Nathan Lents on the Evolutionary Lessons of Sex and Gender Diversity
Nathan Lents, a professor of biology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, has devoted nearly 15 years to teaching a course on the biology of sex and gender. Those classroom discussions accumulated into his new book, The Sexual Evolution: How 500 Million Years of Sex, Gender, and Mating Shape Modern Relationships. In it, he argues that diversity is not an exception in the animal kingdom but a rule, and that accepting this truth reshapes both biology and culture.
Queer Culture in the Spotlight: From Underground Nights to Everyday Mainstream
There was a time when queer sex culture lived almost entirely in the shadows. Nightclubs with no signs, bathhouses whispered about through word of mouth, hookups arranged in coded personal ads or through chance encounters in dimly lit corners of the city. Fast forward to today and it is impossible to miss how much of that same energy has entered the mainstream.
Could Hookup Culture Actually Be a Path to Happiness?
As American conservatism grows louder in its calls for “traditional marriage” and sex only for procreation, hookup culture has become a favorite target. The Far Right frames casual sex as a threat to stability, intimacy, and mental health. But what if that isn’t the full story? What if hookup culture is stronger and safer than ever and helps people build happier, healthier lives?
‘Sister Hong’ Scandal: When Male Victims Are Invisible
A cross-dressing man in Nanjing, China—dubbed “Sister Hong”—posed as a woman to lure over 1,000 men into intimate encounters, secretly filming them and distributing the footage illegally. This sparked widespread public health concerns when some of the filmed men reportedly tested positive for HIV.
🏳️🌈 A Caribbean Victory: Saint Lucia Decriminalizes Same‑Sex Intimacy
In a landmark ruling on July 29, 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court declared Saint Lucia’s colonial-era laws outlawing consensual gay sex — namely “buggery” and “gross indecency” — unconstitutional.
The Sexy Transformation of the Period Drama
A few decades ago, period dramas were about corsets, gentle flirtation, and unspoken glances. But today, they’re practically risqué.
From Dudley to Daring: Harry Melling’s Cannes Shock Play
Once forever typecast as Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter, Harry Melling has made a dramatic, unrecognizable turn—literally and figuratively—at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
What Virgin Island Is All About
In Virgin Island, 12 sexually inexperienced young adults are isolated on a rural, convent-like estate with two “groundbreaking sex therapists,” Danielle and Celeste, guiding their sexual transformation. Using something called the “Somatica Method,” the therapists dismantle shame through escalating intimacy—with Danielle even offering to “help” clients lose their virginity.
The Threesome: A Messy, Modern Rom-Com About Sexual Discovery
Directed by Chad Hartigan and written by Simpsons alum Ethan Ogilby, The Threesome follows the awkward, chaotic, and hilariously emotional fallout of a spontaneous romantic entanglement. Premiering at South by Southwest and arriving in theaters September 5, 2025, it stars Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer‑King, Ruby Cruz, with comedic turns from Jaboukie Young‑White and more.
Not Just a Trend: Why Rising Bisexual Identities Reflect Real Change
In May 2025, Psychology Today ran an article debunking the idea that bisexual identification among young people is merely a fashion statement. Backed by Clearer Thinking’s survey data, the piece argues this shift reflects real shifts in attractions and behaviors—not just a social bandwagon.
🧘♂️ When Monks Misstep: Faith, Money & Scandal in Thailand’s Temples
Ah, Buddhism—teachings of enlightenment, detachment, and nirvana. So what happens when the orange-robed elite can’t even resist earthly temptations? Cue the jaw-dropping scandal that’s upended Thailand’s Buddhist clergy.
Why Women Are Having Fewer Orgasms and What to Do About It
Despite ongoing conversations about sexual equality, the statistics remain stark: in mixed-gender partnerships, women consistently report fewer orgasms than men. A recent VICE article highlights a “brutal” truth backed by science — it’s not that women can’t orgasm, but that we’ve built a culture that simply doesn’t prioritize their pleasure.
Exploring the “Sex Recession”: A Q&A with Carter Sherman
In today’s digitally saturated world, it’s easy to assume that Gen Z — raised on TikTok, BDSM trends, and hypersexualized media — would be experiencing a sexual renaissance. But journalist Carter Sherman’s new book, The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation’s Fight Over Its Future, reveals a different picture: one of delayed intimacy, stunted vulnerability, and conflicted desire.
Latex Takes Center Stage at Fashion Week
Kink is no longer optional—it’s pivotal in today’s fashion narrative. From high-shine latex and bondage straps on luxury runways to harness-inspired menswear and fantasy-leather collections, designers are boldly weaving erotica, power, and vulnerability into wearable art.
Britain’s Biggest Swingers Festival, Swingathon, Returns to Lincolnshire
This week (17–20 July), the much‑anticipated Swingathon swings into Allington, Lincolnshire, celebrating its 5th year as the UK’s largest adult–alternative lifestyle festival. Over 1,000 like‑minded participants are expected to flock to the tranquil East Midlands village for three days of open-minded community, connection, and exploration.
Florida Man Denied Sex at Strip Club… So He Called 911
Man get’s arrested after calling 911 over blue balls.
Five Tips for Bringing Intimacy Back to Long-Term Relationships
Advice for boosting intimacy in a long-term relationship.
Balancing Passion and Livelihood: The Dilemma of Athletes on OnlyFans
Kurts Adams Rozentals get’s spicy on OnlyFans.
The Black Women Turning Pleasure Into Profit
Jamilah Mapp, Erica Dickerson, Mandii B and Weezy WTF are building empires and breaking taboos along the way.