Sex/Relationships (Women)

Is The Pandemic Driving Relationship Breakups?

September 1, 2020

The pandemic has forced many of us to the confines of our homes for weeks on end. With joblessness at an all-time high and the overall stress of the COVID-19 epidemic reaching its zenith, it’s no wonder we’re s...

5 Flaws to Watch Out for in Pisces this March

Sumaira Rajpoot

March 19, 2015

Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org 1. They take shit way too personal. The reason behind this annoying habit is because Pisces feel everything on another level. Since they are so in tune with all thei...

5 Traits to Know About Pisces this March

Sumaira Rajpoot

March 10, 2015

Photo Credit: museemagazine.com March is upon us, so that means it’s the Pisces month! I am a Pisces myself, so I know these traits to be true. Plus, I have met and spoken with hundreds of other Pisces throu...

Valentine’s Day: Why do we girls want diamonds?

Farah

January 28, 2015

“I don't understand about diamonds and why men buy them. What's so impressive about a diamond, except the mining?” This is one of my favorite strings of lyrics ever, from the talented Fiona Apple, and her so...

Cheaters Interact on Facebook, Caught on Twitter

Aneri Pattani

May 1, 2014

A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri claimed that Twitter use has a direct correlation with cheating. However, it only provided a direct link for those cheaters who got caught. A new study fo...

Interview: Brittany Gibbons had sex every day for a whole year

Lisa Newman

October 21, 2013

The thing about fears and anxieties is that you have to face them to overcome them. Afraid of snakes? Hold one. Can’t stand speaking in front of people? Give more presentations. My mom has struggled with anxiet...

Sex, Sleeping Beauty & Seven Year Olds

Bree Ervin

October 11, 2013

My 7-year-old daughter asked me a question yesterday that sparked a conversation about sex, pleasure, consent, rape, marriage, sexual fantasies, communication and respect. I want to share it with you for a c...

October is Let’s Talk Month

Bree Ervin

October 4, 2013

October is Let’s Talk Month, so, let's talk about sex (among other things). I thought I was ahead of the curve. I really did. I’ve talked to my kids about their bodies, about dating, about making out, about se...

Pop goes the bubble: Don’t be afraid to have uncomfortable conversations with your kids

Bree Ervin

September 19, 2013

Unless you’ve been living off the grid for the past few months, you’ve heard about the horrible person who left a hate filled note on their neighbor’s door wishing death upon her autistic child. You may have a...

Abstaining from Abstinence: A positive trend in education

Bree Ervin

September 13, 2013

This month has seen big wins for the youth of America. Tulsa, Oklahoma has announced their school district will no longer be relying on abstinence-only sex education to scare teens into staying virginal. Chic...

FYI, Teenage Boys

Bree Ervin

September 6, 2013

This is in response to a letter posted to teenage girls, at which I took umbrage. Dear boys, I have some information that might interest you. Last night, as we sometimes do, our family sat around the dining r...

C is for Clitoris

Bree Ervin

September 5, 2013

This is the first in a weekly series on sex-positive, feminist parenting from Sexual Health Educator and mommy blogger Bree Ervin. We live in a culture of hyper-sexualization—especially of women—paired...

Sexist wedding traditions we should really just ignore

Jess d'Arbonne

August 2, 2013

Let’s get one thing straight: when you get married, there is absolutely nothing you have to do besides sign a legal contract with the state (falling in love helps too, I hear). Everything else is icing on the p...

The Economics of Romance: 8 Common Ways Social Class Impacts Dating

Patricia Leavy

July 19, 2013

When it comes to dating, we like to focus on the fun and sexy parts. The practical stuff is such a drag and no one wants to deal with it when things are new and exciting. Then there’s the “background” stuff, li...

Bachelorettes and Bridesmaids Bare All in Trendy New Group Photo Shoots

Tara Rufo

June 20, 2013

Being a bridesmaid is a lot of work - you need a dress for the reception, you have to be available on certain dates for practice dinners, the bridal shower, and the bachelorette party, and let's not forget abou...