sex education
Girls Talk About the First Time They Felt Powerless
From the age of 10, girls start to lose confidence. We spoke to young women to find out how we can fix that for future generations.
STIs, Shame, and the Sabbath: Orthodox Jews Reflect on How They Learned About Sex
Modern Orthodox children aren't as sheltered from secular life the way some more strict Jewish denominations are, but talking about sex is still taboo, and can leave some kids confused—I know I was.
No One Taught Old People About Safe Sex And Now They’re Getting STIs
Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, and herpes is on the rise among older people. To find out why I spoke to researchers, and my own dad, about sexual health among the elderly.
What It's Like to Test Sex Toys for a Living
When Ducky Doolittle opens a package for work, she examines the contents and asks, "How many ways can I fuck this thing?"
We Need Gay Sex Education in Schools Now More Than Ever
The school system is where we need to start educating young people about sex and relationships, because it rarely comes from parents.
Sweden Is Having 'the Talk' with Disabled Students
If you've ever worried about sex education for kids with learning disabilities, worry no more.
A Professional Orgasm Whisperer Told Us How to Work a Sex Machine
When you've delivered over 2,000 orgasms in three years, you learn a thing or two about getting people off.
My Ex-Boyfriend Was My Rapist
He raped me throughout at the relationship. At the time, I shrouded it in excuses to escape from the reality of what was happening, but my own confusion over what constituted "real" rape reflected a much wider issue.
Fairytales for Bad Bitches: An Interview with Comic Book Artists Becca Tobin and Hannah Chapman
We spoke about Hannah's Comic Book Slumber Party independent publishing house and Becca's new comic, which revolves around a weird hotel nobody ever leaves.
Teen Pregnancy Rates Are Falling – Now We Need to Work on Our Attitudes Towards Young Mothers
Telling young mothers that they've "ruined" their lives can become a self-fulfilling prophecy when abuse from strangers makes it frightening to even leave the house.
The Terrified Gay Virgin – Why Getting Laid Isn't Straightforward for Everyone
I am a walking advert for why same-sex sex education must be written into school curricula everywhere.
Is an LGBT School a Good Idea?
Either way, it emphasises how bleak a prospect life can be for young LGBT people in Britain.