Is “Impact Play” a Misnomer?

Within the BDSM community, one of the most widely practised kinks is impact play – striking the body of a consenting partner for sexual pleasure. So widely practised and depicted as such in the media, that for many outside of the community, “impact play” seems synonymous with BDSM. Typically, BDSM is misinterpreted as spanking and…

Ideas to Help You Talk Dirty

Looking to have your beau hot at the collar for every saucy thing you whisper to them? Find yourself stumbling and cringing when trying to sling two sentences together? You’ve come to the right place. With the reputation of being a sex blogger, I’ve strived to get my lovers squirming in their pants for all…

8 Ways to Get Over Your Ex

Getting over an ex can be tough; even if you were the one to end the relationship. Sure, time heals, but there are ways to get over your ex faster that don’t involve a therapist. 1. Embrace activities that give you joy You may feel bereft without your former partner, but throwing yourself into activities…

Declining Giving Someone Your Number

Dating apps are a great way to connect with potential love interests, whether locally or if you’re exploring further afield. Yet before long, someone is bound to want to take the conversation off the platform and probably onto WhatsApp. Guidance on being safe while online dating advises not to share your number with someone you…

The Art of Orgasm Edging

Have you heard the term “edging” and wondered what it means? Are you here to find out how to do it or learn new ways to incorporate edging into your sexual repertoire? Seasoned edgers and edging novices: read on. So what does “edging” actually mean? Edging is when a person brings themself (or is brought…

5 Surprising Ways Being a Parent has Changed our Relationship

After a year together, my partner and I had a baby. The pregnancy was a marvellous surprise and parenting has been a total joy. We expected there to be sleepless nights, less sex and fewer dates but we didn’t expect some changes. Love Languages Our love languages have changed. My partner and I both had…

Sitting Here

You made me slow down, be more present. The to-do list will always be there – ever-growing. Just like you. Emails, ironing and organising can wait. Before long you’ll be crawling, running, leaving. I think I’ll just sit here, in the morning winter sun, with you lazily feeding, enjoying this moment. There’ll come a day…