MASTURBATION
What I Learned from Giving Up Porn for a Month
I hadn't used the sole power of my mind to orgasm in almost a decade, which was worrying. So I stopped watching porn to see how my imagination would handle the challenge.
I Went to the South London Sex Cinema and Made Some Weird New Friends
Including an Italian banker who seemed wired and insisted on showing me his homemade porn videos.
The Dangers of Masturbation
In extreme cases, self-pleasuring can actually fracture your dick and rupture your arteries. Be careful out there.
What I Learned at a 'Fifty Shades of Grey'–Inspired Sex Expo
You can find examples of true love anywhere, even at a workshop dedicated to teaching older couples paint-by-numbers BDSM.
The Sex Toys of the Digital Age Still Have a Long Way to Go
Sex toy technology is improving, but the growing field of "teledildonics" is still rife with bad designs, unreliable technology, and insane-looking dildonic innovations.
What Kinds of Porn Do People Watch on Christmas?
According to Pornhub's data department, there's a big spike in searches for "naughty Santa's helper" and "Merry Christmas" during this time of year.
How Do Suicide Hotline Operators Deal with People Who Call In to Masturbate?
I talked to the director of a new documentary about hotline operators and the lonely people who call them.
The New Swedish Word for Female Masturbation Is a Mix of the Words 'Clitoris' and 'Glitter'
I asked a couple of linguists if Swedish girls have any chance of making "klittra" happen.
The Digital Love Industry
We investigate the future of love and sex in the digital age – including the evolution of the porn industry, "teledildonics" and the very real possibility of virtual romances.
The Perils of Jerking Off in the Dial-Up Era
Just hearing the dial-Up tone used to give me an erection.
Jenna Jameson Is Writing Books and Telling Men to Stop Victim Shaming
Jenna Jameson has gone from being the world’s most famous porn star to being a best-selling author, a self-described feminist and a mother of two.