mind since I'm about to turn 36 on November 10th. I'm often told I don't look my age, and I certainly don't feel my age, but I can't deny that what I want out of sex and relationships has changed since I was 26, and even from when I was 30. Sometimes I think the older I get, the less I know about how sex works — not so much the physical side, but the rest of it.

Tuesdays With Nina: Feeling Frigid

Is a woman frigid if her partner can't get her off? This common problem can be a source of great stress in a relationship. He feels like a failure for not being able to get her off. She feels frigid and ashamed. How can an otherwise happy couple solve the problem of no big O?

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

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

Some Women Complain of Premature Ejaculation (Their Own)

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

Hypersexuality Can be Fun. Or It Can be Rabies ...

Another reason why “When the dog bites” is never a favorite thing.

Bisexuality Increasingly Acknowledged by Women

Scientists are at it again. And “the older they got, the more likely they were to choose ‘unlabeled.’”

Burglary Suspect Says Porn Made Her Do It

Former babysitter caught on camera.

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

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

Christian Youth Almost as Likely to Have Sex as Everyone Else

Why? Maybe because they aren't marrying as young as they used to.

CycleBeads, the Latest in Birth Control

And it's 95 percent effective ... as long as you don't forget.

Spanked for Being a Dominatrix?

New York prosecutor under investigation after her double life is exposed.

Filipino Women End Village Violence with 'Sex Strike'

Drastic? Sure. But it works, you betcha.

First-Date Sex? Here Are the Likely Candidates

Cyclists may pedal furiously but they're spinning their wheels ...

Female Orgasm Remains a Mystery to Scientists

We're not going to let it bother us, though.

More Women, Proportionally, Turn to Sex Surrogates

Viagra gets the blame, or the credit, for men not seeking help.

Police Surveillance Cam Catches ... Cop Having Sex

We really don't think having the government watch us all the time is such a good idea, anyway.

Sinéad O'Connor on an Internet Lust Hunt

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

Older Women Still Enjoying Sex, Researchers Say

We knew. You knew. Scientists lag behind?

Your Ancestors Had Sex with Neanderthals

And it was good for them! Or good for their immune systems, anyway.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, Orgasm Expert, Satisfies 'Curiosity'

And now we want to go see her in “Hysteria.” Who wouldn't?

Revenge Attempt on 'Other Woman' Goes Terribly Awry

These things always seem to backfire, don't they ...

Finally: A Vibrator with 16 Gigabytes of Memory!

What for? Um ... That would be up to you.

More Sexual Equality Means More Sex ... Period

Theory of sexual economics totally makes sense to us.

In Norway, Teen Pregnancy Shown to be Contagious

Yes, you do still have to have sex to have a baby. But ...

Marilyn Monroe Sex Tape? No One's Buying It

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

Brain Scans Reveal Secrets of the Female Orgasm

If we had an MRI machine, this is totally what we'd use it for.

FDA Warns on Counterfeit Morning-After Pill

Evital not approved, shouldn't be used, might have side effects.

Adult Star Celebrates Japan Cup Victory with Live Bukkake

Thirty guys. Ninety minutes. Shoots, and scores ...

In Wisconsin, a $350,000 Lawsuit Over Herpes

Rekindled romance from the '90s has unhappy ending.

Crystal Harris: Hefner is Lousy in Bed

Okay, so this is just getting mean ...

Kelly Shibari Planning a Blow-Out Event

In honor of the Japanese victory in the women's World Cup—free blow jobs, coming up.

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

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

Rhianna Gets Wet Backstage, and She's Loving It

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

Jury in Texas Denies Claim of Woman Who Alleged Rape in Iraq

Case of Jennifer Leigh Jones got a federal law changed, but no court victory.

Casey Anthony Apparently Will Not Get Rich Doing Porn

Vivid offer rescinded; Apparently, she's considered too despicable for XXX.

'National Enquirer' Catches ... the 'Catch a Predator' Guy

(Yawn) ... Excuse us, are we supposed to be personally offended? Again?

Brady Bunch Mom Got Crabs from New York Mayor

John Lindsay apologized, sent flowers.

Sacred Virginity, Inc.

We explore modern and ancient views on virginity and ask: when did a flap of skin come to mean so much about a woman’s worth?

Women Catching Up to Men in Infidelity

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

"Sexting" Not Really Enough for Those on Infidelity Website

Survey at AshleyMadison.com shows respondents want face-to-face contact.

Christianity Today Blog Opposes Vibrators, Orgasms for Single Women

We know, there are other opinions out there. We even have one.

Northeasterners Have the Most (and the Safest) Sex

Trojan Sex Census indicates the Internet, social networking are increasingly part of American sex lives.

South African Women Becoming More Sexually Adventurous

The guys ... well, 9 percent can't find the clitoris, and that's too many.

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

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

Cameron Diaz's Favorite Sport? Sex.

Her second-favorite might also be sex. Or maybe baseball.

'Obedient Wives Club' Opens Chapter in Malaysia

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

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

Ex-WWE star coming out with Vivid DVD.

Physiotherapy Recommended for 'Provoked Vestibulodynia'

Sufferers from excruciating genital pain can find relief.

Women Choose Bad Boys Over Smiley, Happy Ones

Quick, guys. Time to change your profile picture.

The Sweet Release — Getting In Touch With Your Inner Slut

Getting in touch with one’s inner slut offers a new world of empowerment, liberation, and … fun.

EduHookUps.com Apparently Sold, Under New Management

College sex-dating site apparently had security problems.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: I Have Trouble Having Orgasms — and I’m Okay With That

True confession time: I have trouble with orgasms. By which I mean, I am not the queen of the multiple orgasm, or even the single orgasm. I like them, sure, but they don’t always like me back.

At Cannes, Israeli Filmmaker is ‘The Slut’

“I wished to have the possibility of breaking the judgment behind what you might call a slut.”

Women Can be Allergic to Sperm (Too)

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

Journalist Donates Orgasm to Science

Who wouldn't want to masturbate during a brain scan?

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

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

Bad Girls and Promiscuity are Everywhere!

At least they were, in 1949. Something to tell your parents, or grandparents ...

Hookup Samaritan Helps College Seniors Get Laid

Quinnipiac University website launched in time for a few pre-graduation flings.

Are You (Sexually) Experienced?

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how one’s sexual experience shapes their outlook on sex and relationships. Is more experience, not necessarily your “number,” but practical experience with other sexual partners, helpful when it comes to knowing what to do with a new partner?

Vaginal Fisting Is Good For You.

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

3.37 Million Adult Americans Share Sex Lives on Facebook

It's just 2 percent, but we do the math so you don't have to.

Online Revenge Plot Linked to Long Island Sex Worker Slaying

Stupid bravado, or a clue to serial killer? Police aren't commenting.

Prison Sex Might Not Be as Bad as You Think

But we're not keen on using condom lubricant for hair gel.

Pleasure Theory and the Shamelessly Sexual

What if everything we’ve ever learned about our basic motivation to have sex — the procreation of the species — is unequivocally wrong? What if making babies is a byproduct of the real purpose of our couplings?

Solicitation:The Secret Life of Johns, Part Two — The Secret Life of Jane

If a “John” is a guy who buys sex, is a woman who buys sex a “Jane”? The last installment of “The Secret Life of Johns” asked: Who are these men that buy sex and why do they do it? But now I propose the question: Does “Jane” exist?

Reality Kings Sued over 15-Year-Old Porn Star

She allegedly proved she was 19. Is that enough of a defense?

America's Dating Profile: West Virginia is for Kink

New Yorkers seem to have their own special dating patois.

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

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

Pro-Life Groups Demand Seattle University Cut Ties with Planned Parenthood

And we encourage Seattle University to keep doing what it's doing.

A Different Kind of Flower Child: Author Inga Muscio

Inga Muscio came into my life on my first trip to New York City. A daft, nineteen-year-old, budding feminist, I scanned the shelves of St. Mark’s Bookshop and one bold title caught my eye: Cunt. I plucked the book from its resting place to view its pink daisy laden cover and the words “a declaration of independence.” Clearly, I had to read this book.

Netherlands Balancing Budget on Backs of Sex Workers

Government goes after taxes in red-light district.

Rikers Island Novel: Fuel for Role Play and More Porn?

“Taboo,” by former prison guard, portrays lusty life behind bars.

Facebook of Sex? University of Chicago Site has Possibilities

When social networking is recognized as sexual networking, this is what happens.

College Women Aren't Extra Bisexual (!?)

New study indicates that same-sex experimentation is unrelated to education.

Chimp Penises Sort of Like Sex Toys

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

Secrets of a Sex Writer: Why I’m Taking The Year Off From Sex and Dating

The last time I had sex was January 12th. Well, that is if we’re defining “sex” as physical, genital contact with another person. In January, I also had phone sex and cybersex, but since February 1st, have stayed away from all of that. The most action I’ve gotten, by choice, is a kiss goodnight on a street corner.

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

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

The Wild Rose – Nourishing the Feminine Dominant

Dominant, kinky women are frustrated, and not in the good way. They’re getting prickly and thorny.

Cameron Diaz: “I Love Porn”

Actress tells Kimmel how she feels about “dirty movies.”

Online Hook-ups: Part 2—Newspaper Classifieds

Blogger, SexIs Contributor Curates #LadyPornDay

A day for talking about porn and masturbation, for girls only.

Women Cancer Patients Don't Seek Help with Sexual Issues

Survey says many want support after treatment but few ask.

Italian Leader Ordered to Stand Trial

Berlusconi charged with paying underage girl for sex.

Fox News Knows Women ... Not

Valentine's Day sex advice off the mark.

Italy Has Better Sex Scandals Than the U.S.

Berlusconi prosecutors claim evidence of underage prostitutes, orgies, perjury, abuse of power, etc.

Europorn: Netherland's “Dusk” a Hit with Women

Storylines, respect and realism appeal to broader audience.

“Sex Strike” Proposal in Belgium: Funny or Stupid?

We vote for funny, but politicians, of course, are split on the issue ...

Drive-Thru Adult Store Trades Sex Toys for Guns

It's the latest twist on “Make love, not war”

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.

New Spokesperson for Lubricants: Dr. Jennifer Berman

Some people just have the greatest jobs, don't they?

"Orgasm Inc." and the Search for a Female Viagra

Documentary looks at pharmaceutical industry and medicalization of sex.

Funniest Lesbian Sex Links, Ever

We never could have come up with these, but we're glad someone did.

Is There Sex After College?

College, for those who embrace it, can be a full-on smorgasbord of awesome. At no other time in your life will you have such easy access to all things indulgent and sinful.

Sexual Preference Matters in Cheating

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

The Whore Journals: An Epilogue

Let me ask you this: Have you ever:

Ashley Madison Super Bowl Ad Rejected (Again)

“Have an affair” site turned down by Fox.

Nikol Hasler: "Nipple Hair Is Okay!"

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

Tuesdays With Nina: Banishing Your Inner Sexual Censor

Anyone who has seen porn is familiar with the kind of orgasm that is heralded by lusty cries of: "Yes. Yes. Yes. Oh, God, Oh, God. There. Right THERE! Yes! Yes! Yes! Oh, fuck, YES! OH, FUCK ... YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!" But what happens when the big bang isn't... well... big?

“I Quit”

The Whore Journals, Part 23: Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello ...

Cosmo Tones Down Orgasms for Advertisers

“60 Sex Tips” turn into “The Male Brain.”

Supermodels and Sex: Misconceptions and Reality

Wrapped up the psyche of satisfaction is the psychology of sex. Superior sex is only in small part physical; the rest is in the minds of you and your partner and how you perceive each other.

My Year in Sex

Taking a breath, after riding the roller coaster that was 2010 ...

Strip Club Hits Top Mainstream Music Charts

Lil Jon: “The butts don’t lie.”

The Secrets of Lust, Desire and Arousal in Women

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

Girl-On-Girl 101: Advice for the Bi-Curious Beginner

Maybe, just maybe, you're a girl who's kissed a girl ... or wanted to. Maybe, just maybe, you wanted more than just a kiss. You're curious. Maybe you're more than curious. So what the hell do you do now?

Survey: Women More Concerned with Food than Sex

Most would rather not eat in front of their partner.

“Yesterday, I blew a 500 pound man.”

The Whore Journals, Part 22: The end is at hand.

What Would the Other Moms Think?

The Whore Journals, Part 21: Every Client Has His Kink

Kink Confidential: Bruising & BDSM

I’ve already told you about the purple stripes that crisscrossed my backside after my first flogging. They were thick and wide as the suede strips of the flogger, and concentrated on the roundest part of my ass.

The Whore Journals: Part 20—Spoiling Things

The Naked Reader Presents: Vanilla Gone Wild

For some, third base is a handjob. For others, it’s knife play and Velcro sheets. Regardless of where your line is, you know you’ve thought about crossing it. To those bold enough to step over, I raise my sugar cone in salute.

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

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

The Whore Journals: Part 19—Moby, Then The Pig-Man

Tuesdays With Nina: A Woman's Sex Drive is Like a Mountain Range...There's More Than Just One Peak.

Women have been told that they reach the top rung of the sexual ladder later than men do, but what does that really mean? Is it possible to quantify the female libido chronologically?

The Whore Journals: Part 18—From Slut to Whore

The Naked Reader Presents: Snatch: The Delicate pH-Balance of Girl Power

White power. Black power. Power to the people. Exceptionally potent phrases, all.

The Whore Journals, Part 14—My First John!

The Whore Journals, Part 13—A Threesome With Santa

Ho, ho... oh, no....

College Night Kink

The Whore Journals, Part 12: Ho in Overdrive

P.S.—Touch Me There

Vagina Hair. It’s Tricky.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: Letting Someone Into My Bed

The Whore Journals, Part 11: The Day of the Slut

The Naked Reader Twitterotica Contest!

One week, 140 characters...and your imagination. Presenting our weekly winner, runner-up and the outstanding entries for last week’s topic: What is the taste of a woman that's most enticing to your tongue?

Tuesdays with Nina

Nina discusses an email from a viewer who has questions—many, many questions.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: Girl Crushes, Bisexuality and Bi-Curiousness

Belly Dancing Your Way to Better Sex

Like certain other physical activities—surfing, yoga, running—belly dance more than just exercise; it becomes a way of life for some people—a way of carrying yourself, enjoying your body and moving proudly and sensually through the world.

Secrets of a Sex Writer: My “Trendy” Post-Breakup Celibacy

Tuesdays With Nina: Making Love to Older Women

When explaining to a young friend the merits of taking older women as lovers, Ben Franklin once remarked, "In the dark, all cats are grey."

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

“Balls!” she said. (Or How I Grew a Pair…)

Is that a sex toy in your pants, or are you just glad to see me?

The Whore Journals: Werewolves, Foot Fetishists and a Trip to Vegas

It's my very first professional sex for pay encounter, and I'm having a strange sense of déjà vu. Guess you never know how small the world is... until you meet your first client.

When the John’s a Jane

A look at women who pay for their pleasure, and the sex workers who satisfy their cravings.

Dr. Dick on Demand—Eating Out at the Y: The Finer Points of Cunnilingus

Many women prefer oral sex to intercourse, because it has the potential to give them exceptional orgasms. And for those of you who need loads of direct clit contact to get off, mouth-to-clit stimulation is one of the easiest, most enjoyable ways to get make that happen.

Tuesdays With Nina: Clitoral Stimulation and Not Stressing Over Orgasms

Tuesdays with Nina: Period Sex

So, you've got your period, you want to have sex but you aren't crazy about the mess? There are options for those who don't want to give up sex for a week just because Aunt Flo's town. This week, Nina talks about ideas on how prevent the mess while enjoying sex on your period.

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

The Plight of the Submissive Feminist

When you’ve spent most of your life fighting to be taken seriously as a woman, it can be extraordinarily grating to discover that you want to call any man “sir.” This, then, is the plight of the feminist sexual submissive—how do you maintain your identity as a strong, intelligent, independent woman when you also get off on letting people push you around?

The Story of (the Missing) O

In her witty, tongue-in-cheek tale, Cutting Up Playgirl: A Memoir of Sexual Disappointment, author Carrie Jones chronicles a life without orgasms and her quest for the ever-elusive climax to her story.

The Whore Journals: Getting PAID for doing what I used to do for FREE

She was smart, attractive, unemployed…and good in bed. Fed up with getting screwed by the corporate world, she decided to take destiny in her own hands, have sex on her own terms, and put a new twist on the world’s oldest profession.

Sex & Culture & The Pill

Today, women take contraception for granted. Many even consider having to take a daily dose a chore. In response, a proliferation of once-monthly, and even once-quarterly forms of birth control have flooded the marketplace … but it wasn’t so long ago that sex minus fertility wasn’t an option—even if you were married. How the introduction of one little pill changed the modern world.

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.

The of Eroticism of Skin

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

RX Side Effects: When Meds Aren’t Sexy

Who knew that one little pill daily—a mere 20 milligrams of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Paxil—would cause my entire world to come crashing down?

G-Spots on Pluto

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

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

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

The Lap Dance

As a happily married woman who had spent a considerable amount of time learning how to do a striptease, I figured it was high time to go see the real thing. Yes, Virginia—it’s time to find out what really goes on at the strip club!

Being Manic Got Me Screwed...A Lot

My sex life was completely, 100 percent, definitely no question about it attributed to my high and low moods. So, I stepped away from the computer and told a doctor in real life. I was easily diagnosed as bipolar, in part because of the record setting, in addition to the fact that I was unbalanced and moody. Since, bipolar has been written on my metaphorical psychiatric permanent record.

Come as You Are

An education in orgasms, from beginner to expert.

The Road Taken: How I Used to Be a Prude

I used to be a prude, but I didn’t know it. I had what I thought was good sex. My husband then (now ex) and I played around a little bit, did things like “69” and the occasional blindfolding. Seemed shocking and kinky at the time.

Rebel Belle: How the Bible Belt Isn’t Always a Chastity Belt

Sage sexuality south of the Mason Dixon? Boy, howdy!

Is This Love?

Crush, obsession, or the real deal? One woman’s journey to decipher the difference.

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

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

Dr. Dick on Demand: Sexual Mythbusters, Part 1

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

The Sexual Revolution Versus the Female Imagination

What happens when rough sex scenarios and feminist sensibilities collide?

The Selling of Pseudoscience Porn: Why Women Have Sex!

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

The Bloggess: Mominatrix interview

The Bloggess interviews the Mominatrix, where they talk about tantric knitting, discount booksellers, and better sex for moms.

Sex and the Suburbs: Bi-Bi Mommy

The last relationship I had before I met my husband was with a woman. Yes, I am a bi-sexual woman, although I am not a great fan of labels and can’t truly, with all honesty, say that I know that I fit the definition of that title to a tee. Nor do I really care.

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

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

Jilling Off

Girls do it, too. Oh, do they ever.

Sex and the Newly Single Mother

I’m a newly single mother with a ridiculous libido, a penchant for deep throating and the ability to grind a man into orgasmic hyperventilation. (Not to toot my own horn, but a girl must be confident in her talents even though I’m too chicken shit to try them out on anyone new.) I’ve left my comfort zone sexually, the place in which I was pretty happy and complacent: marriage.

Sex and the Suburbs: Getting It On without Traumatizing Your Children

One of life’s inevitabilities as a parent (besides tax credits) is the knowledge that at some point, your kids are going to catch you in delicto flagrante. So—do you cease all sexual activity until they’re 18, or do you invest heavily in Disney? Or...is there another option?

Sex and the Suburbs: A Day in the Sex Life of a Suburban Mom

It’s time to enjoy a glimpse into the world of your typical suburban mom (played by me), and how sex fits (or more appropriately doesn’t fit) into it. It’s not pretty, it’s not glamorous and it certainly isn’t all that sexy. But here it is, stripped down to the bone. It might just look a little familiar…

Blind Faith: When Polyamory Doesn't Work Out

We were drunk the first time it happened. And maybe that’s always how it always goes. A handful of shots, a slow dance, red lipstick.

Sex and the Suburbs: The Post-Baby Body Image Dilemma

Body-image issues play a considerable role in our sex lives—but how do you confront them?

Sex And the Suburbs: Motherhood and Intercourse—A Mythical Concept No More

Why? Because moms have sex...

Other Lovers

Last night I slept with Christian, my ex-husband, for the first time since he became my ex-husband. In so doing, I knowingly exacerbated his feelings for me, opened my own heart back up to him…and betrayed both of our significant others.

Beyond Bromance – Women Getting Off to Guys Getting it On

It's said that men like nothing more than to watch two women going at it. So what about the reverse: women getting off on watching two guys getting it on?

Capital Bliss: The Other Mind Rights the Story (Luxuria Part Two)

What DO women want, anyway? It's all chemical, baby - and complicated. K. Page Nolker pokes about in the right side of the gray matter and tries to put all the pieces together.

Love, Wanting and Arousal: The Left Brain Lusts for Knowledge (Luxuria Part One)

What DO women want, anyway? It's all chemical, baby - and complicated. K. Page Nolker pokes about in the left side of the gray matter and sees what's what.

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

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

She Goes Both Ways: Women and Bisexuality

You're a woman. You have a boyfriend, but you just can't stop fantasizing about your best female friend’s mouth and how good it'd feel on your skin. Are you bisexual or what?

The Second Cumming: Or Why Your Grandma’s Probably Having Better Sex Than You Are

Some would have you believe that sex is the exclusive domain of twentysomethings – or, if you’re being strictly procreative about it, thirtysomethings as well. The swollen, glistening truth of the matter is that you can keep on having great sex for as long as you want to.

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

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

Clitology

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

The Venus Pendulum: A Brief History of Women and Sex

How do you condense the history of female sexuality into 1500-ish words? With dignity, aplomb, and an occasional dig at the Victorians.