You might have heard the phrase “topping from the bottom” (thanks, Fifty Shades of Grey…) and wondered what it means. Maybe you’re confused about how “topping” differs from “domming” and whether you can bottom from the top, dom from the bottom or top as a Dom – and then your knickers are really in a…
Category: Single Life
Have Mindblowing Sex in the Shower with These Positions
Ever fantasised about having sex in the shower? Of course you have, you sexy beast. In fact, according to the sex toy company We Vibe, 20% of Brits regularly fantasise about having sex in the shower. But when it comes to getting wet and wild (and clean and shiny), sometimes the fantasy is better than…
30 (More) Lessons for 30
Last week, I turned 31 and earlier this year, I published 30 lessons for 30. A year later, here’s more of what I learnt.
Fed Up With Traditional Dating Apps? Try This
Anyone who’s been on dating apps for more than a hot minute knows that frustration and apathy often accompany them. Once the initial excitement of sexy local singles abates, you’re left with a disappointing array of profiles. Before long, you find yourself sighing at profiles that question whether pineapple belongs on pizza, claim anonymity “for…
Your Guide to STIs
Sleeping with someone new? Enjoying a multitude of lovers? In a monogamous relationship but realised you haven’t checked your sexual health for some time? Perhaps you had unprotected sex, missed a pill or the condom split, or maybe you’re worried about something going on “down there”. Whatever your reasons for having a sexual health check,…
Brighton
Brighton It was here where the family and I enjoyed dinner on one of my many childhood trips to Brighton and the Pier. It was the same place where, 15 years later, he asked me to be his girlfriend. When I first moved to Brighton almost 10 years ago, Uni pals and I frequented this…
The Dating Profile You Wish You Could Build
When we’re looking for love, we all want to present ourselves in the best light. For some of us, that means picking our favourite selfies with all the filters. For others, it means showing we have friends, don’t only take selfies and have a range of interests. But what if we had no qualms about…
Are You Making These 8 Dating App Profile Mistakes?
Online dating is a serious business. Amidst a sea of other profiles, you have to find a way to make your profile stand out for the right reasons – and you probably have three seconds to achieve this. Regular readers of this blog will know I’ve been on (and off, but mainly on) dating apps…
How to Sext – Advice from an Erotic Scriptwriter
Much of the advice you’ll read about how to sext will be geared towards people in a relationship. In some ways, a relationship is the perfect set-up for a sexy text: Two (or more) people who know each other intimately + Trust + Guarantee of seeing each other again = Hot texts that hit the…
Consent Can Be Sexy – It Can Also Be a Mood-Killer
What do you do when someone asks you for consent and it kills your vibe? Should you sort your attitude out and be pleased they checked in? Or is it reasonable to want consent to be acquired in a sexy manner? IMHO, consent can be considered part of foreplay; warming each other up, both getting…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 