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,…

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,…

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,…

Spotting Red and Green Flags in Dating

You’ve just met someone. They’re charming, funny, and their messages make you smile. Maybe you’ve had a few great dates. You start wondering: maybe this one is different. Maybe this’ll lead to something… Before you get carried away (we all do it), take a moment to pause and consider the red and green flags you…

“Do You Want This?” Did I Want My Babygirl Relationship?

If only Babygirl had been filmed and released during Covid, like Netflix’s erotic thriller, 365 Days. Maybe I would’ve taken the movie as a cautionary tale and avoided the naive BDSM relationship I had with Simon*. Or, more likely, I would have found the film terribly enticing and fallen into bed with the sexy Dom…

What to Say Instead of Ghosting Someone

You’ve just started dating someone but aren’t really feeling it anymore. Maybe you’ve got the ick, found someone more suited to you, or you’re no longer in the headspace to date. Ghosting makes light work of this: cutting communication without explanation is so much easier than sending a message and risking an awkward or difficult…