The Talk
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5 of our favourite books about love and relationships
We love the thrill of diving into a great book that illuminates the complexities of the heart. Whether it’s self-help or fiction, almost every book has something to teach us...
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Pubic hair fashion through the ages
Down-under grooming has been a wild ride of shapes, designs, and personal expression. Since caveman days, we’ve evolved to grow pubic hair as a natural barrier, shielding our most sensitive...
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5 lesbian films and TV shows for baby queers
When you grow up in a heteronormative world, figuring out your queerness can be full of euphoria, confusion, vulnerability and contentment. So what media do you consume to explore your...
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6 of Australia’s favourite fetishes
We’re a kinky bunch down under, as it turns out. Extrapolating data from Google trends, a 2021 study outed each country’s most-searched-for kinks, and without sounding like a clickbait article,...
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Applying Kama Sutra in the 21st century
You don’t have to try out every one of its acrobatic sex positions to explore the Kama Sutra. If you’ve read our previous article, Kama Sutra: A Guide To The...
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Kama Sutra: a guide to the art of pleasure
The Kama Sutra has captivated the erotic imagination of the west for centuries, but illustrations of spectacular sexual gymnastics are just a fraction of what this ancient Sanskrit text has...
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My IUD Journey: Four Things I Wish I Knew about IUDs
An IUD, or intrauterine device is primarily a small contraception device that is prescribed by a doctor and inserted (sometimes painfully) into your uterus, staying there for roughly 5 years. IUDs slowly...
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Why is pleasure still so taboo?
Despite the progress we’ve made towards sex and gender equality, there is a lingering taboo attached to sexual pleasure. Many people avoid openly expressing and pursuing their sexual desires, for...
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'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' Director Sophie Hyde on pleasure, shame and the path to liberation
"Pleasure is the point...it is freedom." These are the wise words of pleasure activist Adrienne Marie Brown. And the opposite of freedom is control. When we think about the ways...
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Introduction to intersectional feminism
If you followed the news around the international Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, or recent discussions in Australia about the relationship between gendered violence and the incarceration rate of...
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Sharehouse etiquette: masturbation
Privacy is hard to come by when you’re living in a sharehouse. Masturbation is an important part of sexual wellness, but it can be hard to relax and enjoy your ‘alone...
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6 ways to combat bi erasure
Bi erasure is a pervasive problem that occurs when the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality, either in general or in regard to an individual, is questioned or outright denied. Bi...
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Interview with a unicorn
In mythology, they are rare, magical and hard-to find creatures. In relationships, they are not too dissimilar. A ‘unicorn’ is any person who is intimate with a couple, whether that means...
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A conversation with sexologist Kassandra Mourikis: tackling sexual and pleasure-related shame
We chatted to Kassandra Mourikis, a Melbourne based Sexologist and the founder of Pleasure Centred Sexology about sexual and pleasure related shame.
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A brief history of masturbation
We find ourselves in an era championing sexual liberation—celebrating sex toys, masturbation, candid discussions, and unapologetic self-discovery. But are we as liberated as we believe?
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The Disputed History of the Vibrator
The origin story of the vibrator has been retold again and again in TV shows, plays, documentaries and films for the past 20 years. But the tale, as we have come to know it, might not...
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Beyond Pornhub: Considering Ethics in the Consumption of Porn
There isn’t one definition for ethical porn, but generally it’s porn that upholds the rights and fair working conditions for the cast and crew, celebrates consent and sexual variety, and...
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When Only Yes Means Yes: A Guide to Consensual Sexual Encounters
We had the pleasure of chatting to the team at Consent Labs about the importance of greater awareness around consent, sexual harassment and assault.