Mark Hay

Sex

For Me, Sex Is Wet in All the Wrong Ways

I have hyperhidrosis, and it makes me sweat (way) more than average. Here’s how I deal.
Mark Hay
2.8.24
Sex

I’m a “Gray Asexual.” My Partner Isn’t.

I rarely feel sexual attraction or desire, so I can’t lean on sex to express my feelings. Here’s how we make it work.
Mark Hay
1.10.24
Sex

The Real Science Behind Penis Size and Race

Myths about massive differences in penis size have fueled anxiety and racism for centuries. What does actual modern research say?
Mark Hay
12.18.23
Sex

I’m a Solosexual. I Prefer Masturbation to Partnered Sex

"I have a housemate, so I can’t do everything I’d like to, such as buying sex toys or converting my shed into a goon cave."
Mark Hay
10.18.23
Sex

I Own a Sex Doll. But It’s More Than That.

“I got her out of the box, cleaned her up, used her for her intended purpose once, and then… I just hung out with her.”
Mark Hay
5.17.23
Sex

I’m a Porn Star with a ‘Civilian’ Partner. Here’s How We Navigate Sex.

“He was the first person who was enthusiastic about my job in a non-fetishistic way.”
Mark Hay
4.18.23
Politics

Does Testosterone Affect Your Politics?

The far right seized upon a study that said administering T could cause a “red shift” in Democrats. Reality isn't so simple.
Mark Hay
4.5.23
Identity

How Being A Furry Helped Me Explore My Sexuality

“I put on the fursuit and suddenly I’m ten times more comfortable with the way I look. Honestly, that’s magical.”
Mark Hay
3.2.23
relationships

I’m Intersex. Here’s How That Affects My Sex Life.

“I’ve never understood the idea in society that people should be ashamed of differences like this.”
Mark Hay
2.1.23
Health

How Losing My Sense of Smell Affects My Sex Life

“The best way I can say it is: It’s having sex in black-and-white.”
Mark Hay
12.7.22
Health

What It's Like to Be Allergic to Cum

How people can manage sex alongside a semen allergy.
Mark Hay
11.9.22
Health

Hemophilia Can Make Sex Scary—But It’s Manageable

“I had this inner dialogue about all the ways in which my body betrays me.”
Mark Hay
10.13.22
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