Sexuality

I'm Pansexual, and Here's What I Want You to Know

09/22/2023

I'm Pansexual, and Here's What I Want You to Know

The first time I came out to my parents was in 2013.

7 Gender-Neutral Sex Toys That Are Ergonomically Shaped For Better Orgasms

09/20/2023

7 Gender-Neutral Sex Toys That Are Ergonomically Shaped For Better Orgasms

Sex toys have come a long way since their origin.

Miley Cyrus Says This Viral 2009 Paparazzi Photo Should've Indicated She's Bisexual

08/31/2023

Miley Cyrus Says This Viral 2009 Paparazzi Photo Should've Indicated She's Bisexual

A picture is worth 1,000 words.

Wondering Which Zodiac Sign You’re Most Sexually Compatible With? Here’s What the Stars Say

05/26/2023

Wondering Which Zodiac Sign You’re Most Sexually Compatible With? Here’s What the Stars Say

Even if you read your monthly horoscope for fun, you might still roll your eyes at the concept of astrological compatibility.

I Went to a Sex Party — Here's What It's Like Inside

03/24/2023

I Went to a Sex Party — Here's What It's Like Inside

When the idea of going to a sex party was first suggested to me, I think I laughed out loud.

Why the Meaning of LGBTQ+ May Change, and That's OK

11/08/2022

Why the Meaning of LGBTQ+ May Change, and That's OK

Whether you've long been a member of the queer community, you recently found a place for yourself under the umbrella, or you're learning to be an ally, you likely have some general understanding of what the term "LGBTQ+" means.

Tumblr Knew I Was Nonbinary Before I Did

10/25/2022

Tumblr Knew I Was Nonbinary Before I Did

In 2013, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., I would lie awake at night, searching through definitions, hashtags, and profiles on Tumblr, the blue screen of my treasured iPod illuminating my face.

Scarlett Johansson Says Hollywood's Hypersexualization Hurt Her Career

10/11/2022

Scarlett Johansson Says Hollywood's Hypersexualization Hurt Her Career

Scarlett Johansson stepped into the limelight at a young age, but as she explained on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, that's not how the industry viewed her at first.

What Bisexuality Does (and Doesn't) Mean to Me

09/22/2022

What Bisexuality Does (and Doesn't) Mean to Me

The first time I heard the word "bisexual" was in the now-infamous episode of "Sex in the City" where Carrie Bradshaw is dating a bi dude.

Kelly Clarkson Felt Pressured to Be Sexual as a Rising Pop Star: "I Had to Fight Like Hell"

09/08/2022

Kelly Clarkson Felt Pressured to Be Sexual as a Rising Pop Star: "I Had to Fight Like Hell"

In the 20 years since her "American Idol" win, Kelly Clarkson has become a household name.

What Does Sex Positivity Look Like After a Lifetime of Objectification?

07/20/2022

What Does Sex Positivity Look Like After a Lifetime of Objectification?

I don't know when I first became aware that my race made me a target of hypersexualization.

Selena Gomez Says She's "Really Ashamed" of a Sexualized Album Cover

06/18/2022

Selena Gomez Says She's "Really Ashamed" of a Sexualized Album Cover

On June 16, Selena Gomez joined Amy Schumer, Tracee Ellis Ross, Quinta Brunson, Molly Shannon, and Bridget Everett for a roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry.