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,…
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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…
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…
Questions to Ask Your Partner Before Getting Jiggy With It
Life’s complicated, which makes sex complicated — even, or especially, with someone you’ve been in a relationship with for a while. We don’t always want sex every day, or in the same way each time we do have sex, so why should we presume our partner wants the same kind of sex each time? At…
4 Ways to Make Time for Sex
When you’re living with a partner, sex can suffer. There’s no longer the eager anticipation of weekend visits to each other’s homes with ample time to scrub, shave and moisturise in the preceding days. Instead, you’re sharing a bathroom… Then, add life stressors, children and comfort to the mix. See how easily sex slides down…
So You’re Into S&M? Meet Your Toolkit
Enjoy spanking, hair pulling and playing with power dynamics in the bedroom? Maybe you have a kink for S&M. S&M stands for sadism and masochism – though it’s often referred to as sadomasochism. It’s a sexual kink or fetish based on control and consensually giving or inflicting pain for pleasure. Sadism is the act of…
How To Have Sex Without Family Hearing… A Festive Guide to Fucking
Originally published December 2021; updated December 2024 You’re heading home for Christmas. Your partner is in tow. You’re so excited about all the romantic, festive sex you’ll have. Then one of you remembers there’s a baby sister and a dog to avoid… And so: How do you have sex without your family hearing? Your idea…
Sex Toys for Couples – And How to Use Them
This year, I treated myself and my partner to a Lovehoney Advent Calendar. Tempting as it was, we didn’t dive into each box to devour the treasures hidden within. Instead, we’ve been very good (I hope you’re listening, Father Christmas!) and opened the boxes day by day, as Jesus intended. This blog ought to have…
