TV
A Conspiracy Theory About "Rubicon"

If you’re a fan of the first two episodes of AMC’s new conspiracy thriller series, Rubicon, what you probably like is what makes it different from your typical television drama: its slow pace, its subtlety, its intelligence, its lack of glitzy pizazz, even its muted colors. Well, that’s why we like it. And it’s why […]

Dear Em & Lo
Dear Em & Lo, My Boyfriend Doesn't Care About My Orgasm

illustration via Foxtongue Dear Em & Lo, I love my boyfriend very much, but he comes so early on that I’m left hanging. Receiving oral sex ahead of time would sure get me that orgasm, but he doesn’t even do that! I NEVER orgasm, because as long as he gets his, it seems to not […]

How To
Everything You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know About the PS-Spot

UNLESS YOU’VE BEEN LIVING IN A CAVE, you know exactly what the G-spot is, and you probably know where it is, too — an area on the front wall of the vagina a few inches in that, when stimulated, can result in extreme pleasure, explosive orgasms, and even female ejaculation…well, at least for some women. […]

News
Sex Ed Video Game Is Almost a Really Good Idea

Okay, we admit it: When we first read about an abstinence video game in development down in Florida, we were ready to jump all over what a ridiculous idea it was. As if abstinence-only education needed to be removed even further from reality! As if abstinence-only education really deserved another $434,000 federal dollars! Etc. But when […]

Personal Essays
Confession: I Am Badass in the Bedroom

photo by Jason Clapp Our contributor Abby Spector, who is majoring in Feminine/Gender/Sexuality Studies at Wesleyan University, has a confession to make: “Abby, you never seem to get angry,” my coworker said to me the other day. I hate that scumbag, but all I knew how to do was smile. If I was in a […]

Confessions
Comment of the Week: All Porn Is Not Alike

We couldn’t agree more with Jenn’s comment below. So here’s another question: For the porn-curious who don’t want to wade through thousands of titles to make the distinction, is there a short-cut to finding porn that IS fair to all those involved? Why does porn always have to be one or the other? It’s like […]

What's Up Doc?
Dear Dr. Kate, Thoughts on the New Mammogram Policy?

photo by PinkMoose Dr. Kate is an OB/GYN at one of the largest teaching hospitals in New York City and she answers your medical questions here once a week. To ask her your own question, click here. Dear Dr. Kate, What do you think of the new mammogram policy? — Keeping Abreast Dear K.A., I […]

Websites
New Wedding Mag for Same-Sex Couples

photo by HarmonyWeddingPhotography.com “Equally Wed” is the new online magazine for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender couples who are tying the knot (legally or not). It’s got the typical bridal magazine stuff that just feeds the Nuptial Industrial Complex — like fashion, beauty and fitness items with tips from experts, trends and products. (Yawn.) What […]

Dear Em & Lo
Your Call – Does Bad Sex Have to Be a Deal-Breaker?

photo by M31. Can sexual compatibility improve over time in a relationship — or does it need to be there from the start for the relationship to work? Is bad sex necessarily a deal-breaker? Read the letter below and then advise “Underwhelmed” in the feedback section below. Dear Em & Lo, I’ve always been a […]

Research
Ask Men Survey Gives Us Hope, Defies Beer Ad Stereotypes

image via Chuck “Caveman” Coker When we read that AskMen.com had surveyed tens of thousands of guys about everything from sex to suits, we were a little nervous. Would the results indicate that men — at least, the ones who read AskMen.com — are exactly like the beer commercials say they are? We are pleased […]

Dream Interpretation
Dream Interpretation – I Made Out with My Real-Life Crush But We're Both Married

photo by elsie esq Other people’s dreams are never interesting…except when they’re about love and sex. Each week, our dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg tells one lucky reader what their dirty dream means. This week, a reader asks Lauri: I work a night job in a warehouse with a lot of men and I have become […]

Websites
Blog Snog: 7 Myths That Porn Propagates

photo by TheNaughtyAmerican.com CollegeCandy: 7 myths that porn propagates. TheFrisky: Top 10 scariest sex toys for men. EdenFantasys’ Sexis: What you should do with your vagina hairs. TresSugar: The problem with replacing one body ideal with another. LemonDrop: “Sex at Dawn” author argues we’re not naturally monogamous. YourTango: 5 signs you’re carrying emotional baggage. TomFoolery: […]

Toys
Oil Spill Condoms: Doing It For the Environment

Okay, we know that the oil spill is BP’s problem, but that doesn’t entirely explain why so few people are eager to help out with the relief effort. It may not be the sexiest of world disasters, but a disaster it is. So here’s one way to help out: 20% of all proceeds from Oil […]

How To
The Good, the Bad and the Better of Vacation Sex

The July issue of the UK edition of Marie Claire featured an article on vacation sex, for which we were asked for some insight. Since we can’t link to it online, we thought we’d give you our unabridged thoughts on the topic — hopefully you haven’t taken your summer vacay yet and can benefit from […]

Polls
Poll: Who’s Most Fun to Role-Play on TV?

Which TV show has the best role-playing potential? (Feel free to explain your answer or suggest another option in the feedback section.)Market Research   Can’t see the poll? Click here to take it.

Toys
Lelo's New Line of Sensual Accessories

Lelo’s Etherea Silk Cuffs One of our favorite toy creators, Lelo, just launched a line of sensual accessories for glamourous bondage experimentation, i.e. cosmopolitan kink, tantalizing teasing, filthy rich restraint, etc. The high-quality materials (which come in cherry red, deep purple, or black) and even higher price tags will make your dabbling in BDSM seem […]