What is sexual aftercare?
We talk about foreplay and sex but often forget what happens after sex and what should be happening to ensure our mind, body, and soul feel well and truly nurtured.
Men, Sex, and the Pressure to Perform
We rarely talk about the pressure men face to perform in the bedroom, to stay hard, last long, and always know exactly what to do. But this pressure doesn’t just affect confidence; it impacts mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
How Sex Toys Have Become Tools for Healing, Connection and Empowerment
When you think about it, a vibrator, a stroker or even a suction toy isn't that different from a yoga mat or a journal. It's a tool for awareness and self-discovery.
Why We Feel Like We’re “Broken” in the Realms of Sex
The idea that you’re supposed to respond, perform, or feel desire in a certain way is just that — an idea. A story you’ve been told about what sex “should” look like.
5 Things you might not know about how your body works during sex
Sex is more than just physical pleasure—it’s a complex interplay of hormones, nerves, and bodily responses that often go unnoticed. This article explores five key insights into how the body works during sex.
A Guide to Finding What Feels Good With Sensuali
In this article, we'll explore ways to explore what feels good to you while addressing common barriers like shame and self-doubt. By engaging in mindful practices like body scans and journaling and using platforms like Sensuali to find expert support, you can start your journey toward a deeper connection with your body and desires.
When Desires Don’t Align
When desires don't align, here's how to explore new sexual experiences together respectfully while still staying true to yourself.
5 Ways to Enhance Sexual Confidence
Sexual confidence is a journey rooted in self-acceptance, self-awareness, and personal empowerment and building this confidence begins within. Here are 5 steps our intimacy coach April Maria recommends to reconnect with yourself and boost your sexual confidence.
Hair Play Party with Harness & Mane
A few nights ago, I was at my first hair play party. I must confess, I never knew such a thing even existed. Until then, I had assumed that the realm of hair play naturally unfolded within the act of intimacy, an integral and perhaps inevitable aspect touched upon during various forms of sexual interaction that was unavoidable. However, exploring the realms of hair goes far beyond what I expected.
Five ways to explore intimacy outside of penetration
Having penetrative sex isn't always an option, whether it be because of pain, time constraints, stress, physical difficulties, or simply a mutual desire to explore alternative avenues of intimacy and connection. But don't worry; there are many ways to explore pleasure and intimacy with penetration being off the table.
Best budget sex toys that are actually really good
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and while flowers and chocolates are classic gifts, perhaps it's time to think outside the heart-shaped box. Introducing a different kind of present that can add spice to your romantic celebrations – budget-friendly yet high-quality sex toys.
Setting Love, Sex, and Dating New Year's Resolutions
As the calendar turns its page to a new year, many individuals take the opportunity to reflect on their lives and set resolutions for personal growth. While common goals often revolve around fitness, career, or personal development, setting resolutions for love, sex, and dating can add a fresh perspective, especially if the year didn't entirely end the way you wanted it to on the romance side.
My 12 Hour Sexy Christmas
Become the ultimate gift-giver this Christmas and ensure that this festive season, especially Christmas day, becomes an unforgettable experience for your partner!
In Conversation with Sensuali: On intimacy coaching & sex education
Sensuali chatted with coach April Maria aka Venus Libido, known for her sex education and intimacy coaching. We talked about her favourite innovative sex toys, the many factors that help to maintain a healthy libido and how exploring non-monogamy doesn’t always have to mean having sex outside of your relationship.
Beginner's Guide to Exploring Bondage Kits
Embarking on the exploration of bondage can be an exciting and intimate journey for individuals or couples seeking to add a new dimension to their intimate relationships. Exploring ways to enrich our sexual experiences, delving into our most intimate fantasies, and exploring acts traditionally deemed taboo can be both exhilarating and a crucial component of expanding one's sexual repertoire.
Mutual Masturbation
Mutual masturbation is one aspect of physical intimacy that can contribute significantly to building a stronger, more satisfying relationship. While it may still be considered a taboo topic by some or a slightly more vulnerable act to perform in front of a partner, it's essential to recognise the benefits this activity can bring to your relationship.
Sensory Play & Sex Tech
Sensory play is an essential aspect of human experiences, involving stimulation of the senses to create a more intense connection with one's body and surroundings. When it comes to enhancing pleasure and intimacy, incorporating technology into sensory play has evolved in recent years, giving rise to the realm of sex tech.
The Benefits of 69-ing
69-ing simply entails performing oral sex on someone while they perform oral sex on you simultaneously. The term comes originally from the French soixante-neuf (literally meaning "sixty-nine") and has been used for a few hundred years. In the Kama Sutra, it has the name "the congress of a crow." While the position can be off-putting for some, mainly because it's difficult to perform oral sex while focusing on receiving it, there are many ways it can play into people's sexual menu.
Sex and the Menopause
As our hormones change, our response to sex does, too. Understanding why these changes occur and how we can navigate them is important to ensure that sexual satisfaction and pleasure remain integral components of our daily existence.