Stories by Tracy Clark-Flory

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Do People Really Need Breakup Coaches to Deal with Heartbreak?

Posted on: May 5, 2013, Source: Salon

There is no shortage of professed wisdom on getting through heartbreak.

Porn Is Now a Scholarly Topic

Posted on: May 3, 2013, Source: Salon

An editor at the first peer-reviewed journal on smut talks about why the topic deserves scholarly attention.

What Happens When the Woman Wants Sex More Than the Man?

Posted on: Apr 28, 2013, Source: Salon

The stereotype is of a frigid wife, but plenty of women find themselves the more desiring partner

Bad Advice for Wives Who Have Been Cheated on

Posted on: Apr 16, 2013, Source: Salon

A former escort turned "infidelity counselor" tells women to give their husbands more sex. It's not the answer.

Wait, Men Fake Orgasms? Fascinating Facts About Male Sexuality That Blow Apart Simplistic Stereotypes

Posted on: Apr 14, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book delivers surprising news about male sexuality -- including that, yes, some guys are really fooling you.

5 Bizarre Sex Products Designed to Make You Feel Shame About Your Body

Posted on: Apr 10, 2013, Source: Salon

Bet you didn't think you needed semen pills.

Adolescents Aren’t Having Much Sex, Despite All the Hype to the Contrary

Posted on: Apr 2, 2013, Source: Salon

The perception of rampant adolescent sexual activity is wrong. In fact, they're waiting longer than you did.

Making Sex “Normal”

Posted on: Mar 23, 2013, Source: Salon

A new project launched to help the public get over its inhibitions.

Finally, a Nuanced Look at Hookup Culture and the Sex Lives of Modern Women in Their 20s

Posted on: Mar 6, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book explores the wildly, infuriatingly contradictory messages young women face.

Finally! A Nuanced Look at Hookup Culture

Posted on: Mar 3, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book explores the wildly, infuriatingly contradictory messages young women face.

The Feminist Pornographer

Posted on: Feb 24, 2013, Source: Salon

Tristan Taormino, editor of a new book on X-rated activism, says it's time to find a middle ground in the porn wars.

I Was a Sex Surrogate for 40 Years

Posted on: Feb 20, 2013, Source: Salon

The real-life surrogate who inspired Helen Hunt's Oscar-nominated "Sessions" role reveals what the film left out.

The "Labia Pride" Movement Is on the March

Posted on: Feb 17, 2013, Source: Salon.com

Rebelling against the porn aesthetic, women are taking to the Internet to sing the praises of "endowed" women.

The Sex Addiction Myth

Posted on: Feb 7, 2013, Source: Salon

Social conservatism to blame for labeling people who like sex with a lot of attractive partners as sick, new paper argues.

G-Spot Orgasm Therapy? Inside the Sexual Healing Business

Posted on: Jan 28, 2013, Source: Salon.com

Ben and Jen Rode offer women coaching, massage — and G-spot orgasms. It's legal in California.

Does Porn Hurt Relationships?

Posted on: Jan 22, 2013, Source: Salon

An unscientific new survey says it does. But experts argue that it can actually help.

How to Buy a Fake Girlfriend

Posted on: Jan 21, 2013, Source: Salon

With everyone talking about online deception, we take a look at men who hire online girlfriends.

The War on Women's Sexuality

Posted on: Jan 6, 2013, Source: Salon

From New Dehli to the war on women here, sexual freedom has sparked a global conflict. An expert explains why.

The Most Horrifying -- And Hilarious -- Online Dating Come-Ons

Posted on: Dec 25, 2012, Source: Salon

From shirtless pics to graphic come-ons, sites are calling out dating profiles for a laugh -- and commiseration.

The Philosophy of Sex

Posted on: Dec 24, 2012, Source: Salon

In a new book, philosopher Alain de Botton urges us to consider the act more often -- but also more intelligently.

My X-Rated Sex-Ed Class

Posted on: Dec 17, 2012, Source: Salon

A porn studio offers graphic workshops on everything from oral to dirty talk. More shocking is how much we need it.

GIF Porn -- The Online Boom in 5 Second Video Clips

Posted on: Dec 10, 2012, Source: Salon

GIFs may evidence shrinking attention spans, but they're unlikely to take over the porn industry.

Study: Porn Stars Aren’t “Damaged” by Their Profession

Posted on: Nov 28, 2012, Source: Salon

A report finds adult actresses are happier than the rest of us -- and that being naked might lead to self-esteem.

Is It Possible Men Don't Really Want Casual Sex?

Posted on: Nov 19, 2012, Source: Salon

Most men aren't sex-crazed Casanovas, a researcher argues. They're in search of relationships, not one-night stands.

Why We Have Sex

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012, Source: Salon.com

A new book that examines the evolution of copulation since the dinosaur era will amaze.

"Cappers": The Horrifying Creeps Who Trick Underage Girls to Strip Online

Posted on: Oct 22, 2012, Source: Salon

Bullying from "cappers" pushed the teen to suicide. She's not the only young woman being pursued by Web creeps.

I Unleashed My Freak!

Posted on: Oct 15, 2012, Source: Salon

A conservative journalist sets out to explore the sexual fringe in this country -- and is most surprised by herself.

What I Learned About Romance from Having Casual Sex

Posted on: Oct 8, 2012, Source: Salon.com

After spending most of my 20s hooking up, I'm shocked to find that traditional courtship is pretty great.

Finding Your Son’s Computer Porn Stash

Posted on: Oct 2, 2012, Source: Salon

A dad's letter to his smut-surfing son goes viral, raising the question of how to deal with a pubescent pornophile.

The Future of Sex

Posted on: Sep 19, 2012, Source: Salon

Artificial wombs, lifelong fertility -- it seems the stuff of dystopian sci-fi, but an author says it will happen.

Paying for Sex — And Love

Posted on: Sep 14, 2012, Source: Salon.com

A survey of men who look for sex online finds they're more interested in emotion than getting kinky

Women's Orgasms as High Art?

Posted on: Sep 8, 2012, Source: Salon

Photographer Clayton Cubitt's series "Hysterical Literature" takes a high-concept approach to female pleasure.

Sorry Guys, Just Because One Study Claims That Semen Cures Women's Depression Doesn't Mean It's True

Posted on: Aug 27, 2012, Source: Salon

The headlines were provocative: Semen cures depression! But the study is 10 years old, and far from conclusive.

How Risky is Oral Sex?

Posted on: Aug 19, 2012, Source: Salon

A CDC report reminds that it can be dangerous -- but the risks are more complicated than we think.

The Trials of Being Alone After a Big Change in Your Life

Posted on: Aug 6, 2012, Source: Salon

We all have to learn to be by ourselves, whether it's after a breakup, a move or a divorce -- but how, exactly?

I Want to Be Sexy ... Just Like Mommy

Posted on: Jul 26, 2012, Source: Salon

Media has only some part to play in the early sexualization of girls — a new study indicates their mothers play a vital role too.

The 3 Parent Family -- Conservatives Freak Out Over a Different Model for Healthy, Happy Kids

Posted on: Jul 5, 2012, Source: Salon

A new bill allows children to have more than two legally recognized parents. Cue: Conservative freakout.

What's Better Than Sex? Surveys Say, Just About Everything

Posted on: Jul 3, 2012, Source: Salon

Food, iPhones, sleep -- you name it! A new breed of survey delights in telling us how little we care about nookie.

Science or Sex: Which Does the Right Hate More?

Posted on: Jun 24, 2012, Source: Salon

Parents and right-wingers revolt when a teacher dares answer fifth-graders' questions with honesty and respect.

Taxing Strip Clubs for Rape? What's Wrong With This Picture?

Posted on: May 27, 2012, Source: Salon

Strip clubs are an easy target for religious moralizing and political pandering — but should they be special targets for taxes?

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