love and sex

The Fires of Shame; the Burn of Desire

The Fires of Shame; the Burn of Desire

Joumana Haddad lays bare the physical and cerebral journey that has led her to experience the best sex...

MARCH 3, 2024 • By Joumana Haddad
“Double Apple”—a short story by MK Harb

“Double Apple”—a short story by MK Harb

Negotiating the secret byways of Beirut, a cousin helps a cousin achieve his heart’s greatest desire — for...

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • By MK Harb
Love Across Borders—on Romance, Restrictions and Happy Endings

Love Across Borders—on Romance, Restrictions and Happy Endings

Lina Mounzer reviews the new book by Anna Lekas Miller that gathers stories of love- and border-challenged couples.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • By Lina Mounzer
A Day in the Life with Forugh Farrokhzad (and a Tortoise)

A Day in the Life with Forugh Farrokhzad (and a Tortoise)

A woman's sexual ruminations kindles memories of her conservative upbringing in Iran and a longing for the liberating...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • By Fargol Malekpoosh
Arab Women and The Thousand and One Nights

Arab Women and The Thousand and One Nights

Malu Halasa reviews a new anthology of Arab women writers on sex, love and lust, including "the leading...

MAY 30, 2021 • By Malu Halasa
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