Stories by Liz Langley
Liz Langley is a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.
Wanting kids isn't just the social norm, it's said to be a biological imperative, the only supposed "duh" of evolution. But yet, some of us choose not to -- and for good reason.
Posted on Nov 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet
We use enough deodorizers to ensure that we don't smell remotely organic, and yet we can't even keep our own heinies clean? What's a first-world country to do?
Posted on Sep 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Here's the plug: "The average woman in America is a size 14. The average woman on a reality show is a size 2. This is reality?"
Posted on Aug 1, 2009, Source: Liz Langley's Blog
Once considered shameful, the vibrator has become a common part of most people's sex lives. Turns out we like sexual pleasure.
Posted on Jul 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Nudism might be a marginalized lifestyle today, but eons ago it was all the rage. And no wonder: public nudity is natural, healthy and fun.
Posted on Jul 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet
The Best Sex Writing 2009 covers everything from virginity pledges to orgasming after a spinal chord injury.
Posted on Jun 17, 2009, Source: Liz Langley's Blog
The truth is, everyone can use some adult sex education.
Posted on Mar 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet
From pedal-powered sex toy delivery services to recycling vibrators, the adult industry has actually made going green sexy.
Posted on Feb 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet
First off, let's make sure some religious group doesn't buy it and decide to keep it intact forever.
Posted on Jan 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Americans' embrace of the Obamas and other intelligent public figures may be part of a much-needed cultural shift.
Posted on Jan 14, 2009, Source: AlterNet
One couple have built a business helping people deal with the very messy reality of death by cleaning up after murders, suicides and the like.
Posted on Jan 3, 2009, Source: Orlando Weekly
Porn editor Dian Hanson on art and porn, censorship, the mainstreaming of pornography and her experience as a woman working in adult entertainment.
Posted on Aug 5, 2008, Source: AlterNet
In the name of peace, find a partner -- or find yourself -- and have an orgasm. Just don't fake it.
Posted on Dec 22, 2006, Source: AlterNet
A German study reports that women's sexual desire for their partners dwindles with time. What's a monogamous gal to do?
Posted on Aug 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Sometimes you don't need someone to go to the movies with; you need someone who inspires you to make a movie of your own.
Posted on Jun 2, 2006, Source: AlterNet
The 71-year-old owner of the World Erotic Art Museum can teach us a thing or two about the aesthetic of racy art.
Posted on May 19, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Physical intimacy is growing increasingly robotic. Is it just a fad, or the wave of the future?
Posted on May 5, 2006, Source: AlterNet
What the heck is polyamory, and is it a legitimate way to sustain a romantic relationship?
Posted on Apr 14, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Browsing for vibrators with a chirpy group of older women offers some eye-opening reminders about aging, sex and camaraderie.
Posted on Mar 31, 2006, Source: AlterNet
According to a recent survey of 41 countries, the Japanese are having the least amounts of sex. But why?
Posted on Mar 24, 2006, Source: AlterNet
According to Newsweek, baby boomers' love lives are, well, booming. Maybe elder dating isn't so bad after all.
Posted on Mar 4, 2006, Source: AlterNet
A sex cannibal gets 200 responses to his internet ad, and I can't find a dinner date for Saturday night?
Posted on Feb 24, 2006, Source: AlterNet
Your friendly neighborhood adult novelty store is helping out regular folks like you -- in more meaningful ways than you might expect.
Posted on Feb 10, 2006, Source: AlterNet
It's a cliche that men are loony for lesbians. So why is it taboo for women, like me, to swoon at the sight of two guys having sex?
Posted on Jan 26, 2006, Source: AlterNet
The doom and gloom of daily news doesn't offer much good stimulation. One device takes the often inane chatter and adds a little buzz.
Posted on Dec 22, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Ten reasons why that Bush voter you're dating is wrong, all wrong.
Posted on Nov 13, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Florida's electoral landscape is a shape-shifter. Trying to get a bead on it is like being the lead character in 'Memento.' Whatever you knew a minute ago, just forget it. Something else is happening now. And now. And now.
Posted on Oct 29, 2004, Source: AlterNet
After three hurricanes, I wonder what it is that Florida did that so offended all of nature. Whatever it is, I'm sorry.
Posted on Sep 15, 2004, Source: AlterNet
The 1975 horror flick 'The Stepford Wives' stirred that nameless fear of losing one's identity, something which any stereotypical punk, artist, or politician must understand well.
Posted on Jun 10, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Creative types are forced to agonize over math every year at tax time. What if accountants and tax professionals were forced to discover a malfunctioning creative side every year?
Posted on Mar 30, 2004, Source: AlterNet
I'm one of those people whose anger at George W and his crew is as intense as jabanero nasal spray.
Posted on Mar 3, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Mattel recently announced that supercouple Ken and Barbie are splitsville. Will Cali Girl Barbie move in on Ken? Will Barbie fall prey to Blain the Australian boogie boarder's sexy accent?
Posted on Feb 18, 2004, Source: AlterNet
Science reveals the reasons for co-dependency, physical attraction, and staying up all night listening to Nina Simone.
Posted on Feb 12, 2004, Source: AlterNet
While others have picked up on the antiwar subtexts in Tolkien's work, I might be the first to interpret the whole trilogy as a dating manual.
Posted on Jan 27, 2004, Source: AlterNet
What would it be like to date the most powerful man in the free world? If we had a single president, some lucky gal might get to find out.
Posted on Dec 23, 2003, Source: AlterNet
Figure skater Jamie Sale's sexy photo shoot shows that sometimes even 'role models' gotta have fun.
Posted on Dec 12, 2003, Source: AlterNet
MoveOn Voter Fund's new political advertising contest mines the creative community for ideas on how to defeat George Bush.
Posted on Nov 2, 2003, Source: AlterNet
Gays may be the only ones who could possibly take our parents' dated, broken-down, traditional lifestyle, slap it with a coat of paint and make it attractive again.
Posted on Aug 13, 2003, Source: AlterNet
Demi and Ashton's very public fling shows that women's relationship freedom has increased at the same rate as our number of TV channels.
Posted on Jul 16, 2003, Source: AlterNet
In my new political party, Anyone But Bush Again, all you have to do is vote for the one guy running against Bush who has a shot of winning.
Posted on Jun 5, 2003, Source: AlterNet
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