Sex and sexuality

Sacred places
idea
Nan Shepherd delved into a queer erotic kinship with nature
by Melissa Matthewson

Violence and aggression
idea
The details of the situation shape whether a sexual assault occurs
by Betsy Levy Paluck & Ana Gantman

Parenting and families
guide
How to talk to your children about sex
It’s not about one embarrassing ‘big talk’. Prepare and protect them by applying these basic principles early and often
by Eva Goldfarb

Parenting and families
film
Young, gay and Arab, Omar navigates the seasons of his life in Montreal
18 mins

Stigma and taboo
idea
It’s a fraught choice: come out, or conceal yourself?
by Joel Le Forestier

Stories and literature
idea
Young women were the true originators of the Grimms’ Tales
by Christine Lehnen

Sex and sexuality
guide
How to get the excitement back
Long-term sexual boredom is common but not inevitable. Use these five focused strategies to rekindle your sex life together
by Ian Kerner

Love
film
Surreal vignettes form a meditation on love in this Oscar-winning short
15 mins

Sex and sexuality
idea
Does porn harm or help? Gender could matter in a surprising way
by Nicolas Sommet & Jacques Berent

Animals
idea
Sex lives of the pygmy seahorses – a hidden, miniature marvel
by Richard Smith

Sex and sexuality
guide
How to explore ethical non-monogamy
Before enjoying the freedoms of a more open relationship, get a handle on the practical and emotional complexities ahead
by Meg Wilson

Love
film
In this dreamlike terrain a storm becomes a window into passion
5 mins