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Steph Auteri

Steph Auteri has written about sexuality for the Atlantic, VICE, Pacific Standard, the Washington Post, and other publications. Her more literary work has appeared in Poets & Writers, VQR, Creative Nonfiction, and elsewhere. She is a regular contributor to Book Riot, the Pure Romance Buzz blog, and the Feminist Book Club, the author of A DIRTY WORD, and the founder of Guerrilla Sex Ed.

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Articles by Steph Auteri
How to Store Your Sex Toys
How to Store Your Sex Toys

Many people are most concerned with discretion when it comes to sex toy storage. But hygiene and safety are most important—there's no shame in owning a sexy stash! 

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How to Get Your Sexy Back When You Live in Sweatpants 24/7 and Are Sick of Your Partner’s Face
How to Get Your Sexy Back When You Live in Sweatpants 24/7 and Are Sick of Your Partner’s Face

Lots of lube, weed and a good vibrator might be a good start when you are wondering how to get your sexy back. But for lasting, meaningful connection, you are going to need more!

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When It Comes to Sex, There’s No Such Thing as Normal
When It Comes to Sex, There’s No Such Thing as Normal

It's common to assume that there is one sexual standard - one level of normal - to which we should aspire. In reality, we're all different and we're all OK.

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The First Vibrator to Surprise Me in 15 Years
The First Vibrator to Surprise Me in 15 Years

Despite my enduring cynicism, I can still be pleasantly surprised by a new sex toy.

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My Orgasm Is Not Your Chance To Level Up
My Orgasm Is Not Your Chance To Level Up

Instead of centering my orgasm, why don't we put it to the side? Sex is about the both of us.

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