Join us, Shy & Curious and Screaming Pigeons, for a very special edition of The No Filter Guide to Female Pleasure! A ladies-only workshop where girl talk meets practical know-how, we’ll kick things off with a mindful journaling session to help get you into the mood (IYKYK).
Unapologetically You: Curing Self-Consciousness & Embracing Self-Love
Join us on for an afternoon where we break free from judgment, self-doubt, and societal pressures to embrace confidence, self-expression, and self-love. Whether you are in a relationship, single, or somewhere in between!
It was exactly a week after turning 40 that I had my first mid-life moment. I slipped and fell in the shower.
There were two distinct things that saved me from the indignity of the next-day headlines going ‘Sexpert Found Dead Naked in Shower, Body Pruned Beyond Recognition’.
Dream of being a bestselling novelist but still stuck on Chapter 1? Always wanted to have a side hustle but never found the time to get that website up? Wanna pick up a new language but still no habla Espanol? Is the half-finished crochet project taunting you since Covid lockdown? Welcome to the Get Your Sh*t Together Club (G.Y.S.T for short)!
Ever wondered how some can have casual relationships and not catch feelings? Or how do you stay safe in your situationships when exploring your sexuality? Whether you’re trying to find out if casual sex is right for you or already have some experience, you’ll get the essentials to be confident in your hook-ups and get your questions answered in this intimate and informal session.
For a blog that’s all about sex and love, there hasn’t been much sex around lately. Plus to be honest, I’ve had a bit of writer’s blog. So last week, I asked the Instagram community if there were any questions you wanted to ask about sex, love or me anonymously and I’ll pick a couple that were interesting for an off-the-cuff episode of The Shy & Curious podcast.
Talking To Myself: Why Shy & Curious took a Hiatus
There’s no clever opening line. No wry quip or apologies for the absence of my voice for the past seven months. Just a plain and simple truth: I’ve been depressed.
Hello friends and lovers, surprise! So while I’ve always been a writer at heart and I enjoy being on other podcasts, I’ve never really thought about having my own. But one of the things I wanted to do this year was something that would scare me and something that would be new. So voila, here it is!
Last year I went on a first date that I hoped would be the first of many more. We met online and chatted for a week. He was sweet, charming, smart and direct. He’d asked if we could continue the conversation in person over a meal and I was already impressed. “Alright, he knows exactly what he wants. That’s refreshing.” When I saw him across the room, it felt like a reversed catfish...
If you have the tendency to feel a little blue after sex, even if you had an amazing time... you’re not alone! It’s actually pretty common to feel sad or anxious after a sexual encounter due to “The Drop”.
We spend a lot of time talking and educating ourselves about what happens before sex, during sex and even how to get sex but surprisingly not much is said about what to do after sex apart from a vague “Go and pee”. So, in the spirit of the new year and new (sex)olutions – let’s talk about Aftercare.
On the Down Low (Part 3) | The final piece of the jigsaw puzzle in navigating casual sex is the most essential: Communication & Transparency. It took away the uncertainty, the mind games and the worry. Casual sex doesn’t mean easy sex, and it is a high risk activity. So if all it takes to reduce this risk and get peace of mind, is just several conversations – why not?
On Keeping it on the Down Low (Part 1) | Whenever I bring up the subject friends with benefits or casual sex amongst my friends, the first question I get is: “Why are you doing it??” (usually uttered in a tone of disdain/confusion). Then it’s followed up with: “So...how do you actually do it?”
On the Down Low (Part 2) | So if you’ve read part one to our Friends With Benefits guide, you’ve hopefully mastered the art of Self Awareness. It may be called a No-Strings Attached (NSA) affair but ultimately they all come with loose threads that may end up in a messy entanglement if you’re not careful. So let’s dive into one of the most important factors in casual sex: Risk Awareness.
I’m a proud card-carrying member of the Sex(t)y Selfie Club. With the ubiquity of ring lights, mobile tripods and camera filters, it’s almost ridiculous how easy it is to become your very own model / photographer / art director / lighting crew / retoucher. Here’s 5 tips to how to take a sexy selfie so you can easily rival a Playboy centerfold from the comfort of your bedroom.
Nothing else makes your heart flutter like receiving that notification ‘ping’ when you do find that special someone. And when that slight flutter starts descending lower and lower down to the nether regions and the innuendos turn a little more risqué, that’s when the real fun starts.
It’s really easy to dismiss victims of an online scam. Psstt, it could never happen to me. I’m too smart, I’m too logical, I’m not some sad lonely recluse. That’s what I thought too until it happened to me. This is the story of how I got catfished and the signs to spot in a love scam.
Congratulations – so you’ve made the decision to get your first sex toy! Before you head down to your local boutique or start browsing into the wild wild West of online sex toy stores, here’s a checklist of things to consider when making your purchase. We don’t mean to sound like a nag but don’t reach out for your wallet yet if you haven’t figured out what you’ll be using on your body!
