Originally posted: June 1, 2019 I was recently contacted by a writer named Sofia Barrett-Ibarria, who was working on a piece exploring the limits of so-called “porn for women” for VICE. Barrett-Ibarria wrote: I’m a writer with VICE working on a piece exploring the limits of so-called “porn for women.” In
Alleviating Frustration When ‘Using a Partner’ Isn’t An Option
Last month, I received a query via iamandco.com asking for “experts to speak on female sexual frustration and the best ways to deal with it, especially when using a partner isn’t an option.” Here’s what I had to say: Women’s sexual frustration and how to deal with it *when using a partner
The ‘Peculiarities’ (?) of Open Marriages
I recently received a query from a writer who was “putting together a thorough guide that explains the ins-and-outs of an open marriage” for Ozy.com. The writer wanted to know “how it works, what rules are set in place, and other peculiarities that people in these situations need to know”
Porn, Sex and Seniors (Commentary for Jezebel)
I recently had some interesting correspondence with writer Tracy Clark-Flory. Back in March, Clark-Flory posed the following query: “I’m looking into the possibility of a story on women over the age of 60 in porn. I noticed that Erika Lust recently did a film featuring senior sex, Bree Mills just
XBIZ Woman of the Month, April 2019
What a fantastic honor! I was featured as XBIZ’s “Woman if the Month” profile for April, 2019. You can read my original, unedited interview below, or you can read the polished up version that was published via XBIZ in their magazine on page 60 right here. Enjoy! XBIZ: Tell us
Keeping Connected in Long-haul Long Distance Relationships
I recently corresponded with a writer from I AM & CO who was inquiring about tactics to maintain long distance relationships that are destined for the long haul. Specifically: What’s the best way to maintain a healthy long distance relationship when there isn’t an end in sight? How can you
Choosing a Sex Toy for your Lover?
Another interesting/”interesting” query that was oddly vague and seemed to disappear… But it did exist at one point, so you get to see it! I received a query from a writer who was “looking for doctors who specialize in sexuality to give tips on how to choose a sex toy.”
Sex Tech: It’s the Future, but It’s Also the Past
I get a lot of questions and requests for quotes and insight. I always try to offer outreaching writers, reporters, and scholars something in terms of a response, even if the queries themselves are somewhat off-mark. (Sometimes I re-write questions to be more precise, have more inclusive and/or accurate language,
Communication: The Best Way to Fix Anything
I recently corresponded with a writer from SheKnows about “three to five ‘new ways’ to initiate sex that will jumpstart your relationship.” Since I’m not a “sexpert,” this was a bit of a challenge. There are plenty of specific, task-oriented ideas out there, but what’s the bigger overacting issue? That’s what
Tumblr Traffic Is Down By Almost 30 Percent — Guess Why? (Nightline)
Some old news about something pretty crappy got re-upped recently. The old news: Tumblr has banned sexually explicit content. I was even featured in a Nightline segment about this issue when it happened and spoke to the New York Times about it, too — because this was actually really huge