

Gina Cherelus
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Ignoring the Red Flags for the Thrill
“The Idol” was bad, but it did get one thing right: Sometimes we pick people we know we shouldn’t.

A New Generation of Lube Has the Chic Look of Beauty Products
With minimalist labeling and elegant packaging, a new generation of personal lubricants can seem more self-care than sex aid. Make room on the night stand.

PDA Boundaries: Where Do You Draw the Line on Public Affection?
Wherever your boundaries are, they might not be as fixed as you think.

The Moment They Knew: Escalating From Phone Calls to a Football Card
When Troy and Tommi Vincent made the jump from marathon phone calls to exchanging photos, there was one problem: The Miami Dolphins football card he...

Writers on Strike Make Time for Romance at Picket Lines
In Los Angeles, movie and TV writers on strike are eyeing one another with more than solidarity on their minds.

The Women Who Are Giving Dating Apps the Summer Off
Summer is the season where romantic encounters heat up. Some singles are logging off to see what’s out there.

I Love You, Here’s Some Blood
The enduring eroticism of our vital fluids, onscreen and in real life.

Trying to Find Love on These Streets? Better Have a Big Roll of Tape.
Single male, 30s, seeks plus-one for brother’s wedding: In personal ads posted around Brooklyn, Alex Miller put it all out there.

Why You Should Double-Check That S.T.I. Test
Fake tests for sexually transmitted infections are readily available online — “for entertainment purposes only.” But what happens when they’re used deceptively?

The Moment They Knew: A ‘Last First Date,’ and Not a Moment Too Soon
Four years after a first date at a food hall, a Denver couple talked about what drew them to each other at the tail end of a...