Articles for i-D Travel Nov 12 Written By Abigail Moss Polyamory has a toxic positivity problemBeing poly is no more or less valid than any other relationship dynamic, why do people both on and offline see it as a 'more evolved' way of being? Why is celibacy so hot right now?With many proponents fusing abstinence with spirituality, a new form of sex negativity is thriving online. On-screen, sex workers aren't just victims anymoreFrom 'The White Lotus' to 'The Menu', sex work is finally getting a more nuanced portrayal in film and TV. Halloween has always been extremely queerFrom drag queens to early LGBT resistance movements, for decades, the dark holiday has helped queer people embrace who they really are. Unicorn hunters on dating apps are finally being called out as toxicLike most things in the kaleidoscopic world of sex, the terms 'unicorn' and 'unicorn hunter' mean different things to different people. What people still don't understand about three-way relationships.Nope, it's not a sex thing. Tech-induced tripping: Can an app get you high? The future of psychedelics could be legal, widely accessible and cheaper than growing your own shrooms. We investigate whether it actually works. Astral Projection is going mainstream in lockdown Interest has grown in Astral Projection this year thanks to Tiktok, Reddit and a lot of time spent at home. But what does it actually mean? Can microdosing LSD unlock creativity? Taking small amounts of LSD or psilocybin might increase your creative output as well as your energy levels. Getting your dose right is key So you’re thinking of joining a virtual sex event? Here's what you need to know. Welcome to the (very NSFW) world of Instagram's wedgie community Meet Benjamin Fredrickson, the ‘wedgie artist’ redefining eroticism.Meet Benjamin Fredrickson, the ‘wedgie artist’ redefining eroticism. Kink communities are about more than sex, especially in lockdown. Sex-positive groups didn't abandon one another during the pandemic. Now that venues are reopening, the bonds that tie them together are even stronger. So you’re thinking of getting into psychedelics during lockdown? Some believe it's never been a better time. What it’s like to be sharing a polyamorous home during lockdown Love in the time of coronavirus is tough enough for two. Adding a third or fourth romantic partner to the quarantine equation only makes life more complicated. Abigail Moss
Articles for i-D Travel Nov 12 Written By Abigail Moss Polyamory has a toxic positivity problemBeing poly is no more or less valid than any other relationship dynamic, why do people both on and offline see it as a 'more evolved' way of being? Why is celibacy so hot right now?With many proponents fusing abstinence with spirituality, a new form of sex negativity is thriving online. On-screen, sex workers aren't just victims anymoreFrom 'The White Lotus' to 'The Menu', sex work is finally getting a more nuanced portrayal in film and TV. Halloween has always been extremely queerFrom drag queens to early LGBT resistance movements, for decades, the dark holiday has helped queer people embrace who they really are. Unicorn hunters on dating apps are finally being called out as toxicLike most things in the kaleidoscopic world of sex, the terms 'unicorn' and 'unicorn hunter' mean different things to different people. What people still don't understand about three-way relationships.Nope, it's not a sex thing. Tech-induced tripping: Can an app get you high? The future of psychedelics could be legal, widely accessible and cheaper than growing your own shrooms. We investigate whether it actually works. Astral Projection is going mainstream in lockdown Interest has grown in Astral Projection this year thanks to Tiktok, Reddit and a lot of time spent at home. But what does it actually mean? Can microdosing LSD unlock creativity? Taking small amounts of LSD or psilocybin might increase your creative output as well as your energy levels. Getting your dose right is key So you’re thinking of joining a virtual sex event? Here's what you need to know. Welcome to the (very NSFW) world of Instagram's wedgie community Meet Benjamin Fredrickson, the ‘wedgie artist’ redefining eroticism.Meet Benjamin Fredrickson, the ‘wedgie artist’ redefining eroticism. Kink communities are about more than sex, especially in lockdown. Sex-positive groups didn't abandon one another during the pandemic. Now that venues are reopening, the bonds that tie them together are even stronger. So you’re thinking of getting into psychedelics during lockdown? Some believe it's never been a better time. What it’s like to be sharing a polyamorous home during lockdown Love in the time of coronavirus is tough enough for two. Adding a third or fourth romantic partner to the quarantine equation only makes life more complicated. Abigail Moss