Birds do it. Bees do it. Apparently, Barbies do it. And the Reporter has been doing it since 1999. It's our annual celebration of all things love and sex neatly rolled into one safe and sterile package (nasty paper cuts notwithstanding). Parting from our Rorschach-inspired cover image, this year we're taking a different approach. From Freud to Kinsey to Craigslist, the arc of human sexuality is an ample one. One filled with gray areas that are often left to interpretation and make up this butterflies-in-our-stomachs, stick-substances-in-our-hand-towels know as l'amour.
Alice Ladas knows a thing or two about the subject. She's referred to as the G spot pioneer and still practices in our own backyard. Interested in knowing who the fastest growing demographic in porn-buying is? NMSU sociologist Kassia Wosick has the surprising answer. Planning the perfect V-Day movie night? David Riedel tells you which titles to avoid like the clap. Also, find out about the science behind sex toys, and after you chose the perfect one for you, pair it with the perfect personal lubricant.
Phew...is it hot in here or is it just the beginning stages of adropause?
-Enrique Limón
Santa Fe Reporter