A Sexy Playlist – part 3

If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely still hunting for sexy songs. Maybe you didn’t find enough songs for your sexy playlist in part 1 or part 2, or maybe you’re the kind of person who listens to sexy music all night long. Either way, pick and choose from this unordered selection. For me,…

Try These Kinky and Romantic Sex Positions

I’m a true believer that the best sex is playful sex. The kind of sex where you giggle halfway through or roll about the bed laughing afterwards. Or the kind that has you up the walls, backwards over the bed, or dressed up in a kinky outfit. Sex can become monotonous and predictable when you’ve…

10 Modern Dating Terms to Know

It’s the time of year when single people constantly hear the term “cuffing season”. Whether you’re new to online dating or an established singleton, it’s completely understandable if you’re not sure what the difference between love bombing and breadcrumbing is and what the hell cuffing season actually is. So, in alphabetical order (because is there…

Eat Yourself Sexy: Aphrodisiacs to Try

What turns you on more? The sight of a pizza box by the remote control or a pile of juicy, red strawberries placed next to the bed? No doubt, it depends on your mood. But if you and your lover are trying to make time for sex, a bit of preparation in the kitchen can…

“I Forgot Condoms. Are You On The Pill?”

Have you ever had an awkward conversation about contraception with a partner? So many of us have. And while the condom convo is more common for new or younger couples, even established couples can still find it awkward. But at some point, you’ve gotta have that chat. By talking openly about contraception, you’ll build trust…

Noodles: A Declaration of Love

The baby’s in bed. I’m on the sofa with either my book or blog open. The boyfriend is in the kitchen, cooking up his signature dish – though he’s embarrassed to call it so. I know I have 45 minutes to an hour in which to absorb myself in words; someone else’s or my own,…

A Sexy Playlist – part 2

Who doesn’t want a 10-hour+ playlist to seduce, smooch and shag to? I’ve got you covered. You can find part 1 of my (unordered) sexy playlist here. Below, you’ll find even more songs to get your body and bed rocking. Pick and choose songs that delight you. For me, this playlist is ever-evolving. (Part 2…

The Joy of Small Things

Bookish readers will know that last month, Arundhati Roy (author of The God of Small Things) published her first memoir, and the paperback of Nigel Slater’s A Thousand Feasts was released. Slater’s book celebrates the “little joys illuminating an increasingly darkening world” – moments which can “feed the soul”. In the spirit of small things,…

Everyday Objects That Might be a Little Kinky

Ever found yourself feeling inexplicably turned on when doing household chores, tackling life admin or pottering in the bathroom? Maybe it’s the way it hums, the way it grips – or maybe it’s just you. The Mosquito Clicker Is this nifty little healer secretly a travel-sized electro stim wand…? With the most subtle of clicks,…

One Night at The Mandrake

It’s early Sunday afternoon, and we step out onto the pavement, dream-like and elevated. Would I say reborn? No, too pretentious. We inhale the fresh air, take in the bright late-summer sunshine and weave through the London throng towards home. We’ve just emerged from 24 hours at the five-star, luxury, boutique hotel, The Mandrake. First…