There is a reason the early stages of a relationship feel less like a lifestyle change and more like a total cognitive takeover. We call it the honeymoon phase, but...

The ick is a singular, modern phenomenon that sits somewhere between a preference and a physical reflex. It’s that sudden, inexplicable shift where a person you were previously attracted to...

We often speak about the heart or the gut as the emotional centres of the body, but there is an equally reactive, though far more private, anchor point: the pelvic...

It starts as a sudden, visceral heat in the cheeks, an involuntary curling of the toes and a fleeting, desperate wish that the floor would simply open up. We’ve all...

There is a specific, low-frequency hum that happens around the third glass of wine. It’s the moment where the logic of the day begins to dissolve and the phone in...

In a world that constantly asks us to be productive, optimised and "on," there is a quiet, powerful rebellion in simply wanting something for yourself. We often think of activism...

In the quiet landscape of a long-term relationship, it’s easy to assume the map of our partner’s body - and our own - is fully charted. We fall into a...

In the traditional arc of life, adolescence is usually framed as a messy, hormone-fueled rite of passage - a blur of first crushes and the frantic construction of an identity....

They often get bundled together, but they are not the same thing. Wanting to be desired and wanting sex can overlap, sometimes neatly, sometimes messily. But they come from different...

Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being about couples, gestures and visible romance. The kind that’s easy to spot from the outside. Flowers on tables, reservations booked weeks ahead, carefully...

Valentine’s Day didn’t start with roses, restaurant bookings, or heart-shaped anything. In fact, its origins are far messier, darker and far less romantic than the version we know today. What...

If you’ve been curious about air-pulse clitoral stimulators — sometimes referred to as suction vibrators — but aren’t quite sure what they actually feel like, you’re not alone. The technology...

Rush is an air-pulse clitoral stimulator designed to sit alongside the Essensual Vibe, not replace it. It offers a different tactile language - one centered on rhythm, localized pressure, and...

For too long, the objects we use for our most intimate moments have been designed for the shadows. They were items to be tucked away in drawers, shrouded in a...

We live in a culture of the "quick fix." From high speed internet to fast fashion and three minute meditation apps, our brains have been conditioned to prioritise the destination...

We are often told that the goal of intimacy is total connection - the kind of soul-baring closeness that makes the world disappear. We pursue it, we celebrate it and...

The longer you love someone, the more you think you know them. Their rhythms, their habits, the way they reach for you in the dark. You can predict the small...

Every long-term relationship eventually moves past the rush of the beginning. The early spark… that thrilling mix of novelty and anticipation gives way to something quieter, more stable and often,...

We’ve all said it…there was chemistry. Or maybe, there just wasn’t. It’s the phrase we reach for when logic fails, when attraction feels too complex to name. But what do...

For decades, cinema taught us what desire should look like and it almost always looked the same. A woman’s body framed in fragments, observed rather than felt. The camera lingered,...

We all know the story. The one who keeps you guessing. The late replies. The almosts. The people who say I’m not good at relationships and somehow become the very...

There are few objects in history as small yet as powerful as a tube of red lipstick. It’s one of the simplest beauty products - just pigment, wax and oil...

Before we learned about sex through experience, we learned it through sound.Through lyrics we didn’t fully understand, videos that blurred the line between fantasy and reality, and melodies that made...

We are delighted to introduce you to Persia Notarberardino (she/her) – a Sydney-based model and creative whose presence is as intentional as it is magnetic. A Scorpio at heart, Persia...

Bringing something new into your sex life can feel exciting and a little intimidating. Even if you’re curious about vibrating rings, the thought of suggesting it to a partner might...

Vibrating rings are one of those toys you often hear about but might not fully understand until you’ve tried one. Simple in design yet surprisingly versatile, they’re created to enhance...

The numbers don’t lie: 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men in Australia have experienced a form of sexual violence. For queer people, the prevalence is even higher. ...

Following on from our previous blog on unexpected things that are actually intimate, this piece goes a step further. It’s about the kinds of closeness that rarely get acknowledged -...

Intimacy isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t only happen in physical closeness or deep conversation. Often, it shows up in quiet gestures that don’t ask for attention. You notice them after...

Introducing In Touch - real stories, honest conversations and shared experiences from our community. Pleasure, connection, and sexuality are deeply personal. No two experiences are the same and there are endless stories...

“Just because I fantasise / Doesn’t mean it’s wrong” - FKA twigs, Two Weeks Fantasies can feel like confessions. We tend to treat them as indulgent, embarrassing or somehow other...

Eye contact is often treated as a sign of closeness. We hold it when we want someone to feel seen. We look away when we feel shy or unsure. But...

Some smells stay with us. A particular cologne. The scent of skin. Sweat on sheets. You might catch it again months or years later, and without meaning to, you’re right...

For many people, the idea of mutual masturbation might feel unfamiliar or even a little awkward. It’s not often talked about openly, yet it can be one of the most...

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to step into a different version of yourself - or see your partner in a whole new light? That’s the heart...

You’ve just had sex, but instead of feeling close, you feel a little distant. Emotional. Maybe even a little alone - even though your partner is lying right beside you....