The Double-Edged Sword

 Posted by on September 30, 2011
Sep 302011
 

By Richard Wagner Last month I responded to an inquiry about a possible connection between masturbation and prostate cancer for us older men. I’ve been thinking, since we’ve broken open the topic; why not continue in that vein? Those of you who know me know that I am a fierce advocate of masturbation. I contend […]

Bondage Free of Restraint

 Posted by on September 29, 2011
Sep 292011
 

By Jay Morgan One of the many reasons I like to play golf is that it is entirely up to me, and only me, to play well. No matter whether you are a professional, amateur, or weekend hacker, every golf course gives each player the same chances to score well. Similar to bowling, billards, or […]

French Knots

 Posted by on September 28, 2011
Sep 282011
 

By Erin Fae It’s no secret that I love all things vintage. Show me a scene with 1950s gender roles, and I swoon. Put me in a library packed with books about Victorian mourning and indulge me in 19th century vice. I am in heaven. What I love even more, however, is turning vintage inside-out […]

Dressing for your body type: The Pear

 Posted by on September 27, 2011
Sep 272011
 

By Nina Love I read yet another fetish fashion blog – I won’t name names – that was complaining about so and so wearing such and such to the dungeon. The gist of the article was that so and so was wearing a bright pink polo shirt of all things. And to make it worse, […]

Schrodinger’s Heart

 Posted by on September 21, 2011
Sep 212011
 

By Graydancer “It’s hard to wait for something you know might never happen, but it’s hard to give up when it’s everything you want.” – SexCigarsBooze, via Twitter Change is hard. It reflects an uncertainty to life that we don’t like. We like to feel like we know what’s going to happen, even when the […]

Genderqueer Identity #3

 Posted by on September 20, 2011
Sep 202011
 

By Shanna Katz This month, Tracy discusses their genderqueer identity, and all of the complex processes surrounding this identity. This interview is about your Gender Fluid identity…What are some other identities of yours? Lesbian (although I prefer to the term “gay”), white/caucasian, atheist, middle class, liberal democrat, English-speaking, athlete, partner. Define your Gender Fluid identity […]

The Surprising Start of St. Andrews

 Posted by on September 17, 2011
Sep 172011
 

By the Royal Jester Kate Middleton and Prince William met at the University of St. Andrews. It’s the third oldest university in the United Kingdom and the oldest in Scotland, having been founded in 1413. It is located in a lovely town of the same name on the east coast of Scotland. If you take […]

When you Leave the Scene…

 Posted by on September 15, 2011
Sep 152011
 

By Morgan When you leave the scene, it doesn’t leave you. I’ve lost count of the number of times a guy I’ve been involved with who at some point decided to leave the scene, only to come back in six months with a sob story and apology. My usual response is to send him straight […]

Giving Sex Work a Voice

 Posted by on September 14, 2011
Sep 142011
 

By DNGG Give the people a voice and they will tell their stories. Cultural Studies scholars have long argued the political and social importance of minority and oppressed groups to be heard. Recent years have seen an uptick in news stories, blogs, and social media campaigns highlighting “voices” from the fringes (queers, the homeless, the […]

I Do Not Want to Have “Fat Sex”

 Posted by on September 11, 2011
Sep 112011
 

By AliceSin Aerie People who are experts in what has been dubbed “Fat Sex” want fat people to be treated with kindness and respect for their body in regards to sex. I think that is commendable. I also think it is myopic. I am a great many things. In the list of titles and attributes […]