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Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Overcoming the obstacles and navigating the hurdles of sex

December 15, 2015
It's time to loosen the pressures set in today's sex culture, otherwise, we may be doomed.
Illustration by J.Q. Hammer

Coming to grips: They’re just not that into you

Sophia Xepoleas // March 2, 2015
When to throw in the towel and accept that the paramour you are pining over doesn't feel the same way.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Salutations from the sex columnist

Michael Karp // May 16, 2014
Michael looks back at his sex columnist experience and has closing remarks on what being a sex columnist means.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Hearing your roommates sexual romps

Michael Karp // May 10, 2014
The sex columnist discusses the inevitable occurrence of hearing roommates have sex in communal college living.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Common misconceptions about sex

Michael Karp // May 6, 2014
Some perceptions about sex may be disconnected from reality.
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Compromising on sexual appetite

Michael Karp // May 5, 2014
How to work through differences in sexual desire with your partner.

The O-Face: Repeated romps beat random hookups

Michael Karp // April 27, 2014
The sex columnist finds sex in a relationship to be more personal and pleasurable.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Toying around with sex toys

Michael Karp // April 26, 2014
See what the sex columnist has to say about a variety of vibrating tools.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Sexual competition, contentment

Michael Karp // April 23, 2014
The frequency that you have sex probably affects your happiness.

The O-Face: Subtleties of sex drives

Michael Karp // April 22, 2014
Discussing differences in sex drive and sexual desire between the genders
Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Bound, blindfolded bedroom fun

Michael Karp // April 16, 2014
Learn why the sex columnist enjoys BDSM and how to safely try it yourself.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Cultural comparisons of sex

Michael Karp // April 14, 2014
The sex columnist shares his exploration of sexual trends from India and Japan .
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