Erika W. Smith

When I was invited to spend four days at Hedonism II, a clothing-optional, adults-only resort in Jamaica, I knew immediately that I wanted to go. But not

The full moon in Sagittarius is here, and it’s also a Strawberry Moon. The full moon gets a different nickname each month, based on Algonquin naming

“I want to get on birth control, and I want to know what my options are with that.” This should be a completely normal question to ask a gynecologist

From the Hangover to glitter, herpes jokes are everywhere in pop culture. Lazy, ignorant, and just plain mean, they poke fun at an incredibly common STI

One of the most annoying things about summer? Rashes. Whether it's a heat rash, a bug bite, or poison ivy, being red and itchy is no fun. And while summer

There’s something that most of us want a lot more of in the bedroom. No, it’s not oral sex (well, it’s not just oral sex). It’s foreplay. One 2004

Queer Eye’s grooming pro Jonathan Van Ness came out as non-binary in a powerful interview with Out magazine published yesterday. “The older I get, the

Three years ago, Jamie Lincoln’s boyfriend proposed after nearly a decade in a relationship and two children. “He surprised me and proposed in front

The rainbow Pride flag is so iconic, but it's not the only Pride flag out there. While the rainbow flag represents the entire LGBTQ+ community, there's

Forget about long walks on the beach and focus on the motion of the ocean. That’s right, we’re talking about cruise ship sex. One poll by cruise

Even in an era when the majority of couples have sex before marriage, there’s still an allure around the wedding night. Brides pick out expensive

Venus is moving into Gemini on Saturday, June 8, so get ready for some changes in your love life. In astrology, Venus influences our love lives, our

This year’s Pride celebrations mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, often considered the birth of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The

Period sex can be bloody, it can be messy, and it can be incredible. The hormonal changes that come with your period mean some people also see a surge in

While tampon ads showing women wearing white frolicking in a field can be a little silly, they do have one thing right: you don’t have to change any of

Summer is the sexiest season — we wear less clothing, have more sex, and many of us are just happier. Chalk it up to more sunlight, hotter temperatures,

Whether you call it going down, giving a blowjob, eating out, or you’re fancy and use the terms cunnilingus and fellatio, you're not alone if you love

Mercury is moving into Cancer today, and while Mercury is not in retrograde (luckily), you can still expect some astrological drama. The speediest planet

Wedding season is almost here, and if you’ll be a guest at multiple summer weddings, you might see one or two instances of the wedding garter toss. In

Ethical non-monogamy is on the rise. A 2016 poll found that 17% of people under 45 had engaged in sexual activity with someone else while in a

Father’s Day is almost here, and, as a daughter, you don’t want your gift to feel like it came from just anyone. The relationship between fathers and

The new moon is back on June 3, and this time, it’s in Gemini. As you may know, the new moon is what we call it when the moon’s face is not visible

Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson’s relationship looks like a lot of fun. They attend fashion shows and star in movies together. They wear couple’s

On May 24, 2019, same-sex couples in Taiwan registered their unions as the country’s historic new law legally recognizing same-sex marriages went

As the temperature rises, many of us start wishing that our love lives would heat up, too. Enter: the summer fling. They’re not limited to movies such

Summer is the sexiest season — and I’m not just saying that. A survey by sex toy retailer Lovehoney found that people have the most sex in July,

A three-day weekend adds a whole 24 hours to your not-at-work time, and instead of going shopping or out to brunch, why not indulge in sex that’s a

Ah, summer. The sun’s out, the temperature is rising, and everyone’s wearing far less clothing than they did in December. It’s the perfect time for

If you’ve ever read a teen magazine, you’ve probably read a hilarious story about an unexpected period. From leaking through your white dress in front