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8 depictions mainstream porn shies away from, but shouldn't

From racial fetishes, to harmful stereotypes, to enforced homogeneity, mainstream porn just doesn't do it for me

You shouldn't be jealous of your man's Instagram likes- here's why

Consider that if any social media app makes you feel truly bad about yourself, it might be time to delete it

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (August 25 - 31)

Later days, August. Let's end off the month with some of our fav Instagram posts from women this week!

If lesbians orgasm more, why can't everyone else keep up?

It’s not foreplay — it's necessary. It's not rocket science — it's stimulation. And our orgasms depend on it

Do you get a say in your partner's porn habits?

Before trying to influence your partner’s porn habits, it’s important to have a conversation about why they bother you

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (August 18-24)

Sometimes the ladies of Instagram just get us. Happy Friday bbs, enjoy these Insta-lols

4 sexual preferences that don't make you less of a feminist

Being submissive in the bedroom is hella common and doesn't make you any less of a feminist, boo

Enough about the orgasm gap -- there’s a masturbation gap, too!

Up until the mid-1900's, penetrative sex existed solely as a vehicle for male desire and as a path to pregnancy

4 sexist phrases we need to abolish from our bedrooms ASAP

Can we officially retire the phrase 'pop your cherry'? Forever? Please?

The 10 best Instagram posts from women this week (August 11-17)

These 10 hilarious Instagram posts by women had us lolling through the week. Enjoy, bbs

Why are 54% of women still hiding their sex toys from their partner?

My vibrator breathes life into the loudness and limitlessness of my sexuality

I don't do casual sex, but I'm not 'proof that women are emotional'

When women do something in accordance with a gender stereotype, they’re used as proof of that stereotype

How to tell your partner you need a break from sex

So many things can lead you to want to take a small break from sex- and you don't have to feel guilty

5 things to consider if you're planning to open up your relationship

With 1 in 6 Americans practicing ethical non-monogamy, it’s hard not to wonder if an open relationship might be for you

Here's what to do when your sex drive is way higher than his

We have been taught from a young age that women have lower sex drives relative to men

5 reasons to have single, casual sex

Maybe you’re in rebound town, or maybe you’re a long-term solo artist looking to hoe out for a minute. Power to you, boo

First-date sex: the pros and cons

First-date sex is like olives. Some people can’t get enough, while others don’t get the appeal

How to break out of a sexual routine with your partner

When sex with your partner starts to feel predictable, it’s normal to find yourself daydreaming about that spark you used to have

Using sex toys with my male partner completely changed our sex life

If someone feels threatened by a vibrator, I don’t want to sleep with them anyway

8 things no woman has to do in bed (ever, no matter what)

In endless places, women get the message that literally everything they do (in bed and elsewhere) is about pleasing men

Is it wrong to think about someone else during sex?

One study found that 42% of men and 46% of women had thought about someone else during sex

What's the difference between bisexuality and pansexuality, anyway?

Celebs like Miley Cyrus, Kehlani, and Janelle Monae have all come out as pansexual

How to find a sex party in your city (or a city near you)

Sex parties, previously relegated to dark dungeons and adventurous (but bored) suburbanites, are having their moment in the sun

Going down on a woman for the first time: what to expect

The home court advantage is REAL. If you've got a vagina, you're already ahead of the game

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