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Reader: A new ID law for online porn? Can I show my AARP card?

By Morgan Fischer

May 20, 2025

Starting in the fall, a new Arizona law will require that porn sites verify your age, possibly by having you submit ID.

You’ll soon need to show ID to watch online porn in Arizona

By Morgan Fischer

May 15, 2025

A new law requires porn sites to verify you’re at least 18. That may mean submitting a driver's license to get your rocks off.

The art of love: 9 date night ideas for creative types

By Angela RoseRed

May 6, 2025

Are you and your sweetie into music and art? Here are some suggestions for your next night out.

This weekend’s Bizarre Bazaar in Phoenix is the place to get kinky

By Jennifer Goldberg

Mar 25, 2025

The annual event, hosted by Arizona Power Exchange, offers a day full of adult shopping, education and self-expression.

Retired and flirty: 2 Arizona cities are top places for single retirees

By Morgan Fischer

Feb 24, 2025

Are you a love-sick senior? A new study says two Arizona destinations could be the place to hit the dating scene.

Arizona ranks 5th highest in losses to romance scams

By Samantha Rea | Cronkite News

Feb 14, 2025

Arizona residents lost nearly $47 million to fake suitors in 2022 and 2023.

Arizona is one of the kinkiest states. Here’s where we ranked

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jan 29, 2025

Your fellow Arizonans are doing a lot of online searching for ... some pretty naughty stuff.

Arizona women used this one word to describe dating men

By Jennifer Goldberg

Dec 27, 2024

A new poll asked Arizona women to describe men in one word. The results were ... unpleasant.

13 strip clubs and adult cabarets in metro Phoenix

By Phoenix New Times Writers

Dec 23, 2024

In the mood to see some skin? Try one of the local establishments.

First Friday With a Kink at Alwun House in Phoenix was good, sexy fun

By Jennifer Goldberg

Oct 30, 2024

It was a spicy and scary night at the downtown Phoenix arts hub.

It was a wild night at Yucca Tap Room for ‘Titties, Ass and Punk Rock’

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 31, 2024

The NSFW evening included a vendor market, local bands and some eye-popping performances.

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Scenic Phoenix location named one of the best makeout spots in U.S.

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 22, 2024

A dating website surveyed 3,000 people on the best place to kiss in your car. This Phoenix spot made the top 10.

Arizona is one of the least safe states for dating, study says

By Jennifer Goldberg

Aug 19, 2024

Arizona ranks high on STI rates and romance scams, according to a new report.

Arizonans are bad at practicing safe sex, new report says

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 23, 2024

High STI rates and a low number of sexual health clinics contributed to Arizona's dismal score.

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More than half of Arizona men are unmarried, says a new study

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jul 15, 2024

A recent study shows that Arizona has the 10th highest percentage of unmarried men in the U.S.

Study confirms: It sucks to be single in Phoenix

By Jennifer Goldberg

Jun 11, 2024

Arizona ranked high on romance scams and people who are likely to ghost you.

Grindr Rides America bus tour to stop at Phoenix gay bar next week

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 30, 2024

Head to Charlie's on Monday for a whole lot of wild summer fun.

Jake Hoffman is obsessed with porn shoots at Arizona schools. It’s a false flag

By Elias Weiss

Jun 13, 2023

The alt-right state senator peddles in misinformation again. Katie Hobbs' wasn't having it.

Phoenix residents could earn $1,000 as part of Lovehoney's Orgasm Advisory Board

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 13, 2023

Here's how to apply to get cash and free products.

Arizona Senate Advances Bills Targeting Transgender Students, ‘Gender Pronouns’ in Books

By Elias Weiss

Feb 21, 2023

Republicans in the Arizona Senate are one step closer to banning books that "promote gender pronouns" and banning trans students from school bathrooms.

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Photos: ‘Naughty & Nerdy’ at Arizona Science Center

Get naughty and nerdy at Arizona Science Center

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Photos: ‘Naughty & Nerdy’ at Arizona Science Center

Get naughty and nerdy at Arizona Science Center

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