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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Rid relationships of insecurity

Michael Karp
April 1, 2014
The sex columnist shares how he has dealt with insecurity and jealousy.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Discovering deeper definitions of sexuality

Michael Karp
March 31, 2014
The sex columnist lets loose about his path to becoming comfortable with his sexuality.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Soundtracks for sex

Michael Karp
March 25, 2014
The sex columnist describes how listening to music or watching television while having sex can affect your experience.
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Learning about “The Best Sex Ever”

Michael Karp
March 21, 2014
The sex columnist gives his take on YouTube sensation Laci Green's March 13 presentation for UMatter Day.
Michael Karp

The O-Face: Ponderance of pubic hair

Michael Karp
March 19, 2014
The sex columnist cuts to the chase — societal pressure to remove the "'fro down low."
Michael Karp Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Stepping from one-night stands to relationships

Michael Karp
March 9, 2014
The sex columnist asks a few questions before a fling develops into something more serious.
Michael Karp. Photo credit: Kasey Judge

The O-Face: Reaching the peak of pleasure

Michael Karp
March 2, 2014
The sex columnist delves into definitions of the human orgasm.
Michael Karp.

The O-Face: Better body image improves sex

Michael Karp
March 1, 2014
Self-perception can help or harm bedroom performance.
Michael Karp

The O-Face: Making sexual fantasies a reality

Michael Karp
February 24, 2014
Sharing private fantasies with a partner can lead to a night of creative play.

The O-Face: Q&A with sex shop manager

Michael Karp
February 23, 2014
The manager of Playtime 4 You discusses experiences and experimentation.
Students are captivated during Thursday's session of "Biology of Sex," during which professor Rebecca Brunelli incorporated an activity in which students were either asexual or sexual reproducers.Photo credit: Grant Mahan

‘Biology of Sex’ succeeds with students

Prin Mayowa
February 18, 2014
The Chico State course "Biology of Sex" teaches students about the genes that make humans and animals want to get in others' jeans.
Michael Karp

The O-Face: Dig deep for meaning this holiday

Michael Karp
February 11, 2014
The sex columnist shares how to make this Valentines Day memorable, inside the bedroom and out.