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Click to read How Many Dating App Matches Does It Take To Find A Hookup?

How Many Dating App Matches Does It Take To Find A Hookup?

When it comes to finding a hookup on dating apps, it’s truly a numbers game. But what does the lead time between a match and a sexy rendezvous look like for dating app users and what percentage of Americans’ matches are converting into a hookup (i.e., any activity beyond kissing or making out)? We went

March 03, 2024 by bespoke

Click to read Do You Need An Anal Pap Smear?

Do You Need An Anal Pap Smear?

Believe it or not, anal pap smears are not as common as they should be. At Bespoke Surgical, Dr. Goldstein has been at the forefront of educating people about what they are, who should get them, why you should get them, and how often you should get them. Everyone, especially those who engage in anal

May 18, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read What’s Turning Americans On in 2022?

What’s Turning Americans On in 2022?

What’s getting people in the mood in 2022? Maybe it’s a nibble of the lower lip. Perhaps it’s a level of confidence that’s indisputably sexy. Hell, maybe it’s a nude photo. We’re honestly not sure, but we felt a pressing need to find out. We asked a diverse set of Americans about which gestures, personality

March 24, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read Swollen Anus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Swollen Anus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

The anus is not only our most valuable asset, but it‘s also one of our most delicate. It‘s quite a vulnerable part of the body with very tender, thin skin. When it‘s even the slightest bit irritated or inflamed, you‘re bound to notice. You may be wondering – “Why is my anus swollen?” – and

March 17, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read Bring Home the Benefits of Data-Driven Care

Bring Home the Benefits of Data-Driven Care

mCompass Enables Anorectal Manometry Testing in Any Care Setting For an experienced clinician, fingertips can speak volumes during a rectal exam. But for the highest quality-of-care, data, along with digits is crucial. After all, physicians are scientists and know that hard data is invaluable, leading to the better practice of medicine and better treatment results.

March 10, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read The Science of Anal Sex

The Science of Anal Sex

Get to Know Your Inner A**hole For many, sharing sexual pleasure may be a form of art, but there‘s also plenty of science behind it, particularly when it involves, well, the behind. Yes, we‘re talking about anal sex and by the way, these days, anal sex is not primarily the territory of gay men. Recent

February 21, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read Quizzing Americans on LGBTQ Terms

Quizzing Americans on LGBTQ Terms

Millions of Americans identify as LGBTQ+. As the understanding of human sexuality and gender identity grows, knowledge can bring us together and foster deeper empathy. Language exists to clarify, but how familiar is the average American with LGBTQ+ terminology? Like any group, the LGBTQ+ community has its own language to express who they are and

January 20, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read Glossary of LGBTQ+ Terms

Glossary of LGBTQ+ Terms

How we communicate matters. The first step to creating more inclusive spaces is using language that makes all parties involved feel comfortable and supported. In the spirit of validating others by using inclusive and identity-affirming language, we produced a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms. Disclaimer: By no means is this meant to be a comprehensive list.

January 20, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read What Is Rectal Prolapse? Discover Symptoms, Causes & Surgery

What Is Rectal Prolapse? Discover Symptoms, Causes & Surgery

What is Rectal Prolapse? Rectal prolapse is when your rectum the last section of your large intestine drops and pushes through your anus. In the anal sex community, especially those who identify as gay, this is commonly referred to as a “rosebud,” and the act of pushing it out is known as “blooming.” While many

January 19, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read The United States of Sexual Frustration

The United States of Sexual Frustration

We’ve all been there, you hit up an old fling to end a dry spell the length of eternity. You can’t remember the last time you had an orgasm, or you and your partner’s sex life is starting to feel more stale than steamy. Sexual frustration is tough, full stop. It can occur with people

January 02, 2022 by bespoke

Click to read Why You Want To Try A Sex Pillow – And How To Use It

Why You Want To Try A Sex Pillow – And How To Use It

Whether you‘re looking for a bit more comfort in your usual routine or hoping to spice it up with something new, sex pillows might just be the solution to test out. What Is a Sex Pillow? Sex pillows are firm cushions designed to support your body during intimacy. Coming in a variety of shapes and

October 28, 2021 by bespoke

Click to read The Ultimate Guide to Rim Jobs

The Ultimate Guide to Rim Jobs

What Is a Rim Job? A rim job, also known as rimming or analingus, is the act of using one‘s mouth and tongue to pleasure your partner’s anus. Rim jobs can involve licking, sucking and kissing, and any other oral-to-anal contact. Anal rimming can involve inserting the tongue into the anus, circling around it, hence

October 15, 2021 by bespoke

Click to read Porn Usage in America & Changing Attitudes Toward Porn

Porn Usage in America & Changing Attitudes Toward Porn

The ongoing taboo associated with watching porn has lifted in recent years, as Americans continue to be more sexually adventurous. Gone are the days of hushed tones and shameful confessions that have (historically) been synonymous with porn viewership. People across genders, generations, and sexual orientations are more open and honest about their porn-viewing habits than ever before.

October 13, 2021 by bespoke