The Cover Story
Curious, not clinical.
A newsletter about sex, desire, and the psychology underneath it — written for people who’d rather understand than pretend.
The Podcast
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Conversations worth overhearing.
Every episode, we sit with researchers, writers, and the occasional beautifully confused human to ask better questions about desire, attachment, and what we’re all actually looking for.
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Culture & the messy business of romance
Opinion & Culture
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Psychology & Desire
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Opinion & Culture
Essays on sex, gender, and the stories we inherit
Sharp, unhurried cultural commentary that treats desire as a subject worth thinking hard about — not a punchline, and not a scandal.
Romance & Dating
Dating advice that respects your intelligence
Honest, field-tested thinking on attraction, attachment, and the long game — for people building something real, not just swiping through it.
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A little soundtrack for slow burns, bad decisions, and excellent chemistry.
Erotic Poetry
Poetry, longing, and the parts of desire that don’t fit neatly into a paragraph.
The Creator
About the person behind The Informed Prude
I’m Cheri—a writer and independent researcher exploring sexuality, psychology, gender, and culture. The Informed Prude is where I ask questions, examine assumptions, and explore the curious, funny, and complicated ways we understand desire. Through articles, opinion pieces, and conversations, I bring together research, curiosity, and a little humor. For more of my perspective and the stories behind the questions, listen to my podcast on Spotify.
Other Voices
Other Voices: Erotic Poetry
This space is for other poets. If you write about desire, longing, the body, or the quietly erotic — I want to read it. Selected poems may be published on this site, with your name and a link to your work.
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