I need some academically credible synonyms for same-sex erotic activity that are less ambiguous than "gay sex" and less clinical-sounding than "homosexual contact." [more inside]
posted by Jon_Evil on Oct 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Question’s about my virgin girlfriend pertaining to sex and sexuality. [more inside]
posted by RawrGulMuffins on Oct 3, 2009 - 48 answers

Where The New Comics At?: In addition to my many other hats I may be getting a job reviewing new erotica/sexuality/explicit etc comics in the future. I'd get my pick of any comic/graphic novel to review as long as it includes some element or discussion of sex or sexuality or whatever. The problem is that I have no idea what the new releases are and I can't seem to find a centralized list of upcoming titles with enough description. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Aug 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Does there exist a culture where sex doesn't result in orgasm? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on May 22, 2009 - 26 answers

Why do B-complex vitamins and zinc enhance orgasm? [more inside]
posted by WolfDaddy on Apr 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Transgender resources in San Francisco and the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2009 - 14 answers

Are vibrating cock rings any good? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 13, 2008 - 20 answers

I never get morning erections anymore. Why? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Is there a Metafilter about sex? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2008 - 3 answers

Sex positions for overweight people? NSFW details inside [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Does porn benefit society? Over the years we've read a lot about the ills of pornography but the world doesn't seem to be falling apart any faster than it was before the internet came along. What's the latest thinking on this? [more inside]
posted by vizsla on Jun 18, 2008 - 22 answers

I'm obsessed with sex. I think about it constantly. How can I make it stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2008 - 35 answers

The type of guy I like to spend time with isn't the type I like to have sex with. What now? Probably NSFW! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2008 - 31 answers

After a long time in a lesbian relationship, I'm coming to the realization that I think I'm straight. I don't want to leave my wife (I really love her), but I can't stop thinking about men. Please help me figure this out. Sexually explicit details inside. NSFW [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2008 - 23 answers

What are some good books/essays/articles about human sexuality, sexual and romantic relationships, and sexual or otherwise affection-entangled activity - with an emphasis on the theoretical? I'm thinking more along the lines of Judith Butler than The Joy of Sex - so suggestions should be at least vaguely academic. (Things like Leaves of Grass count as vaguely academic). [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Mar 10, 2008 - 21 answers

I feel my libido is too high. How can I normalize it healthily and deal with it? [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Feb 19, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me sort out my feelings about the relationship I’m in because I just can’t seem to figure it out. (long and complicated - sorry!) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 25, 2007 - 23 answers

Where can I find therapy which will allow me to understand / cope with / overcome a fetish? [more inside]
posted by ninepin on Nov 1, 2007 - 25 answers

What is the evolutionary relevance of PMS?
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jul 2, 2007 - 49 answers

I am confused about my sexuality. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2007 - 25 answers

How best to overcome impotence? I feel really horrible about myself right now. [more inside]
posted by Jake Apathy on May 31, 2007 - 27 answers

Neither my boyfriend nor I have a particularly high libido, and we make love once every few weeks or so. We've discovered, though, that we really enjoy watching good movies that are also....well....hot. And I do mean good films -- not porn -- that also are sexual. (Sex & Lucia, Shortbus, etc.) We enjoy watching a film, find it arousing, and then we have great sex! I'm curious what other films are out there that tell a good story....have strong character development....and are sexy. Any recommendations?
posted by anonymous on Mar 27, 2007 - 73 answers

SexualityFilter: I was raised as a strict religious conservative, but have realized that's just not me and I am starting over. I'd like to learn a lot more about myself, sexually. What tips and books do you have to help give a 23 year old woman sexual knowledge and confidence? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2007 - 36 answers

My partner loves going down on me. She loves kissing me once or twice, briefly sucking me like a lollipop, and is uneasy about doing anything more, which ends up being frustrating for both of us. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2006 - 34 answers

how does it feel to have your period? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Oct 19, 2006 - 96 answers

What percentage of male-to-female transsexuals are lesbians after their transitions? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Oct 4, 2006 - 10 answers

What are the best sex blogs? I'm interested in reading humorous, insightful, or just interesting writing about sex. [more inside]
posted by pornucopia on Sep 19, 2006 - 23 answers

For most people, physical attraction is visual. So how do Blind people become attracted to someone in the absence of visual stimuli? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Aug 30, 2006 - 13 answers

What are some good books or other materials for a woman to learn about female sexual health and how to love her body? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2006 - 14 answers

I'm currently dating a wonderful woman who has cystic fibrosis. I've been making an effort to be as informed as possible about the disease, so I can understand and/or accomodate any special needs that she might have. What do I need to know that I won't learn from the medical websites? Of extra importance is sexuality - are there any implications of the disease in the sexual arena? Thanks!
posted by anonymous on Aug 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Help me help my less experienced fella in bed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2006 - 18 answers

Wow. My sexuality is really messed up. [more inside]
posted by Jake Apathy on Jun 17, 2006 - 32 answers

So my girlfriend got the dreaded phone call last night... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2006 - 24 answers

[SexFilter] After much bruising, my boyfriend and I would like to try again. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 18, 2006 - 26 answers

Save professional psychiatric help, how do I learn to enjoy sex more? (ProbablyNotSafetoRead@Work...) [more inside]
posted by mercurysm2 on Jan 24, 2006 - 11 answers

Looking for examples of Sci-Fi about social ramifications of immersive VR, particularly with regards to sex. [more inside]
posted by idontlikewords on Jun 28, 2005 - 20 answers

It strikes me that English doesn't have any good words for genitalia. I attribute this to our repressed culture. Any words for our naughty parts are either porn words, schoolkid words, or clinical. Can anyone think of some good words for the privates? (Obviously there will be some raw language inside this question.) [more inside]
posted by jojopizza on May 17, 2005 - 73 answers

Is there a service that will, either through the internet or snail mail or even via telephone, notify your previous sex partners that you may have given them a sexually transmitted disease? [more inside]
posted by Clay201 on May 9, 2005 - 11 answers

MovieSexTriviaFilter: Does anyone know of any movies where a couple is sitting in bed after sex and the guy is sitting there with his chest showing, the woman has the sheets pulled up perfectly covering her breasts? [more inside]
posted by plemeljr on Apr 27, 2005 - 11 answers

What textbook or study shows that it is considered normal for a child to not only be sexually ambiguous, but that it is normal for children to dress up or act in the opposite gender? [more inside]
posted by Dean Keaton on Mar 7, 2005 - 10 answers

While in Vegas talking about the presence of legalized prostitution, my partner (female) broached the subject of a threesome (thus making it two girls and one man, myself). After I ascertained she wasn't joking, I realized I didn't have the first clue about how/whether to actually make it happen (i.e. how to get in touch with a call girl who does couples, what the proper etiquette is, how much would it actually cost, how to make sure you're getting a relatively attractive girl, potential pitfalls I wasn't seeing, whether my girlfriend would actually collapse into a ball of shame afterwards, etc). Does anyone have personal experience with this sort of situation, or have resources to direct me to regarding the logistics of couples with call girls? My girlfriend explicitly said she would only do it with a paid girl because then we'd never see her again and there would be no aspect of jealousy involved, so friends are out of the question. Please only respond with serious answers (esp. to the specific questions above), since I can think of snarky jokes on my own...
posted by anonymous on Jan 25, 2005 - 23 answers

Note: I'm asking the following on behalf of a friend...

How do you confront your SO about trolling for sex on the internet? [more inside]
posted by jpoulos on Oct 4, 2004 - 37 answers

Why are sexually promiscuous men "studs" and sexually promiscuous women "sluts"? And on that note, is it studly or slutty to hook up with one person on a Monday and go out with a different person on a Tuesday? Just asking.
posted by adrober on Dec 16, 2003 - 19 answers