Sometimes silly, sometimes serious, Perspectives is where our writers run free with their ideas and opinions.
Curious about what a sex therapist does? Julie Sale shares her fascinating and varied day as a sex therapist.
Eleni shares her personal experience on nonmonogamy after the slow realisation that monogamy wasn’t working particularly well. For some, monogamy works perfectly, for others exploring ethical nonmonogamy can be the route to enjoying better relationships.
Eleni takes us on a journey into her mind and opens up about her thoughts surrounding fantasies and desires, something many of us enjoy, either in our own heads or acting them out in real life. Our brain is a very sexual part of our body and as Eleni says "the beauty of fantasy is that literally anything goes".
Meet Eleni who has been exploring kink and nonmonogamy since 2015. As a staunch feminist and a vegan who has type 1 diabetes; all of which impact her experiences in the worlds of kink and BDSM she loves to share her thoughts with anyone willing to listen.
Elvin Box, a survivor of Prostate cancer and passionate campaigner shares his honest experience of the sexual impact cancer has had upon his physical, and mental wellbeing and his relationship with his wife.
Darls shares her honest experience of breast cancer and regaining her confidence, including intimate details of her journey, some sad, some very funny. In sharing this she wants people to know you are not alone, help and support is available.
Alice Hunter explores the world of labia/vagina rejuvenation treaments and why we need to love our labia, no one needs to look like "Barbie".
We highlight the issue of accessibility of the kink and swinging scenes for people who have a disability, either visible or hidden.
Alice Hunter gives her expert advice about what we should know about vegan sex. From the art of seduction, nourishing your body with the right foods to boost your sexual health and pleasure and choosing vegan condoms, lubricants, sex toys and lingerie.
Meet Alice Hunter, a writer for the London alternative sexuality scene examining issues in swinging, kink, lgtbqia+ inclusion and much more.
When a partner dies, many people experience sexual bereavement, a grief associated with losing sexual intimacy. This is a grief no one talks about, that is not openly acknowldeged, socially sanctions and publicly shared yet the impact of this grief can affect both physical and mental wellbeing.
Sex in films and on TV is often unrealistic, but as they can be easily accessed people assume that this is somehow the norm. Does media have a duty to represent sex in a more realistic light? I think so!
Fran Bushe is an award winning comedian and playwright of hit show Ad Libido, about the highs and lows of her ongoing experience of trying to enjoy pleasurable sex.
Is there a need to educate everyone about gynaecological health issues as they can and do impact upon relationships and family life? Research by the Eve Appeal has shown that one in six men don’t feel that they need to know about gynaecological health issues as it is a female issue.
Finding a new partner can be a minefield whatever your age and sex so we have some tips to make it easier from using your eyes to attract that new someone to being body confident when you go on that first date!
5 reasons why sex is better, the older you are and why many older people enjoy great sexual intimacy and pleasure whatever their age through exploring new ways to enjoy pleasure from sexploration of sx toys, bondage and talking to their partner.
Do Sex Toys Replace Men? Vibrator anxiety is real for some men, yet using sex toys enhances sex play, can make you a better sexual partner and close the orgasm gap too.
Kegel Balls improve your sexual health and the strength of your orgasms, however they will not make you climax. Where does this confusion come from?
Eleanor Pearson, writer and founder of her blog Sexclusive, gives us her thoughts on why SRE should focus on pleasure.
Many people enjoy sex but struggle to get their GP to talk abut their problems. However there are many healthcare professionals who do talk about sex with their patients including Dr Stephanie deGiorgio who is improving the sex lives of her patients.
Our sex toys are being recommended by some amazing healthcare professionals who work in the NHS and who care about their patient's sex lives, offering help and advice beyond the confines of their training to make this possible.
Having better sexual knowledge can increase your sexual pleasure and boost your sexual health too which is why Jo Divine is educating people about their sexual health to improve their sexual pleasure.
Many people do not realise that many commercially available sexual lubricants and even some available on prescription can cause thrush. Being a long term sufferer of vaginal infections Samantha gives her advice about what to use to protect your sexual health and pleasure.
Are male sex toys still seen as a taboo or have we come to accept them as the norm? Using male sex toys enhances sexual pleasure by offering different sexual sensations not possible in solo or couples' sex and can improve both sexual function and stamina.
Women are often told sexual health issues are "normal" or "all in their heads" - many are not! From painful sex to abnormal bleeding, women are often ignored when they raise their concerns.
Do you like sex but aren't enjoying it as much as you feel you should be? For me, the Light Bulb moment was turning off the chatter in my head and staying in the moment.
Can a pill really boost your libido or is the “placebo effect” just as good? Popping a pill may seem like a quick fix but there are so many reasons why women experience low libido
Sticking to the 5:2 diet together for the last 4 years has not only helped us to lose weight and keep it off, it has boosted our sex life and could do the same for you too
Many people enjoy sexual intimacy and pleasure, yet when sexual function is affected by illness, disease injury or growing old, some healthcare professionals struggle to talk to their patients about sexual issues.
The internalized perception of our bodies is our ‘body image’. It can be positive and negative, changing over time. Research has found that girls as young as five are self-critical about their appearance.
How writing about sex has improved my sex life, opening my eyes to an amazing world of sexual experiences and sensations, leading to a more fun sex life!
It's time to stop making sexual advice contradictory and give people the information they need rather than confusing them.
Enjoying sex doesn't make you empowered so please stop using that word!
Why are women undergoing surgery to have a designer vagina? Jo Divine takes a look at the rise of this popular cosmetic surgery to find out why.
Age isn't a barrier to having sex! I'm having better sex in my 40's than I did in my 20's and so can you.
Sex portrayed in the media can often be very misleading as to what real sex should be like. A recent study has found that in reality, older people are having sex more regularly than the buffed beauties splashed across billboards in the mainstream!
Stop missing out on amazing orgasms and follow these tips to achieve your perfect mind blowing orgasm!
According to a survey conducted by Elizabeth Arden in 2013, 21% of women would give up sex if it made them look younger... but in actual fact, having regular sex makes you look younger!
How well do you know your penis? Here are some interesting and helpful facts about your penis that you may not be aware of.
Some of the following things will have older women nodding in agreement and younger women preparing themselves for what is to come.
Most couples have experienced an embarrassing moment during sex or foreplay which they would quite happily forget. Here are a few that may sound familiar.
It is a commonly accepted, though completely misguided view that we all stop having or wanting sex once we get past 50. According to recent research, this could not be further from the truth.
Apart from the fact that it can deliver extreme pleasure, you probably don't know much about the clitoris. Find out what exactly makes the clitoris so unique in this factual article!
