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strange questions
Author Asks: If Every Man Could Have Gay Sex, Why Would He Need Women?
Beliefnet writer David Klinghoffer has a theory why women should fight societal acceptance of homosexuality: in a world where men can have sex with men without attendant opprobrium, they won't want anything but. In other words: all men are gay. More » -
definition of is
Few People Agree On The Definition Of Sex
When a friend tells you she's not yet had sex with someone, what do you take that to mean? In all truth, studies show that the two of you might be thinking very different things. More » -
oldies but goodies
Ted Danson Wants Teen Girls To Just Say No (To Sex)
In this vintage clip, Ted Danson reads lines/lies that guys might use to get young women into bed. Presumably, his aim is to get teen females to be too creeped out to want sex. In a sense, it's working. More » -
the bright spot
"My Boyfriend Loves Oral Sex But Hates Pubic Hair"
Susie and Aretha Bright believe that mother-daughter teamwork is the answer - or maybe the last resort - for all sex advice needs. Questions for Susie & Aretha? Send them to sexperts@jezebel.com. This week: pubic shaving niceties; virginity or not-to-be.
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weight and love
Study: Heavier Women May Have Worse Relationships?
A study showed heavier women had lower quality relationships and thought their partners were more dissatisfied with them. Their male partners actually were more dissatisfied, and men's BMI had no effect. But overweight women may also have more sex. [ScienceDaily] -
crap email from a dude
"If I Were John Steinbeck I Would Say (Casually) That You Have Penis Envy"
Welcome back to Crap Email From A Dude, in which dudes incriminate themselves in ways at once profoundly alarming and totally familiar. Today, the "Wow Dude, You Found Me Out, Fucking You Twice Means I'm Trying To Marry You" thing.
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sexplanations
'70s European Children's Book Depicts Penetration, Crowning
Denmark is very socially progressive—the first country to legalize pornography and same-sex unions—so it's fitting that a Danish author, Per Holm Knudsen, wrote How a Baby Is Made, an incredibly detailed children's book that depicts penetration and crowning. More » -
o-no
Lies Magazines Tell: Anatomy Of An Orgasm How-to Story
July Glamour's cover promises "Amazing Sex Every Time!" Yet the inside contains ... more of the same boring, unhelpful advice. We used this month's worthless wonder to break down the magazine orgasm how-to story into its crappy component parts.
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pot psychology
"How Do Gay Men Feel About Vaginas?"
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. More » -
badvertisements
"Safe" Sex?
This safe sex advertisement reads, "Girls, protect yourself. Demand your partner wear a condom." Sexualizing rape/domestic violence and putting the onus on women to protect themselves scream "safe" to me, too. (The more upsetting image is here:) [Sociological Images] -
sexy time
Two Writers Make Sex After Forty Sound Pretty Good
Two new books — Kate Christensen's Trouble and Gloria Vanderbilt's Obsession: An Erotic Tale — handily refute claims that women can't write about sex, or that age is an impediment to eroticism. More » -
whore whore sluts
Is It Too Soon To Call SexReally The Worst Sex Website Ever?
Imagine the last person you'd ever want to see writing a sex and relationships blog for twenty-something women. Is that individual hook-up propagandist and befuddled old person Laura Sessions Stepp? Then it's your unlucky day.
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xx/xy
Mothers Sue Manufacturers Of Prenatal Sex Tests
Six New York City mothers are suing the manufacturer of the Baby Gender Mentor Test, because the guaranteed "99.9-percent accurate" test incorrectly predicted their baby's sex. More » -
clueless f*ck
"Women Can't Write About Sex," Says Female Sex Writer
In an Ann Coulter-worthy bit of self-undermining, sex writer and new owner of Britain's Erotic Review Kate Copstick says women don't know how to write about sex. More » -
come hither
Orgasm Faces: Immersion: Porn Brings Voyeurism To The Fore
Robbie Cooper's film of young adults discussing (and demonstrating) their love of pornography is now up on Wallpaper's website. Featuring three women and three men, the film is essentially SFW (with the exception of some audio), but still fairly unsettling. More » -
no fun studies
Sex On The Beach Spreads Disease
Thinking of having sex on the beach or in the pool this summer? Watch out! Pools can dissolve condoms, and sand could give you a UTI. Instead, have sex in a sterile room while wearing a biohazard suit. [LiveScience] -
the bright spot
"I Have A Tendency To Throw Up Every Time My Boyfriend Comes In My Mouth"
Susie and Aretha Bright believe that mother-daughter teamwork is the answer - or maybe the last resort - for all your sex advice needs. Let them help you. This week: barfing etiquette and the ecstasy of the non-orgasm.
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brotally awesome
In Which Men's Health Brings Us The Creepiest Girlfriend Ever
It has become one of my favorite weekend pastimes to take the piss out of Men's Health. But this weekend, I'm just really, really worried about them, as I'm pretty sure they are going insane. More » -
pot psychology
"If I Date A Guy Who Used To Be Gay, Will He Only Get Off On Anal?"
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. This week, it's an all gay edition. More » -
i thee dread
Wedding News Roundup: Just Die Alone, Save Yourself Some Money
In case you were feeling too good about life, or had decided to suspend your cynicism and enjoy the romance and open bars of wedding season, a blitz of today's articles will kill that buzz faster than Spencer's fleshbeard.
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no shit studies
Men With Sex On The Brain Lose Their Minds
You know how sometimes you're talking to a guy you thought seemed smart and he is suddenly acting really, really dumb? Well, so did researchers at Radboud University Nijmegen in The Netherlands, and they set out to determine if it's more than just anecdotal experience and, if so, why. More » -
bedtime stories
Too Tired For Sex? Why "Just Do It" Is Not The Answer
A recent study claims that 80% of Brits would rather get extra sleep than have sex, and the Daily Mail's Jackie Clune wonders if we should just wake our tired asses up and "Do It." More » -
sex ed
Virgin With Down Syndrome Visits Las Vegas To Get Laid
In March, we posted about Brit Lucy Baxter, the mother trying to help her son Otto — who has Down Syndrome — lose his virginity. In the June/July issue of Details, writer Jeff Gordinier joins Otto on a trip to Las Vegas, where his intention is to get laid. More » -
withdrawal
Push & Pull
Wait, we have a popular column called "Slutty Feminists"? (Note to self: Good idea!) Anyway, speaking of slutty feminists, four of our commenters got name checked in this ABC News piece about the withdrawal method. [ABC News] -
rants
How Social Conservatives Are Ruining Marriage
The more shit I read about how The Institution Of Marriage cannot survive the participation of same sex couples in contractual arrangements sanctioned and provided for by the government of all the people, by all the people and for all the people, the less I want to get married myself.
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pot psychology
"What Does 'Power Bottom' Mean?"
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. More » -
sexplanations
"10 Things You Didn't Know About Orgasm"
Mary Roach, author of Bonk, gave a lecture at the TED Talks series in which she presented 10 offbeat facts about orgasm — found in obscure scientific research — from climaxing after death to pig pleasure. More » -
recession sex
Maybe Because It's The Cheapest, Best At-Home Entertainment?
The economy is down, but sales of lube are up! Sales of "sexual-enhancement devices" are up! "These seem to be products people are actually gravitating toward in a recession," says Jim Daniels, VP of marketing at Trojan. "I'm not a psychologist, so I don't know why that is." [AdAge] More » -
baby blues
Bristol Palin Says Girls Don't "Get" The Consequences Of Sex
In a truly depressing new People magazine cover story, Bristol Palin once again attempts to turn her life into a cautionary tale for other teens.
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wtf
CockBibs: Keys To Not Getting A Blow Job
Oh god. Washington City Paper introduces us to the CockBib, an adult novelty item worn around a penis, making "cleanup after oral sex a breeze." Because getting head can be a hassle for men! More » -
sex talk
Meghan McCain Talks Sex, Marriage With Colbert
Last night, Meghan McCain appeared on Colbert to explain why Republicans who insist that the government interfere with the ability of same sex couples to marry don't epitomize the Republican ideal of small government. -
missionary positions
Polish Priest Writes "Catholic Kama Sutra"
Polish Priest Ksawery Knotz tells Catholics that sex should be, "saucy, surprising and fantasy packed" in his new bestselling book, Sex As You Don't Know It: For Married Couples Who Love God. More » -
dirty girl
HER-otica
Esquire has a new piece, "How To Take Dirty Pictures Of Your Girlfriend." (What? Wives get no love?) Anyway, they forgot one important rule: The girlfriend gets the original digital file/film for safekeeping. [Esquire] -
rx
Side Effects May Include...
Depressing - but really fascinating - piece on the reported decrease in sexual function and libido apparently resulting from eating disorders. [Feministing via Fox] -
chit chat
The Purity Myth's Jessica Valenti Talks Virginity, Weddings & Miss California
Jessica Valenti's newest book, The Purity Myth, was released last month. Unfortunately, it took us until this week to get around to giving it the attention it deserves.
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pot psychology
"What's The Best Way To Covertly Scratch Your Vadge?"
It's time for another installment of Pot Psychology, the biweekly "advice" column in which we attempt to solve everyone's problems with an herbal remedy. More » -
modern love
Are Women These Days Not Into Sex?
Esquire writer Stephen Marche asks, "Where have all the loose women gone?" Excellent question! More » -
porn ultimatum
Please: Enough With The Porn Offers Already
In what is rapidly becoming the least-surprising element of minor celebrity, Vivid Entertainment has offered Miss California Carrie Prejean $1 million to star in a pornographic film. Gross. More » -
let's call the whole thing off
A Website For People Without Text Messaging (Or Ex-Lovers)
According to Moses Brown, founder of OnlineBootyCall.com, booty calls are "the casual dating phenomenon taking America by storm." Apparently, this Moses is looking to part the reddish seas for men who missed the '90s. More » -
cock-blocked
New Study Revives Hope For Male Pill
In the largest trial of male hormonal contraception to date, researchers report that injecting men with testosterone is not only safe, effective and reversible, but may renew interest in the "male Pill." More »














































