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Vagina Monologues Author Begins Her Quest For a "Girl Revolution"

Marianne Schnall, The Women's Media Center — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00:01 PST

11 years after the launch of V-Day, Eve Ensler sets out to do for girls what she did for women -- uncover the truth of their experiences and create a global dialogue.

How the Latest Abstinence Findings Could Turn Into a Classic Sex-Ed 'Bait and Switch'

Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:00:01 PST

The religious right is rallying around a study that supposedly proves their legitimacy. In reality, the findings just demonstrate how important comprehensive sexual education is.

Why I Had to Stop Making Hardcore Porn

Sam Benjamin, SeXis Magazine — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:01 PST

As a director of heterosexual porn, I came to learn that while my overt task was to make sure the girls got naked, my true responsibility was to make sure the girls got punished.

Half-Naked Hot Chicks and Beer: The Sexist Guyland of the Super Bowl Beer Commercial

Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PST

The land of beer is a fun and raucous place. It's also filled with deeply sexist images.

'Reality' Show Lets You Decide If Women Get Abortions?

Sarah Seltzer, AlterNet — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:01 PST

A new show lets viewers weigh in on whether the characters have abortions. Is it a smart way to spark discussion about abortion, or tone deaf and callous?

Meet the Scientists Who Think the G-Spot Doesn't Exist

Dr. Susan Block, CounterPunch — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:01 PST

A team of British "scientists" at King's College London claims to have determined "fairly conclusively" that the G-spot does not exist. And their evidence?

Battle Over Super Bowl Abortion Ad Rages on: Is Tim Tebow's Birth Story Even True?

Liliana Segura, AlterNet — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:01 PST

High-profile lawyer argues it's an impossible scenario that doctors would have suggested abortion as a viable option for Tebow in the first place.

Are We Over Porn Stars?

Cherry Trifle, SeXis Magazine — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:01 PST

Adult movies have become predictable, leaving the door open for amateur auteurs to fill the market with reality-based fare many viewers say they can't get enough of.

The 6 Weirdest Things Women Do to Their Vaginas

Andy Wright, AlterNet — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

What the hell is vaginal rejuvenation? Who would want their vagina bleached? Here's a list of the strangest ways to make your genitals meet the demands of the beauty industry.

Sex Workers in New Orleans Are Being Labeled Sex Offenders

Jordan Flaherty, ColorLines — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:01 PST

New Orleans police are using a state law written in 1805 for child molesters to charge hundreds of sex workers as sex offenders.

Should You Stay Together for the Kids? Hell No!

Lara Riscol, AlterNet — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Choose the pursuit of happiness instead. For yourself, and for your child.

Sex Addiction: A B.S. Excuse for Not Thinking

Michael Bader, AlterNet — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Sexual compulsions are real and they harm the person in their grip as well as others. But treating them like a problem -- something to be 'fixed' -- isn't working.

Why Do People Want to Have Sex with the 9-Foot Tall Natives in 'Avatar'?

Vanessa Richmond, AlterNet — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

So many people have been seduced by 'Avatar' that lusting for blue aliens could become a part of mainstream culture.

'She Orgasms When You Touch Her': The World's First Sex Robot?

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Sadly, humanity has reached 2010 without flying cars or personal-use jetpacks. But not without sex robots.

Neither Victims Nor Voiceless: Sex Workers Speaking for Themselves

Audacia Ray, RH Reality Check — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:00:01 PST

Painting a portrait of people in the sex industry as victims without voices only perpetuates their disempowerment.

Universities Try 'Sexiling' Policies to Grapple with Dorm Room Libidos

Anna Clark, RH Reality Check — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:01 PST

Is it cool to have sex while your roommate is trying to sleep in the next bed? At Tufts University, not so much.

My Big Phat Same-Sex Prison Wedding

Dawn Davis II, New America Media — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:00:01 PST

Dawn Davis married her lover in prison because she was afraid that by the time she left prison, same-sex marriages would be illegal. She was right.

9 Hours of Sex? 5 Things You Can Do to Burn Off Gross Fast Food Meals

Katherine Butler, EcoSalon — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:01 PST

Here are some creative ways to burn off the bad stuff.

AlterNet's Most Popular Sex and Drugs Stories of 2009

AlterNet — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:00:01 PST

From "Big Booty Beauty and the New Sexual Aesthetic" to "5 Things the Corporate Media Don't Want You to Know About Cannabis."

Why I Quit Working in Porn

Miya, SeXis Magazine — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PST

I didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t leave the porn industry because I object to porn. I left because I love it.