It’s somewhat traditional to toast to one’s health when clinking glasses of champagne. So, how about a toast to a happy and healthy sex life in 2018? While there’s still a few days left in the year for another major news story to happen, we thought we’d take a look back on the stories that we thought shaped and reflected the world of sexuality, sexual health, and relationships in 2017.
Without a doubt, the most far-reaching story of the year was the downfall of several high profile celebrities, businesspeople and others accused of sexual misconduct. The positive side effect of this rash of stories is that society as a whole has started to recognize the importance of consent in sexual situations. It never hurts to revisit the topic, to protect both yourself and your partners from hurtful situations.
Women of Sex Tech doing it right in Silicon Valley
No matter if you’re reading a year end round up of news on pop culture, politics, sports, or food, there’s always going to be an exciting story about innovations in the tech world, and the intersection of sex and tech is no exception! From VR porn to teledildonics, there’s always something new and exciting going on in tech. Check out this profile of women in Silicon Valley who’ve joined together to create a group called Women in Sex Tech, full of names you’re bound to hear about in 2018 as the field advances and innovates even more.
Learning about different identities and sexualities
While it’s worth noting that in general, society is much more tolerant of non-binary identities and alternative sexualities than it was, say, 20 years ago, by continuing to educate ourselves and learn about the experiences of those different from ourselves, we can do our part to combat intolerance.
Happiness or Pleasure? Antidepressants and Sexual Function
Whether it’s because 2017 was one of those years that many people labelled “the worst year ever” or not, topics relating to mental health were prevalent in the past year, from research and awareness projects, to depictions of depression and other mental health issues in pop culture. While many antidepressant medications have sexual side effects, clinical neuroscientist Daniel Michaels explores the ways in which you or your partner can work to maintain both your mental health and your sex life.
Achieving Enduring Love and Intimacy
This one might not quite fit into the theme of stories that were particularly relevant to 2017, but that’s because it’s about a timeless question – how to keep a relationship working in the long term. Just read this article and tell us it doesn’t address at least one question you’ve asked yourself about love and relationships in the past year!
Because It’s Never Too Late To Learn More About Sex
Alright – fine – guilty as charged! Yes, we think the launch of the Pornhub Sexual Wellness Center was an important story in 2017, and we hope that if you’re reading this, you did too. And as we approach our first anniversary of existence, we promise there’s more to look forward to in 2018 – more stories from more experts, more Q&As, and more on the topics that affect you. Let us know how we’re doing!