Stories by Tracy Clark-Flory

Tracy Clark-Flory is a staff writer at Salon. Follow@tracyclarkflory on Twitter.

Monogamous—Except Online

Posted on: Jul 28, 2013, Source: Salon

Paging Anthony Weiner: Some manage to have Internet flings without the lies—and with their partner's permission.

O.K., So Anthony Weiner Has Problems with Monogamy. Does that Disqualify Him from Holding Public Office?

Posted on: Jul 24, 2013, Source: Salon

A contrarian view of Weiner-gate 2.

I Was Supposed to End Up Alone, According to the Peddlers of the Dangers of Hookup Culture -- They Were Wrong

Posted on: Jul 23, 2013, Source: Salon

I spent my 20s worried about my lovelife. I shouldn't have, and you shouldn't either.

A Memoir of Female Lust

Posted on: Jul 16, 2013, Source: Salon

Katherine Angel bares all in a strikingly honest book about women's desire, and her own sexuality.

5 Pieces of Advice for Maintaining a Monogamous Relationship Without Going Crazy or Dying of Boredom

Posted on: Jul 14, 2013, Source: Salon

Many claim to have the secret to lasting passion -- but who has it right?

How Big Is the Average Penis? You Might Be Surprised

Posted on: Jul 12, 2013, Source: Salon

A study tries to find the real answer to that question and discovers men have been telling the truth all along.

Teen Gets Jailed, Registered as Sex Offender for Having Sex with a Female While 'Pretending' to Be a Boy

Posted on: Jul 9, 2013, Source: Salon

Does gender matter when it comes to sexual consent?

New Site Aims to Be Kickstarter for Porn

Posted on: Jul 6, 2013, Source: Salon

What does the launch of yet another adult crowdsourcing site mean for the porn industry?

I Signed Up for 5 Sex Toy and Lingerie Mail Subscriptions -- It Was a Little Bit Sexy, and a Whole Lot of Yucky

Posted on: Jun 30, 2013, Source: Salon

Probably not the best way to spice things up in the bedroom.

You Don't Have to Be a Sexist Pig to Pick Up Women

Posted on: Jun 28, 2013, Source: Salon

With pickup artist misogyny in the news once again, here's some advice on attracting women -- without the sexism.

The Best of Tumblr Porn

Posted on: Jun 20, 2013, Source: Salon

Sex educators, writers and porn stars share their favorite adult Tumblrs

When a Woman Wants Sex Like a Man -- Why Do We Deny the Intensity of Female Lust?

Posted on: Jun 13, 2013, Source: Salon

Writer and academic Katherine Angel bares all in a strikingly honest book about women's desire, and her own sexuality.

The Truth About Female Desire: It’s Base, Animalistic and Ravenous

Posted on: Jun 2, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book on women's sexuality turns everything we think we know on its head.

The Best of Tumblr Porn

Posted on: May 27, 2013, Source: Salon

Sex educators, writers and porn stars share their favorite adult Tumblrs.

Do People Really Need Breakup Coaches to Deal with Heartbreak?

Posted on: May 5, 2013, Source: Salon

There is no shortage of professed wisdom on getting through heartbreak.

Porn Is Now a Scholarly Topic

Posted on: May 3, 2013, Source: Salon

An editor at the first peer-reviewed journal on smut talks about why the topic deserves scholarly attention.

What Happens When the Woman Wants Sex More Than the Man?

Posted on: Apr 28, 2013, Source: Salon

The stereotype is of a frigid wife, but plenty of women find themselves the more desiring partner

Bad Advice for Wives Who Have Been Cheated on

Posted on: Apr 16, 2013, Source: Salon

A former escort turned "infidelity counselor" tells women to give their husbands more sex. It's not the answer.

Wait, Men Fake Orgasms? Fascinating Facts About Male Sexuality That Blow Apart Simplistic Stereotypes

Posted on: Apr 14, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book delivers surprising news about male sexuality -- including that, yes, some guys are really fooling you.

5 Bizarre Sex Products Designed to Make You Feel Shame About Your Body

Posted on: Apr 10, 2013, Source: Salon

Bet you didn't think you needed semen pills.

Adolescents Aren’t Having Much Sex, Despite All the Hype to the Contrary

Posted on: Apr 2, 2013, Source: Salon

The perception of rampant adolescent sexual activity is wrong. In fact, they're waiting longer than you did.

Making Sex “Normal”

Posted on: Mar 23, 2013, Source: Salon

A new project launched to help the public get over its inhibitions.

Finally, a Nuanced Look at Hookup Culture and the Sex Lives of Modern Women in Their 20s

Posted on: Mar 6, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book explores the wildly, infuriatingly contradictory messages young women face.

Finally! A Nuanced Look at Hookup Culture

Posted on: Mar 3, 2013, Source: Salon

A new book explores the wildly, infuriatingly contradictory messages young women face.

The Feminist Pornographer

Posted on: Feb 24, 2013, Source: Salon

Tristan Taormino, editor of a new book on X-rated activism, says it's time to find a middle ground in the porn wars.

I Was a Sex Surrogate for 40 Years

Posted on: Feb 20, 2013, Source: Salon

The real-life surrogate who inspired Helen Hunt's Oscar-nominated "Sessions" role reveals what the film left out.

The "Labia Pride" Movement Is on the March

Posted on: Feb 17, 2013, Source: Salon.com

Rebelling against the porn aesthetic, women are taking to the Internet to sing the praises of "endowed" women.

The Sex Addiction Myth

Posted on: Feb 7, 2013, Source: Salon

Social conservatism to blame for labeling people who like sex with a lot of attractive partners as sick, new paper argues.

G-Spot Orgasm Therapy? Inside the Sexual Healing Business

Posted on: Jan 28, 2013, Source: Salon.com

Ben and Jen Rode offer women coaching, massage — and G-spot orgasms. It's legal in California.

Does Porn Hurt Relationships?

Posted on: Jan 22, 2013, Source: Salon

An unscientific new survey says it does. But experts argue that it can actually help.

How to Buy a Fake Girlfriend

Posted on: Jan 21, 2013, Source: Salon

With everyone talking about online deception, we take a look at men who hire online girlfriends.

The War on Women's Sexuality

Posted on: Jan 6, 2013, Source: Salon

From New Dehli to the war on women here, sexual freedom has sparked a global conflict. An expert explains why.

The Most Horrifying -- And Hilarious -- Online Dating Come-Ons

Posted on: Dec 25, 2012, Source: Salon

From shirtless pics to graphic come-ons, sites are calling out dating profiles for a laugh -- and commiseration.

The Philosophy of Sex

Posted on: Dec 24, 2012, Source: Salon

In a new book, philosopher Alain de Botton urges us to consider the act more often -- but also more intelligently.

My X-Rated Sex-Ed Class

Posted on: Dec 17, 2012, Source: Salon

A porn studio offers graphic workshops on everything from oral to dirty talk. More shocking is how much we need it.

GIF Porn -- The Online Boom in 5 Second Video Clips

Posted on: Dec 10, 2012, Source: Salon

GIFs may evidence shrinking attention spans, but they're unlikely to take over the porn industry.

Study: Porn Stars Aren’t “Damaged” by Their Profession

Posted on: Nov 28, 2012, Source: Salon

A report finds adult actresses are happier than the rest of us -- and that being naked might lead to self-esteem.

Is It Possible Men Don't Really Want Casual Sex?

Posted on: Nov 19, 2012, Source: Salon

Most men aren't sex-crazed Casanovas, a researcher argues. They're in search of relationships, not one-night stands.

Why We Have Sex

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012, Source: Salon.com

A new book that examines the evolution of copulation since the dinosaur era will amaze.

"Cappers": The Horrifying Creeps Who Trick Underage Girls to Strip Online

Posted on: Oct 22, 2012, Source: Salon

Bullying from "cappers" pushed the teen to suicide. She's not the only young woman being pursued by Web creeps.

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