sex and relationships

What Are Emotional Aphrodisiacs, And How Can They Help Your Sex Life?

We're not talking about oysters and champagne. We're talking about feelings.

Why We Want to Bite Our Partners During Sex

An evolutionary side effect called "cute aggression" makes us want to bring out the fangs in bed

How to Have a Healthy Fight With Your Partner

Where there is love, there will be arguing. Here’s how to do it the right way.

Should Couples Have a Masturbation Policy?

For some couples, masturbation is more or less a secret. Others, however, adopt a much more liberal policy toward self-pleasure.

Why All Monogamy Should Be “Radical”

Essentially, radical monogamy is just monogamy that is actively and consciously chosen, rather than defaulted to. It's also what all monogamy should be.

Why We’ll Never Get Tired of Jokes About Leonardo DiCaprio’s Age-Gap Relationships

On Sunday night, Oscar's co-host Amy Schumer made a joke that never seems to get old

Why You Should Hire a Professional for Your First Threesome as a Couple

Going with a pro sex worker can be a great option for couples — especially ones who are new to threesomes

Threesome Jealousy Is Real. Here's How to Deal With It.

The internet is full of half-baked guides to navigating jealousy in threesomes. This isn't one of them.

Why You Should Watch Porn With Your Partner

Bringing porn into your bedroom can be a great way to explore new fantasies and desires, and to learn more about your partner

Should We Talk About Our Sexual Pasts With a New Partner?

Asking for a partner's "number" is a definite no, but open-ended conversations about sexual history can actually be productive and healthy for a new relationship

The Best Sex We Had This Year

InsideHook contributors share their most memorable sexual experiences of 2021

Watching Porn Obviously Isn’t Cheating, But TikTok Thinks It Is

The age-old question has made its way to TikTok where videos promoting anti-porn sentiments are going viral

The Third Date Rule Is Back

But how did it ever get to be a thing to begin with?

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Meet the Artist Behind Doc Johnson’s Sex Toys

Have you ever thought about who crafted the veins on your dildo?

STDs Are Increasing. Stay Calm.

Syphilis rates are higher than they been in years, while other STD rates are also rising

Save Up to 70% on Sexy Pleasure Essentials During Lovehoney’s Massive Labor Day Sale

Tons of name brand sexual wellness items are severely discounted as well

The 7 Best Anal Toys for You and Your Partner

Everything you need to know about anal toys and how they can improve your sex life

I Tried 30 Different Sexual Wellness Products. Here’s What I Liked (And Didn’t Like).

One woman’s quest to test everything in her duffel bag full of sex stuff

The 7 Best Strokers for Men

Including one with a "finish me" mode

Is Vacation Sex Overrated?

We like hotel hook-ups as much as anyone, but why glorify what you can also do at home?

The Reddit Group Helping to Fund Herpes Vaccine Research

When the government fails science, the internet is there to help

Four Reasons Not to Try Polyamory

Polyamory may be all the rage these days, but that doesn’t mean it works for everyone

What Is Relationship Anarchy? Are You a Relationship Anarchist?

Your guide to RA, including everything it is — and everything it isn't

The Next Luxury Hotel Offering? VR Porn.

Some Las Vegas hotels are preparing to offer guests the chance to score without ever having to leave their rooms

10 Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask Someone in a Throuple

One writer answers the questions everyone always has about what it's really like to be in a relationship with two other people

Which TikTok Sex Claims Are Legit? We Asked a Sexpert.

Can keeping your socks on during intercourse make it better?