The Talk
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How to have better sex when you're stressed or exhausted
There's a particular kind of frustration that comes from wanting to feel something and finding that your body has already clocked off for the day. The mind is willing -...
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The grief of losing a future you imagined
This is one of the more exhausting types of loss because it’s so quiet. When we lose a person or a relationship, there’s a clear event for people to acknowledge....
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The history of pheromones
It’s one of those concepts that has been marketed so aggressively that it’s become part of our cultural shorthand. We’ve been told for decades that there is a secret, invisible...
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The myth of the normal body
For as long as we’ve had modern medicine, we’ve been obsessed with the idea of the average. We’re measured against height-to-weight charts, standard heart rates and a very narrow, clinical...
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Why orgasms feel different from one time to the next
We often talk about the orgasm as if it’s a singular, predictable destination. In reality, it’s a moving target. Some days it’s a full-body experience that leaves you completely floored,...
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How to experience multiple orgasms - without the pressure
The idea of multiple orgasms often gets framed as a high-level skill or some kind of physical marathon. As we know, turning pleasure into a goal is usually the quickest...
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What is sensory mapping? A guide to exploring your body
In a world that provides endless instructions on how we should feel, it is remarkably easy to lose touch with our own internal compass. We are surrounded by external scripts...
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The body’s "no": the psychology of the ick
The ick is a singular, modern phenomenon that sits somewhere between a preference and a physical reflex. It’s that sudden, inexplicable shift where a person you were previously attracted to...
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The pelvic floor as a mirror: how we hold our stress, our secrets and our power in our core
We often speak about the heart or the gut as the emotional centres of the body, but there is an equally reactive, though far more private, anchor point: the pelvic...
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Learning your body in a long-term relationship
In the quiet landscape of a long-term relationship, it’s easy to assume the map of our partner’s body - and our own - is fully charted. We fall into a...
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Why your libido changes over time
Desire isn’t linear. It fluctuates - quietens, intensifies, shifts - and often in response to what's going on in your life, your body and your relationships. And while it can...
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The afterglow effect
There’s a reason sex can leave you feeling softer, closer, or more connected - not just in the moment, but hours or even days later. That feeling isn’t imagined and...
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A guide to mirror play
Mirror play is an invitation to see yourself differently - to step into a space of self-discovery, sensuality, and confidence. It’s about cultivating intimacy with yourself, appreciating your body in...
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The fascinating history of the G-spot
We’ve all heard of the G-spot...that elusive, almost mythical part of the body said to hold the key to extraordinary pleasure. But behind the intrigue is a story that reflects...
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A guide to exploring multiple orgasms
For those intrigued by the idea of more than one climax, exploring multiple orgasms offers a journey of self-discovery, connection, and a deeper understanding of your body’s rhythms. While multiple...
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Understanding what it means to be intersex
You might recognise the term ‘intersex’ from the ‘I’ in LGBTQIA+, but its true meaning is often misunderstood. Intersex people are born with physical sex characteristics—such as chromosomes, gonads, hormone...
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Grief and libido: understanding the connection
Grief affects many parts of our lives, including sexual desire and intimacy. If you’re navigating this tough time, it’s completely normal to notice changes in your libido. Instead of holding...
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The science behind a crush
Ever heard of a meet-cute in movies? Well, a crush is like your brain’s version of a meet-cute—a chemical one. The neuroscience behind it is fascinating, involving a whirlwind of...
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5 things you didn’t know about the clitoris
Ah, the wonderful, mysterious clitoris. The vulva’s pleasure centre - a treasure that many explorers find impossible to find (it’s literally right there in plain sight). While we are starting...
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Sex and antidepressants
Chances are, you’ve heard something about the relationship between sex and antidepressants. While it's true that certain medications for depression and anxiety can indeed impact your sexual desire, the story...
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What we didn't know about selling feet pics online
There’s a big market for selling pictures of your feet on the internet. When it comes to fetishes, feet are an absolute classic. In fact, over $5 million dollars a...
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The colour psychology of attraction
One often overlooked facet of intimacy and attraction may be its deep connection with colour. The association between colour and human attraction has garnered significant attention, even being backed by...
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4 ways to explore responsible exhibitionism [solo]
Exhibitionism, or the act of deriving pleasure from displaying one's body or sexuality in public, can be an exhilarating and empowering form of self-expression – even when approached responsibly and...
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6 tips to embrace your naked body
We all have varying levels of comfort with nakedness, from stadium-streaker to never-nude. If you’re a Tobias Fünke type, don’t blame yourself. Frankly, Western society has a weird relationship with...
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Let’s talk about edging
Edging. Ever heard of it? You most likely have - we’re always talking about the newest, greatest way to have bigger, better orgasms. Edging has been not-so-quietly doing the trick...
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The who, what, where and how guide to squirting
Squirting. Everyone’s gushing about it. To be honest, though, even the most sexually liberated or educated among us can be hard-pressed to define the elusive phenomenon of she-jaculation. Luckily there’s...
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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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Should you always pee after sex?
Your older sister. Your best friend. Your cool aunt. If you have a vagina, one of them has probably shaken a finger at you and forewarned, “always pee after sex”....
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Six audio porn resources for self-pleasure and intimacy
We’ve all heard the hackneyed phrase: the brain is our biggest sexual organ. Reluctantly, we have to admit, it’s true. We engage our imagination all the time in fantasies, sexting,...
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Bacterial vaginosis
If you have a vagina, you’ve probably experienced vaginal discomfort. Maybe you know enough to recognise the symptoms of thrush and cystitis. But if there’s something fishy going on down there, and...
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Can you really break a penis?
What do Sloane from Grey’s Anatomy, Schmidt from the New Girl and Johnny Knoxville from real life all have in common? Their broken penises, of course. The spectre of this grim-sounding injury...
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Maintaining emotional and sexual intimacy in a long-distance relationship
There are three words that, when spoken together, send an immediate shiver up many spines. Long. Distance. Relationship. If a friend mentions that they’re going to try things long distance,...
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Is period syncing real?
The concept of period syncing is kind of like magic, or manifesting, or fairies, or the way characters in the Twilight series imprint on each other. It sounds cool, it...
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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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Myths and realities of kink
BDSM is an acronym that stands for bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism, and is an umbrella term that encompasses different communities and sexual behaviours.
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Let’s talk about PCOS
It’s the most common hormonal disorder, affecting 1 in 10 women. You might well have it yourself - you certainly know someone who does. So why aren’t we talking about it...