Fantasies no longer have to stay behind closed doors, or even within closed communities. If a girl wants to get it on with a dragon, or a tribble, or the Creature from the Black Lagoon, why shouldn’t she? Fantasy, after all, is about what turns you on—period. No one...
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Good Lingerie Is a Love Letter to You and Your Body
by Mariah Douglas | Oct 5, 2025
Lingerie isn’t about seduction anymore—it’s about owning beauty and pleasure on your own terms. Whether you know it or not, your underwear speaks volumes about your self-image. Hear me out: Your drawer probably holds a bunch of everyday items—the workhorse cotton...
You Call It Smut, I Call It Self-Care: The Real Power of a Sexy Beach Read
by Mariah Douglas | Jun 19, 2025
Because turning pages that turn you on is more than indulgent—it’s liberating. I was celebrating the start of summer poolside in Key West when I hit the good part of my beach book. You know the part I mean—the hot scene that gets the heroine going and then works its...
Rule of Attraction: What Really Pulls You In
by Mariah Douglas | May 27, 2025
Attraction is a funny thing. It can be based on personality, shared interests, hormones—but if you relied on the lens of Hollywood, you’d probably say it’s purely based on appearance. Attractiveness, especially for women, has some highly narrow parameters: smooth...
Pretty Woman at 35: Unpacking the Myth of the Girlfriend Experience
by Mariah Douglas | Apr 10, 2025
The last line of Pretty Woman is that “Some dreams come true, some don't; but keep on dreamin'.” It’s quintessentially Hollywood, the place where dreams are made and sold. The girlfriend experience (GFE), a niche brand of sex work, is a fantasy, and the Hollywood...
Addyi: The Little Pink Pill That Rekindled My Sex Drive
by Mariah Douglas | Mar 10, 2025
While Addyi (flibanserin) is a recognized treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in premenopausal women, it's NOT approved for use in postmenopausal women. This article discusses Addyi's use in the context of premenopausal women. It's essential to...