This week, Natasha Trethewey, poet and memoirist, visited Trinity University to read and discuss her work. Her pieces encompass many topics, but she focuses on two things in particular: her experience growing up in Mississippi during the
Low libido, intercourse pain, orgasm problems?
— Sexual-health doctors are trying to help
Some Canadian doctors aim to address what they call near-total lack of support for women’s sexual health
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A small number of Canadian doctors specializing in women’s sexual health are trying … Continue reading
What It Means To Have Big Dick Energy
— And How To Tell if You Have It
BDE isn’t literal—it’s a state of mind.
WHAT DO IDRIS Elba, Stanley Tucci, Jeff Goldblum, and Rihanna all have in common? BDE—or “big dick energy”—according to people on … Continue reading
Talk dirty to me with Dr. Carol Queen
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How do I talk dirty? Are people actually having safe oral sex? How can I explore dating and sexuality in my 60s?
Dr. Carol Queen is an author, sex-positive activist, and the staff sexologist at Good Vibes
Your pelvic floor might be impacting your orgasms, here’s how
By DAISY HENRY
Keep that good thing going.
If there was a way to achieve better orgasms, would you take it? Sure, sex and pleasure shouldn’t always be about the big ‘O’ (in fact, there’s a solid case for rethinking
Masturbation May Help With Menopause Symptoms
“Self-pleasure offers an effective, accessible tool.”
By Korin Miller
With symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, and vaginal dryness in the mix, menopause can be a difficult experience for many women. However, there are treatment options available, including hormone
I stopped having sex like a capitalist
— You should try it
“Now, at 29, with years of orgasm-chasing one night stands, toxic relationships and unlearning under my belt, I think I finally get it.”
By Laura Roscioli
I used to have so much energy for all … Continue reading
Unpacking the term ‘queer’, its history
— And what it really means
Yes, it’s an identity, but it also conveys a sense of community
BY Sophie Saint Thomas and Rachel Varina
A quick geography lesson: whether you live in a loud and proud liberal city or
No Kink-Shaming Allowed
— Why You Shouldn’t Judge Others’ Sexual Desires
Never yuck someone’s yum.
By Gigi Fong
Kink-shaming is the act of making someone feel less than or problematic for their sexual desires. To some, the act of your partner putting … Continue reading
Why We Need to Prioritize Pleasure-Centric Approaches in Sex Education
— The risk-reduction framework that guides most U.S. sex ed focuses almost exclusively on avoiding unintended pregnancy and STDs—overlooking other critical topics such as healthy relationships, consent and pleasure.
By Ale Pedraza Buenahora and Mia Henderson
In her essay collection … Continue reading