In the 1940s, a German physician named Ernst Gräfenberg (the same doctor who is credited with inventing the IUD) announced that he had discovered a spot inside the vagina that had different tissue than everywhere else and appeared to be involved in female orgasms. The declaration seemed simple enough, and ...

There’s a lot of pressure on all of us to be good in bed. Movies show impeccably made up actors falling into bed gracefully, fitting together perfectly and climaxing simultaneously without so much as smudging their mascara. Magazines tell us how to wow him in bed, be the best kisser ...

When singer/songwriter/rapper Janelle Monáe came out as pansexual in Rolling Stone last year, searches for the word on the Merriam Webster dictionary site went up 11,000 percent . It’s understandable; most of us have heard little about this sexual orientation , and those who have remain confused by how it ...

Perhaps it’s that lingering moment of eye contact with your work crush that gets your gears spinning. Maybe seeing your partner entertain a pack of small children at an obligatory family function gets your toes preemptively curling. Our turn-ons are a minefield of surprise stimuli, and it’s hard to always ...

Your zodiac sign is able to uncover divine truths about everything from your personality to your finances and friendships, but do you turn to the stars to uncover secrets about your sex life? In celebration of International Astrology Day this March 20, we’ve gathered celestial wisdom to help the signs ...

It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. Society tells us the female orgasm is so elusive that women resign themselves to a low number of orgasms. Research shows only 25% of women consistently orgasm with vaginal intercourse, about 50% sometimes have orgasm, 20% seldom or ever, and 5% never have orgasm. It’s time ...

When people hear “kink” they often think of chains, whips, and restraints. Sure, kink can include those things. But really, it’s simply a sexual act that’s seen as unconventional - and can add excitement and fun into your sex life! Kink is usually looked at through the lens of what ...

About 20 million new sexually transmitted infections occur every year. They can spread with vaginal, anal, or oral sex in people of all ages and sexual orientations. STI testing allows people to make informed decision about sexual activity (and get those who test positive started on treatment). But many people ...

Ready to shake up your sex life? Try role playing! This exciting world is full of different names and personas, props and costumes, and doing anything other than the ordinary. It offers plenty of fun, but also offers so much more. It allows you and your partner to explore scenarios ...

Knowledge is power and that applies just as well to knowledge about your sexuality! Let’s be real - human sexuality is complex, confusing, and can be riddled with conflict. It’s hard crafting your ideal sex life when there are so many factors working against you. The following books aim to ...