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America’s Sweetheart: Dita Von Teese

As one of the world’s most famous burlesque performers, Dita Von Teese is the definition…

I’m a Functioning Alcoholic

It’s easy to be an alcoholic in America. Just about everything social involves the sauce.…

Sex Positivity: The Ultimate Taboo

My generation (and the generation before) have long proclaimed ‘sexual revolutions,’ but to be honest,…

The Trade: Danielle has sex for money, but don’t call her a prostitute

“It’s an escort service,” she says, and she’s just in it for the money. But…

“I’m Attracted to My Biological Brother”

Emma* sits across from me at Dazbog in Aurora, biting her fingernails and spitting invisible…

Keeping Us On Our Toes: The Appeal of Foot Fetishism

On Facebook, there are groups with names like Male Feet (6k+ followers), Barefoot and Ticklish…

The Shattered Edges of My Consent

“No means no,” I tell the faces gathered around me at the discussion I am…

Penis: It’s What’s for Dinner

Japanese chef cooks and serves his own genitals to paying cannibal diners Mao Sugiyama, a…

January 19, 2017 :: Taboo