Gigi Engle

Gigi Engle, ACS, is a certified sex educator, clinical sexologist and author of “All The F*cking Mistakes.” Her work regularly appears in many publications including Cosmo, The Body, Glamour, Men's Health and Refinery29. In 2019, she was named Journalist of The Year at The Sexual Freedom Awards.

All Articles From Gigi Engle

What Exactly Is a Praise Kink?

Some people actually get sexually turned on by compliments and affirmations

What Exactly Is a Dry Orgasm?

This common phenomenon can feel a bit freaky, but it’s usually nothing to worry about.

What Are “Crabs” and Are They Even Still a Thing?

Feels like it's been a minute since anyone really talked about crabs. Here's everything you need to know about this (yes, still common) STI.

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know (Or Maybe Never Wanted to Know) About Zoophilia

There are serious ethical implications when it comes to being sexually attracted to animals. But is it possible to explore this fetish in a healthy way?

What Are Emotional Aphrodisiacs, And How Can They Help Your Sex Life?

We're not talking about oysters and champagne. We're talking about feelings.

Why We Want to Bite Our Partners During Sex

An evolutionary side effect called "cute aggression" makes us want to bring out the fangs in bed

How to Have a Healthy Fight With Your Partner

Where there is love, there will be arguing. Here’s how to do it the right way.

Everything You Need to Know About Blood Play

Blood kink is having a bit of a moment. Whether you're into it or not, we know you're at least curious.

Does Sex Make Us Spill Our Secrets?

Having sex, or even just being turned on, can make you open up more (whether you want to or not)

Should We Talk About Our Sexual Pasts With a New Partner?

Asking for a partner's "number" is a definite no, but open-ended conversations about sexual history can actually be productive and healthy for a new relationship

Does Being Loud in Bed Make Sex Better?

How, and why, making some noise can enhance the experience for you and your partner

The Consent Checklist Every Man Should Commit to Memory

Fully understanding and practicing consent involves much more than getting a simple "yes" or "no"

The Unnecessarily Complicated Debate Over Squirting, Explained

Yes, there's probably some pee involved, but that's far from the most important or interesting thing to know about squirting