Cuffing Season Has Already Begun—And It's a Bloodbath
"If you end up with somebody through this thing, it's ride or die—this is how you find your wartime consigliere."
Dating
The A to Z of Coronavirus Cuffing Season
A handy guide to navigating the most chaotic time of year during the most chaotic year on record.
The 'What Are We?' Conversation Is Coming Early This Cuffing Season
"There’s some consideration about, like, 'Are we just lonely, or actually into each other?'"
The Ukrainian Matchmakers Who Charge for Dates with the ‘Best, Handpicked Women'
A new wave of Ukrainian dating sites matches Western clients with local women, offering translation services and even flirting tips for as much as $3,500.
Sexual Health
Why People Are Still Cruising for Sex During the Pandemic
Meeting strangers in public to hook up goes against every safety guideline, but many people continue to struggle with balancing physical health and social health.
Can Astronauts Masturbate in Space? An Investigation
We know space sex might come with significant logistical difficulties, but what about self-pleasure?
Panicking About Your Birth Control Prescription? Here's Our Lockdown Guide
The NHS is adjusting its services thanks to the government quarantine. This is what you need to know.
Relationships
Intimate Photos of Couples Who Met During the Pandemic
Photographer Jonnah Bron wants people to know that love blooms in hard times.
I Valiantly Tried To Make One New Friend During a Pandemic
It was already hard for grown men to make new mates. What happens when you add in a deadly virus?
What to Do When Your Partner Cheats on You
A therapist explains that not all betrayals are created equal.
Sex Work
How Japan's Secretive 'Soapland' Brothels Operate
The euphemistic term refers to a highly lucrative industry.
This US Presidential Candidate Is for Sex and Capitalism—and It's Not Trump
"Prostitution is basically capitalism and sex, which of those two are you against? I’m for both," said pro-sex work candidate Jo Jorgensen.
Why Sex Workers Need Two Phones
In an industry that requires emotional labour, having a separate phone for clients and work-related admin is vital.