The nude selfie as an act of sex positivity
November 26, 2019
The leaked nude photo was a nightmare that young women of the previous generation only hoped would never happen to them. Now, many women freely choose to share their own nudes, whether publicly, to a “fake” private Instagram account, or in exchange for profit. It’s a common facet of my own social media feed ...
O-Face: Reflections on virginity
Rayanne Painter
September 24, 2019
It’s a sticky subject, virginity.There’s only one way this is supposed to happen, right? A man lays a woman down in missionary, strokes a few times, blows his load and suddenly your virginity vanishes like the ghost you thought you saw slinking down the hallway at 3 a.m. Then, much like the ...
Period Sex; don’t knock it till you try it
Rayanne Painter
September 4, 2018
Sex is bound to get messy. Bodily fluids, lube and sweat are all mixed up in heavy breathing, tangled hair and hey- maybe you break some furniture once in a while. This is no surprise as sex brings back a primal instinct that mostly all humans have. Except for those who don’t like sex, which is cool...
Faking it
Kendall George
October 4, 2017
People don't like it, but it happens. Faking it. Orgasms, that is. Whether you're guilty of it or you've caught your partner in the act, it can hurt someone's self-esteem, trust in relationships and overall satisfaction in bed.There seems to be a stigma when it comes to "finishing" when having sex. If i...
Songs to get it on
Kendall George
September 11, 2017
What are your sexy-time jams? Whether you’re hooking up after a Friday night out, sharing an anniversary with the person you love or experiencing the fascinating act of having sex for the first time, we’ve got you covered. Always get consent from your partner before you do anything sexual related...
Long distance relationships don’t work in college
Danielle Cortes
August 22, 2017
Long distance relationships are difficult. Short distance relationships are difficult. All relationships are difficult. Even though there are those few rare couples who make it work, you are creating your own journey by moving away to college. Creating your own journey will force you to make some hard decisio...
The O Face: Exhibitionism
Lorinda Sasan
December 6, 2016
If there was any one time to indulge in risqué sexual behavior, college would be it. The sexual revolution of the post-Vietnam Era changed the way Americans expressed themselves sexually, with more people abstaining from traditional values in favor of the sexual freedom that ...
Adult playgrounds: A glance at sex toys
Sophia Xepoleas
April 26, 2015
I felt like a kid in a candy store. They came in different shapes and sizes and my options seemed endless. It was a playground full of enticing paraphernalia, and it was a sex columnist’s dream. Sex shops embrace the social taboo and offers items for any niche or fetish. I have visited a handful of...
Diary of a pair of twins
Sophia Xepoleas
March 23, 2015
It's hot, muggy and crowded in here. Our owner only lets us out for fresh air a couple of times a day, and when it’s hot out, we can barely stand to be stuck inside of our enclosure. We just hang here day in and day out, sometimes with no support whatsoever. And the worst part is — strange, cre...
Putting up walls can thwart real emotional connection
Sophia Xepoleas
March 16, 2015
Your 20s are an interesting time. So far, my experience has proven to be one of immense personal growth and understanding. But I recently ran into a conflict when I became close with a group of guys that live a few apartments down. This relationship quickly evolved from small talk between strangers...
Etiquette lesson: Having sex while roommates are home
Sophia Xepoleas
March 9, 2015
Your hormones are raging, your blood is pumping and you're ready to go. You're about to be taken down a road of sexual exploration and are nothing short of pumped. You're about to enter pound town. Population: you and your plus one. But then it dawns on you. Your roommates are home. Roommates ...
Coming to grips: They’re just not that into you
Sophia Xepoleas
March 2, 2015
There seems to be a sweeping epidemic in the world of prospective dating. I’m referring to the blatant obliviousness that occurs when people refuse to see what is right in front of their eyes. We all have those friends who do not get it. They wait around for a text all day and when it never ...
