Emma McGowan
Emma McGowan is a lifestyle writer for Bustle, covering sex, sex education, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender politics. She's Bustle's sexual health columnist at Sex IDK. Emma is a SFSI-certified sex educator and her byline has appeared in Mashable, Broadly, The Daily Dot, Mic, and The Bold Italic. She's also the editor at the sexual health site Sexual + Being. When she's not writing about sex or having "inappropriate" conversations in public places, Emma can usually be found at her women and non-binary only coworking space, The Ruby. She's also a fiber artist, with a focus on sewing and embroidery, which she teaches at the DIY school Workshop SF.
Fitness
The Case For Following A Menstrual Cycle Workout Plan
There's a legit reason why you hate running right before your period.
Relationships
Here's How 8 Relationship Experts Define Cheating
It's not as cut-and-dry as you think.
Sex & Relationships
How To Have Sex Without "Having Sex"
Get ready to learn lots of new things about your body.
Sex & Relationships
Experts Explain Why You Have No Interest In Sex Lately
It’s all about context.
Sex & Relationships
Afraid Of Someone Seeing You Naked? A Sex Educator Answers Your Questions
It's all about exposure.
Sex & Relationships
Why You're Never In The Mood & What To Do About It
It all comes down to how you think about sexual desire.
Sex & Relationships
What A Sex Educator Wants You To Know If You Dread Oral Sex
You're under no obligation to do anything. Ever.
Sex & Relationships
Can You Get Rid Of A Fetish?
There will be no fetish-shaming in this house.
Sex & Relationships
Here's The Likelihood Of Getting Pregnant While You're On Birth Control
Spoiler: It's pretty similar to when you're not on birth control.
Sex & Relationships
Sex Educator Explains Lesbians’ Risk Of Contracting STIs
It's time to set the record straight.
Sex & Relationships
A Sex Educator Explains How You Can Make Sex More Comfortable
You don't have to suffer through uncomfortable sex.
Sex & Relationships
A Sex Educator Explains How To Tell When You’re Ovulating
If you have sex in the middle of your cycle, here's the likelihood of getting pregnant.
Sex & Relationships
A Sex Educator Explains How Antidepressants Can Impact Your Sex Drive
There’s a difference between spontaneous and responsive desire.
Sex & Relationships
I Have A Hemorrhoid. Can I Still Have Sex?
It all depends on what you mean by sex.
Sex & Relationships
How To Help A Partner With Erectile Disfunction
Let’s talk about boner-killers.
Sex & Relationships
I Stopped Having Herpes Outbreaks. Do I Need To Go To The Doctor?
A sex educator explains why there's no cure.
Sex & Relationships
I Don't Get Wet During Sex. What Can I Do About It?
Vaginal wetness is subjective, but there are different scenarios to consider.
Sex & Relationships
Struggling To Orgasm? These 3 Types Of Professionals Can Help
An OB/GYN, pelvic health specialist, and sex therapist weigh in.
Sex & Relationships
A Sex Educator Explains Why You Should Always Pee After Sex
It all boils down to the urethra.
Sex & Relationships
3 Couples On Why They Eloped During The Pandemic
"I’ve wanted to be married to her forever."
