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The 10 funniest Instagram posts from women this week (January 27 - February 2)

It's finally February, so let's start this month off right by highlighting some of the best women-run Instagram accounts

Gabriela Herstik talks using witchcraft as a tool for sexual healing

The writer behind Nylon’s “Ask A Witch” column explains how she uses witchcraft to overcome sexual shame and celebrate herself

Celebrate this Galentine’s Day with gifts for your bestie

This February 13th, get ready to honor the badass ladies in your life by showering them with love, affection, and some dope gifts.

FakeApp is an app where you can make fake porn with anyone's face

There’s an app for that: now you can make fake sex tapes with ease, from the comfort of your own home with FakeApp. Thanks internet.

Grey areas and hard lines: What most people consider cheating

The rise of terms like ‘micro-cheating’ show that there are things people do that may not exactly describe cheating but somehow feel wrong

The 10 funniest Instagram posts from women this week (January 20-26)

It's almost the weekend, bbs! Let's wrap this week up by rehashing some of the best Instagram posts from women-run accounts

So you want to read erotica? Here are some ideas to get you started

We are pretty proud of our erotic fiction collection. We have some suggestions to get your, um, feet wet in the world of erotica.

How you should celebrate Valentine's Day, according to your sign

Read how your astrological sign should celebrate this Valentine's Day, whether you're single, taken, or somewhere in between.

Power games: when they’re hot, and when they’re not

Sexual domination and submission are in these days. But have you ever stopped to consider what makes good or bad power games?

If we’re going to talk about consent, we need to talk about desire

Many people still don’t think of women as capable of being enthusiastic about sex. Trust us, if we want it, you'll get enthusiastic consent.

5 reasons why more women should make the first move

One survey of over 2000 women found that less than 1 in 10 women make the first move. Just do it. Also, men are up for it, just FYI.

The 10 funniest Instagram posts from women this week (January 13-19)

While this week took a turn for the serious, we want to welcome the weekend on a high. Here are the best & brightest Instagram posts.

How to tell a partner you have an STI (or they may have given you one)

If you have an STI and need to tell your partner, take a breath and remind yourself that you're not alone. Know the facts and be prepared.

Babe missed the mark on Aziz Ansari & our culture’s problems with sex

Calling the Ansari story a 'bad date' misses the point. This is an important conversation, and bad journalism is to blame for the backlash.

The Madonna-Whore Complex (it's more common than you think)

This complex divides women’s humanity into two categories: Madonnas and Whores. And it's more prevalent than we would like to acknowledge.

The 2018 Women's March: How to attend and get involved

On January 21st, women will take the streets for the #PowerToThePolls event, with the main march in Nevada. Here's what you need to know.

A guide on how to stop faking orgasms (once you've already faked one)

Faking orgasms is a breach of trust. So here’s how to stop and have the tough conversation because it's never too late to say something.

The 10 funniest Instagram posts from women this week (January 6-12)

We had an exciting week with women wearing black and owning the red carpet at the Golden Globes and people posted on Instagram accordingly.

Splitting contraception costs: why it makes sense (and having that talk)

Whether you're on the pill, an implant, or just good old condoms, it's expensive. But why is it the woman’s role to pay for birth control?

Age gaps: Can it work if you’re much younger (or older) than your SO?

The heart wants what it wants, and so does the body. But can a relationship work if you're much older or younger than your partner?

This is how women watched porn on Bellesa in 2017

Our first yearly recap of all the exciting things that fired the ladies up in 2017 (besides for Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement).

6 tips for ending your toxic friendship because self love is important

Questioning whether to break up with a friend but don't know how to go about it? Here are tips on how and why to end a toxic friendship

Hang The DJ: Black Mirror tackles online dating and modern romance

The episode shines a light on the pitfalls of dating app culture because when it comes dating, technology has already crept way the eff in

Meet Holly Randall: One of the most influential women in the porn industry

Holly is a world-renowned erotic photographer, director, producer. She was recently profiled in the Netflix doc Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On

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