Orgasm is Not the Goal

What if I asked you: What is the goal of sex?  Most people would assume the answer is to orgasm. It’s time we break that cycle.  Somewhere along the way, sex became a race to the finish line. We have been taught to measure the “success” of sex by whether or not we (and our partner) orgasm. While orgasms can absolutely be amazing, making…

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Getting Tied Up (consensually): BDSM vs Abuse 

Kink, or kinky sex, is considered anything sexually nontraditional. We would never yuck someone else’s yum (and we hope you wouldn’t either) – as long as the sex is consensual (and pleasurable!), we’re all for it!  BDSM is a type of kink; but there’s a very big difference between BDSM and abuse, and being kinky doesn’t obligate you to doing anything you don’t want…

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Hot Reads for Hot Days: Books to Empower, Entertain, and Enlighten this Summer

Summer is (finally!) here! Whether you're lounging in the sun, traveling to a dreamy destination, or enjoying the A/C indoors, there's nothing like getting lost in a good book. We’re mixing up your summer reading list, EngErotics style. Each of us on the team picked a personal favorite book — and one play! — with each recommendation rich in complexity, layers, and sure to…

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Permission to Feel Good: The Power of Pleasure

When we talk about self-care, we often imagine green juices, yoga flows, eight hours of sleep, and maybe even a journal you barely touch. And don’t get me wrong, all of that can help. But what we often skip over is something far more personal and, honestly, way more fun: pleasure. Real, embodied, delicious pleasure. Whether it’s through sexual self-pleasure, a slow morning in…

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10 Sex Myths We’re Done Falling For

Ah, April. The sun is shining, the weather feels warmer, pranksters run wild, and even the most ridiculous rumors sound (almost) believable. But while harmless jokes are part of the fun, there are some myths out there that really need to be retired - especially when it comes to sex, sexuality, and sexual health. This month, let’s bust some popular sex myths that have…

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Celebrating National Women’s Month: Pioneers in Sex & Cannabis

National Women’s Month is the perfect time to spotlight the women who have reshaped our understanding of human sexuality, cannabis, and the combination of the two. These women have taken the forefront on a better understanding of these important topics and empowered many others to embrace a greater knowledge of both sex and cannabis.  Historical Women in Sex Research Sue Johansen Starting her career…

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