Sex workers in Portland and across the country are continuing to grapple with the consequences of two controversial anti-sex trafficking bills that sailed through Congress and were signed in April…
STD Etiquette
Consensual sex, even when it is protected, may still have consequences. Whether it’s an unexpected pregnancy or the transmission of diseases or viruses, these repercussions do not have to blindside…
You up?
You know the feeling. You wake up well rested, the birds are chirping, the sun is out, the day is beautiful. You check your phone and *record scratch* YOU MISSED…
Sex education in Oregon
For many, sex education in public schools is the only place students can get information about topics such as birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and sexuality. However, standards for sex…
Ew…feelings
Uh oh. You did it again. Someone is on your mind as we speak, and it is definitely someone you shouldn’t be thinking about in the way that you are…
Sex shop advisory guide
When you go to a sex shop, you want to know in advance if they’ll have something right for you. After all, plucking up the courage to tell a complete…
Like a Virgin
Valentine’s Day might feel like the worst day of the year to be a virgin. When it seems like everyone is hooking up or expecting a romantic night with their…
Where to find affordable, online birth control
The Trump administration recently attempted to allow employers to deny contraceptive coverage based on religious or moral beliefs. However, even with such efforts to hinder women’s access to reproductive care,…
My Conversation with a Sex Worker
There’s nothing wrong with sex work, despite how it’s treated by the masses. It’s a line of work that encompasses everything from the obvious, like stripping and escorting, to the…
Strap-on, Strap-off
Gay women do not want a penis inside of them, but that does not mean they cannot like a woman wearing one. Some gay women enjoy dildos and strap-on harnesses….
Shave gone to waste
The Text You’re finally able to go out and have some fun with a special someone. Of course, you want to feel and look your absolute best, and for many…