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Hot, electronic, lesbian humps dominate summer

Hey, Badgers! Staying steamy? As the weather warms up and the ladies throw on their sundresses, all of our thoughts are starting to turn to our summer plans. Whether you will be taking a road trip cross-country, returning to your hometown or working in Madison, you’re probably concerned about keeping… Read more »


Female orgasm no hysterical mystery

Can you help a gal out? I don’t think I have ever had an orgasm with a guy. Not with a random hookup, not with a friend with benefits, almost once with a boyfriend, kind of, maybe …  I cum when I masturbate if I focus, but I want that… Read more »


Hump long-distance over summer break

Welcome to another Hump Day, Badgers! I don’t know about you, but with the end of the semester coming up, I’ve been hearing my share of concern from people wondering where their relationships are headed this summer. Many don’t want to deal with the long distance and the huge intervals… Read more »


James Deen bares all

Who is James Deen? If you’re a typical horny college student who lets their mind wander to the XXX side of the Internet while you’re trying to research that term paper, you’ve likely caught glimpses of the side of his handsome mug more than a handful of times — more likely the… Read more »


Humping covered, getting tested hinder STD spread

Hello, all of my lovely badgers. Hopefully you all enjoyed a delightful and sexy spring break! Since April is Get Yourself Tested Month, this week’s questions are all about how to get it on while protecting yourself and anyone who gets close to your genitals. Dear Hump Day Ladies, I… Read more »


UTI, virginity woes persist

Another Hump Day, another set of awesome questions! Losing my virginity was somewhat traumatic for me. I wasn’t ready and gave into peer pressure. It was really painful and every time I’ve attempted since then has been painful. My partners get frustrated, which makes me frustrated, because I feel like… Read more »


Best sex lives, climaxes paired with communication

Welcome back to another Hump Day! It seems as though the majority of you are bogged down and overwhelmed this semester, so I’m happy to see from your questions this week that you’re all still finding time to get your hump on. Let’s dive right in and see what we… Read more »


‘Tearing’ through porn, pre-coital Plan B

Happy Hump Day, readers! You all had lots of questions this week, so let’s just get right down to it, shall we? Last time I had sex with one of my guy friends, he ripped my perineum bad enough that I bled for about two days and it was about… Read more »


Find singles with benefits safely this Hump Day

Hello, my fellow Badgers! I am happy you all found time to read this week’s Hump Day despite midterms being upon us once again. This week, I have responses to some of your pressing questions relating to the world of dating. Here we go: Hey ladies, I’ve recently become single… Read more »


Clarifying IUD products’ branding, rebranding

Two weeks ago, Hump Day previewed the release of the new intrauterine device Skyla. I promise to get back to the sexy stuff next time readers, but first, here is an important question from a fellow Badger. Hi Sam, I read your column a couple weeks ago about the new… Read more »


Hump-up your Valentine’s Day

Happy Hump Day, Badgers! I hope your week is so far so good, but I know tomorrow is really the day everyone is waiting for — even if it’s because you simply want it to be over with. Valentine’s Day is when you spend way too much money on flowers,… Read more »


New IUD explained in Hump Day interview

How are those sexy New Year’s resolutions we talked about goin’? Mine are well under way, I am happy to say. I have an appointment set up for a shiny new — and 100 percent covered! — intrauterine device (IUD), thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Was your or your… Read more »


Making screams, shouts, silence in the sack

Welcome to another Hump Day, Badgers! Hopefully everyone had a relaxing break and you are all ready to dive into more answers to your sex-related questions! The theme for this week is noise — or the lack thereof — in the sack. This is definitely an important topic to anyone… Read more »


Hump Day: Make this year’s resolutions sexy

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day and it’s a whole new sex life if you desire it deeply enough! January is all about New Year’s resolutions, so why not make sex a part of your own personal to-do list? Consider this: Do any of your vows include exercising… Read more »


How to end your nether region’s no-shave November

Welcome back to another Hump Day ladies and gentlemen! I have returned to help you with some of your sexual inquiries. Since you were too shy to send your questions this week, today I’ll be writing about an issue that has been very popular in the shout-outs lately. If you… Read more »


Hump Day gets sensory with fragrance, looks, nice gestures

Wow, November is nearly over already! But you know what that means … World AIDS Day is upon us! Dec. 1 is commemorated as a world-wide day of recognition, awareness and unity for those affected by the human immunodeficiency virus. The easiest way to join the effort in preventing the… Read more »


Hump Day tackles the best and worst of sex’s “gifts”

Happy hump day, horn balls! Mega thanks for the shout out last time. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to know I’m giving out erections in class. Who is excited for Dan Savage to come to campus!? I know I am! Mr. Savage started off writing his… Read more »


Hump Day positions you for sexy success this week

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another Hump Day. As the days are getting colder, the nights longer and the snow starts to fly, I hope everyone has a fellow Badger cuddle buddy to help keep you warm. Today we’re going to look at some different body-warming, toe-curling sex positions that… Read more »


Hump Day explores how to smooch, when it’s an oops

Well it’s Hump Day again! Though the temperatures are getting colder there’s no reason your love life can’t heat up. Read on for answers to this week’s burning questions.I love to kiss, but lately things have been… stagnant. I’m afraid my boo might want to move things along, but I… Read more »


And then there were three: Hump Day’s latest lady

Happy Hump Day, Badgers! I’m joining the current sex columnists at The Badger Herald to help you get answers about your sexual curiosities and relationship woes. We’ve got a lot of questions that need answers, so let’s just get into it! My girlfriend and I have been having sex now… Read more »


Hump Day tackles grunts, groans, and too few moans

Good day, Hump Day readers! The weather is getting chilly and you know what that means. Snuggle season! Ever wonder why there are so many spring babies? Stop by the Sex Out Loud office to check out the Snuggie Sutra from our library from some extra cozy sex position ideas… Read more »


Hump Day’s newest sex guru gets down to business

Hello my sexy Badger brethren, this is Katherine, your newest Hump Day columnist! We’re now halfway through the week and I’m here with answers to your most pressing sex questions to help carry you through to the weekend. I’ve got a lot to say this week, so let’s jump right in with… Read more »


Hump Day gets to the bottom of this week’s question

Dear Hump Day, Lately my boyfriend’s been asking me to try anal. I’ve never taken it up the butt, but I might be willing to try. Got any tips for me? Signed, Begging to Understand The Tush Dear BUTT, I’m delighted you asked because so many people are wondering: what’s… Read more »


Find a hump-mate tonight with these easy tips

It’s that time of the week again peeps — Hump Day! We’re officially halfway through the work week which means only a few more evenings until there’s enough free time to get back to the hump sessions that keep you pushin’ through. No, is that just me who only has… Read more »


From virgins to facials, your sex questions covered

Happy Hump Day friends, foes, and fiends. You all had so many amazing questions for this week, so I’m just gonna get down to it. Keep them coming at humpday@badgerherald.com. I’ve heard that the first time having sex can be painful and bloody. What are good sex positions for virgins?… Read more »


Debunking serious sex myths, Hump Day style

Welcome, Hump Day first-timers and repeat offenders. I’m Sam, a senior here at the University of Wisconsin and your resident Herald sex columnist. I enjoy glistening yoga sessions, eating sweet things and being the big spoon. My personal sex goals for this year include mastering sensual oil massage techniques and… Read more »


College Sex 101

Oh hey there, hornballs. Sam here, your friendly neighborhood sex columnist and titillator extraordinaire. I’ll be seeing you right here in the ArtsEtc. section for your weekly indulgence of “Hump Day.” Check us out each Wednesday as we get down and dirty on everything your loins desire to read about… Read more »


Why different strokes for different-gendered folks?

I have a theory about men and women. A theory, specifically, about how men and women have sex and why they relate to one another in the bedroom the way that they do. Call it social construction, call it biology, call it whatever the hell you want, but let’s be… Read more »


BH presents True Life: I’m a sex columnist

Happy Hump Day, Badgers! If you’re a senior like me, you’re probably getting ready to pick up your cap and gown and planning for the upcoming graduation ceremonies while both looking back on your time at UW and ahead to what the future will bring. It’s been a crazy ride… Read more »


Beyond g-spots: Unorthodox erogenous zones

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, it’s another Hump Day! Savor them, readers — there are only a few more left this year! This week, we’re going to delve deep into the pleasurable wonders of the female body. Because there’s more goin’ on down there than just the clitoris and… Read more »


Exploring sex, relationships

It’s Hump Day again, and you know what that means — another round of sex questions, another round of sex answers. In the past, I’ve prioritized answering your sex questions over your relationship questions (this is, after all, a sex column). But this week, I decided that I’d answer questions… Read more »


Hump Day answers questions on queer sexuality

Happy hump day, avid readers! Spring has sprung, and on a college campus such as ours, sexual health awareness is in the air. April marks the kick-off of National STD Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the University of Wisconsin’s Sexual Health Fest. For frequent study breaks over the next few… Read more »


Secretive legislation brings latest chapter in War on Women

Over the last 14 months, we’ve grown accustomed to headlines about the atrocious shit that Gov. Scott Walker has done in our state. What’s worse, we’ve grown accustomed to being deceived by our lawmakers, after over a year of hearing about Walker signing bills into law “privately,” “in secret,” “overnight,”… Read more »


Alcohol and hookups: A collegiate love story

It’s 1:47 a.m. on a Friday night (technically Saturday morning), and I can see the panic begin to set in after the bartender announces the last call. I’m sitting at a bar stool on the second floor of Wando’s, looking out over the balcony as students begin looking around desperately,… Read more »


Solid sex advice, from tip to shaft

Sam here, refreshed and full of knowledge from a week in Minneapolis for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention Conference. Some cool, random facts for you all: There is a new strain of drug-resistant gonorrhea on the loose and around one-fifth of young women… Read more »


Legislation invasive, harmful

Happy Hump Day, badgers! I can’t believe we’re already six months shy of the 2012 presidential election. While it’s tough to predict who the Republican nominee will be just yet, one thing’s for certain: If a Republican gets elected in November, women in the U.S. are seriously, seriously fucked. In… Read more »


Time for a quicky, or 36? Brief answers, sans briefs

It’s that time of week again, and the day we all look forward to — Hump Day. This week, I’m tackling as many of your questions as possible by answering them in twenty words or less. You ready? What’s a good sex position for a man with a small penis?… Read more »


Six answers for sex questions

Happy Hump Day everyone! Let’s get right down to it, shall we? If a girl says it hurts when you’re fucking her are you just too big? Mmmmmm, probs not. It actually more likely means that she is not fully turned on. See, when female-bodied people are in an aroused… Read more »


Earn that orgasm: Hump Day outs climax fakers

Hi, Hump Day readers! It’s Wednesday — you know what that means: More sex questions, more sex answers. Do certain sexual positions improve your cardio? It depends. While sex can definitely increase your endurance, it may be more beneficial to increase your cardio endurance outside the bedroom first. Staying in… Read more »


When going soft is OK: Romance, Hump Day style

Happy Valentine’s Day, Hump Day readers! Okay, okay, so Valentine’s Day was yesterday. But for those of you who wait until the roses and chocolates go on sale, here are some Qs & As to help make your celebration hot and steamy. And for those of you observing Singles Awareness Day,… Read more »


Glossies, Internet offer deplorable sex advice

Happy Hump Day, horndogs. Because the Internet is really starting to piss me off, this week I took a look at some of the truly awful sex advice floating around out there to show you why, when it comes to “expert” advice, taking it with a single grain of salt… Read more »


Hump Day tackles porn use, penile fractures, more

Hey, Hump Day readers. I don’t know about you all, but I can already tell what my favorite class is going to be this semester: Gender and Reproductive and Sexual Health. I am feeling inspired. Lately I’m not as turned on by having sex with my girlfriend. She’s amazingly sexy,… Read more »


Hump Day is back: Time to get it on again

Happy Hump Day! Welcome back to another semester of pillow talk from your two favorite sex columnists on campus. We’ve got some crazy stuff planned for this semester, so be sure to check in every Wednesday to see what we’ve got in store. This week, to answer some of our… Read more »


Here’s to ho ho ho-ping for one steamy holiday season

Hey there, Hump Day readers! Before we get to your questions for this week, here are the winning sexy ways to ask for consent, as promised: “I’ll trade you your consent for my cock.”“Hey, nice shoes; wanna fuck?” “I’m already lost in your eyes; can I get lost in your body?”Good… Read more »


From leather to lace: Open forum on fetishes

Happy Hump Day, Badgers! Over the course of the semester, Sam and I have received tons of questions about fetishes. You’ve asked us about everything from foot fetishes to leather fetishes, from butt fetishes to the fetishes that you think are too taboo to even name. You want to know… Read more »


Answering feedback, feeding further curiosity on sex toys

Happy early World AIDS Day! Remember to get yourself tested once every six months if you have multiple partners and once a year if you’re monogamous. The sixth floor of University Health Services will be offering free walk-in HIV tests all day long Dec. 1. Y’all had some rad follow-up… Read more »


At adult bedtime, keep your toys out

Maybe you’ve been to an adult sex shop before; late at night, with a couple of your friends, wandering through row upon row of multicolored sex toys, scandalous lingerie, spermicidal lube and penis-shaped cake pans. If you’re anything like me, you’ve stopped in front of a shelf of unrecognizable objects… Read more »


Making students’ sex lives more consensual, sensual

I want to share a personal experience with you all: During a recent hook-up, something startling happened. The other person asked me for my consent at every step of the way, and I mean every step. “Can I take your shirt off now?” “Do you like having your neck kissed?”… Read more »


Exploring health questions from aphrodisiacs to orgasms

This week, I want to answer some of your questions about sex and health. Don’t worry; I am not going to preach at you. This ain’t your fourth grade puberty lesson. Are there any health benefits to sex besides just burning calories? Absolutely! First off, you are right to bring… Read more »


Heating up, avoiding sex-related frights this Halloween weekend

Happy Halloween! Pick up some free safer sex supplies around campus this week before beginning your Halloween festivities. Here is some sex Q&A to help you out for the weekend. I know I am supposed to ask for consent. But how do I ask without being awkward? Great question! Consent… Read more »


Face in the crowd: Student thoughts on porn

It’s 2:36 in the morning, and the chick working the desk at College Library is literally trying to burn a hole through me with her eyes. Maybe it’s because I’m blasting porn on my laptop and asking a group of freshman guys what makes this scene better than the last… Read more »


Sex pointers from pills, penises to pleasuring

Hey hot stuffs. I’m determined to learn how to deep throat. Help! It’s all about angles. Throats curve down, so whatever you’re going to be shoving down there also has to curve down. Ergo, if you’re handling an upwardly curved penis, you’ll have to get creative. Sixty-nining (deep-throater on top)… Read more »


Proper tools, technique for getting down, dirty

Welcome back, my little hornballs. This week, I’m going to answer questions about things you want to try, but are feeling a little too hesitant to go through with. I’ll help guide you through the best ways to go about them and even give you some tips and tricks of… Read more »


From flogging to fisting: Providing answers to curious kinksters

Hey there curious kinksters. This week, let’s explore the joys of bondage, discipline, dominance, submission and sadomasochism. Keep in mind there’s no hard-and-fast definition of “kinky.” To some, using a pair of fuzzy handcuffs is the kinkiest, hottest, most out-there thing they want to try. Others think, “Been there, done… Read more »


Pint-sized satisfaction for readers’ sexual curiosities

Happy Hump Day, my sexy little Badger babies. This week’s theme is simple: I’m answering 50 of your random sex questions in 10 words or less. Here we go. Sometimes when I orgasm, I get tingly in my arms and legs, not just in my genitals. Is this normal? Normal and wonderful,… Read more »


Hump up the jam: Sex questions find answers

I JUST HAD SEX! And it felt so good. Welcome, fellow Badgers, to a brand new year of the Hump Day column! We’re your new pair of nympho columnists and we’re ready to get hot and heavy. This year, you can expect to hear from us about everything from fetishes… Read more »


Columnist bids Hump Day adieu

Whenever I tell strangers I am a sex educator, 99 percent of them give me a look of shock. Some people restate the question, as if they didn’t hear me correctly the first time. Many people smile politely and quickly change the subject. Yet the great majority proceed to ask… Read more »


Final farewell: A nostalgic look at college romance

Raise your hand if you’re about to graduate. Okay, now raise your hand if you’re scared. And yeah, even a little scared counts. If you’re a soon-to-be grad, chances are you’ve experienced Sinking Feeling #1: “Wait, it’s over?” But while leaving Madison comes as a relief for some people and… Read more »


How valuable is sexual experience?

Dear Hump Day, I’ve started seeing a girl and after a couple of dates, she told me she was a virgin. I think that’s hot, but I kind of don’t believe her. She’s almost 22. So I guess my question to you is: How do you know if a girl… Read more »


Bow chicka wow wow: A hook-up worthy playlist

Scenario: You’re in your room with the person you’re hooking up with/dating/ambiguously “seeing,” and you think to yourself, “Wow, some music would really spice things up right now.” Looking to get down, you grab your laptop and wait for iTunes to load, but when you start browsing through your playlists… Read more »


Tips to avoid faking the big ‘O’

Dear Hump Day,Recently, it has sadly come to my attention that a very large majority of my close girlfriends have never, not once, experienced orgasm. When I found this out, I was in conversation with three girls, all of whom had been in serious and loving relationships for at least… Read more »


Texting myths debunked: Girls, guys sound off

Myth: There’s a set of unspoken rules 20-something guys and girls are expected to follow when texting each other. They vary by setting and social circle, but a few guidelines remain pretty consistent.   1. When physical contact is the ultimate goal, the guy should always be the first to text.… Read more »


I don’t wanna talk to my parents about that…

Dear Humpday, Every year my mom goes through the house to find things to sell at her annual garage sale. And every year she calls me before she sells any of the stuff to double check if I still want anything. Most of the time I don’t, but there are… Read more »


Beware of ‘trip goggles’ when choosing bunkmates this break

Spring Break Romance: The Protocol If you know me — or if you read this column — you’ve probably never thought, “Wow, that Rachel Dickens is a really concise girl.” My stories are long winded, and people I do and don’t know frequently tell me to stop talking, so as… Read more »


‘Play’ing it safe: Why hooking up safely with others is normal

Dear Hump Day, I’m nearing the end of my final semester here at UW and I have spent the last two years single, and this late in the game I’ve decided not to go looking for a relationship that will in all likelihood end in a couple months when I graduate. I’ve… Read more »


Post-grad romance woes: Surviving senior year love

I’ve been avoiding writing the “I’m a second-semester senior” column for a while now, and up until recently I’ve held true to the following justification: I have anxiety about Public Displays of Depression (PDD: a real thing as of roughly 30 seconds ago), and I really don’t like being negative.… Read more »


Become a more diverse, socially responsible lover

How many pairs of shoes do you have? How about sweaters? Are they all the same color? The same style? Probably not. Like most Americans, we enjoy some variety. Why not do the same with the condoms we wear when we play with the pretty blonde boy at Memorial Library? There… Read more »


On Cupid’s holiday stay true to yourself

Valentine’s Day: Some of us love it, some of us can’t stand it and some of us just eat chocolate. But personal opinions aside, there’s one thing that’s certain. Whether you’re in fourth grade and wondering who’s going to get the most Bieber-themed valentines at your class party (SO to… Read more »


What is a ‘normal’ sexual fantasy?

Dear Humpday,My girlfriend and I have been participating with a group of friends who have lingerie, swimsuit and dare parties. It’s all been relatively innocent up until the last party when some people hooked up with others. All involved at the party were OK with what happened, but our question… Read more »


Advice for handling ‘no strings’ love

“No Strings Attached:” Sappy, hilarious and really awesome if you’re a) female and b) into strangely realistic sex scenes starring hot people. But aside from the obvious upsides, Portman and Kutcher’s new chick flick made me reconsider how we “young people” handle non-relationships in a setting as atypical as college.… Read more »


New year, new goals: Sex resolutions you should probably break

How would you respond if someone — your best friend, a parent, or even that guy you always see outside Chipotle — approached you and said this: “I have 2011 all figured out. I’m not going to spend money on anything I don’t need, I’m only going to go out… Read more »


Like a virgin: How to ‘ease’ in to first time

Dear Hump Day, My GF and I are ready for the next level (past intense make-outs), but there’s some things I’m worried about. First, I’d like to know how far she has gone in the past, so I can gauge what she will be comfortable with and how slow I… Read more »


Oral sex arithmetic: Who gives more?

This morning at Starbucks I gave the cashier $10 in singles when my total was $6.33 and told her to “keep the change.” And the thing is, it wasn’t an unnecessarily large tip — I’m just really, really bad at math. I’m talking worse-than-Lindsay Lohan-purposely-failing-her-calc-tests-to-get-Aaron-Samuels’-attention-in-“Mean-Girls” caliber bad. That being said,… Read more »


Anatomy of a condom: Understanding what protects you

Dear Hump Day, A friend of mine just told me about the female condom. And there is supposedly another condom that you only use for oral sex. I don’t get it. Why use them? Are they effective? And are male condoms all the same? Seeking Information Lacking About Sex… Read more »


The sex lives of UW students

Badgers are a quirky bunch. For a group that’s half Christian and of which more than a fifth have possibly never experienced an orgasm, a surprisingly high number have used food erotically and had sex with relatives. Or maybe this is not that weird. Perhaps this is just human nature,… Read more »


Test negative: Understanding impact of STIs

You’re probably interested in sex, but how much do you really know about it? We attend a university of some of the most intelligent people in the region and obviously enjoy unprecedented access to information. But, judging by the popularity of the Herald’s weekly Hump Day columns and the often… Read more »


Serial Monogamists: A league of their own

When you get to know someone well enough, you start noticing things that make them significantly less normal than you thought – things like “does laundry once a year” or “doesn’t wear underwear.” For my friends and I, many of these quirks pertain to our dating/hooking up/relationship behaviors, and I’m… Read more »


Ditch those dangerous pills: How to orgasm naturally

Dear Hump Day, It’s been about three months since I’ve been dating a guy, and he’s awesome in bed. The only problem is, he takes Viagra and some other pills that prevent him from cumming early. I’m worried about his health and our future, and I’m looking for a natural… Read more »


TV romance: What have we learned?

A wise man once said, “We’ve got dates with two of the rarest roses!” It happened on “Jersey Shore,” as do most quotable TV moments these days, and it was brought to us by the smooth-talking, questionably coiffed DJ Pauly D, who’s nice-guy charm always seems to land him the… Read more »


For shy readers: Try these adventurous tricks in bed

Dear Humpday, I have a new girlfriend and we are starting to fool around. She’s kind of shy in bed. And I really like to be tied up and ridden (found that out with my last girlfriend). How do I bring that up without freaking her out? Help Adventurous Guy… Read more »


Tips on how to use technology to make that LDR stay steamy

Due to the lack of fresh questions from you, dear readers, I’ve decided to take on a challenge that my roommate is about to face: In November, her current boyfriend will be heading off to the vast and desolate wasteland of Oklahoma, where he will begin over three years of… Read more »


He said she said: Sexes battle over dealbreakers

I’d like to start this week’s column with a short questionnaire for everyone to ponder. Here goes: What do the following things have in common? Tattoos that say “Mom” Crying after sex Throwing up on someone’s dick mid-fellatio Appearing in a database of registered sex offenders While this could easily… Read more »


Porn hardcore enough for Republicans and 11 year olds

If you are an avid Hump Day reader, you may remember the porn review that Suzy Baker and I wrote over a year and a half back. One reader expressed dissatisfaction with the article and wanted to know: “How many people watch porn? Who watches porn? What kind of porn… Read more »


Hey girls, like to date assholes? Don’t worry, you’re not alone

Curiously familiar hypothetical situation: You’re at a bar with your friends when you spot a guy you recently hooked up with. You’re feeling indifferent about him, but you wouldn’t be opposed to giving it another go. You think, “Ehh, no need to say ‘Hi’ right away.” Twenty minutes later, he… Read more »


Battery powered toys are no longer just for tots

Dear Hump Day,My boyfriend and I have been talking about trying out a sex toy. We’ve never used one before. What would you recommend? — A Naughty New Addition Oh ANNA! The choices! It’s like being a kid again, but better because you don’t need to beg your parents to… Read more »


Dazzle your partner with a glitzy va-jay-jay

A shout out to my fellow Badgers and Hump Day fans! My name is Allie Eggers, and I’m your new Hump Day guest columnist. I’m a senior majoring in English and communication arts. Besides my interest in all things sex, I sing and I dabble a bit on the piano… Read more »


‘Great sexpectations’: Preparing sex-wise for UW

Dear Hump Day, I start at UW in the fall. I’m a little nervous. Is college dating different? Some of my friends are pretty experienced, but I still haven’t met the one. I’m no prude… but what can I expect? Shy, Expectant And Nervous Dear SEAN, You have every right… Read more »


Herald Humpin’: Staff lets loose its stories, guidance

Here at The Badger Herald, we love sex. We love to have it, read about it and disturbingly enough we even love to share about it. Therefore, since we have been holding in our sex stories and advice to the point of explosion for two semesters now, we collectively made… Read more »


Orgasm options still available, even if you’re waiting for sex

Dear Hump Day, My boyfriend and I have decided not to have sex until marriage. However, we still have fun fooling around. What are some good ways to stimulate a female orgasm without having sex? Thanks, Waiting for sex, but wanting to come! Dear WFS/WTC, Your question is a great… Read more »


Why is Hump Day no longer about sex, columnist answers

Because humpday@badgerherald is lacking fresh questions this week, I decided to pull a suggestion from the anonymous online comment boards instead: This is a sorry excuse for a sex column…. If I don’t have a boner by the time I am done reading the hump day section, then you as… Read more »


Proper guidelines for if you want to talk about sex, baby

Dear Hump Day, You recently wrote about the etiquette for random hookups and one-night stands. But I was wondering, what’s the proper way to bring up sex with a new girlfriend while also making sure we don’t move too fast and ruin the relationship? Taking It Slow Dear TIS, In… Read more »


Two-day late column looks at condom effectiveness… Ironic?

Dear Hump Day, So everyone knows that birth control is 99.7 percent effective with perfect use, 92 percent with average use, condoms are 98 percent blah, blah, blah. But what I’m wondering is: What does this actually mean? The best I can come up with is that with perfect use… Read more »


Sexpert’s guide to telling if she’s just not that into you

Hey Hump Day columnists, I am a nice girl. I am nice to girls and guys alike, but I frequently run into the problem where guys interpret my politeness and interest in the conversation as something more than I mean it to be. How can I make it clear that… Read more »


Proper etiquette for random hookups, avoiding walk of shame

Dear Hump Day, I’ve had hookups before, but things have always been awkward with the guy the next morning. So here’s my question: What’s the etiquette of a hookup? It seems like guys always want to stick around and cuddle because they think girls like it, but sometimes I just… Read more »


‘You can do it all night long!’ Mastering art of Tantric sex

Dear Humpday, What are some ways to last longer in bed? I heard Tantra is one way, but how do you do that? Always Lasts Longer, Ends Never Hello ALLEN, People typically want to have sex longer, equating increase in the length of time in bed to greater satisfaction. That… Read more »


Don’t let ideas of Mayer’s white supremacist dick enter you

Hola to y’all from sunny Puerto Rico. Taking an early spring break, I find myself surrounded by beautiful people from all over the world. My commentary could mirror that of a cheesy ’90s TV beach dramedy, but for your consideration I will limit myself to say that I’m a lucky… Read more »


Helpful advice for comfortably unlocking back door entrance

I have a question that I would love for the sex team to answer for me. I am trying to discover the best approach for making anal sex sound appealing to my lady. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love the vagina, but every now and then I wouldn’t… Read more »


Don’t beat around the bush: Men discuss hairy truth of cunnilingus

Dear Hump Day, I would appreciate (as would most male readers out there in Badgerville) an article on the art of cunnilingus, but more importantly, how to avoid the act altogether, or what to do if your special lady friend has a problem with “grooming.” Not saying mine does, but… Read more »


Don’t let your gag reflex blow happy ending during oral sex

Dear Hump Day, Guys love blowjobs. It’s no lie. But I have a bad gag reflex and can’t stand the thought of swallowing. Is there anything I can do to train myself to do it? Love, G.A.G. For those of us who weren’t born to deep throat, giving head can… Read more »


Don’t let HPV put damper on sex life

Hump Day, My girlfriend just came back from the doctor. She says she has HPV and that I probably gave it to her (I was her first). I don’t have any symptoms. How do I check if I have HPV? Her doctor also told her to call other people… Read more »


Don’t let body image weigh down your sex life, persona

So… I have a question that’s not exactly about sex, but has a lot to do with it. The whole freshman 15 thing has really impacted my chances of getting some. I wear more layers than my friends at parties to cover it up and look good, but I… Read more »


Don’t let distance stop your sex life

Hello Badger Herald, I don’t know if this question lands in your field of expertise, but I thought I’d try you. I am in a long-distance relationship, and there’s no doubt I love my boyfriend. I know I wouldn’t be happy with anyone else. But on certain days, I… Read more »


Sexperts offer tips for ‘banging’ 2010

Welcome back, Hump Day Aficionados! After a month-long hiatus, your trusted sexperts are fired-up and ready to answer your deepest, most tantalizing questions with all the wisdom you know we got goin’ on. In honor of the new semester, we thought it necessary to kick things off with a… Read more »


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