sexuality

The best chemistry: The science of falling in lust and love

How a cascade of brain chemicals makes romantic attraction one of the most powerful experiences you’ll ever have

Ask the Sexpert: Your payoff from the money shot

it seems as though the cum shot permeates all types of sex, queer, straight, gay and everything else.

Combating sexual violence starts with reporting

Sexual assault is troublingly common; statistics from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network report that someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes.

A risk–reduction approach to the concerning ‘slamming party’ fad

If the slamming parties are going to occur and members of our community are going to participate, then we need to be prepared for the risks.

Ask the Sexpert: Pursuing sexual fantasies with a partner

I want to share a fantasy with my girlfriend that I kind of want to make into a reality, but I’m scared of her judging me or telling me I’m weird.

‘Monogamish’ and the gray area between monogamy and polyamory

What’s the difference between a monogamish relationship and an ‘open relationship?’ Is it only for married couples? Is it found outside of LGBT relationships? How do you distinguish what’s right for your relationship with your partner?

Ask the Sexpert: A potential other couple

Dear Shanna, My girlfriend and I have been together a few years and the sex is fantastic. We’ve become friends with another couple (also lesbian) and there seems to be chemistry between us. I know the term “swinging” is somewhat outdated, but I think it’s the best word for what we’re interested in. Is it a good idea? If so, how do we move forward?

Ask the Sexpert: Kids and compromises

Hi Shanna,

I’ve recently moved in with my girlfriend of four years, and I’m not sure what to do about having sex on the weeks that she has custody of her two kids, ages 5 and 7. She usually has an open–door policy with them, which is great, but I want some adult time too. What should we do?

Self–actualized sadomasochistic sexuality

The world of BDSM has fascinated me ever since a professional Denver dominatrix swooped onto the CU Boulder campus and gave an enthralling performance to students of a sociology course I took. I left the show with whips, floggers and ropes on my mind.

Ask the Sexpert: Beyond 50

I’m a lesbian in my late 50s, and have already gone through’ the change’ (that’s menopause, for those not in the know). I noticed that there are some differences both physically and with my sex drive, and was wondering if you had any advice on how to re-set my ‘on’ button.