Simone Paget
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SEX FILES: It's getting too real with the recent reality TV shows
It was a dark and stormy night and I was looking for something – anything – to distract me from the rising COVID numbers and my persistent feeling of deja vu. In times like these, I’ve often turned to reality TV – the more bizarre the premise the better – binging entire seasons of Catfish , 90 Day Fiance and Gigolos (a show that’s exactly what it sounds like).

SEX FILES: And just like that ... I found myself mildly disappointed
On Saturday night, I parked myself on my couch, bowl of popcorn in hand, ready to be disappointed by the first three episodes of And Just Like That – the Sex and the City reboot now airing on HBO Max.

SEX FILES: Curb the office romances this holiday season
Sex and the City isn’t the only thing that’s getting a reboot this holiday season. After nearly two years of cancelled plans and Zoom get-togethers, many workplaces are opting to host in-person holiday parties. It’s a chance to network with the higher-ups, dig into a baked brie with wild abandon and catch up with co-workers without having to say, “Brenda, you’re muted!”

SEX FILES: 'Tis the season for toe-curling treats!
The temperature has dropped and Mariah Carey songs are appearing with alarming frequency. It’s safe to say that the holiday season has arrived. If you’re considering getting a last minute gift for someone special, ‘tis the season to get frisky.

SEX FILES: How to gift appropriately during the holiday season
As someone who’s written about sex for over a decade, and is privy to trying all the latest and greatest sexual wellness gadgets, it’s not unusual for me to show up to a get-together with friends armed with sexy gifts for all (yes, a vat of lube does make a great housewarming gift! Don’t fight me on it!). That’s because I truly believe that sex toys make wonderful gifts and 99.99% of the time, the people in my circle have no complaints.

SEX FILES: A case for the grown-up glow up and the decline of one-night stands
Ah, the “Slutty Summer” that never was. Somewhere in between binging episodes of Tiger King and posting vaccine selfies, there was a time when we playfully predicted the warm months of 2021 would be an erotic Xanadu of sorts, one where, after months of social distancing, eager singles would hookup freely. However, a new study suggests that sexual activity has actually become less important to singles since the start of the pandemic.

SEX FILES: Plan B — when potential lovers make great friends, instead
A few weeks ago, I was having coffee with a girlfriend and the conversation turned to dating. I told her that I wasn’t sure where things were going with a new person in my life. “Worst case scenario, we’ll end up as good friends,” I said. As soon as the words slipped out, I regretted them. Why was I framing friendship as a consolation prize?
