4 feet 7 inches of everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sex: Meet Dr. Ruth
She’s like your favorite, tiny grandma, but instead of cookie recipes, you get her tips for better orgasms. We’re talking about Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer , the famous—and beloved—psychosexual therapist who’s been widely featured on radio, TV, Broadway , and board games . Read on to find out why Playboy listed her at #13 on […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Favorite sex scenes in film
Tis the season for packed theaters, buckets of popcorn, and huge Hollywood expectations. Are you ready for all the big holiday films ? We can’t wait, so we’ve decided to kick things off Bedsider-style. For a warm up we did movie kisses . Now for something a bit more adult— and NSFW —here are five […]
Who does that? Porn sex vs. real sex
We’re about to make your day. Here is a brilliant video that uses food to show the difference between porn sex and real sex. (You will never look at avocados, mangoes, strawberries, and Nutella in quite the same way.) We’re also about to offer some alternatives just in case mainstream adult entertainment doesn’t appeal to […]
Original bad girls? Getting to know Jezebel, Salome, and Lilith
Temptation. Seduction. Coercion. Demons. Dancing. Grisly deaths. There was never a dull moment for Jezebel , Salome , or Lilith . Some call them bad girls of the Bible. Others see them as historical icons that deserve reexamination. Whether you’ve read their stories as gospel or fiction, we think these women are fierce and fascinating. […]
Madame de Pompadour: Getting to know King Louis XV’s favorite mistress
Back when European kings and queens married not for love but for bloodlines and political power, it was acceptable for them to choose lovers from people in their court. France’s King Louis XV had many courtesans , but only one was his favorite: Madame de Pompadour . Was it the sex? Her hair? Read on […]
Put a ring through it: Piercings and sex
Sexual fulfillment. Fetish fun. Pure decoration. Genital piercing is highly personal and there are a thousand different reasons why someone would want a J-bar through their clitoral hood or a titanium ring through their penis. Curious? Crossing your legs in fear? Considering one of your own? Here’s a short primer on piercings. History. From Aboriginal […]
Silky, sultry, and sexy: Lusting after lingerie
First of all, we feel compelled to remind you that lingerie does not make you sexy. Yes, it can add a sultry, coquettish touch, but if you really want to be a sex kitten, that comes from within. Your mind and all the sass, wit, kindness, passion, and confidence you convey will have a much […]
Page-turners: The hottest summer reading lists
They are perfect for the beach, poolside, or on the bus to work. They can scare, thrill, and woo you one day then make you cry the next. They are the books of summer. And here are some great (and frisky) reading lists if you want to pick one up. POPSUGAR suggests seven erotica titles […]
Punks, Pirates, and Plaid: Getting to know Vivienne Westwood
There are many lusty ladies of fashion, but only Vivienne Westwood had a shop in London called SEX. Sure she’s a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire now, but she has also been called the Mother of Punk . Here’s why we’re intrigued by Dame Westwood. Dirty thirty. Vivienne—who was born in […]
Frisky Friday Top 5: Centuries of sex
There are college courses—and graduate degrees—devoted to human sexuality, so we won’t dare try to condense this vast subject into one little Frisky Friday. (As if we could.) But we will share five fascinating historical facts about sex, you know , to greet the weekend with a wink. 30,000 BC That would be the Upper […]
