Topic : Feminism
Interview with sex writer & activist, Mary Morgan
Co-authored by Drew & Mary Morgan
Sunday 25 August 2024
Diving nipple first into the ongoing censorship war with Meta is writer and activist Mary Morgan who says, "Embrace yourself, your sexuality, your pleasure, your POWER."
In the realm of erotic art: 5 films about female desire
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 5 March 2024
Happy International Women's Week! In the sea of films made by horny men, catering to horny men, and often focusing on horny men, here are 5 great films about horny women.
Femdom: female power through history
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Femdom is a wonderful part of BDSM that has gradually been emerging since the 20th century. But was there any sense of female domination before then? And how has femdom evolved today?
Burlesque creates a space for the female gaze
Posted by Iso
Monday 6 November 2023
The burlesque scene today has grown into a wonderful and thriving sub-culture where we can celebrate sexuality and femininity without fear of the male gaze.
On the female sexual psyche: the films of Catherine Breillat
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 12 July 2023
Sick of the shame surrounding female sexuality? These are the essential films of Catherine Breillat that explore women's nuanced relationship with sex.
Instagram suspends major sex-positive accounts
Posted by Iso
Friday 23 June 2023
Instagram censorship has gone too far. Sensuali stands with all those out there trying to spread the harmless message of sex-positivity.
Menopause: Transcendence to Cronehood
Posted by Jules
Sunday 21 May 2023
Society has conditioned women to fear menopause. This blog is here to set the record straight.
An Exploration into Period Play
Posted by Jules
Saturday 13 May 2023
Period blood has long been regarded as impure by mainstream religions but new-age hippies are rewriting this misogynistic narrative -- embracing it as a sacred elixir and using it for spiritual and physical healing.
Dating In Modern Times: Why Men Have it Rough
Posted by Jules
Friday 21 April 2023
This blog delves into the harsh realities of dating as a man in modern times, while presenting a silver lining that offers them a way to reclaim their power.
In conversation with Black Venus of Sex and Rage
Posted by Iso
Sunday 9 April 2023
I spoke to Black Venus, the co-founder of Sex and Rage, the London-based organisation run by sex workers aiming to end the stigma surrounding sex and sex work, and provide sex education to all in innovative ways.
In Conversation with Kate Sloan: Sex Writing Maven
Posted by Jules
Thursday 6 April 2023
This week, I had the pleasure of talking to sex writer Kate Sloan. We talk about the pros and cons of writing about sex for a living, how to prioritize mental health and set boundaries, and the importance of reducing shame around sex and kink.
Power Versus Connection: What Makes for the Ideal Man?
Posted by Jules
Sunday 19 March 2023
In this op-ed, I explore the ways in which patriarchal capitalist conditioning influences men's behavior and speculate on what makes for the ideal man.
In Conversation With Erotic Artist Aurélie Galois
Posted by Iso
Sunday 19 March 2023
I spoke to French painter and master of eroticism, Aurélie Galois, about her artistic journey, what eroticism really means, the primal nature of painting, and the future of erotic art.
Reframing the way we think about periods
Posted by Jules
Thursday 9 February 2023
It's time to rethink the archaic and deeply self-loathing sentiment we as a society hold towards menstruation. This three-step guide shows you how.
Q&A: The Evolution of a Cool Girl
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 31 January 2023
This week, I interviewed a bonafide cool girl about her dissatisfying dating life and the changes she is making to turn her luck around.
Moving Past the Victim Narrative: A Guide to True Empowerment
Posted by Jules
Thursday 19 January 2023
A 4-step guide for how to move past the victim mindset. Plot twist: the world is not out to get you!
Navigating Consent when Money is on the Table
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Defining and navigating consent in modern times is become increasingly difficult. Throw money into the mix and the waters get even murkier.
The Sex Worker’s Guide to Shadow Work
Posted by Jules
Thursday 12 January 2023
An exploration of shadow work and how a sex worker who fully embraces the darkest parts of his or herself has infinite potential.
Why I Chose Sex Work Over One Night Stands
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 4 January 2023
A think-piece on why I find sex work very bearable but one night stands very unbearable.
Interview with a Red Pill Enthusiast
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 3 January 2023
This week I sat down with a self-proclaimed anti-feminist and it wasn't nearly as awful as I was expecting.
Party Girl: The Struggles of an Ageing Sex Worker
Posted by Iso
Thursday 8 December 2022
Party Girl (2014), directed by Samuel Theis, Marie Amachoukeli & Claire Burger, involves an older woman leaving behind her life as a cabaret bar hostess to marry one of her regular clients.
From the Noughties to Now: Has Sex Changed in 20 Years?
Posted by Iso
Friday 2 December 2022
So much has changed in our attitudes towards sex since 2000. Let's look back on how we've progressed, how we've regressed, and what the future may hold.
The Positivity Pressure: Sex Work Isn’t Always Fun
Posted by Iso
Thursday 1 December 2022
Sex worker's shouldn't have to love their jobs in order for the profession to be socially accepted.
Inside the World of Pickup Artists
Posted by Jules
Thursday 1 December 2022
This week I did a deep dive into the world of pickup artists. Read on to learn more about the rise of this bizarre community of wannabe Casanovas.
Feminism in a Post #MeToo World
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 29 November 2022
An op-ed about navigating feminism in a post #metoo world. While jumping on the “men are trash” bandwagon can be tempting, real power comes from understanding the plight of the so-called enemy and banding together to enact change.
Interview with a Gender-Nonconforming Couple
Posted by Jules
Thursday 24 November 2022
This week I sat down with one of my favorite couples, Bee and Graham, to talk about gender identity and what it's like being in a gender non-conforming relationship.
The female gaze: what really turns women on
Posted by Iso
Friday 18 November 2022
The simple truth: women just love to be loved!
Masochism on Screen: The Piano Teacher
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 16 November 2022
A breakdown of my favourite film about masochism, Michael Haneke’s arthouse masterpiece, ‘The Piano Teacher’ and why I love it so much.
Rewriting the “Damaged Goods” Sex Worker Narrative
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Out with the "damaged goods" label society is so eager to throw at sex workers, in with the "layered gods and goddesses" one.
Girl on Girl 101: Insight For First Timers
Posted by Iso
Friday 30 September 2022
Never slept with another woman but definitely thinking about it? I interviewed my bisexual bestie to get the scoop on what lesbian sex is really like and how it compares to the straight stuff. It’s 11pm. My childhood bestie Hope* has arrived at my digs in London for a few days of work (and play). […]
Paradise: Love & Sex Tourism For Older Women
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 21 September 2022
I watched Ulrich Seidl’s masterful film 'Paradise: Love' (2012), to begin to understand the world of Africa's sex tourism, where older women get their fill of sex and romance.
Losing and Reclaiming Your Sexuality
Posted by Iso
Friday 9 September 2022
I spoke to Eve*, who hasn’t had sex for over 12 years and is now ready to reclaim her sexuality
Society’s Scorn of Mothers and Older Women
Posted by Iso
Thursday 25 August 2022
Let's talk about society's disregard for older women, how misogyny impacts a family dynamic, and how not only men, but all of us, grow up with sexism ingrained into us.
Q&A With a Fake Boob Enthusiast
Posted by Jules
Wednesday 24 August 2022
This week, I sat down with a friend who I can always count on to broaden my horizons. He lives far outside my woke little hipster bubble and had some interesting insights into fake boobs.
Learning to Find Peace With my Sex Work Past
Posted by Jules
Saturday 20 August 2022
After hearing from an ex-boyfriend about the existence of a sex tape from my sugar baby days, I decided to get candid about what it's been like to navigate that experience.
What They Don’t Tell You About Childbirth
Posted by Iso
Thursday 18 August 2022
I had an unfiltered conversation with my sister, who has recently become a mother, about the effect of childbirth on your emotional state, your physicality and your sex life.
Q&A with a queer lady whose all about natural breasts
Posted by Jules
Thursday 18 August 2022
This week I sat down with a queer lady to discuss her preference for natural tits over fake ones.
Sex and the (Working Class) City
Posted by Iso
Thursday 11 August 2022
After watching working class feminist solo show 'Dear Little Loz' at Edinburgh Fringe, I remembered how starkly different sexual attitudes in working class places are in comparison to more privileged areas of the UK.
Sex and Makeup: Do’s and Don’t
Posted by Jules
Saturday 6 August 2022
Three women weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of navigating sex with makeup.
The gender double standards in sex
Posted by Iso
Friday 5 August 2022
Some light-hearted gender role reversals of common scenarios that occur during sex.
Q&A With a Woman Who Loves Hairy Men
Posted by Jules
Thursday 21 July 2022
I sat down with a friend who seems ambivalent when it comes to her own grooming routine and who has a thing for hairy men to get her two cents on body hair revolution.
Q&A With a Man Who Loves Hairless Women
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 19 July 2022
Body hair seems to be making a comeback. From bearded men to women with full bushes and armpit hair, inflation isn't the only throwback to the 70s we seem to be experiencing -- at least in Brooklyn. But not everyone is here for the bush. I sat down with a guy friend to get the low down on why he prefers hairless pussies. I promise, he's not as a much of a male chauvinist as he sounds.
Male Masturbation Vs. Female Masturbation
Posted by Iso
Friday 8 July 2022
I asked three men and three women to give me an account of what a typical solo masturbation session looks like for them.
Why women fake orgasms
Posted by Jules
Thursday 7 July 2022
A Q&A with a sex-loving lady on why she fakes orgasms and how it impacts her sex life.
Leo Grande: There’s Nothing Shameful About Pleasure
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Both sex work and repressed female desire are explored in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a comedic two hander featuring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
Contraception Q&A with a Public Health Professional
Posted by Jules
Thursday 30 June 2022
After writing about my own experience with birth control, I decided to sit down my mom -- a badass public health professional -- to get her thoughts on the matter.
3 Things That Happened When I Went Off Birth Control
Posted by Jules
Tuesday 28 June 2022
Am opinion piece on the dangers of birth control and the systems that push it, and why I'm happy to be off of it.
The Power of the Pursuer
Posted by Iso
Monday 27 June 2022
In sex and relationships, I always thought playing hard to get was the way to win. Then I tried being the pursuer and realised how wrong I was...
Let’s talk about toxic femininity
Posted by Jules
Thursday 2 June 2022
We’ve all heard of toxic masculinity, but what about the less talked about but equally insidious concept of toxic femininity? This blog delves into three toxic feminine traits -- insecurity, being overly emotional, and victimization -- and offers solutions on how to overcome them so that you can rise into your full goddess power.
Me and My 6 Girlfriends Discuss Good and Bad Sex
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 1 June 2022
7 girls, in a villa, forced to get drunk and talk about sex whilst I record the whole thing. What could go wrong?