Jess is an LA-based culture critic who covers intimacy in the digital age, from sex and relationship to weed and all media (tv, games, film, the web). Previously associate editor at Kill Screen, you can also find her words on Vice, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Vox, and others. She is a Brazilian-Swiss American immigrant with a love for all things weird and magical.
By Jess Joho
The best alternatives to Pornhub and XVideos
We all deserve better porn.
By Jess Joho and Anna Iovine
![A black-and-white illustration of an eye with the 'Pornhub' logo reflected in it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cHXEVvu51SEfRApR5MFab/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623388924.png)
![A black-and-white illustration of an eye with the 'Pornhub' logo reflected in it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cHXEVvu51SEfRApR5MFab/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623388924.png)
The 15 best true crime podcasts of 2020
Even true crime obsessives will find something new and binge-worthy to listen to on our list.
By Jess Joho
![An illustration of a dark room, lit by an vacant computer screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cRswzp2BTswqeniQ99fFy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1676481021.png)
![An illustration of a dark room, lit by an vacant computer screen.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cRswzp2BTswqeniQ99fFy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1676481021.png)
TikTok's algorithms knew I was bi before I did. I'm not the only one.
Bisexual TikTok said, "this you?"
By Jess Joho
![three panels of bi person on tiktok in pink, blue, and purple, the colors of the bi pride flag](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Iuptf4QvHP2o8t6PYnULj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391916.png)
![three panels of bi person on tiktok in pink, blue, and purple, the colors of the bi pride flag](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Iuptf4QvHP2o8t6PYnULj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391916.png)
'Harley Quinn,' and why we all lose when superheroes can't eat p*ssy
We deserve superheroes who f**k.
By Jess Joho
![batman and catwoman in the censored oral sex scene from harley quinn season 3 on hbo max](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04ghAPnzyaIwBYXt6WgF0mk/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1659084167.png)
![batman and catwoman in the censored oral sex scene from harley quinn season 3 on hbo max](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04ghAPnzyaIwBYXt6WgF0mk/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1659084167.png)
The 19 best new podcasts of 2022, so far
You're gonna wanna listen to these new binge-worthy podcasts ASAP.
By Jess Joho
![a man listens in happily to podcasts playing over his headphones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yFDvqigIUjVbdHTIeziaJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1654640123.jpg)
![a man listens in happily to podcasts playing over his headphones](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yFDvqigIUjVbdHTIeziaJ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1654640123.jpg)
'First Kill' is the trashy sapphic vampire teen drama of our dreams
Netflix's 'First Kill' answers the question of "What If 'Twilight,' but sapphic?"
By Jess Joho
![Juliette and Calliope share a sapphic moment in netflix teen vampire tv show "first kill"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07lRvaqnM4vXd6kdaV1jWWQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1656062551.jpg)
![Juliette and Calliope share a sapphic moment in netflix teen vampire tv show "first kill"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07lRvaqnM4vXd6kdaV1jWWQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1656062551.jpg)
'The Quarry' takes camp seriously and that's why it's stupid fun
Think "Cabin in the Woods," but a video game.
By Jess Joho
![Teen horror movie characters sit around the camp fire in "The Quarry" video game](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qBi3Bu41aK1Y0v1X94hE5/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1655145406.jpg)
![Teen horror movie characters sit around the camp fire in "The Quarry" video game](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qBi3Bu41aK1Y0v1X94hE5/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1655145406.jpg)
How 'The Boys' turned Kendall Jenner's Pepsi ad into biting satire
Maybe satire is A-Train's real superpower.
By Jess Joho
![A train stops police brutality during a black lives matter protest in "the boys" parody of kendall jenner pepsi ad](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00gzXJhULKh5zYQ3HGdawTN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1655160821.jpg)
![A train stops police brutality during a black lives matter protest in "the boys" parody of kendall jenner pepsi ad](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00gzXJhULKh5zYQ3HGdawTN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1655160821.jpg)
The 'Top Gun: Maverick' cast reveals their real-life call signs
Jennifer Connelly needs a call sign, stat!
By Mark Stetson and Jess Joho
![Top Gun: Maverick title with the cast smiling at the camera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/007OvXCGRvkIG9BWjKprNrK/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1654002260.png)
![Top Gun: Maverick title with the cast smiling at the camera](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/007OvXCGRvkIG9BWjKprNrK/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1654002260.png)
The 22 best tech podcasts (that aren't 'Reply All')
A super tech support for finding other great podcasts on tech and digital culture.
By Jess Joho
![A person clicks on an illuminated phone with a visualization of internet swirling around his finger.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01EweN5MnEJXNM0mwhdUz8p/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1617825801.png)
![A person clicks on an illuminated phone with a visualization of internet swirling around his finger.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01EweN5MnEJXNM0mwhdUz8p/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1617825801.png)
The 'Top Gun: Maverick' cast shows us why jeans are essential in beach sports
So, apparently Sports Jorts are now a thing?
By Mark Stetson and Jess Joho
![The cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" smiling in front of Tom Cruise with the text "Top Gun Jorts"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/06FKNK0MpbjjomjsBHOCVzR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1653590129.png)
![The cast of "Top Gun: Maverick" smiling in front of Tom Cruise with the text "Top Gun Jorts"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/06FKNK0MpbjjomjsBHOCVzR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1653590129.png)
The escapism of 'Stranger Things' Season 4 just hits different in 2022
It's weird to watch 'Stranger Things' while we're living in the Upside Down IRL.
By Jess Joho
![Max from Stranger Things sits before brother Billy's grave in Season 4](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ogytDE8X0iDfXGNoeWaKV/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1653082213.jpg)
![Max from Stranger Things sits before brother Billy's grave in Season 4](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ogytDE8X0iDfXGNoeWaKV/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1653082213.jpg)
The 21 best binge-worthy podcasts that tell one hell of a story
One story, told podcast by podcast.
By Jess Joho
![A woman astronaut listens to a podcast out in space.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04MPkuv824vr5rxm0Qh00kY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623389311.jpg)
![A woman astronaut listens to a podcast out in space.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04MPkuv824vr5rxm0Qh00kY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623389311.jpg)
The 20 best sex, erotica, and relationship podcasts
Welcome to the world of horny podcasts.
By Jess Joho
![A woman wearing apple headphones sweats while wearing a tote](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01PPMz5IWuoAOva2IMxvXYj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623390534.jpg)
![A woman wearing apple headphones sweats while wearing a tote](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01PPMz5IWuoAOva2IMxvXYj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623390534.jpg)
Moms are speaking out for abortion rights today. Join them.
Abortions can help mothers. Celebrate them by fighting for abortion rights.
By Jess Joho
![A pregnant pro-choice protestor stands in front of the Supreme Court after Roe v Wade leak](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cK0jkz60x1NSVFvZ0JlrS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1652040530.jpg)
![A pregnant pro-choice protestor stands in front of the Supreme Court after Roe v Wade leak](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cK0jkz60x1NSVFvZ0JlrS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1652040530.jpg)
'The Staircase' is exploitative true crime at its best (and worst)
It's like being stuck in a true crime Twilight Zone.
By Jess Joho
![Colin Firth and Toni Collette play Michael and Kathleen Peterson in the HBO Max "The Staircase" true crime drama](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05jxzzW6U1Ho4HzAJfN4Csj/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1651793250.jpg)
![Colin Firth and Toni Collette play Michael and Kathleen Peterson in the HBO Max "The Staircase" true crime drama](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05jxzzW6U1Ho4HzAJfN4Csj/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1651793250.jpg)
The 21 best daily podcasts for your morning routine
We promise they aren't all just politics and news.
By Jess Joho
![A crowd of people walk in a city while wearing Apple airpods](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00geK8fK1S2vhgDOKsHUz0N/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623391041.jpg)
![A crowd of people walk in a city while wearing Apple airpods](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00geK8fK1S2vhgDOKsHUz0N/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623391041.jpg)
The 30 best educational podcasts for learning what you missed in school
Podcasts can be great teachers.
By Jess Joho
![An illustrated woman listens to audio on her phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07rOhEe3bKYsHr5twMwYAlP/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1621354666.png)
![An illustrated woman listens to audio on her phone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07rOhEe3bKYsHr5twMwYAlP/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1621354666.png)
I'm tired of the Viking pop culture trend erasing warrior women
More like NorthWOMAN, amiright??? Shieldmaiden representation matters!
By Jess Joho
![A Valkyrie female viking warrior screeches into battle in Robert Eggers "The Northman"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bGNVWgBKohxnlBmTUaHVg/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1651048698.jpg)
![A Valkyrie female viking warrior screeches into battle in Robert Eggers "The Northman"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bGNVWgBKohxnlBmTUaHVg/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1651048698.jpg)
The 25 best podcasts for writers
Take a break from writing to listen, learn, and get inspired.
By Jess Joho
![A white hand draws two people in conversation on red paper](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00vasScBXGi7OGffxlGB631/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1650408044.jpg)
![A white hand draws two people in conversation on red paper](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00vasScBXGi7OGffxlGB631/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1650408044.jpg)
'Our Flag Means Death' finally gave queer fandom the love story we deserve
When SuperWhoLock-style slash fanfiction finally gets an HBO budget.
By Jess Joho
![Taika Watiti and Rhys Darby share a sexually charged queer moment on "Our Flag Is Death"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05zvzWrEYVIdhlhkGeaBCzY/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1649904744.jpg)
![Taika Watiti and Rhys Darby share a sexually charged queer moment on "Our Flag Is Death"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05zvzWrEYVIdhlhkGeaBCzY/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1649904744.jpg)
The Hulu version of 'Sailor Moon' finally honors the original's queerness
We need the queerness of "Sailor Moon" now more than ever
By Mark Stetson and Jess Joho
![Sailor Moon characters with "Watch of the Week" logo in the corner](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04fq7nfduCguP9pY9IsQ1ya/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1649864244.png)
![Sailor Moon characters with "Watch of the Week" logo in the corner](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/04fq7nfduCguP9pY9IsQ1ya/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1649864244.png)
We need the queerness of 'Sailor Moon’ now more than ever
In the name of the moon, I punish anyone who won't say gay.
By Jess Joho
![Lesbian couple Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune stand ready to fight in "Sailor Moon Crystal"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bSfMK6mFYZ9dLJozajhrG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1649381663.png)
![Lesbian couple Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune stand ready to fight in "Sailor Moon Crystal"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06bSfMK6mFYZ9dLJozajhrG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1649381663.png)
Twitch pauses new feature after accidentally promoting porn
An experiment in pay-to-boost streams unsurprisingly ends in porn promotion.
By Jess Joho
![A shock young boy watches video game streaming platform Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KsFIfvYVTkbncdDVqoiKn/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1648934518.jpg)
![A shock young boy watches video game streaming platform Twitch](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06KsFIfvYVTkbncdDVqoiKn/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1648934518.jpg)
'Moonshot' review: This isn't the out-of-this-world rom-com we hoped for
We gotta stop relying on Lana Condor to single-handedly save the future of rom-coms.
By Jess Joho
![Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse share longing looks on a spaceship in "Moonshot"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/001qgjF7vdZ1tr6Wg11PE31/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1648774531.jpg)
![Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse share longing looks on a spaceship in "Moonshot"](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/001qgjF7vdZ1tr6Wg11PE31/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1648774531.jpg)