Art has never been afraid to represent human sexuality in its multitude of forms. Books like Lolita and Lady Chatterley’s Lover were banned for a time because they didn’t shy away from uncensored sexuality; Harlequin novels full of Fabios have remained popular to this day; nude paintings and sculptures covering museum walls continue to showcase ...
When I think back to my sex education classes in high school all I can remember is teachers droning on about STIs and various kinds of protection. While this may have been good to know, I would’ve preferred being a human sexuality student at Northwestern University on February 21st. To the shock of educational authorities, ...
Dear Madame X, My dad just introduced me and my sister to his new boyfriend. The thing is he only separated from my mom a year ago and I know he is straight. It makes sense that after a painful divorce he would go a little wild but I am worried about his boyfriend. He ...
Sex toys aren’t just for people any more. In fact, they probably never were. Scientists have discovered that some chimps in Tanzania use leaves as a primitive sex toy to help get each other in the mood. There goes another indicator separating humans from the animal kingdom.
So, we’re having this baby. It’s due in a few weeks and we’re trying to get organized with all...
I recently heard about what is claimed to be the rising phenomenon of Japanese men remaining virgins for longer...
Ladders. Patriarchal conspiracy. I’ll explain… This week I climbed a ladder. I was trying to reach a loft space,...
Dear Madame X, My boyfriend needs to look at porn while we have sex. It bothers me because I...
Mrs. Dalloway is yet another feminist classic that I had to grow into. Wrapped up in Woolf’s instantly recognizable...
Last week saw a Big Thing come to our soggy little island. Well, it was a Big Thing for...
Last weekend I was entertaining a guest, you know, the sort I was planning to have lots and lots...
All little girls want to be princesses… right?! It’s bad enough that toy aisles are separated out by what...
