Broadly Sex
How to Take Someone's Virginity Ethically
11 ways to make sure your partner feels sexy, comfortable, and cared for.
5 People Share the Sexual Experiences that Changed How They Think of Consent
Amber Rose, Buck Angel, John Paul Brammer, Penda N’diaye, and June Amelia Rose discuss encounters that informed how they approach giving affirmative sexual consent on an individual level.
Barbie Ferreira Learns How to Talk Dirty
In this episode of "How to Behave," Barbie consults a dirty talk instructor and a women's sexual health expert to learn how to talk about sex.
As A Porn Director, I Find the Beauty in the Gross Parts of Sex
Porn performer and director Vex Ashley of Four Chambers makes high-concept, artistic adult films. In doing so, she's learned the importance of staying true to her creative vision—and always being the first person to get naked on set.
Carmen and Shane Showed Me How Hot It Is to Be Gay
"The L Word" defined a generation of queer women's sexual awakenings, including mine.
I'm the 'Unicorn' in a Three-Person Relationship
For Nicole Everett, being in a throuple with married couple Cathy and Thomas helps her feel loved, secure, and fulfilled.
Christian Bale in 'Little Women' Taught Me It's Hot to Be Smart
Watching Christian Bale and Winona Ryder's on-screen sparring in the 1994 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic book, I learned that a true partner won't shame you for having a brain, but love you for it.
What It's Like to Get a UTI Every Time You Have Sex
I’ve rushed to the emergency room at four in the morning; missed out on days of pay while on the floor in agony, and had to suffer the indignity of explaining to housemates why I was stuck in the bathroom all evening.
How to Get Birth Control Without Telling Your Parents
If you're having sex, you should be using contraception. Here's how to get it, even if your guardians won't help you.
What It's Like Having Sex While in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
After Laura Hearn left a residential treatment facility for an eating disorder, she didn't just need to reset her relationship with food: she had to learn how to exist as a sexual being in the world.
Working as a Sex Journalist Taught Me When to Say No
Writer and broadcaster Alix Fox thought that she had to be down for whatever to be good at her job—until she learned how to make her sexual boundaries clear.