National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

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“BDSM Communities Are Less Rapey Than the General Population”

Broadly by Steven Blum A new study suggests our nation’s children would be better off learning about consensual sex from dungeon masters than their awkward gym teachers. After measuring rates of “hostile sexism, benevolent sexism, rape myth acceptance, victim blaming, expectation of sexual aggression, and acceptance of sexual aggression” in …

See the Consent Summit Panels and Plenary on NCSF’s YouTube Channel

See the Panels and Plenary on NCSF’s YouTube Channel NCSF Consent Summit The goal of the NCSF Consent Summit was to bring people together across cultural lines to discuss consent in order to help promote consent in our own communities. Now you can watch the Plenary and Panel discussions online! …

“1 In 6 People Has a Sex Fetish. A Neuroscientist Explains Why”

This sex researcher has interviewed hundreds of people with peculiar erotic tastes. Here’s what she’s learned Men’s Health BY DEBRA W. SOH You might think that fantasizing about being swallowed by a large animal sounds weird.   But a new study in the Journal of Sex Research finds that paraphilias—unusual …

“Sexy web series is a different way to talk about consent”

Mashable by Chelsea Frisbie Sex, we’re often told, is supposed to be mysteriously fun. Doing anything to ruin the mood, such as actively seeking your a partner’s consent, is not always considered “cool.” Emily Best, founder and CEO of the indie film crowdfunding company Seed&Spark, wants to help change that …

“I’ve Been Judged For Being Polyamorous & It’s Taught Me A Lot About Myself”

Romper by MARGARET E JACOBSEN Monogamy has been the standard for relationships, especially ones that are “true” and built upon “love.” I grew up internalizing this, seeing this in all the relationships around me, and trying to believe this. As an adult though, I’ve struggled with the idea that I wouldn’t …

“How A Divorcée Who Once Swore Off Relationships Discovered Polyamory”

Refinery29 by HAYLEY MACMILLEN From time to time, The Bed Post features other voices opening up about what gets in the way of good sex. This week, I speak with relationship coach Effy Blue.   Effy Blue does not believe that one relationship size fits all. It’s a belief that …