Today is the 37th Anniversary of Roe v Wade—the landmark decision that legalized abortion in the United States. We are dedicating this week’s Consensual Text to a woman’s right to choose. Find abortion facts throughout the day on Twitter and … {MORE}
Category Archives: sexual history
Week 69–What **is** a nymphomaniac?
Consensual Text is featured on Twitter and Facebook. Fan and follow us for info on a range of topics pertaining to sex and sexual health! Here’s a word that doesn’t have a scientific definition. It is generally a derogatory label … {MORE}
Midweek – Slideshow History of Vibrators
To most people, the 19th Century usually does not conjure up very sexy images. With such names as Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln and inventions like the safety pin, I can t say I really blame anyone. But it turns out … {MORE}
Midweek – Celebrating Condoms, in Honor of World AIDS Day
As we mark World AIDS Day, and we wanted to celebrate the little latex than could… The condom. Some historic and random condom facts: Condoms can hold as much as 12 quarts of water or 3 bags of potatoes before … {MORE}
Week 44-What is the Kama Sutra?
Kama Sutra is the most renowned and ancient formulation of the art of love. It is the earliest surviving sexual “know how” and offers exciting new ways to experience sexual pleasure. It was first written down by the sage Vatsyayana … {MORE}
Week 42-What is Tantric sex?
Tantra is a 16,000 year old tradition, born in India as a rebellion against the belief that sexuality should be rejected in order to attain enlightenment. Tantra challenged the norms of the time by asserting that sexuality was the doorway … {MORE}
Midweek History Lesson/Dung Droppings
What do reptile droppings have to do with birth control?? Sarah Seltzer, of RH Reality Check, shares some stunning birth control history that includes crocodile dung. You’ve come a long way, baby.
Midweek Book Recommendation
Our regular question will be featured again on Friday at 2 pm EST. The Friday question only is received by texting FACTS to 90999. Midweek features are available on the web only. Last year, Mary Roach, of Stiff and Spook brought us the hilarious … {MORE}
Midweek Economy/Pubic Hair Newsflash
Our regular question will be featured again on Friday at 2 pm EST. The Friday question only is received by texting FACTS to 90999. Midweek features are available on the web only. With all the bad economic news, finally Lisa … {MORE}
Week 12-What are aphrodisiacs and do they work?
To receive the weekly question per text, text FACTS to 90999. Aphrodisiacs get their name from Aphrodite–the Greek goddess of love. An aphrodisiac is believed to either attract sexual attention or enhance sexual activity, with every culture having a host of beliefs regarding … {MORE}
