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Claire Lampen


Claire Lampen is a lifestyle reporter who covers sex, gender, and reproductive rights. Formerly a Fulbright fellow, she has published work with Vogue, Gizmodo, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, the BBC, Vice, Marie Claire, and more.

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What do Wiccans believe? A beginner’s guide to Wicca

Happy hexing.

On Dec 17, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Surprise, the tax plan is terrible for women

It's just another attempt to gut healthcare and social services.

On Dec 4, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Why isn’t a male birth control pill available yet?

A hormone cocktail for men might be closer than you think.

On Nov 25, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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The truth about having sex while pregnant

All of your weirdest pregnancy-sex questions, answered.

On Nov 17, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Is ‘sex addiction’ a diagnosis made by doctors—or just publicists?

Let's get to the bottom of what 'sex addiction' really is.

On Nov 14, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Louis C.K. and the privilege of making art about your sh**ty behaviors

The comedian has long put his misguided ideas about consent and masturbation in plain sight.

On Nov 13, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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A guide to fun, safe, shame-free anal sex

It doesn't have to be more intimidating, or any less safe, than other kinds of sex.

On Nov 12, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Your birth control options, ranked from most effective to least

You might be surprised how your birth control stacks up.

On Nov 3, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Here’s the real truth about getting pregnant on your period

Get ready to do some math.

On Nov 2, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Inside the curious, creepy world of haunted doll collecting

They may look spooky, but for collectors, these dolls have the power to heal.

On Oct 27, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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You too can have mind-blowing orgasms through sex magic

Let these witches show you the way.

On Oct 26, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Louder than whispers: Women are taking names in the wake of Weinstein

Women are tweeting, posting, circulating documents about alleged creeps. They are done being silent.

On Oct 12, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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The difference between being polyamorous and being a sneaky jerk

Polyamory isn't a made-up excuse to cheat—it's legit.

On Sep 21, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Is porn addiction even real?

It's all about terminology.

On Sep 19, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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Abstinence-only sex education is still being taught in schools—but we can change that

The Trump administration’s antiquated approach to teen sex must be stopped.

On Sep 1, 2017 by Claire Lampen