Sex + Dating
Sex is complicated, we know that. Click on the posts below to read about sex, dating, love, STIs, and everything in between.
An intimate account of a lesbian youth's experience coming out as gay to their mother at age thirteen and one's relationship with their sexuality—the journey to celebrating pride month, attaining their first pride flag, and the significance of what the pride flag represents for them.
Michelle/PolyamorousWhileAsian (she/her/hers) is a Portland-based queer solo polyamorous Asian American woman. In this interview, we discuss her journey through non-monogamy and it's developed for her, how non-monogamy/open relationships are not just for white people, intentional relationships regardless of monogamy or non-monogamy, and privilege in dating.
Do we live in a sex-positive culture? Through an exploration of the media coverage and treatment of Armie Hammer’s abusive behaviors, Sebastien shows us how the media plays a central role in upholding sex-negativity in our society; while distracting people from the real story: the multiple accusations against Hammer.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so Taylor shares her story of reclaiming her sexuality and autonomy after experiencing sexual assault.
Marlyn Manson has been accused of grooming and abusing his former girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood. She is one of five women who have come out against the singer with allegations of abuse.
Helen is back with Dating In New York is Hell, the pandemic-quarantine edition. Read her case for the pitfalls and “hell” that is dating.
Quarantine = No sex. Or does it? Read Jard Lerebour’s foray into virtual sex.
Talking is hard, but Breanna tells us why communicating is most important in relationships.
Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge, oh my! Ana Salazar talks us through the woes of dating apps.
How armed forces can do better for sexual assault survivors in service
A blogpost discussing the difficulties of being a college girl who is planning her future career, while simultaneously being worried about the ephemerality of her fertility, and how she'll balance motherhood and her career.
Jessica G. gives us some pointers on her favorite vibrators, but more importantly highlights how unique and varied everyone’s sexual journeys are. Whether you like using toys or not, Jessica G. encourages everyone to explore!
The trials and tribulations of college hookup culture
Why sexual assault isn’t about being physically attractive at all.
Hot Girl Summer has arrived, but what does it even mean to have a hot girl summer? Taylor walks us through the evolution of hot girl summer, a concept created by Meg the Stallion, and all the different definitions of hot girl summer that exist–including insights from the Bitter Blush team on what hot girl summer means to them.