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,…
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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,…
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…
Things Said in Private
Prince Charming and I are watching the newest season of Married at First Sight Australia (MAFSA). We didn’t want to. We promised we’d skip lots. But now we almost look forward to it each evening. Fast-forward the recaps and teasers, whizz through the lovey-dovey couples and get to the good stuff. In this week’s Commitment…
Who You’ll Meet on a Hookup App
Dating apps are full of interesting people. Of course they are because the world is full of interesting people and not all of them are coupled up (although it can sometimes feel like that). Like most single Millennials, I’ve been on and off dating apps for years and dated countless people with varying success. Over…
30 Lessons for 30
One month ago, I turned 30. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: You can be authentic and not give everything away. Don’t feel guilty about giving up on a book after about 80 pages. It may be a bestseller but you’re not hooked – let someone else enjoy it and move on to a different…
2021 Porn Trends
We all know porn is big business. According to a 2015 report, 40 million adults in the US regularly visit Internet porn sites (though how often the study quantifies “regular viewing” is anyone’s guess), every second 28,258 users are watching porn and yet porn is estimated to only make up 4% of the Internet. Earlier…
Those Chaotic Twenties…
Those chaotic twenties,characterised by comparison and rumination;when career successes brush up against career panics.And Saturday night’s laughter shape-shifts into Sunday’s regret;as frivolous explorationtransforms into “unbecoming behaviour”.Through which independence beckonsand financial demands loom,yet childhood lurks behind our shoulders.But those chaotic twenties,as love, desire and passion are no longer entrenched in shame.And we approach our thirties a…
Still Searching for Prince Charming 