We’ve all heard the phrase “right person, wrong time.” Some of us have probably even used it. But what does it really mean? Is it just a romanticised excuse for...

What once may have been considered ‘alternative’ arrangements have been gaining fierce popularity in recent years; you might even say polyamory has gone mainstream. Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) is a catch-all...

Halloween has evolved over the years from an eerie celebration into a night filled with costumes, candy, and personal expression. Amid the ghosts and goblins, one trend consistently resurfaces: the...

October brings the cosy feel of autumn—pumpkin spice, Halloween festivities, and, most importantly, LGBT History Month. This is a time to honour LGBTQIA+ icons whose courage, creativity, and resilience have...

In recent years, more women—particularly in their 30s and 40s—are coming out as queer, catching the public’s attention and raising questions about timing, identity, and relationships. This shift is not...

Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), yet the shame, fear and stigma remains. Up to 80% of Australian adults carry HSV1 (oral herpes or cold...

You know how movies and books often show sex as this spontaneous, thrilling moment that usually ends with both partners having a mind-blowing orgasm? While that can definitely be part...

Nothing is scarier than a ghost. And we’re not talking about the floating white sheet that says ‘boo’. Ghosting is loosely defined as ‘abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation’,...

From the sexy nurse outfit that inevitably makes an appearance every Halloween, to the magnetic appeal of (for some) McDreamy in Grey's Anatomy, medical professionals have effortlessly shifted from the...

Once upon a time, online dating carried a stigma, reserved for the desperate and lonely, with only a handful of websites to choose from. Now, there are over 366 million...

In 1998, Hot ’n’ Juicy boldly proclaimed through song that they were “horny, horny, horny.” And of course, Austin Powers gave us his iconic, “Do I make you horny, baby?”...

As the year inches towards its close, we enter the liminal void known as ‘Silly Season’. For many, it’s a time for end of year drinks, work parties, basketball team...

When you find yourself with a little privacy and leisure time, your imagination can be a wonderful thing. Sometimes, however, it doesn’t quite cut it. Enter: steamy fictional liaisons—with a...

Dating is a crazy game. Sometimes you’re about to meet the person you’ll spend the rest of your life with - other times you meet someone who will spontaneously introduce...

Ah, the birds and the bees chat. An excruciating thought for some, but talking about sex with your child at the right time, and in the right way is incredibly...

Are you sleeping together, but not together together?  In the ever-evolving landscape of modern dating, a term has emerged that pretty much perfectly captures the complexities and nuances of being...

In a world where society often simplifies gender into a binary concept (two distinct categories of masculine and feminine), it's easy to forget that nature has a way of challenging...

There are plenty of kinks out there. Some are a dime a dozen (foot fetish, we’re looking at you) and some are a bit more unique (ever heard of formicophilia,...

We love the thrill of diving into a great book that illuminates the complexities of the heart. Whether it’s self-help or fiction, almost every book has something to teach us...

Down-under grooming has been a wild ride of shapes, designs, and personal expression. Since caveman days, we’ve evolved to grow pubic hair as a natural barrier, shielding our most sensitive...

When you grow up in a heteronormative world, figuring out your queerness can be full of euphoria, confusion, vulnerability and contentment. So what media do you consume to explore your...

We’re a kinky bunch down under, as it turns out. Extrapolating data from Google trends, a 2021 study outed each country’s most-searched-for kinks, and without sounding like a clickbait article,...

You don’t have to try out every one of its acrobatic sex positions to explore the Kama Sutra. If you’ve read our previous article, Kama Sutra: A Guide To The...

The Kama Sutra has captivated the erotic imagination of the west for centuries, but illustrations of spectacular sexual gymnastics are just a fraction of what this ancient Sanskrit text has...

An IUD, or intrauterine device is primarily a small contraception device that is prescribed by a doctor and inserted (sometimes painfully) into your uterus, staying there for roughly 5 years. IUDs slowly...

Despite the progress we’ve made towards sex and gender equality, there is a lingering taboo attached to sexual pleasure. Many people avoid openly expressing and pursuing their sexual desires, for...

"Pleasure is the point...it is freedom." These are the wise words of pleasure activist Adrienne Marie Brown.  And the opposite of freedom is control. When we think about the ways...

If you followed the news around the international Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements, or recent discussions in Australia about the relationship between gendered violence and the incarceration rate of...

Privacy is hard to come by when you’re living in a sharehouse. Masturbation is an important part of sexual wellness, but it can be hard to relax and enjoy your ‘alone...

Bi erasure is a pervasive problem that occurs when the existence or legitimacy of bisexuality, either in general or in regard to an individual, is questioned or outright denied. Bi...

In mythology, they are rare, magical and hard-to find creatures. In relationships, they are not too dissimilar. A ‘unicorn’ is any person who is intimate with a couple, whether that means...

We chatted to Kassandra Mourikis, a Melbourne based Sexologist and the founder of Pleasure Centred Sexology about sexual and pleasure related shame.

We find ourselves in an era championing sexual liberation—celebrating sex toys, masturbation, candid discussions, and unapologetic self-discovery. But are we as liberated as we believe?

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...

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...

We had the pleasure of chatting to the team at Consent Labs about the importance of greater awareness around consent, sexual harassment and assault.