The Talk
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When the honeymoon is over
Picture this. You’re in a long-term relationship. Your partner leans over to you in bed and presses their body against yours. You love them deeply, no doubt about it - you...
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Breaking the Taboo of Couples Therapy
Although our modern attitude towards therapy has (thankfully) become far more positive and open, attitudes towards couples therapy remain a few decades behind. Most couples don’t even get to the...
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What is a coregasm?
When you slid down the pole on the playground as a kid, did you ever turn around and climb back up? As you heaved your body upwards with the sheer...
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Breaking your dry spell: three steps to rediscovering intimacy
If you’re single in 2021, it’s probably fair to say at some point over the last year you’ve experienced a bit of a dry spell. Unsurprisingly, you’re not alone. With endless...
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Myths and misunderstandings of asexuality
Being asexual, or ‘ace’, means different things to different people. Broadly speaking, someone who’s asexual experiences little to no sexual attraction. There are, however, many ways within the Ace community...
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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 beginner’s guide to intimacy
Intimacy goes beyond sex—it’s closeness, warmth, and shared connection. Whether physical, emotional, or intellectual, nurturing intimacy enriches relationships and life.
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3 intimacy building exercises to keep the spark alive in a relationship
We all had big and bold ideas for lockdown - a sourdough starter, a sewing machine, “couch to 5K”, The Kama Sutra. But as week after week of lockdown passed,...
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11 tips to get you in the mood when you’re feeling too tired for sex and intimacy
Do you ever feel too lazy, full or tired to have sex? Maybe you’ve just finished dinner and are getting into bed and the last thing you want to do...
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How to be More Mindful During Sex
We’ve all been there: in the heat of the moment, but our minds are drifting off to everything but the experience at hand. Whether it’s thoughts of our to-do lists,...
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Tips on sexting in a relationship
Sexting (sex + texting); if you’re new to the world of sexting, welcome! Sexting in its basic form involves using technology such as a mobile phone, app or email to...
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Everything you need to know about choosing the perfect lube
With so many types of lubricant available, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about water-based, silicone, and oil-based lubricants, along...
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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.
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Safe Sex in a Global Pandemic: All The Questions We Should Be Asking
Look, I’ll say it. Right now is not a particularly sexy time to be alive. With everything happening in the world at the moment, you’d be forgiven for not having...