The Talk
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Wax play and massage candles 101: a beginner’s guide to LBDO Melt
If you’ve ever been curious about trying wax play or adding a massage candle to your intimate moments, you’re not alone. It’s an experience that heightens the senses and brings...
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Dating with a herpes diagnosis
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet the shame, fear and stigma remains. Up to 80% of Australian adults carry HSV1 (oral herpes or cold...
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When cheating hurts: how to heal
Dealing with romantic betrayal can feel overwhelming, confusing and painful. It’s natural to feel a deep sense of loss, and to start questioning your judgement and self-worth. It’s a tough...
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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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A beginner’s guide to doms & subs
Curious about exploring BDSM or wondering if a dom/sub dynamic might be for you? Diving into these power dynamics can open up new layers of pleasure you didn’t even know...
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Scheduling sex: is it right for you?
You know how movies and books often show sex as this spontaneous, thrilling moment that usually ends with both partners having a mind-blowing orgasm? While that can definitely be part...
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Are you a pillow princess?
As many of the world’s greatest terms are, "Pillow Princess'' is a term coined by the queer community. Lesbian circles and queer women have been using the label for many...
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2 rooms, 1 couple: the unexpected benefits of sleeping apart
Living together but in separate rooms can still carry an unfair stigma of ‘impending breakup’ or ‘trouble in paradise’. This outdated notion couldn't be further from the truth. In fact,...
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Everything you need to know about going to sex therapy
So, you’re thinking about booking a session with a sex therapist but not sure what it’s all about, who to see and what to expect?
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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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Bringing food into the bedroom
Moist, sensual, mouth-watering, orgasmic - we could just as easily be describing a decadent chocolate cake as a session in the bedroom. Food and sex are just about the two...
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3 spooky ghost(ing) stories
Nothing is scarier than a ghost. And we’re not talking about the floating white sheet that says ‘boo’. Ghosting is loosely defined as ‘abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation’,...
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The pleasures of piss play
Let's dive into the (quietly) popular world of urolagnia, also known as “piss play”, “watersports”, or “golden shower”, or simply: the inclination to derive sexual excitement from the idea of...
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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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5 reasons we love holiday sex
Why does sex reach such celestial heights on vacation? Could it be shedding the familiar skin of everyday life? The physical effect indulgence and opulence has on your body? The...
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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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Sexual soundscapes: using moaning, whimpering and breathing in the bedroom
Sex - unlike watching a movie in the cinema or studying at the library - isn't generally enhanced by ‘keeping it down’. In fact, a lot of people respond very...
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Break-up aftercare
A lot of us would rather swim with sharks than go through a bad break up, and for good reason. Categorically, break-ups suck. For both the dumper and dumpee, it's...
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Naughty nurse, deviant doctor, sensual surgeon: unpacking the doctor-nurse fantasy
From the sexy nurse outfit that inevitably makes an appearance every Halloween, to the magnetic appeal of (for some) McDreamy in Grey's Anatomy, medical professionals have effortlessly shifted from the...
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How to strike up a conversation on a dating app
Once upon a time, online dating carried a stigma, reserved for the desperate and lonely, with only a handful of websites to choose from. Now, there are over 366 million...
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Having the horn: historical origins of horny
In 1998, Hot ’n’ Juicy boldly proclaimed through song that they were “horny, horny, horny.” And of course, Austin Powers gave us his iconic, “Do I make you horny, baby?”...
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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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4 sex-positive pop albums for the silly season
As the year inches towards its close, we enter the liminal void known as ‘Silly Season’. For many, it’s a time for end of year drinks, work parties, basketball team...
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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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5 steamy TV shows to watch with your bedroom door closed
When you find yourself with a little privacy and leisure time, your imagination can be a wonderful thing. Sometimes, however, it doesn’t quite cut it. Enter: steamy fictional liaisons—with a...
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My second date turned into an orgy
Dating is a crazy game. Sometimes you’re about to meet the person you’ll spend the rest of your life with - other times you meet someone who will spontaneously introduce...
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4 tips to talk about sex with your child
Ah, the birds and the bees chat. An excruciating thought for some, but talking about sex with your child at the right time, and in the right way is incredibly...
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Navigating awkward sex
As we know, sex happens between two supermodels on a backdrop of intense yearning, lust and perfect lighting. Sex is when two parties orgasm in perfect unison after exactly three...
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Love where you live: four stories of housemate hookups
Kitchen rendezvous in the refrigerator light, sneaking into each other’s rooms, going out together and then going home together, keeping secrets from your other housemates - becoming involved with someone...
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The rise of the situationship
Are you sleeping together, but not together together? In the ever-evolving landscape of modern dating, a term has emerged that pretty much perfectly captures the complexities and nuances of being...
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How to use your vibrator with your partner
Things with your partner are going really well. They've met your friends, they've met your family, is it finally time for them to meet... your vibrator. Chances are if you...
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Animals that debunk the gender binary
In a world where society often simplifies gender into a binary concept (two distinct categories of masculine and feminine), it's easy to forget that nature has a way of challenging...
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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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5 reasons to get an STI test
People have sex, and STIs happen. If you're sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted infections is an important part of self care. Smashing the stigma of STIs includes normalising...