My 80's Heartthrob & The Virus That Hit Quentin If you had the chance to have some sexy time with someone you weren't at all attracted to, would you do it? Now, what if that person was famous?

It's all about planting a seed

Who do people hold onto their ex's stuff? Sometimes when we end relationships, aside from a few leftover photos and maybe a gift or two, there's no visible evidence that the relationship ever happened.

In the naked city, there are a lot of naked penises When I was in grade school, I was walking to school with my older sister when we were flashed.

Women & the sex industry: A mini review of two films at Hot Docs Hot Docs is underway here in Toronto and I have to say it continues to be one of my absolute favorite film festivals. Last week I screened two films that both tell the stories of women who worked in the sex industry...

Guide to Kisses I have to admit, for as long as I can remember, I've been a total sucker for kissing. I love everything from tiny friendly pecks to full on, swoon-inducing make-out sessions.

Cat-calling: Not just a whistle of approval The other day I was subjected to something known as a cat-call. Like many other women, it has happened to me numerous times before, and I've always brushed off the comments. However the other day, the cat-call really annoyed me.

22, single, not looking I love dogs. I've been around dogs all my life, and now that I'm on my own, I really want to get myself a puppy.

Simple guide to first dates So you've found yourself once again playing the dating game. First dates can be fun and exciting and they can also be train wrecks.

Reigniting sexual desire There are many things that can impact sexual desire and drive including depression, stress, hormonal changes, past sexual experiences and medication.

Re-imagining sexual 'empowerment' In an age where everything related to sex in media seems to have a "been there, done that" kind of feel - I often wonder if the pendulum will ever swing back.

Sex Matters tips for singles on Valentine's Day If you're single this is the perfect time to indulge yourself and get yourself prepped for exciting new experiences in the realm of love.

Sex Matters tips for 'out of the box' Valentines ideas If you're looking for some "out of the box ideas" to really impress your sweetie this year, here are my top 5 tips:

Sex Matters dos and don'ts of online dating Sex Matters dos and don'ts of online dating

A weighty matter I am one of those people who used to have an absolute hatred for the gym.

Sex Matters Advice Both men and women experience difficulty with orgasm for myriad reasons.

Sex Matters Advice It can be a fine line between a crush and developing actual feelings for someone.

Out of the box holiday ideas Whether you're in a new relationship or you've been together for years, the holidays are a great time to get your sweetie something to put a sexy spring in his or her step.

Surviving the holiday work party So you're getting ready for your annual holiday fete with the folks from work...

Friends with benefits - a cautionary tale I was recently interviewed about the trend of young adults who are seemingly bored by the dating scene and taking to hooking up with friends in lieu of long term relationships.

'Ill' Communication Let's say you've just started dating your dream partner. You've gone out a few times, and things are starting to get a little hot and heavy.

Sex Matters... Advice Dear Cynthia: I was wondering is it normal for a girl to always want to have sex? My boyfriend doesn't want to have sex that much -- it seems he would always rather watch porn.

Kiss my... As a pre-teen, I was tormented by a boy who told me I had ugly, fat lips. If you were judging attractiveness by what you saw in magazines at that time, they kind of were.

Sex sells - but that doesn't mean it's always interesting The book 'Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture' argues that North America's oversexed culture encourages women to objectify themselves.

Orgasmic birth? A significant part of my ambivalence towards pregnancy/motherhood is due to my sheer terror at the idea of giving birth. For the past few years, I have relentlessly pressed any new mother I can find about the gory details of childbirth.

What 'sexy' isn't Despite the fact that I love talking and analyzing all things about sex, I'm sometimes bored by the ubiquitousness of it all. I often wish people were more imaginative.

Sex Matters... Advice Dear Cynthia: I want to know why its so impossible for me to "orgasm" with my partner. I try everything and I hope I'm not the only girl out there!

Sex Matters... Advice Dear Cynthia: How do I flirt with a co-worker during office hours?

Mad Woman I have to tell you, I'm simply dying for the next season of Mad Men. I have been enchanted with the show since it began.

Heartsick Days Lovelorn staff at a Japanese marketing company are now allowed to take paid time off after an upsetting break-up with a partner, with more 'heartache leave' offered as they get older.

Sex Matters... Advice If you were my girlfriend, what would be the best way to approach the subject of anal sex? Once a girl tries it, she's hooked, but breaching the topic is hard!

Top 5 Steamy Summer Sex Tips Whether you're alone or with a partner, there's no better time to get in touch with your inner hotness.

Juicy Talk I have to admit, I'm not usually a huge fan of "dirty talk". More often than not, I find it either ridiculously cheesy or just too pornographic. On top of that, if someone is constantly yammering away in my ear, it threatens to distract me from my own fantasies rather than add to them.

Sex Magic When I was sixteen I fell in love with a guy I thought was simply, magical. I met this Magic Man on a snowy Valentine's Day when he offered to drive me home.

The sex ed curriculum that never was There's no question that the provincial government majorly fumbled the ball last week when they rolled out the new curriculum and then promptly withdrew it as a result of mass complaints.

Sex Matters... Advice My husband likes to have sex every day if possible... Is that normal??

Sex Matters Guide to Sex Positions Some tips to getting comfortable in the bedroom -- and elsewhere.

Feminist Porn The feminist porn movement is trying to provide women with something that's different from what's offered by mainstream pornography.

How I learned to stop worrying and love the Gaga When I first heard "Just Dance" on the radio, I promptly turned it off. The song sounded to me like another bland pop confection complete with an overly...

Sex Matters... Advice I am 28 years old and have still not been able to have penetrative sex. I continue to have orgasms with my boyfriend but somehow...

Orgasmic 'Meditation' I have long been telling anyone who will listen about my crazy idea for a women-only massage service that would include with the option for a "happy ending."

Toys for Adults Well ever since "The Rabbit" was featured on Sex & The City - sex toys have come out of the closet. Here are some of my top recommendations:

Bite This I have to say that I find the experience of going to the dentist somewhat obscene. Mouth agape, metallic instruments shoved in the cracks of my teeth...

The scent of a woman I am one of those people who take scent very seriously. Let's face it - smell can attract and repel, enchant and offend. It can propel you...

Top 10 Sex Songs Besides sex itself, what's greater than a red-hot love song? But what actually makes a song sexy?...

Guide to... Celebrating Valentine's Day if You're Single Whether it's with a toy or a workshop - indulging your own private sex life is a gift that keeps on giving (and believe me, whether you are single or in a relationship, you will always have your own private sex life...

Guide to... Celebrating Valentine's Day For Couples Okay - so let's say you don't want to deal with the crowds and jacked up Valentine's prices. Not to worry! You can always delight your love with an incredibly indulgent home cooked meal. One word of advice, if you're the type who...

Love, lust and everything in between The year was 1984. Prince had just released the supersexy 'Purple Rain' & Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America caught in a sex scandal. I was 10 and knew absolutely nothing about sex.

Sex Matters Guide to Porn for Women To this day, I think that lots of people still subscribe to the notion that porn is not for women. That men are visual and women are cerebral.