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A recent article, “How Men Select Women,” sums up the science of what men look for in female mates. I’ve synthesized the information down to a blog-sized bite. Please note that these finding are based on averages, and that a wide variety exists on each side of every claim. Averages simply give us a language for talking about attraction. If you find you don’t match all of these criteria, which is pretty much everyone, rest assured there are many people who will have a thing for your differences.

High reproductive value: Men are attracted to younger women who have more fertile years ahead of them, or a high “reproductive value.” Read the rest of this entry »

By Catherine Durkin Robinson
PoHo contributor
Catherine Durkin Robinson is a handful creating quite a scene over at Out in Left Field.

From time to time, men hit on me.

Not a lot, but enough. How about that? I no longer repel.

Either smiling more than scowling, losing all that baby weight, getting in shape, figuring out what to do with my hair and discovering clothes that fit actually makes a difference, or middle-aged guys are goddamn desperate.

Going with desperate?

Perhaps.

One thing is for certain, most men in their 30s and 40s are no longer skilled in the art of seduction or flattery, if they ever were.

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Thankfully not this big

Before you ask: yes, they’re real. Just ask my editor.

Ginger’s article on small breasts proves that the grass is always greener on the other side. Like Ginger, I grew up anticipating the day I would have breasts. I hoped that they would be comfy – like the chests of the women who raised me. To practice for our future bosoms, my sister, friends, and I would stuff our shirts with pillows and balloons. On  one such occasion, a friend’s mother caught me at it while my sister and friend hid in a closet. She calmly sat me down and said, “When you grow up, you can have titties as big as you want.” Until then, she suggested I enjoy being a child. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you know where the g-spot is? You should! It is, after all, what allows some women to orgasm during vaginal penetration. Find her sweet spot manually and she’ll likely want to jump on your cock for more.

If your finger is inside a girl, the g-spot is your target. Why? Because it stimulates her clitoris from the inside. Seriously, no gal past the age of fifteen should have to deal with some inept schmuck shoving a finger or two straight in and out of her pussy – it feels no better than being poked it the armpit. Read the rest of this entry »

I occasionally receive sex questions to answer on my blog. This recent question and its accompanying answer struck me as something I should share with a wider audience:

I can’t believe I’m actually asking this, but I’m kind of desperate. I am dating a guy who is uncircumcised and I’ve never been with an uncut guy before… I have no idea what to do with it. To be honest, I think it looks kinda gross, but I really like him so I want to learn how to work with it and pleasure him. How do I do that? Read the rest of this entry »

Sometimes when I hear a person say, “having sex,” I start to wonder what kind of sex?  When I was growing up, “having sex,” meant sexual intercourse involving the penis and vagina. Doggy style was considered kinky. Today I find that most of my peers are willing to experiment with different kinds of sex, especially if they are new divorcees or if they just want to spice things up. But, sex has changed since we were kids.  Sometimes when I hear a sexual reference I don’t understand, I ask my 22-year-old son to explain it. This just goes to show that new sexual practices are constantly being created. However, for the purposes of this quick guide to sex, I’m only going to discuss: intercourse (penis and vagina), oral (mouth on penis), anal  (penis in anus), and masturbation. Read the rest of this entry »

In April I wrote about a casting call MTV put out for their True Life series. The topic: Polyamory. Like many poly folk, I was concerned (and curious) about how MTV would portray polyamory. I predicted that MTV would focus more on the fighting, jealousy, and negative aspects of polyamory with perhaps a minuet mention of the good. As time went on, I comforted myself with an article in Newsweek that could be presented as a “better alternative” to the True Life episode when the inevitable naysayers began making their appearances. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve spoken with many women about their experiences dating older men. After repeatedly hearing the same pros and cons, I decided to compile a list of tips for men who would like to successfully date younger women. You’re welcome.

1) Don’t make a big deal about the age difference. You can’t completely avoid the discussion, but unless she specifically finds it exciting (some do), don’t bring it up often. Avoid making her feel like a fetish item. Instead, let her know that you really like her and she just happens to be younger. Read the rest of this entry »

Dr. Pek Van Andel had a common idea: to film sex. However, because Andel is a scientist and not an amateur porn director, he had to mask his desire in a scientific project that would garner public funding. Thus was born the scandalous video, “Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Male and Female Genitals During Coitus and Female Sexual Arousal.”

While you won’t find this title at your local adult video story, it’s on Youtube. Why, you may ask, is a video of intercourse available on Youtube, and CL for that matter? Aside from the fact that this video is less sexual than an emaciated celebutant in a blurry sex tape, what is portrayed in the video in no way resembles the common image of sex. After watching what looked like two beating hearts pounding together, I had serious doubts about if what I was doing in my marital bed even constituted sex. Read the rest of this entry »

Most of what is said about abortion comes from politicians and religious leaders, but it’s everyday women who actually have to make the difficult decision of what to do about an unplanned pregnancy – women like me.

1 in 3 American women will have an abortion in her lifetime. This is a huge number which likely includes many women close to you, yet few ever talk about their experiences. Where are the personal accounts?

Even with the anonymity of the internet, these stories are hard to find. Women facing unplanned pregnancies have a right to know about the experiences of other women and why some chose to terminate their pregnancy. Read the rest of this entry »

Disclaimer: There’s a 50/50 chance of another poly person disagreeing with everything and anything I say in this article. I love to hear from other poly people–especially when I’m wrong.

Yes, jealousy occurs in poly relationships. We’re no more excluded from it than a monogamous couple. The form it takes depends on the situation and people involved. Examples I’ve personally witnessed range from the traditional, “I’m afraid you’ll find someone better and leave me,” to  “I’m not jealous. I just don’t like that person and don’t want you to date them.” The most common form of  jealousy revolves around Partner A being so wrapped up in New Relationship Energy (aka “shiny, new person” or “honeymoon” phase) that Partner B feels neglected. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s get one thing straight.  Every woman should be treated like a princess. Women need to be handled with care and respect. Speak to them honestly and avoid trying to be something you are not; we see right through that. Here are some simple pointers for men who are a bit lost when it comes to women–especially those men who don’t realize they’re lost.

The guys who don’t talk about their dicks, chicks, sexual achievements, or money are the ones who have it, do it, and can use it. Read the rest of this entry »

Maybe it’s my age, experience, or perhaps I’m not as kinky as I thought, but a recent blog, “Rape Fantasy: the ultimate taboo,” caught me off guard. It revealed that some women fantasize about being raped. Fantasies are great. They’re fun and they enhance sex, but I also think they are best shared only with a trusting partner. Victims of rape or sexually assault don’t want to know how some women enjoy role playing games involving forced sex. It’s also not a good idea to tell potential rapists that some people like to imagine being “overpowered and forced to surrender.” Some men may take this controlled fantasy out of context, and transform it into a harsh reality. Read the rest of this entry »

Lots of sweat, heavy breathing, a final desperate surge to finish followed by the sweet release that leaves you in a euphoric state of bliss…

The youngin’s are doing it. Old people are doing it. You can do it alone or with a group. Some like it fast, while other’s prefer it slow. Heck even Hugh Heffner’s doing it.

Everyone is doing it; everyone is running. Gees, what did you think I was talking about? Perverts. Read the rest of this entry »

After debating STD rates this weekend despite the fact that I had no solid evidence, I decided to research the matter. Below is a brief overview of the STD situation in the bay area. Keep in mind that while some of these rates may seem low, they are significantly higher among sexually active demographics.

According to Avert.org, in 2007 the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater area reported 11,754 AIDS/HIV cases. For every 100,000 people, 17.2 people are living with the disease, or roughly 0.017 % of the total population. Read the rest of this entry »

People never cease to amaze me when pushing their bodies’ artistic boundaries.  I thought I was daring when I got my nose pierced.  I was in Amsterdam at the time, high on mushrooms, and I thought that a piece of metal in my nose was just what I needed. I’m usually too much of a pussy for shit like this, but some people get off on this kind of pain.  Below, I’ve included some of the most piercing pictures of painful piercings. I can’t even imagine how these people felt during their artistic voyage of self discovery!  My own story of getting my face pierced went a something like this:

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Last week I encountered my first call girl, “Broadway Mary,” when I stopped to ask for directions. Mary claimed she was in Ybor City on “business” that had fallen through; she asked for a ride home. She was reasonably attractive, and I was completely lost, so I complied.

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G4 correspondent Kelly Egarian recently hit up Erotica LA’s recent exhibition at the Los Angeles Convention Center for their yearly porn fest.  Do porn stars prefer sex in the real world or during “business hours”?  Lets find out: Read the rest of this entry »

Damsella beat her fists against Kurby’s rock hard chest. He ignored her struggles as his lips continued plundering her luscious breasts. He lifted her completely into his arms and made his way to the bed dominating his room.

“Please, you must stop!” Damsella gasped.

Her bosom heaved in a mix of fear and passion. She could not help her attraction to this swarthy, lean, tall man with his abundance of muscles and piercing eyes. The things he was doing to her body made it cry out for more of his touch, though she knew that she shouldn’t give in to temptation. Kurby laid her gently onto the bed, then crawled up to straddle her legs. Gripping the sides of her (insert women’s top here) Read the rest of this entry »

When I ventured to Ybor City last week for The Hold Steady show at the Ritz, I had no idea I’d come face to face with my very first professional sex worker.  Or in street terms, you might refer to her as a call girl.  An unplanned event like this could only take place on a damp, sticky night in Ybor.

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Warning: (insert obligatory warnings about nudity, fetishes, and over weight people).

We were shooting the tenth clip of the night. At least I think it was the tenth. Don’t quote me on that. I do know that it was late enough that my boyfriend, The Puppy, called to ask if everything was okay. Naked and lying on my back, I was staring at the walls and ceiling. It was either that, or stare at the underside of Darling Rikki’s breasts.

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A recent study by the Guttmacher Institute reveals that the “withdrawal” or “pullout” method of birth control works nearly as well as condoms when used properly. Before some poor sheep farmer with too many kids first strapped a crude sheepskin condom on, the only birth control people had was pulling out, and the mythological “rhythm method.” Since the rise of latex condoms and birth control pills, pulling-out has increasingly been thought of as being about as effective at preventing pregnancy as a woman jumping up and down after sex. Read the rest of this entry »

I know I am not a tech guru and I am the basic of most girls when it comes to technology, but sometimes technological things will peak my interest. Let preface this by saying I have been out and about in many sexual situations. I have seen women bring personal vibrators with them to clubs to add to their pleasure and I have seen men holding remote control vibrators that are nicely tucked into their partners’ panties.
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Name of Kama Sutra Position: Love’s Noose

Getting into the position: The woman is lying flat on her back with her legs spread. The man approaches her from above and straddles her in such a way that he can encircle and entrap her thighs with his own. Now the man is instructed to “enjoy the lovely girl,” and enjoy her, you shall!

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate position (1 as horrible, 10 as sexual nirvana)?
This position is an 8.

Did you have difficulty getting into the position? No
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As you may have noticed summer is officially rolling into town this week, though it’s been hotter than lava in a toaster here in Tampa for a few weeks now. And since The Rabid One is doing quite well for himself: I splurged and purchased a hammock for my “pleasure zone” in the backyard. It’s amazing, comfy, relaxing- the perfect summer accessory.  And I love it. Like, LOVE it. But, my friends, I do not intend to marry it.

Not the way this woman has married the Eiffel Tower. Seriously.

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Name of Kama Sutra Position: The Tripod

Getting into the position: The man stands, pinning his partner against a wall or stationary object. Then he pulls up his lover’s knee until he is able to penetrate her yoni with the force and vigor of a young jackrabbit pumped up with steroids and Viagra.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate position (1 as horrible, 10 as sexual nirvana)?
This position deserves a healthy number 8.

Did you have difficulty getting into the position?
No

Did you feel like a pretzel? Were you able to do the motions once in position? 
Motions were all rather natural and innate.

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You know that feeling you get when you stop at the ATM and your balance is dramatically lower than you expected? And then you feel like a cretin for three or four days?  That has terrible written all over it. Why do we put such value in our status in life? And with that in mind, do you judge yourself or estimate your self value by the relationship you are in or how many people you sleep with?  That’s a one way ticket to an over populated region called “Disappointment Town”.

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Here are some commonly used terms in the swinger culture, as defined by our resident swinging correspondent, Rebecca (a.k.a.: Soccer Mom):

Unicorn: Single female. This person will always be in great demand and rarely seen.

Bisexual: A male or female who enjoys being with someone of the same sex. This will include oral sex, mutual masturbation, sex with hands, toys, penetration etc. Females are widely accepted, but unfortunately males still face some stigma with this label.

Socially bisexual: Male or female who will interact in a sexual manner with the opposite sex while in public, but does not practice bisexuality as a lifestyle. I don’t totally understand the purpose of this term, but would appreciate feedback.
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You thought the first date went off well, but for some reason you are now suffering “Mr. Telephone Man” syndrome.

Below are ten reasons (five general, and five of my own) that might explain why you are striking out. Note: These are meant to apply to men and women because we’re all guilty of striking out.

5) You’re a poser and it shows.
Pretending to like something in order to hook up with someone almost never works. Somewhere in the conversation, you will tell that jazz lover you’ve been hitting up, how much you love Cab Calloways’s sax playing. The other person will respond by either rolling their eyes and walking away or outright calling you a lying prat. Not to mention, pretending to like something when you actually hate it means you will be spending hours doing something you dislike. Better to be up front about not liking whatever it is that s/he is into and focus on what you are into. If it turns out that the attraction does not go beyond physical, you have two options: a) work with it, or, b) move on.

Moral: Be yourself and find someone who likes you as a person. Read the rest of this entry »

“I once dated a guy who brushed his teeth in between giving me oral and us having sex,“ she told me. As a sex and love writer extraordinaire it has become natural for my female gal pals to come to me with their sexual frustrations. I appreciate that, though it does annoy me how little effort my gender puts into pleasing their ladies. Don’t get me wrong, it makes me look like a better lover but hey, I’m am still here to help. Gentlemen, behold the Rabid One’s guide to pleasing your lady.

Whether it’s making love or “lets hope we forget this in the morning sex” men are going to crave getting off. Shock of shocks, I know. Well his dance partner does as well. Boys you need to learn about patience and knowledge.
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Er·o·to·mas·ti·a: n.

1. Sexual feelings induced in a woman by caressing her breasts.

Etymology: From the Greek eros-  (i.e.: Eros- the god of love and sexual desire), sexual love, and mastos- breast.

Use: Susie got a major case of erotomastia when Johnny stole second base.

We were on a visit to my great-aunt’s house. She was in the shower when we arrived, so her son, Ivy Leaguer, let us in. I was settled between my sister and cousin, reading a book when my aunt came into the living room to greet us. It had been over a year since my aunt had seen me. As I stood to greet her, my aunt clapped a hand to her chest and looked to my mother and grandmother.

“Lawd-a mercy! The girl’s got tits!” she shouted.

I was ten years old with B-cups. Molly Ringwald had nothing on how mortified I felt.

If you’re like me, at some point or another something similar happened to you. If you’re not like me and you have never had such a moment, I envy you. From the moment I woke up with A-cups in third grade up to today, my family and I have had moments that captured awkwardness in ways that John Huges wished he had come up with. At the risk of never being able to look anyone on the Creative Loafing staff in the eye again, I’m sharing a few stories in no order of embarrassment. Readers are more than welcome to rate the stories as they see fit. Bonus points allotted to those who share their own stories of horror. No, honest, I won’t mind. They were horrifying events when they happened, but I can laugh at most of them now.
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Getting into the position: The woman and man sit face to face. The man’s toes should be caressing his partner’s nipples (yes, you read this right). Her feet are firmly pressed against his heart as they make love holding onto each other’s hands.

On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you rate position (1 as horrible, 10 as sexual nirvana)?
I gave it a 3, but mostly due to its cute name.

Did you have difficulty getting into the position?
I cannot even imagine getting into this position and actually consummating it in any possible way or fashion. I would definitely have to see it to believe it!
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I was talking with a friend about an article on “sexting” when I saw Alfie’s story on Oral Sex is the New Goodnight Kiss. The next morning, I was greeted with a Good Morning America video on the subject. The accompanying email read “OMG! Did you hear about this!?!?!” Yes, I heard about it. In fact, when I first read Alfie’s article and watched the video, my first thought was, “Are they just now finding this out?” Read the rest of this entry »

In Sharlene Azam’s new book and documentary, Oral Sex Is The New Goodnight Kiss, Azam uncovers the rise of teen prostitution in suburban areas. Azam interviews white high school girls, 13 to 15, who are having sex with as many as 7 men a night. Some are even selling their virginity locally for $1000. These aren’t your prototypical streetwalkers. These are normal, pretty, high school girls who fall into this lifestyle in a quest for attention. Read the rest of this entry »