intimacy
A No-Bullshit Guide To Getting Into Tantric Sex
“The idea that tantric sex is all about delayed orgasms is misguided. It would mean that delaying your orgasm is a challenge that you must win.”
What ‘Defining the Relationship’ Means for 3 Different Couples Right Now
We sat down with three real couples to discuss marriage, healthy intimacy, contraception, and "defining the relationship."
Afternoon Sex is the Best Thing to Have Come Out of the Lockdown
He liked sunrise shags, I preferred bedtime coitus. Turns out, 2.30 p.m. is actually our thing.
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep in Someone Else’s Bed
Spending the night at a stranger's house shouldn't mean sacrificing sleep quality.
I Did Sex Work to Make Money—and Find Real Intimacy With Men
One in eight trans women have done sex work as a source of income; one in five, for food or shelter. Some of us have looked for real human connection there, too.
I Stopped Trying to Make Sex a Performance and Started Loving Myself
I wonder what it would be like to just be natural, without pretending to be your “best,” “hottest” self to a partner.
The Anonymous Lives of Phone Sex Operators
Talking intimacy, secrecy, and the tricks of the trade with the women whose voices have soundtracked thousands of orgasms.
My Secret Life as a Phone Sex Operator
A phone sex operator explains how sexual fantasies are limitless when explored over the phone.
an rong xu photographs asian couples in love
'In America, it’s rare to see Asian Americans in love. Are we not supposed to be in love with each other?'
an rong xu photographs asian couples in love
'In America, it’s rare to see Asian Americans in love. Are we not supposed to be in love with each other?'
Young People Don't Want Casual Things Out of Casual Sex
A new study shows that men and women want more out of a one-night stand than the idea suggests.
The Intimacy of Passed-Out Strangers Inspired This New Zealand Sculptor
"You can just tell their love is so pure."