Topic: Love and Sex

Y.A. for Grownups

The Books That Taught Us About Sex

At some point in my early tweenhood, my mom ushered me into a room, just the two of us, away from my dad and younger brother, and presented me with a book.

By Jen Doll

Feb 28, 2012

Condoms Get in on the Social Media Check-in Trend

What's missing in your birth control technique? Is it, maybe, a location-based app?

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By Elspeth Reeve

Feb 9, 2012

Are the Craigslist CPACers Following the CPAC Dating Advice?

The Republican Party is not known for promoting casual dating, so naturally the Conservative Political Action Conference's panel on conservative dating drew more reporters -- like NASCAR fans rooting for a crash -- than small-government singletons ISO same.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 16, 2011

Surprise: Tareq Salahi Files for Divorce

Expect a renewal of vows in approximately five months

Comments | 1,454 Views

By Ray Gustini

Aug 11, 2011

Gay Talese's Back Seat Is Too Small for Necking

But he still loves his 1957 Triumph TR3, almost as much as he loves wife Nan

Comments | 1,035 Views

By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 10, 2011

Why People Like Anything That Plays Hard to Get

A new study finds that men not only desire women, but also products, that are out of their reach

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By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

The Unanswered Questions of Weinergate

Were the women underage? Did he use congressional resources?

Comments | 9,691 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 6, 2011

Update: Weinergate Reaches the Shirtless Stage

Andrew Breitbart claims Weiner sent the pic to young woman he met online

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By Erik Hayden

May 24, 2011

Things Nice Guys Have to Do to Be Found Attractive

New research says women like brooding or pompous types instead

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 13, 2011

No, the Ensign Scandal Is Not Like a 'Bad Romance Novel'

Because there was no emotional justice!

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 13, 2011

Navy SEALs Have Turned into Celebrities, Sex Symbols

Virginia Beach, home to the SEALs, has become a stalking ground for admirers

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 12, 2011

Mitch Daniels's Wife to Give First Political Speech

Cheri Daniels has been reluctant to get in the political game, in part because of her past

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 10, 2011

Mitch Daniels May Not Run Because His Wife Fears Media Scrutiny

The last obstacle to his candidacy, reportedly, is their divorce and remarriage

Comments | 3,603 Views

By Bryan Hood

Apr 17, 2011

Everyone's Bored of Sex

Women over 30 join hipsters and porn-addicted men in no longer caring about sex

Comments | 9,004 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Apr 13, 2011

Scientists and Journalists Still Obsessed With Duck Sex

This time, apparently bill color warns potential mates of STDs

Comments | 2,858 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 24, 2011

Feds Indict Ensign Staffer Whose Wife Ensign Slept With

Douglas Hampton is facing seven charges stemming from affair probe

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By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 21, 2011

Wisconsin State Senator's Mistress Gets Sweet State Job

Another reason Randy Hopper's wife will support his recall

Comments | 1,380 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 16, 2011

Americans and Italians Seem to Agree on Berlusconi's Sex Record

Italian premier charged with paying for sex with an underage girl 13 times

Comments | 252 Views

By Erik Hayden

Mar 16, 2011

Screed

Young New Yorkers Don't Have Sex, At All

The New York Observer finds a conspicuous lack of sex in the city

Comments | 586 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 14, 2011

Wife Supports Husband's Recall Because He's Living with His Mistress

Wisconsin labor activists knocked on Randy Hopper's and found his wife instead

Comments | 405 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 7, 2011

Fighting About Sex in a Time of Teen Celibacy

The kids may be all right, but that hasn't meant a pause in the culture wars

Comments | 517 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 4, 2011

By Ray Gustini

Mar 4, 2011

No One Knows Why Teens Aren't Having Sex

Where did all these mysteriously celibate youngsters come from?

Comments | 1,035 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Mar 3, 2011

Brandon Davies: A Test Case for the Anti-Sexual Revolution

A conservative writer wants to turn back the clock--one university does just that

Comments | 185 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 3, 2011

Lightning Rod

Northwestern's Live Sex Class Sparks Outrage

The University stands behind a professor's decision to allow the demonstration

Comments | 1,733 Views

By Alex Eichler

Feb 14, 2011

How Rape Whistles Destroy Families: The Least Romantic Valentine's Day Columns

Do not forward this article to your significant other

Comments | 414 Views

By Eli Rosenberg

Feb 10, 2011

The Economics of Valentine's Day

How not to make the day about Hallmark and an empty wallet

Comments | 365 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 26, 2011

Bristol Palin Brings 'Balance' to College's Sex Week

The famous teen mom will offer her abstinence message to Washington University in St. Louis

Comments | 171 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jan 13, 2011

Quote of the Day: 'Even Amongst Lowlifes There Is Some Kind of Code'

The biggest cheating no-no is bringing the mistress to the marital bed

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 22, 2010

The US Has Fewer Teen Moms Than Ever

Why fewer teens are having babies.

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By Alex Eichler

Dec 16, 2010

Following Professor's Arrest, Bloggers Wonder: Should Incest Be Illegal?

A look at the moral and intellectual roots of anti-incest laws

Comments | 538 Views

By John Hudson

Dec 13, 2010

What to Make of Julian Assange's Supposed OkCupid Profile

Did the WikiLeaks founder publish his dating preferences for the world to see?

Comments | 262 Views

By Erik Hayden

Nov 20, 2010

The Idea of Marriage Is Rapidly Changing

A Time/Pew Research poll shows a shift in Americans' attitudes

Comments | 422 Views

By Alex Eichler

Nov 11, 2010

Amazon Yanks 'Pedophile's Guide' From Its Kindle Store

Self-published book tried to "establish guidelines"

Comments | 171 Views

By John Hudson

Oct 5, 2010

America's Changing Sex Habits

A new study pulls the covers off Americans' sex lives

Comments | 345 Views

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