Sometimes I keep open-ended questions in my back pocket for finding out about people and sparking revealing conversations. One that had not yet been road-tested when I flung it at sex educator Gigi Engle was, “who is your dead crush?” She nails it anyway. We talk about our deceased heartthrobs, incels, Betty Dodson and other … Continue reading
When two women who both self-describe as #StripperWithAPhD get together, you know the conversation is gonna be good. Stripper turned English professor turned polymath life-changing motivational coach Lux ATL joined me for a chat about her trajectory, the #metoo movement, the revolutionary power of giving women safe spaces in which to be sexually expressive, and … Continue reading
What was the first thing you remember being told about sex that was just…. wrong? More than almost any subject, we get factually incorrect information about human sexuality. Maybe an adult mislead you, perhaps a peer misunderstood how things really work, it could have even been in a classroom. Part of the issue is that … Continue reading
It’s #TBT and time for a vintage column, This one originally went up in October of 2013. Let’s make one thing clear: I’m not a parent and have absolutely no idea how you people pull that shit off. I mean, I understand how the kid came to be. In fact, that IS my area of … Continue reading
Happy Throwback Thursday, y’all. For #TBT we’re checking out a podcast that originally went up in November of 2012. There are a few jobs where people work the sexual front lines and can really make a difference in the sexual behavior of others. Gynecologists, HIV testers, and relationship counselors may come to mind. But an … Continue reading
Elicia Gonzales of GALAEI thought to herself, “what if there were a TEDx style event devoted entirely to sexuality?” And BOOM, as she tends to do, Elicia is making her idea into reality. This Thursday, May 29th, as a capstone to National Masturbation Month, renowned speakers are coming from around the nation to talk about … Continue reading
If there are such things as rock stars in the field of sexuality education, Al Vernacchio is perhaps the Joni Mitchell: there might be others whom you see on TV more often, but his influence is iconic and revered by those in the industry. Or maybe he’s the Freddie Mercury: multi-talented, but ultimately remembered for the … Continue reading
