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Speak Up About Sex!
It’s a tragic shame that people will talk about their relationship and sexual desires with a friend or complete stranger who is some sort of professional, much more easily, more often and be more open and honest about all of it than they will with their significant other.
By Jim Vigilante9 years ago in Filthy
The Case Against Circumcision
It's almost one year since Jonathon Conte committed suicide. At the time of his death, Conte was 34. He lived in San Francisco. He suffered from depression. His depression was reportedly linked to his circumcision — the removal of the foreskin from the penis, a procedure usually performed as an infant for religious or cultural reasons.
By Gareth Johnson9 years ago in Filthy
Is Your Pussy Broken?
"Maybe it really smells. Maybe it's dry as hell. Broken pussy." Rapping enthusiastically over Kalis's "Im bossy" instrumental during an open mic night in LA, Issa Rae paints a picture of what her best friend referred to as "broken pussy" in an episode of HBO's Emmy nominated series "Insecure". When I saw this episode I couldn't help but laugh out loud because Issa wittingly described two common issues women face concerning their vaginal health.
By Tyomi Morgan9 years ago in Filthy
Porn-pocalypse!
The internet has made communication incredibly fast, and put nearly anything you want to find right at your fingertips. Being the hairless bonobos that we are, we almost instantly filled it with porn and kink. It was a huge boom for the porn industry, at first, but soon things began to sour as LimeWire and other file-sharing services became the preferred porn method (despite serious security issues with file-sharing). Then came Porn Hub, who put up old content that was no longer drawing in members for the premium sites. They weren’t the first, and now there are so many it was impossible to pin down the ground-zero for the disease that is likely going to shut down porn as we know it.
By Mickey Finn9 years ago in Filthy
World Naked Bike Ride Launches Again
Those who enjoy Pants Optional Sunday might want to check out the World Naked Bike Ride. Held annually in March in the Southern Hemisphere, the World Naked Bike Ride has been going on for a decade in some areas as a way to promote a "cleaner, safer, body-positive world" and emphasize cyclists' rights.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Filthy
Queer to the Bone
In 8th class biology you learn that each individual is genetically unique. There is no one else like you. Epigenetics go even further, stating that it's not just your gene but your environment that molds you too. Since rarely do we truly share the same experiences, this means that there are even fewer chances that anyone would, or should, resemble us.
By Ioan Nascu9 years ago in Filthy
Did I Kill Playboy?
This is a statement that still blows my mind, but I am the only person on the planet that can say it honestly: I was on the cover of Playboy's first non-nude issue. After 63 years of showing every possible part of the female anatomy (and some of the male), the iconic bunny brand shocked the world by deciding to go conservative. And somehow they chose me to represent that shift.
By Sarah McDaniel9 years ago in Filthy
How Do Celebrities Define Pansexuality?
Being pansexual doesn't mean having fun with your skillet. While the term “pansexual” and the identity that comes with it has been around for centuries, now, in the 21st century, it is a word that's used a lot. The definition of pansexual is "not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity." Furthermore, instead of confining themselves into one sexual demographic (such as lesbian or gay or straight or bisexual), pansexual individuals are authenticating a lifestyle that lacks labels and boundaries. Pansexuality explores all gender types, not just those who identify as the traditional male or female. Celebrities, legislators, and the average Joe are exploring their sexuality more than ever. This sexual fluidity of our time is seemingly becoming a new way of life.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Filthy
Feminism's Changing of the Guard
F-bombs getting dropped left and right. While this one is suitable for television, many people still can’t stand the sound of it: Feminism is experiencing a changing of the guard. It scares the conservative right and fuels the fires of antifeminists like Donald Trump. While it is defined as the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men, some still think it’s all about man-hating. That couldn’t be further from the truth. These modern day feminists are comprised of teenagers who believe in themselves and the future of young women so much, they are willing to not only to speak up about it but, in one case, to also put themselves in harm’s way for it. Or the men that have not only created more dimensional roles for women, but have also taken to social media to protest the simple rights that men have that women are still fighting for.
By Lizzie Boudoir9 years ago in Filthy
Male Menopause May Be Psychological
Men's sexual aging is far more mysterious than women's. When women look down the sexual road, at least one thing is clear: menopause. They know that if their sexual instincts, responses, and appetites start to go a bit haywire anytime from their late thirties on, there's probably a biochemical explanation. However there's also light at the end of tunnel. Men don’t have that same assurance. If their sexual responses turn less than trustworthy from around 40-years-old on, the possible causes seem endless. Maybe it's the toll of endless job stress, or a latent sexual identity crisis, or some disastrous hormonal disorder. Maybe it's male menopause, if such a thing exists. Like women, men's hormones do fluctuate with age. Despite the testicle's ability to resist aging, a majority of men experience a decrease in testosterone after age forty. Which also begs the question - How do I deal with sexual anxiety?
By David McCleary9 years ago in Filthy
What Does the LGBTQ Acronym Stand For?
In 2011 President Obama probably said it best that “every single American— gay, straight, lesbian, bisexual, transgender—every single American deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law and in the eyes of our society. It’s a pretty simple proposition.” But acceptance shouldn't just be a uniquely American privilege—it should extend to people around the world as a basic human right. A common global factor is the dichotomy between regression and progression. The LGBTQ community stands for acceptance of whomever you are no matter what you believe, both in the realm of politics and religion.
By George Gott10 years ago in Filthy
