Essays & Insights

If It Exists, There’s Porn Of It: The Origins Of Internet ‘Rule #34’

Although the rule’s origins are disputed, Internet Rule #34 emerged sometime around the dawn of the millennium as a result of the fact that there was nothing so freaky—or even…
Spider Porn: Yes, It’s A Thing

Just when you think you’ve seen everything, along comes porn featuring humans having sex with giant spiders. Yes, spider porn… Why would anyone watch spider porn? After watching more than…
Why I Hate Your Face (And It Has Nothing To Do With How You Look)

I hate the flat button nose that I used to tap with my pointer finger while lying on your chest. I’m not a fan of your thick honey-buzzed hair. I…
Why It Will Never Be Fair That He Dumped You

It’s a classic story, really. A guy was amazing, loving, nice, supportive for a long time until he wasn’t. When that snap happens, it’s like a bold stain on a…
The Good Thing About Bad Boys (That Will Never Change)

Bad boys will always hurt us, blind us and drag our hearts through the mud. Our time spent with them will always be messy and painful. They’re not logical or…
Read This If You’re At A Relationship Crossroads

This summer has consisted of my legs dangling across his as we read in the sunshine. It’s been sleepovers in sweaty sheets. It’s been picking lettuce and swiss chard from…
9 Vanilla Things People Do In Bed That They Think Are Totally Racy

1. Experimental Bondage If I have one more basic bitch drunkenly confess to me that she totally let her boyfriend tie her up – even though she knows that it’s…
17 Little-Known Facts About The Porn Industry

I recently finished a 6-month foray into Brooklyn’s porn industry—the result of which you can read here. To say that I began my investigation as a noob would be putting…
There’s A Difference Between Sex and a Random Hookup

Not to be blunt. But, there’s a difference between fucking someone and having sex. Random hookups. One night stands. Nights you leave the bar with a stranger. When you wake…
From Rising Pornstar To Ghost: What Happened To Bambi Woods?

You may not know the name Bambi Woods, but you’ve likely heard of the adult film Debbie Does Dallas. Made in 1978, it’s regarded as one of the most important…