Two lovers living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) state of Sharjah have been ordered to receive 100 lashes each and to be deported from the country for “adultery.” It’s not like they were married to other people, or underage, they simply just weren’t married to each other and “having sex out of wedlock” is ...
London leaders think there are too many strip clubs and are doing their best to stop new ones from appearing and putting restrictions on the already existing ones. Back in April we told you that strip clubs would have to apply for licences as sex establishments. Local councillors are saying, “We’re on the side of ...
Taiwan used to prosecute prostitutes, but not the Johns. Now their government has gone in the other direction by allowing small brothels of three to five staff so long as they aren’t near areas with children. They rejected the proposal for an official red light district or for larger brothels, but I guess the small ones seem kind ...
Sex scares people across a wide range of cultures. Here is a compilation of crazy laws about sex across the world — travelers beware!
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...
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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...
