I’m no history expert, but I think it’s safe to say that for as long as people have been having sex, they were also making jokes about it. I mean, it’s… sex. Everyone has a funny tale to tell, something they make you promise you won’t tell anyone else but is maybe so funny that the laughs just keep coming (pun intended). 

Here’s how to use a variety of condoms (as demonstrated on fruit).

Certified sex therapist Casey Tanner, who specializes in sexuality among Gen Z and millennials, met with Student Life editors Zach Trabitz and Aliza Lubitz to discuss sex and relationships during the college years. 

Whether or not you have a significant other in your life, Valentine’s Day calls for special treats. This year, instead of my usual heart-shaped, pink-frosted shortbread cookies, I decided to put my cooking skills to use to develop some new, romantic recipes for a fancy dinner with my boyfriend.

“My whole friend group thinks me and my best friend are in love. I may have feelings for him, but I am worried it could ruin the friendship and the group dynamic. Should I make a move? Stay in the friend zone? What if he doesn’t like me back? How do I handle this?”

The amount of times I’ve accidentally gone on dates I thought were chances to make friends is both excessive and embarrassing. I created a term for it: the “accidate.”

Let’s talk about sex, baby! But wait — before we can get down and dirty, let’s make sure we’re actually on the same page.

Swipe right, swipe left, like a profile, send a message, match, unmatch; the world of dating apps allows you to start and end relationships in seconds. According to the 2024 Student Life Sex Survey, 65.3% of WashU students are on dating apps. In a rapidly growing online world, it’s unsurprising that a large portion of college students try to connect online. Dating apps are a titillating marketplace of connection, but student motivations for using the apps differ. Some students are looking to form relationships, while others may be searching for a one-time thing.

“I’m a second-semester senior and I’ve never been in a relationship. I’ve also never had sex, and I technically had my first kiss, but it was with my 4th-grade “boyfriend.” I feel so behind, and I feel like I’m missing out on a major part of the college experience. It makes me doubt myself, and I feel too old to have not had my “firsts.” Is it too late for me?”

Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” is more than Harris Dickinson shirtless, more than Nicole Kidman having orgasms, and more than a guilty pleasure. “Babygirl” is a bold display of female fantasy through its eroticism and vulnerability.