In the quiet stillness of a morning yoga class, just as the room settles into a collective, meditative breath, it happens. Or perhaps it occurs in a much more private, though no less startling, moment of intimacy with your husband. It is a sound that is unmistakable, yet entirely involuntary—a…

In parts of sub-Saharan Africa, an unusual and controversial intimate ritual continues to exist quietly in certain communities. Known as “vaginal drying” or “dry sex,” the practice involves women using various substances or techniques to reduce vaginal lubrication before intercourse. While it might…

In the vast and endlessly inventive world of human sexuality, curiosity often pushes boundaries in surprising directions. From everyday household items doubling as improvised pleasure tools to the reimagining of ancient practices in modern contexts, people have always found creative ways to explore…

Tobacco in the Shadows: The Secret Practice of Intravaginal Use It sounds like the sort of myth whispered in hushed tones, but in corners of The Gambia and Zambia, a secret ritual has taken root—quite literally. Powdered tobacco, often mixed with mysterious additives, isn’t just being sniffed,…

It sounds like something pulled from the more surreal corners of internet folklore, but the phenomenon is very real: some women are reportedly smoking cigarettes through their vaginas. Yes, instead of lips and lungs, they’re using pelvic floor control and vaginal muscle expansion to draw in…