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Never Said Nothing: A Brief History of “Cunt” in Pop Music
From our 20th anniversary issue: The word has power.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Eva Vibe
In a deliciously NSFW comic, artist Erika Moen reviews an adorable new vibrator.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Coming Out Like a Porn Star
An illustrated review of a new book that compiles sex workers' personal stories.
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What Does California's New Sex-Ed Law Mean?
The state now requires students to get comprehensive sex education, rather than abstinence-only lessons.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: Genitalia 101
In her sex-positive comic strip, Erika Moen explains the basics of human anatomy.
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Let's Talk About Sex and Depression
Many people who take medication for depression experience sexual side effects. But since both mental health and sexuality are stigmatized topics, many patients are left feeling alone. People have plenty of reasons to not want to talk about their depression and its impact on their sexuality.
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Oh Joy Sex Toy: The Pros and Cons of Making Porn
Artist Erika Moen weighs an offer to be in a sexy movie, talking over the possible repercussions with a friend.
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Can We Stop Mocking Nicki Minaj Already?
The best-selling rapper gets judged more harshly for her sexuality than white pop stars.
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This Is What Consent Looks Like at a Kink Festival
At the Folsom Street Fair, BDSM aficionados pose with stickers that say “Ask First.”
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America Has a Long History of Pitting Politics Against Public Health
It's not just Planned Parenthood—birth control and women’s access to healthcare have been targets of the toxic environment of American political discourse.
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