Bite the Fruit

Summer has a particular kind of energy. We travel. We stay out later. Schedules change. Routines loosen. Sometimes that's exactly what we need. Then fall arrives. The days become shorter. Work and school schedules settle back into place. Calendars fill up. We spend more time indoors. And almost without noticing it, we begin building the routines that may carry us through the rest of the year. Fall is a season of transition—and that makes it a surprisingly good time to ask: Where does pleasure fit into the life you're creating? Not just sex. Pleasure. Touch. Connection. Curiosity. Rest. Desire. Play....

The first weeks of college are about freedom, discovery, new relationships, and new experiences. They are also a time when students deserve clear information about consent, sexual safety, and looking out for one another. For thousands of first-year college students, September feels like the beginning of everything. New dorm room. New friends. New classes. New city, perhaps. No parents asking when you'll be home. And suddenly an entire social world seems to open at once. There will be welcome-week events, late-night conversations, parties, hookups, crushes, awkward dates, exciting dates, and probably a few decisions you'll laugh about years from now....

One of the things we hear most often at Bite the Fruit is this: "I wasn't sure if I could ask this here." The answer is almost always yes. Whether you want to talk about toys, relationships, PrEP, condoms, kinks, sexual health, or chemsex—we'd rather have the conversation than have you leave with unanswered questions. Because here's something we believe deeply: Pleasure is natural. Sex is a normal part of being human. Wanting connection is normal. Wanting intimacy is normal. Wanting pleasure is normal. That doesn't mean every choice we make is always healthy or risk-free. It simply means that...

July has a reputation. Long days. Warm nights. Vacation mode. Less clothing. More sunshine. Coincidence? Not according to science. Researchers and relationship surveys consistently suggest that summer—especially July—may be one of the most sexually active times of the year. Couples report having more sex, people generally feel happier and more energetic, and the combination of sunlight, relaxation, and a break from everyday routines seems to create the perfect recipe for connection. In other words: The weather isn't the only thing heating up. Why Summer Makes Us Feel So Good There's something almost magical about summer. We spend more time outdoors....

Every June, Washington, DC transforms into something electric. The streets fill with music, color, flags, laughter, chosen family, old friends, new flirtations, dancing strangers, and moments of unexpected tenderness. Pride is many things at once: a celebration, a protest, a memorial, a reunion, and for many people, a rare opportunity to feel fully visible. This year, the 2026 Capital Pride celebration runs from June 12–21, with major events taking place throughout the city. Because of preparations surrounding the upcoming U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, Capital Pride shifted to the third weekend of June this year. Highlights include: Opening Night & Capital...