
Policing Backpage and the Backpages
The largely unsuccessful, often counter-productive, and oppressive solutions they came up with during the French Third Republic (1870–1940) look strikingly similar to those the US legislature is testing out now.



How To Make A Sex Playlist That Isn’t Corny As Hell, According To DJs
There’s an art to a solid sex playlist.

Sex Ed Vloggers Say YouTube Is Censoring Their Videos
For many young people, YouTube is a valuable source of sex education—but some content creators are accusing the company of "shadow-banning" them and limiting the visibility of their content.


What It's Like Being a Mom and a Sex Worker
“My son might find me on PornHub one day. And that's okay, because moms have sex. If he finds me, that'll be my response: ‘Moms have sex.’”

An Intro to Figging—The Kink Where You Put Ginger in Your Butt
It's like a butt plug, but it burns.

The Hardest Part About Stripping Wasn't Taking My Clothes Off
Before Holly started stripping, she didn't realize how much emotional labor the job would involve—or how empowering financial independence could be.

I Tried the Royal Wedding Themed Sex Toys Because I’m Subversive
Congrats, Meghan and Harry.

The Victorian Cards That Explained How to Use a Book to Flirt
“Resting on right cheek: You are too willing.”

Attitudes Toward Sex Shift Away From Taboo Among Chinese Millennials
Young people in the Middle Kingdom are enjoying freedoms their parents never thought possible.

Meet the Dominatrix Living Inside an Echo Dot
'Mistress Alexa' is the robot torturer of (some) people’s dreams.

Inside PlayDate
A look inside our most recent foray into adult play time this past Saturday at Rosewood Theater.

The Transporter 2.0 Backpack Is Smell-Proof With Hidden Compartments
The Transporter 2.0 has six hidden compartments with a smell-proof chamber.

Why Is Fish Sex So Hot Right Now? An Investigation
Melissa Broder’s “The Pisces,” like “The Shape of Water,” offers romantic possibility to straight women who feel ready to give up on men.

Is Abstinence-Based Sex Ed the Way to Go For Young Kids? One Educator Speaks Out.
Middle school counselor Donna Leigh weighs in on the process and controversy surrounding the sexual education of children.

The Clit List: A Porn Resource Website With Sexual Assault Survivors In Mind
Rather than an actual porn website itself, The Clit List acts as a pre-screening resource for survivors interested in exploring porn again.

12 Questions People In Polyamorous Relationships Are Sick Of Hearing
No, it isn’t like cheating at all.
Photos Capturing the Electric Energy of the Queer Ballroom Scene
MY HOUSE explores the eccentric, undeniably unique world of NYC voguers.