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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

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Emotional responses to sex are normal

Don't feel embarrassed when you're overwhelmed with emotions or feel a bit wonky after sex.
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Find the right fetish for you

Joann Chevaillier and Bobbie Rae Jones
February 22, 2016
Take an adventure to find your fetish.
Photo credit: Helen Suh

Redhead redemption

Sam Rios
February 12, 2016
The natural redhead population is declining before our eyes and we’re doing nothing to stop it.
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No shame in the solo game

Joann Chevaillier
February 11, 2016
Self-love: discover the benefits.
Photo credit: Bobbie Rae Jones

Playing on the edge

February 3, 2016
Sexual frustration, the pleasure and lingering ache of waiting.
Photo credit: Bryant Bingham

Safe sex, cheaper than the alternative

January 24, 2016
Simple choices for safer sex.
Photo credit: Emily Reising

A new level of siblinghood

December 13, 2015
We all have our ups and downs with our brothers and sisters. But what about our "Eskimo" brothers and sisters?
Illustration by Emily Reising Photo credit: Emily Reising

One-night stands: The good, the bad, the ugly

December 3, 2015
Today's hookup culture is becoming heavily influenced by one-night stands— a situation with many dimensions.
Illustration by Emily Reising Photo credit: Emily Reising

Sexual destinations: Where will you be taken next?

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
November 10, 2015
Sex isn't only meant for beds— It can be an activity enjoyed just about anywhere.
Illustration by Emily Reising Photo credit: Emily Reising

Sex and heartbreak

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
September 21, 2015
Sex isn't always a good thing— it can leave us riding up and down on an emotional roller coaster.
Photo credit: Emily Reising

Clothes during sex aren’t always bad

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
September 14, 2015
If you think lingerie is too scandalous for your sexual endeavors— think again.
Illustration by Emily Reising Photo credit: Emily Reising

Do the ‘bump and grind’ during sex

Emma Vidak-Benjamin
September 8, 2015
Music goes great with just about anything, especially sex.