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Sex
How to Have Multiple Orgasms When One Just Isn’t Enough
It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
By Zahra Thompson
Sex Love
The 26 Sexiest Shows to Stream on Netflix Right Now
From the steamy to the downright dirty.
By Samantha Vincenty and Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Love
How to Get Really, Really Good at Kissing
Tips about form, technique, and all things tongue.
By Nikki Campo and Gigi Engle
Sex
The Beginner’s Guide to Using a Vibrator
If you’re brand-new to this type of sex toy, here’s everything to know to have an amazing time.
By Anna Borges and Amy Rose Spiegel
Sex
What My First Time Having Sex After Giving Birth Felt Like
It absolutely took longer than six weeks to get back in the groove.
By Julia Ries
Sex
Here’s Where to Find the Best Audio Porn and Erotica
Whether you’re into sexy stories, masturbation tutorials, or straight-up moaning.
By Anna Borges and Jenni Miller
Sex
How to Give a Mind-Blowingly Hot Prostate Massage
You can make the P-spot feel great from the inside or outside of your partner’s body.
By Zahra Thompson
Sex
5 Ways to Make Oral Sex Feel Even Better If You Have a Vagina
Changing up your positions isn’t just for penetration.
By Reina Sultan
Mind blowing
How to Get Out of Your Head During Sex So You Can Actually Enjoy It
Whether you’re wondering what your partner thinks of your body or worried that you’ll never come.
By Anna Borges
Bloodlust
Why Do I Get Ridiculously Horny Around My Period?
Time to break out the sex towels.
By Ayana Underwood
Gift Guides
54 Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Non-corny picks for your partner, your friends, and yourself.
By Sara Coughlin
Love
33 Sex Toy Deals to Jump On Before Valentine’s Day
These are sales we can get down with.
By Jessica Kasparian
Business etiquette
What Are the Rules for Talking About Your Sex Life With Friends?
Sharing dirty details can be fun (and healthy!) but it’s important to respect everyone’s boundaries.
By Carina Hsieh
Exposure therapy
How to Really, Actually Feel Better Naked
Insecurity is normal, but at a certain point, it can keep you from enjoying life to the fullest.
By Carina Hsieh
Down bad
Why Does Having a Crush Put Me in Utter Mental Hell?
Has a hot person turned you, a confident adult, into an Instagram-refreshing buffoon? Blame your brain chemistry.
By Carina Hsieh
Health
‘Sex With a Brain Injury’ Is Our January SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick
Annie Liontas’s memoir explores how a concussion can change your life.
By Hannah Dylan Pasternak
Best-laid plans
24 Ways to Have Better Sex in 2024
Observe a sexual opposite day. Pretend someone is filming you. Use a lot more lube.
By Amy Rose Spiegel
Shopping
25 Cyber Monday Sex Toy Deals You Can Shop Now
These are the gifts that keep on giving.
By Jessica Kasparian
Magic touch
8 Really Good Reasons to Masturbate (Other Than the Obvious)
Your brain, body, and love life will thank you.
By Rachel Jacoby Zoldan and Jenna Ryu
I want you, I knead you
How to Give a Sensual Massage That’s Actually Hot and Nice
Here’s exactly what to do—and not do—to pull off a sexy, relaxing back rub.
By Ro White