Back to basics As of 2015, Portland still hosts the most strip clubs per capita of any American city. This is because nudity is protected as free speech in Oregon,…
Signs of abuse
Romantic partnerships go through rough patches, and fighting is normal. But partner abuse is dangerous, sustained and intentional—and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence,…
What will you be giving your lover this Valentines Day? Probably herpes.
On my 18th birthday, I was diagnosed with genital herpes. Shame could not scratch the surface of what I felt as I left my gynecologist’s office, a million thoughts racing…
To my Valentine…
Valentines submitted by members of the PSU community To my stinky nugget You stanky. Love, Yayay To my Pupper Your witty intelligence and adventurous, multi-colored personality has stolen my heart;…
The importance of Love Languages
I am going to make a bold statement: At least half of the relationships in your future will inevitably end because you and your partner speak different languages. I’m not…
When the heart turns White and Black
The smell of chocolates and flowers fills the air all over the United States on Feb. 14. The same is true in Japan and South Korea, but their Valentine’s Day…
Portland STI awareness
Transmission of STIs continues to be an issue in the United States and in Multnomah County, Ore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STDs have been on…
Tips for a healthy breakup
Navigating a breakup in a healthy way is challenging, especially if partners have been together for a long time. When complications like combined bank accounts or shared belongings are thrown…
Booty Call Etiquette Guide
Whether you’re seeking a long-term partner, friend with benefits or booty call, dating and hookup apps have permanently changed the way Americans date. There’s an app for every sexual orientation…
Explicit Communication in the age of #MeToo
#MeToo has some men nervous about how they behave around women, and they should be. These movements exist to hold perps accountable for being pervs and to show solidarity through…
Sex-positive venues in Portland
When you hear “kinkiest city in America,” what city comes to mind? Maybe Las Vegas, the famed city of sin, or New York, the city that never sleeps? They have…