The Talk
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Coming out as nonbinary to a three-year-old
May is a 20 year old gender studies student, now living out of home but close with their three-year-old half sister, Georgie. May is nonbinary, and uses they/them pronouns -...
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A sexuality education reading list for adults
Some of us got a stellar sexuality education from fantastic adults in our lives. The rest of us (read: most of us) had to fill in the gaps ourselves. Whether...
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It Might Not be Thrush; Our Guide to Vulva Itchiness
There are few discomforts greater than an itchy vulva in public. We’ve all done the fast walk, the awkward dance on the spot, the dash to the loo for some...
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What is a coregasm?
When you slid down the pole on the playground as a kid, did you ever turn around and climb back up? As you heaved your body upwards with the sheer...
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What causes sexual desire to fluctuate?
The world of sex research can be hard to keep up with. To probably no one’s surprise, so much of what we have held as scientific fact for centuries is being...
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Defining the Erotic
Eros was the ancient Greek deity of love, fertility and sexual attraction. Like his counterpart in Roman mythology, Cupid, Eros was the winged naked god, who wore a crown of roses and...
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So you’re thinking of opening up your relationship?
There are lots of healthy reasons couples choose to change the rules around monogamy in their relationship. Open relationships are not always 'pit stops to breakupsville’ as many people believe....
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Three Steps to Breaking Your Dry Spell
If you’re single in 2021, it’s probably fair to say at some point over the last year you’ve experienced a bit of a dry spell. Unsurprisingly, you’re not alone. With endless...
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Sex-Positive Parenting with Vanessa Hamilton, A Sexuality Educator
Vanessa Hamilton is the founder of Talking The Talk: Sex and Health Education. Since 2013, she has taught preps all the way through to university students about sexuality and consent,...
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Myths and Misunderstandings of Asexuality
Being asexual, or ‘ace’, means different things to different people. Broadly speaking, someone who’s asexual experiences little to no sexual attraction. There are, however, many ways within the Ace community...
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Guided Self-Pleasure Session for Vulva-Owners
Your hands are busy so we're here to do the work for you. This is a 'choose your own adventure' pleasure session so grab your vibrator or whatever else you'd...
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Morning, Noon or Night Sex? What’s Your Flavour?
Have you ever thought about what time of day gets you the most horny? When do the stars align for you to have the energy, enthusiasm and endocrine response conducive...
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Melbourne Sexologist Kassandra Mourikis on Sexual and Pleasure Related Shame
We chatted to Kassandra Mourikis, a Melbourne based Sexologist and the founder of Pleasure Centred Sexology about sexual and pleasure related shame.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Intimacy
For many of us, there’s a curious ick factor that has long been associated with the word intimacy. In our younger years, it may have been adults on TV who...
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A Brief History of Masturbation
We are living in an unprecedented era of sexual liberation; sex toys, masturbation, open conversations and unapologetic self-fulfillment. Or are we?
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Guided Self-Pleasure Session for Everybody
This is the perfect guided audio for you if you prefer no reference to specific genitals. This is a 'choose your own adventure' pleasure session so grab your vibrator or whatever else...
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3 Intimacy Building Exercises to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship
We all had big and bold ideas for lockdown - a sourdough starter, a sewing machine, “couch to 5K”, The Kama Sutra. But as week after week of lockdown passed,...
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The Anatomy of the Vulva
Vulva-havers or non-havers, how well do you know this part of the body? We understand that there’s been a lack of education around anatomy. Most people still don't know the...
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5 Lesser Known Erogenous Zones
An erogenous zone is an area of the body with heightened sensitivity that can produce a sexual response when stimulated. Erogenous zones are extra sensitive due to concentrations of nerve...
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11 tips to get you in the mood when you’re feeling too tired to romp
Do you ever feel too lazy, full or tired to have sex? Maybe you’ve just finished dinner and are getting into bed and the last thing you want to do...
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The Disputed History of the Vibrator
The origin story of the vibrator has been retold again and again in TV shows, plays, documentaries and films for the past 20 years. But the tale, as we have come to know it, might not...
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How to be More Mindful During Sex
It’s not uncommon to have a wandering mind during sex. Sex can become habitual enough that we go into autopilot, allowing our mind to get distracted by non sexual things...
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Tips on Sexting in a Relationship
Sexting (sex + texting); if you’re new to the world of sexting, welcome! Sexting in its basic form involves using technology such as a mobile phone, app or email to...
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Understanding Lubricants
When it comes to sex and masturbation, often wetter is better. Reaching for the lubricant doesn’t have to mean that you’re not aroused or even that there’s something wrong with...
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Beyond Pornhub: Considering Ethics in the Consumption of Porn
There isn’t one definition for ethical porn, but generally it’s porn that upholds the rights and fair working conditions for the cast and crew, celebrates consent and sexual variety, and...
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When Only Yes Means Yes: A Guide to Consensual Sexual Encounters
We had the pleasure of chatting to the team at Consent Labs about the importance of greater awareness around consent, sexual harassment and assault.
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Safe Sex in a Global Pandemic: All The Questions We Should Be Asking
Look, I’ll say it. Right now is not a particularly sexy time to be alive. With everything happening in the world at the moment, you’d be forgiven for not having...
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Our 20 Step Guide to Up Your Masturbation Game
How do you feel when you masturbate? Do you find yourself trying to get it done as quickly as possible? What if you took a few deep breaths and slowed...