Early last month, I spoke with Bobby Box, who was writing about size queens for Playboy — namely, in defense of size queens. Why in the world do size queens need defending? Does a girth queen need defending? An ass man? They shouldn’t, but maybe they do — not because
Playboy: Horrifying, Awesome, or Some Version of Both?
Nothing in life is wholly one way or the other… (except, of course, my assertion there – ha!) Social behaviors, happenings, and artifacts evolve and shift over time, as does their meanings in an ever-changing landscape. Playboy — the magazine and the website — is no different. I was recently
Why *Some* Women Don’t Initiate Sex (Fatherly)
I recently submitted commentary (June 12) regarding the following query posed by Fatherly: It’s not totally clear from the research whether women in long term relationships do not initiate sex as much as men, or if men underestimate their partners advances. But generally speaking, many married men appreciate when their wives initiate, or
What Your Gynecologist Wishes You Knew About Sexual Health (Kinkly)
I recently submitted some commentary for a query regarding “What Your Gynecologist Wishes You Knew About Sexual Health” for Kinkly. There was apparently some mix up with dates, because the publication date of the article (June 11, here) is listed as earlier than the submission deadline date I received, which
Fun and (Sex) Games — Commentary for Bustle
I recently corresponded with a writer from Bustle regarding sex games — but like, fun games (not mind games or nefarious manipulations). The prompt I received said: “I’m writing a piece about games/activities that can help someone explore their sexual desires in their relationship. If you’re interested in contributing, please
On the Edge of Denial (Lost Commentary for Cosmopolitan)
I recently corresponded with a writer from Cosmopolitan regarding orgasm denial. The quotes seem to be lost in the ethers of the interwebs, but I have an archive of my statement here — enjoy! According to me: Orgasm denial is when a person is kept in a heightened state of sexual
In Labor and Ethics, There Is No Such Thing as ‘Free’ (Commentary for Playboy)
Back in March, writer Bobby Box asked me some questions about why “free porn sites” are bad for the adult entertainment industry. I minced no words when offering some much needed clarification regarding his well-meaning, yet off mark questions — I’m always happy to try to engage every teaching moment
If There’s a Lady Involved, It’s Gotta be Feminist (Commentary for The Ringer)
Note: My sassy post title — “If there’s a lady involved, it’s gotta be feminist” — is in no way making shady sub-reference to Mish Barber-Way. She may well be feminist AF. I don’t know her, but she seems pretty legit. I recently corresponded with writer Eric Ducker who was working on an
Wicked Past, DP Future: Profile of Director Stormy Daniels
I recently published an in-depth and revealing interview with director Stormy Daniels in the print version of May’s AVN. You can also read the article online right here. For various reasons, the full version was edited down some for publication, both online and in print. You may read the unedited
Vegan Eats Tuna, Other Contradictions: On Erika Lust for Jezebel
I recently corresponded with Tracy Clark-Flory, writing for Jezebel, about pornographer Erika Lust. The piece — “Erika Lust Says She Has an ‘Ethical’ Alternative to ‘Mass-Produced’ Porn” — published on May 8, 2018. You can read the entire thing — including passages that describe Lust, an avowed vegan, eating “market