Learning to be an ally to the transgender community is an on-going process and will not happen overnight. However, taking steps (be it big or small) to learn and support the trans community can make a difference. One of the…
Pansexuality: What does it mean to be pansexual?
With the topic of sexual orientation ever present in the media, the term pansexual is one many of us will likely have heard at some point. Yet, though pansexuality is receiving more coverage, there are still many people (including those…
LGBTIQ+ acronyms – A glossary of terms
When it comes to sexual orientation and indeed gender identity, the language used is ever-evolving. For those new to this topic, knowing this specific terminology may not be as simple as first thought. Most of us want to be able…
What is a fetish? A list of top sex kinks explained
In the past, having a specific type of fetish was very much stigmatised. However, changing attitudes towards sex, means we are now becoming more open-minded when it comes to antics in the bedroom. See our research on the UK’s top…
Bed ideas: The UK’s top sexual fetishes
Let’s face it, Brits are often portrayed as a prudish and uptight bunch, but new research has uncovered that this might not be the case, at least in the bedroom. To celebrate International Fetish day (Jan 21st), research conducted by…
What is tantric massage and what to expect?
A deeply erotic and thoroughly arousing experience, tantric massage incorporates practices which use energy and chakras (the latter of which derives from ancient Indian teachings). Tantric largely involves stimulating the erogenous areas of the body. Though often simply seen as…
Breaking the bias and stigmas in sex work
There are many biases and stigmas surrounding sex work. Although one of the largest industries continuing to expand, the sex industry is undoubtedly misunderstood. As a result of this, it’s an industry where speculation is rife, spurring negative impressions about…
What being bisexual actually means
Despite being in the LGBT umbrella, in recent years there seems to be various misconceptions about bisexuality, all of which have mostly worked to disregard bisexuality as a recognised sexual identity. With supposedly clearer definitions for those identifying as gay…
What is Nuru massage? Everything you need to know
Nuru massage is a type of sensual massage originally originating from Kawasaki, Japan. Furthermore, the term ‘nuru’ in Japanese means slippery. While this form of massage may have originated in Japan, it is now offered all over the world. If…
Touch yourself: 9 things you need to know about masturbation
May marks International Masturbation Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the act of masturbation. To encourage conversation, this global event aims to bring the ‘touchy feely’ subject into the twenty-first century. Despite being two decades on, many people are still…