Bite the Fruit

From "Self-Care" Prevention to Smarter Protection Sexual health is heading into 2026 with a refreshingly grown-up perspective. Prevention is becoming more personal, more tech-enabled, and more seamlessly woven into everyday wellness. Rather than framing sexual health as a problem to fix, clinicians, educators, and public-health leaders are increasingly treating it as a core part of well-being—grounded in safety, consent, pleasure, and access to care that actually works for people’s lives. Here’s what’s shaping the year ahead—and why it matters beyond the headlines. Self-care becomes the norm, not the workaround In 2026, sexual health care continues its shift toward self-directed options:...

In 2026, LGBTQ couples face a complex landscape of intimacy issues shaped by a shifting political climate, evolving relationship models, and persistent societal stressors. 1. Political & Legal Anxiety Couples are navigating significant stress regarding the stability of their legal rights, which directly impacts emotional intimacy and long-term planning.  Marriage Inequality Fears: Recent studies indicate that nearly 80% of same-sex married couples are concerned about the potential overturning of Obergefell v. Hodges. This uncertainty can create a "survival mode" mentality, making it difficult for partners to feel secure and vulnerable within their relationship. Rolling Back Protections: Policy proposals for 2026,...

The Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL) Weekend 2026, a major annual LGBTQ+ leather and fetish community event held in Washington DC, is scheduled for January 15–19, 2026. Key Event Details Host Venue: The primary festivities center at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Main Activities Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest: The centerpiece competition where a titleholder is chosen. Leather Cocktails: A historic, formal social event held on Saturday evening. Exhibit Hall: A bustling marketplace featuring leather goods, fetish gear, and adult toys from various vendors. Hours: Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 11am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. Parties: High-energy circuit and fetish parties including "LUST" (kick-off), "KINK:...

The Beach Cowboy, Boy Butter’s new ad, is premiering during Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on MTV — Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8pm EST. Airing in NYC, New Jersey, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Los Angeles, and nationwide in Canada on OutTV. Also airing mornings on CNBC & Fox Business, and evenings on ESPN & Fox Sports. Starring Matthew Dubbe and video by StrawHatProductions.com. Bite the Fruit proudly carries Boy Butter lube and other products.

In many relationships, sex is one of the most significant yet least discussed topics. Embracing a sex-positive mindset means moving away from shame and toward a culture of openness, respect, and mutual pleasure. For couples, this shift can transform intimacy by creating a safe space where desires are met with curiosity rather than judgment. Here is how you and your partner can cultivate a more sex-positive relationship in 2026: 1. Master the Art of Vulnerable Communication Communication is the foundation of sex positivity. Many couples find it difficult to talk about sex because of internal shame or fear of hurting...