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Sextras: Peculiar sex facts on our animal kingdom

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 || Lucy Moore

As humans, we have countless idiosyncrasies surrounding both our reproductive organs and our expression of our sexuality. But what about other animals? Some have unbelievable sexual characteristics!

The chode: A mythical object or an expression of reality

Wednesday, March 03, 2010 || Lucy Moore

What is a chode? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been pondering the meaning of this word ever since I heard a 6-year-old boy holler “Chode!” at a fellow student on the zipline during third-grade recess. Perhaps in this context, the phrase was merely uttered as a repetition of a parent’s linguistic misstep — but, still, the question lingered in my mind.

Sextras: The best vagina

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 || Lucy Moore

Hey ladies—how often do you find yourselves sitting in a circle, remarking about the differences between various lovers’ penises? Well, for me, this happens quite often (don’t be scared, boys!). No matter how many lovers we have, it seems, a penis is always a novelty. By novelty, I am not referring to Freud’s infamous “penis envy” or “castration complex” constructions.

Top 10 bedroom offenders

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 || Lucy Moore

Sometimes having a cuddle buddy can be nice, but other times, it can go horribly wrong. Who are these bedroom offenders, and what do they do? Here’s a list that provides a brief snapshot of the typical suspects.

Getting sexually prepared for Mardi Gras

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 || Lucy Moore

As most of you are probably aware, the famed festival of booze, beads and boobs (otherwise known as “Mardi Gras”) is upon us. Although Mardi Gras refers specifically to Fat Tuesday (occurring on Feb. 16 this year), to most revelers and college students, the main attraction is the weekend parade beforehand. This year, the parade [...]

Sex addiction: Is it real?

Wednesday, February 03, 2010 || Lucy Moore

With the recent publicity surrounding Tiger Woods’ alleged sex addiction and the impending release of the 5th Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) and its major reorganization of the sexual dysfunctions category, the debate about the existence of sexual addiction as a diagnosable mental disorder rages on.

Sextras: The evolution of cyber sex

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 || Lucy Moore

A look back at the Internet, with all its sexually charged possibilities.

Sextras: The G-spot?

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 || Lucy Moore

In lieu of the current G-spot-related research in London, I would like to take this moment to address the debate concerning the existence of the female G-spot, or Gräfenberg spot.

The down-low on circumcision

Wednesday, December 02, 2009 || Lucy Moore

Although the American Medical Association does not recommend routine circumcision as a procedure to prevent health problems, more than 30 percent of males and 3 percent of females are circumcised worldwide.

The truth behind male enhancement

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Lucy Moore

While women can find reason for insecurity in their breast sizes, men can feel the same way about their penis sizes. My point here is that penis enlargement is something many men seek.

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