All articles tagged with #sex
Slate’s How to Do It offers guidance to a sister worried about her sibling’s unprotected hookup and the partner’s creepy behavior. The advisor says to respect Alyssa’s autonomy, avoid pressuring or lecturing, keep lines open for support, and back off the topic to prevent alienation. Offer practical safety steps if she asks (e.g., condoms, STI testing) and seek parental perspective only as needed to inform a compassionate approach.
A divorced man reports surprisingly easy dating and casual sex, but persistent libido and erectile issues emerge. The advice column suggests taking a longer break from sex to reset, checking testosterone levels with a healthcare professional for possible replacement, considering PDE5 inhibitors or a cock ring, and, if needed, pursuing counseling or a sex coach to rekindle arousal and reduce performance anxiety.
CNN reports that 2026 is seeing a surge of sex-forward entertainment, with romcom One Night Only emblematic of a broader shift as studios embrace more erotic storytelling—from steamy films like Heated Rivalry to reality hits like Love Island USA—after a long era of sexless mainstream cinema. Industry data show on-screen sexuality fell from 2000–2023 but began to rebound in 2024–25, while critics note a move toward romantic, queer perspectives and subtler depictions of sex. Explanations point to pandemic-era loosening of inhibitions, social upheaval, and MeToo-era intimacy protocols, with Hollywood betting horny content can drive buzz and box office.
A 38-year-old woman reveals an attraction to women to her husband; the adviser suggests his insecurity may be driving his reaction and urges clearer communication, continued expression of desire, and mutually agreed steps (including possible adjustments to explore sexuality) to reassure him while acknowledging her feelings.
A wife describes six years of her husband’s cross‑dressing fetish—lingerie, makeup, wigs, and provocative talk—that has come to dominate their sex life, including fantasies about other men and anal play. She asks how to set boundaries without erasing his desires. The adviser suggests a concrete, lingerie‑free request for their next session, then evaluating the impact on their connection; it also notes the fetish may be persistent and urges honest discussion about whether she can live with a sex life centered on his fantasies or if tougher choices are needed.
A reader asks why daily masturbation makes her feel guilty, but Slate’s How to Do It column, with sex educator Erica Smith, reassures that pleasure isn’t a luxury or something you must ‘earn.’ There’s no required frequency—enjoy yourself when you want to, whether that’s daily, weekly, or somewhere in between, and expect desire to wax and wane with hormones and life pressures. The piece also suggests tuning into small everyday pleasures, considering budget constraints (use what you already have before buying new devices), and embracing the idea that sexual pleasure is a natural, entitlement-based part of being alive.
A BuzzFeed list compiles famous figures and their reported sexual histories, highlighting astronomically high body counts (e.g., Ray J, Gene Simmons, Charlie Sheen) and famous virgins (e.g., Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla, Emily Dickinson), mixing sensational anecdotes with historical quirks across 21 entries.
Slate’s How to Do It column tackles a reader who had Bartholin's gland removal and now faces reduced vulvar sensitivity and pain during arousal and sex; the advisor urges processing anger, seeking affordable pelvic-pain support groups or therapy, and exploring a new intimacy routine with careful experimentation and possible devices, acknowledging that what felt good before may not be possible while encouraging progress toward pleasure within the body's current limits.
Slate’s How to Do It offers practical guidance for an older gay man who can’t achieve an erection after cancer: be upfront about your sexual capabilities, label your preferred roles in apps or early conversations, and explain that you may have dry orgasms and will focus on pleasuring your partner rather than on getting hard, with the aim of honest communication and mutual satisfaction even if some people feel rejected.
Love Island USA contestants are using French fries as a discreet sexual code word; Kenzie Annis admitted she and Corbin Mims had been intimate in the villa, with the term likely referring to manual or oral sex; the slang appears to be part of a broader pattern of coded language around sex on the show, similar to Love Island UK’s use of cryptic phrases like a “full English breakfast.”
Slate’s How to Do It column advises weighing the couple’s agreed boundaries before disclosing past relationship details. If your wife views past relationship details as relevant, disclose selectively and clearly; if she’s asked to avoid specifics, withholding may be kinder and more respectful of the agreed limit. The core guidance is to step back, consider why honesty feels important, and share only what you and your partner have agreed is appropriate, allowing you to feel honest without breaching your agreed boundaries.
Slate’s sex-advice column addresses a reader’s question about his wife’s pain during intercourse after brief natural lubrication. The answer suggests perimenopause-related vaginal dryness or atrophy as a possible cause, which can be helped with medical treatment (topical and/or systemic hormones prescribed by a gynecologist). In the meantime, practical steps include switching to longer-lasting lubricants (silicone-based) and exploring hydration or hyaluronic acid suppositories; it also notes other potential issues (yeast infections, infections, pelvic-floor concerns) and advises sensitivity around weight while prioritizing mutual pleasure and medical consultation for a proper diagnosis.
Candace Cameron Bure says the idea of God watching her have sex “weirds” her out, a reflection of her Christian upbringing and purity culture. She discusses the transition from virginity to marriage, past backlash over LGBTQ issues, and her move from Hallmark to Great American Family, offering a candid look at faith, sexuality, and fame in her career.
Adam Weymouth reviews On the Origin of Sex by Lixing Sun, arguing that sex evolved to repair DNA and shuffle genes, helping prevent mutation buildup and fueling biodiversity; the piece surveys varied sex strategies across life—from aphids to clownfish—and cautions that human sexuality sits at the intersection of biology, culture and ethics, not biology alone.
Hilary Duff says in a Los Angeles Times interview that sex has gotten better with age after a not-always-enjoyable 20s, joking she’s not ready to be put out to pasture. She’s promoting her first album in a decade, luck...or something, written with husband Matthew Koma, with tracks exploring relationships and maturity, and it touches on her fraught relationship with sister Haylie Duff (a public rift). The album includes a recently released NSFW single, Roommates.