the science of sex

Education at the forefront–on topics both popular and taboo.

The blog started by the gay community, for everyone.

10 Ways to Have Sex By Yourself

10 Ways to Have Sex By Yourself

In fact, we think the best time to learn about your sexuality is when you are by yourself. 

The First Time is Never that Good

The First Time is Never that Good

It's the first time that you enjoy it that counts.

Behind the Behind: the Anatomy of your Butt

Behind the Behind: the Anatomy of your Butt

A deep dive into what makes your butt tick (and how best to put that knowledge to good use)

A View from Both Sides: Stash's Story

A View from Both Sides: Stash's Story

The polymath. Stash is a photographer, an androphile and true vers.

It's Different for Ladies

It's Different for Ladies

Answering questions about butt play for (and from) women

The Science of STDs Part III: Superbugs—Fact or Fiction?

The Science of STDs Part III: Superbugs—Fact or Fiction?

A 3-Part Interview Series with Dr. Evan Goldstein

The Science of STDs Part II: The Truth about HPV and Herpes

The Science of STDs Part II: The Truth about HPV and Herpes

A 3-Part Series with Dr. Evan Goldstein

Chronic STDs Are NOT The End Of Your Love Life

Chronic STDs Are NOT The End Of Your Love Life

How to start accepting, living and loving with a long-term STD

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The Most Common Kinks and Fetishes in the U.S.

Want to know what your state's kink is? We determined the most common kinks in every state.

The Science of STDs Part I: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Preventative Care

The Science of STDs Part I: Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Preventative Care

A 3-Part Series with Dr. Evan Goldstein

A View from the Top: Tristan's Story

A View from the Top: Tristan's Story

The femme top. Tristan is a super-skinny, queer fashion-forward, and a top.

5 Signs An Open Relationship Is Right For You

5 Signs An Open Relationship Is Right For You

Explore the reliable indicators for polyamory, according to science.

How to Use Anal Lube

How to Use Anal Lube

It's a bottom's best friend. But which is right for you?

The 5 Step Method

The 5 Step Method

The easy way to use our Disposable Cleansing Solution + Bulb.

View from the Bottom: Marco’s Story

View from the Bottom: Marco’s Story

The size queen. Marco is a colorful bearded queerdo and a bottom.

Warts and All

Warts and All

The Importance of LGBTQ+ Affirmative Care

Science Facts vs. Intimacy Fiction

Science Facts vs. Intimacy Fiction

What type of pleasure are we having—and could we be doing it better?

FLORIAN HETZ: Conversations with An Artist: Part 1

FLORIAN HETZ: Conversations with An Artist: Part 1

A conversation around his process and thoughts on “gay body image.”

How Often Americans Have Anal Sex

How Often Americans Have Anal Sex

Hear what 880 adults in the U.S. said about their butt play experience.

The Freedom to Bottom

The Freedom to Bottom

A Conversation with Adam Baran and Disability After Dark’s Andrew Gurza.

The Bottom’s Bill of Rights

The Bottom’s Bill of Rights

In honor of the Bill of Rights turning 230 years old, we've created our own intimacy-affirmative bill to improve the lives of bottoms.