Do It Better

Here are 10 of our favorite posts about physical, mental, and emotional arousal.

Welcome to our new series, Crushing On, where we sing the praises of our current sex faves. First up: Warming vibrators.

Squirting isn’t that different from peeing, so how do you know the difference?

“Is my vagina tight enough?” Let’s dispense with these harmful myths once and for all.

Lots of people are anxious about about the ideal length of their sex.

Making your own porn can be a beautiful way to practice self-love.

Here’s how to get out of your head and into your body during a sexual encounter.

Parents often struggle with their sexual needs and boundaries. Here are some tips for how to make it easier.

At heart, Swell is about sex education. A glossary is education in its purest form.

There’s no reason why you can’t try BDSM solo.

Experimenting with textures can help recreate feelings of touch that we crave.

Hand sex isn’t just the junior varsity of sexual play—it’s its own sport.

Chests, nipples, and breasts are all erogenous zones. Here’s how to give them the attention they deserve.

Here’s everything you need to know about having sex on your period.

Attraction, arousal, and desire are related, but not the same. Allow us to give you a vocabulary lesson.

Experts explain why some of us get so turned on by masks and anonymous sex.

Here are some therapist tips for drawing out your pleasure.

Comfort sex can come from a desire to feel safe and forget about the outside world.

A psychologist explains why it’s crucial to relate to our partners as sexual beings—even when we’re not having sex.

What’s a single person to do when cuffing season beckons?

Our bodies need sleep to get in the mood.

Sex doesn’t have to be rough, dramatic, or creative to be pleasurable.

There are some longstanding myths about sex that end up hurting our relationships. It is time for us to crush them.

A next-level guide to the simple yet essential skill of kissing.