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Senator Bob Casey, who pulled his support for William Way Community Center after word of their sex parties got out
City Life

Boring Bob Casey Apparently Isn’t a Big Fan of Sex Parties

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

Local writer Ivy Smoak, aka Amanda Hauge, author of the erotic fan fiction book Roughing the Princess. The book is inspired by the romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Ivy Smoak publicity image)
City Life

Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Local Author’s “Smutty” New Erotica Book

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Friday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

the hustler hollywood sex shop in northern libertie
City Life

Can a Sex Shop Just Open In Your Neighborhood Without Permission?

Northern Liberties has a lot going for it: great restaurants, beautiful houses, cool boutiques. And, well, a Target. One thing Northern Liberties does not currently […]

City Life

Single Philadelphians Are Still Seeking Love…Or a One-Night Stand

A moment of silence, please, for the single people in quarantine. Imagine their plight! Roommates gone to co-isolate with their significant others — or, even […]

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This Quaker Sex Ed Teacher Says Your Kids Need to Be Porn-Literate

An upbeat Al Vernacchio sits across from me in a hip, plant-filled coffee shop in Haverford. He’s describing the hoops that people had to jump […]

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Sex-Positive Club Owner on Zoning Permit Revocation: “We’re Not Backing Down”

After several months of controversy over its desire to turn the historic Tacony Music Hall in lower Northeast Philly into a community center serving the […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: The Truth About How Many Calories Sex Burns

• Research has shown that a 30-minute session between the sheets burns an average of around 100 calories for men and 70 for women. But […]

Be Well Philly

Is Everyone Scheduling Secret Sex Dates But Me?

Okay, before we get started here, let’s get this embarrassing nugget of information, crucial to my talking about this subject, out of the way: The […]

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LGBTQ&A: Brianna “Cherry Bomb” Golphin

Brianna “Cherry Bomb” Golphin is the first person of color ever to be a Philadelphia Bootblack title-holder. We chat with her about diversity within the […]

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LGBTQ&A: Feminista Jones

Feminista Jones is a mental health social worker, sex-positive feminist writer, public speaker, and community activist. We got to chat with the popular social-justice advocate […]

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Philly Music Hall Owner: We’re Not a “Sex Club”

Over the past month, rumors have swirled around plans for turning the historic Tacony Music Hall in lower Northeast Philly into a sex-positive community center. […]

Be Well Philly

Hilarious Tweet Reminds Us to Stock Up on What We Really Need for the Snowstorm

In case you’ve somehow managed to miss the warnings: We are slated to get some snow tonight and tomorrow. Around eight to 12 inches of […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: Why This Might Be the Ideal Number of Times to Have Sex Each Week 

• A new study shows that Americans are having less sex than we used to, which begs the question: Um, how much sex should we be […]

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The Checkup: Why You Should Open Your Curtains Right When You Wake Up 

• You’re going to want to start raising your blinds first thing in the morning. Research shows, people who were exposed to sunlight in the […]

City Life

Sex in Philadelphia: A Peek at What Really Goes On Behind Closed Doors

In a Philly campus apartment, a student is selling her worn underwear online for weekend spending money. In Center City, a gay man is shaving […]