I have always tried everything my husband wants in bed. His latest request makes me sick.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Do you have a question? Send it here to Jessica and Rich. It’s anonymous! Dear How do you do that, My husband of 20+ years and I have dabbled in BDSM/kink for most of our relationship. While he is more into certain things than I am, … Read more

Staff! I started dating again. Then the interrogation of my ex-wife began.

Each week, Dear Prudence answers additional questions from readers, especially for Slate Plus members. Ask your questions here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Prudence, My ex and I were married for ten years and divorced last year. We have an 8 year old son together. “Gia” was the one who got away. We were friends, but never … Read more

I swore my mother to secrecy. I just found out she told almost everyone.

Slate Plus members get more Care and nutrition weekly. Do you have a question about children, parenting or family life? Submit it here! Best care and nutrition, I don’t know what to do with my mother. All my life nothing has ever been a secret. If I messed up somehow, my whole family would hear … Read more

Staff! My secret crush has been discovered and he’s threatening to call the police.

Dear Prudence, For a long time I thought it was an innocent crush on a friend of mine (Jordan), but now another friend (Alex) has told Jordan and Jordan is threatening me with a restraining order. I’m furious that I told Alex about my crush and that Alex betrayed my trust. I admit that some … Read more

My son’s passion project was taming the squirrels in the backyard. It has led to a rift that I could not have anticipated.

Slate Plus members get more Care and nutrition weekly. Do you have a question about children, parenting or family life? Submit it here! Best care and nutrition, I have two children: ‘Orel’, nine years old, and ‘Claire’, four years old. We have a garden, a few trees in that garden, and a few squirrels that … Read more

I had a hot dream about my wife. It convinced me that I should give her a surprise gift.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Do you have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear how do you do that, My wife and I have been married for 18 years and together for 22 years. We’re happy, successful, have kids, the white picket fence, the whole … Read more