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Home » sex toys

Tag: sex toys

Posted inCity Life

Jump someone’s bones, safely

by S. Nicole Lane May 5, 2020August 18, 2021

Howard Brown delivers free sex kits right to your door.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

‘Why do straight guys like anal so much?’ and other questions from live audiences

by Dan Savage October 9, 2019August 18, 2021

After a brief tour of the upper midwest, Dan Savage delves into the queries he didn’t get to.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

How to get your groove back after giving birth

by Dan Savage November 1, 2018August 18, 2021

A pelvic floor physical therapist comes to the rescue. Plus: Dan gives advice to a straight woman in love with a gay man.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Three-ways between friends and anxiety-induced orgasms: Here’s why hundreds skipped Stormy Daniels on 60 Minutes

by Dan Savage April 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Dan Savage answers questions from a live audience in Michigan the same night as the porn star’s interview.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Savage Love quickies to bid farewell to 2017

by Dan Savage December 28, 2017August 18, 2021

Tidying things up at the end of year, Dan issues two DTMFAs, explains why a man might not want to French-kiss the mouth that just blew him, and more.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

What to do—and what not to do—with used sex toys

by Dan Savage January 22, 2016August 18, 2021

Dan Savage offers advice on what to do with used dildos, suggestions for apps that can help keep you safe during hookups, and more.

"The criminal-justice system is rough on sex workers generally, and it’s absolutely brutal to trans women who do sex work."
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Just make the call

by Dan Savage June 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Dan on being an unwilling receptionist for a trans sex worker, showing some patience before jumping into anal sex, and retraining a dick.

The adult book store has been open 30 years.
Posted inNews & Politics

Zoom in: Near North

by Aimee Levitt October 26, 2013August 19, 2021

As the Near North Side blossoms, a few of the neighborhood’s sex stores are intent on hanging around.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Sex Toy Shop

by Chicago Reader June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Early to Bed

When it comes to leather sex toys, it's best to start small
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Sex toys for beginners

by Dan Savage January 16, 2013August 18, 2021

Dan on starter dildos and the zombie apocalypse

"What happens to one if one has to fart while one is wearing a butt plug?" Step back, and we'll see.
Posted inColumns & Opinion

A flare for butt play

by Dan Savage December 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Dan on anal encumbrences, nervous bisexuals, and polyamory (blah blah blah).

Care for a "hey" in the roll?
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Man prefers “music,” “friends” to sex, relationships

by Dan Savage November 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Dan (with an assist from Eric Klinenberg) on going solo, recycling sex toys, and defending polyamory.

Jack-off-in-the-box
Posted inColumns & Opinion

And a dildo for the kids

by Dan Savage September 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Dan on sex-toy shopping for a niece, desperate blow jobs, and foot and smoking fetishes

Smut-shaming in action
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Apres-porn etiquette for anal enthusiasts

by Dan Savage August 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Dan Savage offers etiquette tips for whackers, wankers, and jealous souls

Hey now, stiff . . . upper lip
Posted inColumns & Opinion

Your brother’s keeper

by Dan Savage June 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Dan on helping a bro out, working a marriage out, and giving a sex life a workout

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