Dating on its own can be challenging, but when you mix in not having your own place and sleeping two doors down from your parents, it really adds an extra hurdle to it all. This article acts as an ode to anyone who has tried to date after moving back in with their family.
Read MoreMany of Mugler’s iconic looks have resurfaced in recent years since his retirement and passing. Maybe you’ve scrolled passed one on your timeline or seen your favorite celebrity adorning another in the latest headline. Mugler’s artistry was and still is a statement of sexual expression for decades. While his designs live on, it’s important to appreciate the legacy he created.
Read MoreThis article describes the “pubic hair trends” throughout history - starting off in Ancient Egypt ending in the 1990s. It aims to highlight the ridiculous expectations and trends women and their body hair have gone through.
Read MoreSince when did vanilla sex start to be viewed as boring, unsatisfying, or straight-up bad? The new wave of “vanilla shaming” has done the complete opposite of creating a safe space for people to explore their sexuality. I’m here to remind you that there is nothing wrong with simply wanting to get fucked, without the bells and whistles.
Read MoreWhat’s so scary about sex and why do horror movies hate women? From the early 20th century Hays Code to the latest box office flick, this article discusses the depictions of femininity & sexuality in horror films over the decades.
Read MoreThis article looks at how the myths surrounding what defines a clean vagina has become embedded into our everyday lives through marketing, campaigns and products. This article looks at the correct and minimal ways of cleaning our vaginas and in fact, how unsafe alternative methods are.
Read MoreLove Island has arguably become a staple part of the British summertime. However, even with its masses of popularity, has the show reached its expiration date? I speak about the most recent series of Love Island and how it was a difficult watch for many due to the constant bullying, misogyny, and sexism. I detail the events in which this took place as well as what has come out after the series ended.
Read MoreUnfortunately, the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade is an attack on several fronts. Reproductive rights are entirely up in the air at the moment from state to state and everyone’s sexual health & well-being are threatened. Regardless of how you identify, you may find yourself overcome with fear to practice safe sex and just as importantly, enjoy it. What does our new sexual standard look like and what can we do about it?
Read MoreSex is awkward. Sometimes, sex is even cringe-worthy, funny, or downright uncomfortable. Here are five of my sexy time stories.
Read MoreThe topic of mental health has only fairly recently become a normalized topic of conversation. That being said, the overlap between mental health and sex still remains taboo. The effects of depression on our sex lives and sex drives is very rarely discussed. With this article, I want to highlight how depression can impact sex and to emphasize that there is nothing to be ashamed of.
Read MoreRecently there has been an influx of ladies sharing TikToks about the revelation of how working out according to your ovulation cycle is a more successful routine than what the average trainer may have you believe. Like most things in this world, the standards are often calculated based on what’s best for men. However, our bodies change just like the seasons, and the same way that the moon moves the tides, it moves the tides within you physically and emotionally. So if you’re looking to fine-tune your sex life, then maybe you’d like to know a little more about how the phases of your cycle will affect your pleasure.
Read MoreIf you’re one of the 45 million people subscribed to Hulu, then there’s a good chance you’ve seen the recent Pam & Tommy series. The show and incidents it exposes are just prime examples of the timeless pattern of exploiting women's sexualities. In a world where women’s bodies are no longer their own, we need to reflect more on the entitlement and perceptions we hold against each other.
Read MoreThis new age of dating can kick rocks. Where’s the romance in superficial algorithms and Netflix ‘n chill? In a world where love languages have long since included likes and DMs, we can pinpoint the culprit: a culture-wide obsession with easy dating.
Read MoreThis article looks at the advantages and disadvantages many people might encounter when looking at the consumption of porn within their relationships. It focuses on the possibilities and difficulties linked to this topic. While there is no right or wrong standpoint on this matter, it is an interesting conversation to have with your partners.
Read MoreEating out. Going down. Cunnilingus. There are many terms for eating pussy. If you’re unsure of how to go down on a vulva, here are some basic guidelines and tips!
Read MoreSex and the City has always been viewed as an iconic series. From demonstrating the importance of friendship to highlighting toxic relationships to openly talking about steamy sex, the series has managed to leave a mark on me. Here, I will speak about the most important things that the show has taught me.
Read MoreAre you thinking about moving in with your partner? Should you even be thinking about moving in with your partner? Before you take – or don’t take – this step in your relationship, here are some things to consider.
Read MoreGoing to a sex shop is a right of passage. It's just another one of those coming of age things, so if you haven't been yet then what are you waiting for? It’s time for me to change your world.
Read MoreApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. With my personal experiences with assault and my current internship at my local Advocacy Center, this time has dredged up and in turn, helped me process a lot of feelings. I know this much: In the wake of trauma there is a community, there is healing, there is life.
Read MoreIn Mammalian Diving Reflex’s All the Sex I’ve Ever Had, the audience goes beyond acceptance and into a world of connectivity, vulnerability, intimacy, and sex. Six experienced and brave Chicagoans over the age of sixty-five invite an audience to share a vulnerable, safe space as they detail their most intimate, prosperous, and difficult times through stories of their sex lives.
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