Relationships

Gay Olympia?

Just Another Self-Help Book Pretending It's A Novel...

Pucker Up: Straight Men Who Have Sex With Men

Obama Gets a Pass on Gay Marriage

"I have not said that I was a supporter of gay marriage, but I am a strong supporter of civil unions, and I would, as president, make absolutely certain that all federal laws pertaining to married couples—benefits pertaining to married couples are conferred to people who—same sex couples who ha ... More >>

New Domestic Partnership Bills Aren't Messing Around

Because our Supreme Court believes procreation is a rational reason to ban gay marriage, every year Washington legislators introduce bills to expand the rights of domestic partners. This year's bills are properly bold, making domestic partnerships the equivalent of marriage in everything but name. L ... More >>

It's Better to Be Gay Here Than in Most States

Author: Lokal_Profil, used under Creative Commons 2.5 The above map (click to enlarge) shows gay marriage rights (or lack thereof) in all fifty states. If Washington passes the domestic partnership legislation introduced yesterday, it will join Vermont and New Hampshire as the only states with (rou ... More >>

Hooray, State Senate!

Last night, the state Senate passed the domestic partnership bill to give gay couples all the rights that married straight ones have--at least to the extent that the state can provide that. The legislation seems likely to pass the House as well, and Gregoire has said she'll sign it. Of course, once ... More >>

Cheatin' Fart

"'Sleazy' is not a characteristic on most women's must-have list."

Defensive Marriage Acts

Attention, golddiggers: Supreme Court rulings on prenups.

Summertime, and the Lovin' (Should Be) Easy

Attention, golddiggers: Supreme Court rulings on prenups.

The Gay in Congregation

Christianity’s queer embrace pits open-minded students versus a traditionalist administration at SPU.

Spy Games

Christianity’s queer embrace pits open-minded students versus a traditionalist administration at SPU.

I'm Over Him, but Not the Dogs

Christianity’s queer embrace pits open-minded students versus a traditionalist administration at SPU.

There Goes the Gayborhood

As gay couples flee Capitol Hill and its drift toward overpriced sterility, an unlikely South County suburb helps fill the void.

Cleaning Up the Dildo Department

The proprietor of South Lake Union's Raven's Gallery Erotica isn't alone in her concern over the use of phthalates in sex toys.

The Disappearing Sex Drive

A hard pill to swallow.

The Friend Code

Is it breaking the rules to be buddies with a pal's ex?

Eileen Mintz

Publicist and (unofficial) matchmaker

Audrey McManus

Sex toy specialist

Sexual Disorientation

A court decision on gay marriage could aid opponents of the new, unrelated gay-civil-rights law.

The Frenemy

A court decision on gay marriage could aid opponents of the new, unrelated gay-civil-rights law.

The Rationale for Love

Gay marriage is illegal in Washington, but why? In defending the law before the Supreme Court, the state must cite a 'rational' reason.

WWJD (What Would Judy Do?)

Gay marriage is illegal in Washington, but why? In defending the law before the Supreme Court, the state must cite a 'rational' reason.

Missing the Mistletoe

Gay marriage is illegal in Washington, but why? In defending the law before the Supreme Court, the state must cite a 'rational' reason.

Home Alone

Long disadvantaged by economic forces, single women are suddenly the hottest thing in the housing market.

Till Death Do They Part?

Researchers wonder whether same-sex couples are up to the commitment.

Racing Down the Slippery Slope

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Putting the 'You' in Stupid!

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Gay Marriage and Quotes

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Girlfriend in a Coma

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Spunky Fun!

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Even More Cock Talk

What's after gay marriage? Polygamy? Bring it on.

Sex Techs

Better living through thoughtfully applied technology.

Beware the Booty Call

Better living through thoughtfully applied technology.

Ex-sex and an icky invention

Better living through thoughtfully applied technology.

Comment of the Day: The Dow Constantine Non-Scandal Invites Sarcasm

How dare this single man act like an, ummm...single man!​Readers hmmmm and ROTCODDAM respond to Closing the Book on the Dow Constantine Non-Scandal Scandal. Their sarcasm says it all. "OMG: flirting between two obviously consenting adults. Scandal, right there." "Breaking news! A single guy ... More >>

New Guy/Old Vibe: Push Your Orgasm Reset Button

How dare this single man act like an, ummm...single man!​Readers hmmmm and ROTCODDAM respond to Closing the Book on the Dow Constantine Non-Scandal Scandal. Their sarcasm says it all. "OMG: flirting between two obviously consenting adults. Scandal, right there." "Breaking news! A single guy ... More >>

A Straightjacket Built for Two

How dare this single man act like an, ummm...single man!​Readers hmmmm and ROTCODDAM respond to Closing the Book on the Dow Constantine Non-Scandal Scandal. Their sarcasm says it all. "OMG: flirting between two obviously consenting adults. Scandal, right there." "Breaking news! A single guy ... More >>

Today in Sex: Daddy's Hurting Mommy and I Like It

​ I was born via immaculate conception. As were my four brothers and sister. My parents sprang, fully formed and married, from a cabbage patch and--speaking of my four brothers and sisters--none of them have ever had sex either. At least that's the way I prefer to think of things. Alas, not ev ... More >>

Today in Sex: Men Only Get Three Hours of Orgasm? What a Gyp.

​This really doesn't seem fair, but according to a story reported in the Times of India this week, most men spend only three hours out of their entire lives in the grips of an orgasm. Considering we spend one-third of our lives sleeping and an average of 45 hours a week working, a mere 180 min ... More >>

Today in Sex: The Great American Sex Survey

​Oh, hey, did you see whose book landed the #2 spot in the Huffington Posts's "Funniest Underrated Humor Books?" No, you didn't see that? Well, that'd be my book and you might want to run along and read that story (and vote for my book) before you get to this big sex-survey rundown. You can al ... More >>

Today in Sex: Daddy's Girls Are Smarter About Sex

​Here are a few of the topics up for discussion with my dad: Jon Stewart, politics, Frank Sinatra, any new Apple product, what's for dinner, Ireland, my niece/his granddaughter, politics, and what's for dessert. And here are a couple we avoid: Catholicism, sex.

Today in Sex: Chaste Children Have Zipped Lips

​Some days I just wanna wrap my arms around the various social sciences and give them a big hug . . . nuzzle anthropology with the tip o' my nose, land a big sloppy kiss on psychology, and cuddle sociology between my B-cups. Today is one of those days. Because today I read about a study that c ... More >>

Today in Sex: Raising Age of Consent Has No Effect on Child Molestation

​I thought the story of the surgeon who removed a woman's clitoris for no particular reason would stand as my most disturbing tale of the week. Nope. Not even close. Yesterday, Vancouver researchers published a study in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality reporting that sexually active Van ... More >>

The Top 5 Unexpected Valentine's Day Aphrodisiacs

There is no magic potion for love. Unless you count bourbon.​Let's make this clear: There is no magic pill that will make your lover aroused or attracted to you. That said, many foods are scientifically or historically reported to, um . . . get the juices flowing, if you will. Some edibles ar ... More >>

Leaving the Bathroom, and Other Doors, Open

There is no magic potion for love. Unless you count bourbon.​Let's make this clear: There is no magic pill that will make your lover aroused or attracted to you. That said, many foods are scientifically or historically reported to, um . . . get the juices flowing, if you will. Some edibles ar ... More >>

Reality Checks and Anal Sex

There is no magic potion for love. Unless you count bourbon.​Let's make this clear: There is no magic pill that will make your lover aroused or attracted to you. That said, many foods are scientifically or historically reported to, um . . . get the juices flowing, if you will. Some edibles ar ... More >>

Happy Monday! This One Goes Out to All of Reverb's Favorite Anonymous Commenters.

"And what does your girlfriend think about all this?"

Hooker Face

"And what does your girlfriend think about all this?"

Washington United for Marriage Hatches State's Best Effort Thus Far to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

​For the next year advocates from a broad spectrum of groups will be asking same-sex couples to share their stories with the rest of the state. The strategy appears to represent Washington's most concerted effort thus far in making same-sex marriage legal.