Topic : queer
Queer can include but is not limited to identities such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary. It can also signify a rejection of labels and an embrace of fluidity in sexuality and gender.
![3 essential lesbian BDSM films](https://cdn.sensuali.com/jdd-1-e1724764568210-1024x377.jpg)
3 essential lesbian BDSM films
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 27 August 2024
It's hard to find nuanced representation of BDSM in film, and we could write a whole thesis on cinematic portrayals of lesbian relationships. So how are we fixed for films that explore lesbians & BDSM all in one? Here are our 3 favourites.
![Meet Adrián Coto: queer sensual London photographer](https://cdn.sensuali.com/adrian-1-e1721588787404-1024x582.jpeg)
Meet Adrián Coto: queer sensual London photographer
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
![Adrián Coto](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-07-21-at-11.36.35-300x300.png)
Co-authored by Iso & Adrián Coto
Sunday 21 July 2024
Looking for a sensual photoshoot where your individuality is celebrated rather than suppressed? Meet Adrián Coto aka Señor Babe, the London-based queer visual artist and photographer who through his collaborative approach, captures the distinctive erotic energy of each person he shoots.
![Meet the Gooning King: erotic content creator JV Marx](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-07-18-at-19.08.08-e1721383041533-1024x815.png)
Meet the Gooning King: erotic content creator JV Marx
![Drew](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2023-11-28-at-12.47.40-pm-300x300.png)
![JV Marx](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-07-19-at-11.32.00-300x300.png)
Co-authored by Drew & JV Marx
Friday 19 July 2024
'I remember getting really hot in the face, and being surprised that like, wow guys can do that together?' Here to take us on a journey into your deleted internet search history and educate us on gooning is seasoned erotic content creator,artist and writer, JV Marx.
![7 outstanding queer erotic artists on Sensuali](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-07-02-at-11.35.44-2-1024x1021.jpg)
7 outstanding queer erotic artists on Sensuali
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Pride month might be over but our celebration of queer sensualists is absolutely not. Here are 7 of our favourite erotic artists on Sensuali whom you can book for custom made sexy art or photoshoots.
![Pride is a Protest: honoring black, queer trailblazers](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-06-27-at-20.20.50.png)
Pride is a Protest: honoring black, queer trailblazers
![Autumn Thomas](https://cdn.sensuali.com/IMG_3053-e1718781715245-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Autumn Thomas
Thursday 27 June 2024
In honor of June coming to a close, we celebrate and ardently salute 5 queer Black women who remind us the importance of sexual liberation.
![Introducing queer Tantric coach & masseur: Will Tantra](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-06-23-at-11.16.06-1024x637.png)
Introducing queer Tantric coach & masseur: Will Tantra
![Drew](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2023-11-28-at-12.47.40-pm-300x300.png)
![Will Tantra](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-06-22-at-20.13.04-e1719153463422-300x300.png)
Co-authored by Drew & Will Tantra
Sunday 23 June 2024
We caught up with the inspirational Tantric coach and masseur; Will Tantra all about his candidly erotic approach to helping others give and receive more pleasure.
![The burlesque connoisseur’s guide to New York City: Pride edition](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-06-18-at-17.15.46-1-1024x549.png)
The burlesque connoisseur’s guide to New York City: Pride edition
![Autumn Thomas](https://cdn.sensuali.com/IMG_3053-e1718781715245-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Autumn Thomas
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Looking to celebrate the art of the tease this month? Mark your calendars for the hottest Pride month burlesque in the city that never sleeps.
![10 essential queer spaces in London](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-06-13-at-19.59.57-1024x611.png)
10 essential queer spaces in London
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Thursday 13 June 2024
In light of Pride Month, here are our 10 favourite queer spots in London ranging from raunchy spaces to reading spaces.
![How to embrace vulnerable intimacy as a gay man](https://cdn.sensuali.com/pexels-cottonbro-5940238-1024x683.jpg)
How to embrace vulnerable intimacy as a gay man
![Drew](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2023-11-28-at-12.47.40-pm-300x300.png)
Posted by Drew
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Bisexual pleasure educator Drew, aka Wise and Manly explains how to embrace vulnerability and defy the internalised shame surrounding soft and sensual intimacy in the male gay community.
![Introducing Michael Dresser: the mindful gay sex coach](https://cdn.sensuali.com/MD-pic-2018-1-scaled-e1712332720875-1024x640.jpg)
Introducing Michael Dresser: the mindful gay sex coach
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
![Michael Dresser](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2024-04-05-at-11.18.45-e1712330985831-300x300.png)
Co-authored by Iso & Michael Dresser
Friday 5 April 2024
Meet one of the UK's most unique sex and intimacy coaches, Michael Dresser, who, through hands-on learning, is helping gay men to move past performance pressure and find deeper ways of connecting with themselves and their partners.
![5 short films about sex work](https://cdn.sensuali.com/sww1.jpg)
5 short films about sex work
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 27 March 2024
It's hard to find films that explore sex work without sensationalising or objectifying. Here are 5 modern-day short films intricately exploring the many nuances of sex work.
![London’s sexiest lesbian bar just opened: La Camionera](https://cdn.sensuali.com/IMG_5431-scaled-e1708194966560-1024x672.jpg)
London’s sexiest lesbian bar just opened: La Camionera
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Saturday 17 February 2024
After an explosive opening, Broadway Market has officially become home to London’s second and sexiest lesbian bar in the city. It's cheap cañas, it's candlelit tables, it’s red tulips and low ceilings and a thousand women all together in a teeny tiny basement. It's everything you've been searching for.
![Sacred sexuality coaching for men who love men: meet Andreas Embodiment](https://cdn.sensuali.com/anddyy-1-1024x683.jpeg)
Sacred sexuality coaching for men who love men: meet Andreas Embodiment
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Friday 26 January 2024
Sensuali chatted with gay Aussie sacred sexuality coach, Andreas Embodiment all about his groundbreaking work in helping men who love men break down their emotional barriers and form healthier relationships with their sexuality
![The UK’s hottest bisexuality guru: a catch-up with Wise and Manly](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Screenshot-2023-12-02-at-22.49.46-e1702045744765-1024x750.jpg)
The UK’s hottest bisexuality guru: a catch-up with Wise and Manly
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Saturday 2 December 2023
We dived into round 2 for another conversation with Wise and Manly, aka Drew- the UK's hottest bisexuality guru. We chatted about his upcoming self-love course, his masculine and feminine sides, and the kinks he's still curious to explore.
![Burlesque creates a space for the female gaze](https://cdn.sensuali.com/pexels-jeferson-gomes-15192265-1024x683.jpg)
Burlesque creates a space for the female gaze
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
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.
![Sensual intimacy coaching: meet The Queer Sensualist](https://cdn.sensuali.com/oli-e1697821665442-1024x849.jpg)
Sensual intimacy coaching: meet The Queer Sensualist
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Friday 20 October 2023
Sensuali chatted to The Queer Sensualist, aka Oli Lipski, who provides sensual intimacy coaching through the lens of queer theory and sensual embodiment. We chatted about the beauty of the parasympathetic nervous system, heteronormativity limiting our ideas of what sex can be, and the wondrous healing effects of simply talking about things.
![What does ‘vers’ mean in the queer community?](https://cdn.sensuali.com/pexels-cottonbro-studio-3693901-683x1024.jpg)
What does ‘vers’ mean in the queer community?
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Friday 28 July 2023
'Vers' is a commonly used term in today's queer community. If you don't know what it means, you've come to the right place.
![The bisexual male content creator: meet Wiseandmanly](https://cdn.sensuali.com/357772789_608573541080523_4796986380579407759_n-820x1024.jpg)
The bisexual male content creator: meet Wiseandmanly
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Friday 28 July 2023
Last week we had an insightful conversation with Wiseandmany, aka Drew, the vers bisexual male content creator. We spoke about the fluidity of sexuality, overcoming internalised shame and the highs and lows of being a content creator.
![Instagram suspends major sex-positive accounts](https://cdn.sensuali.com/okok-1024x710.webp)
Instagram suspends major sex-positive accounts
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
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.
![In conversation with Black Venus of Sex and Rage](https://cdn.sensuali.com/sex-and-rage.jpg)
In conversation with Black Venus of Sex and Rage
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
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 Domina Roxy Elixir of Carnal Productions](https://cdn.sensuali.com/outdoors-photoshopped-1-scaled-e1687520020654-1024x630.jpg)
In Conversation With Domina Roxy Elixir of Carnal Productions
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Sunday 26 March 2023
I chatted with Domina Roxy Elixir, Glaswegian badass and founder of queer fetish porn company, Carnal Productions, about her journey from film student to businesswoman, balancing experimentalism with commerciality, and creating a comfortable and safe environment on set.
![Water Lilies: The Power of Shamelessness](https://cdn.sensuali.com/water-likes.jpg)
Water Lilies: The Power of Shamelessness
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Thursday 2 March 2023
A homage to one of my favourite controversial film characters of all time, Floriane (Adele Hanael) from Celine Sciamma’s queer debut feature, ‘Water Lilies’ (2007).
![Girl on Girl 101: Insight For First Timers](https://cdn.sensuali.com/pexels-olha-ruskykh-6954442.jpg)
Girl on Girl 101: Insight For First Timers
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
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). […]
![3 essential films about male sex workers](https://cdn.sensuali.com/sauvage-1024x576.jpeg)
3 essential films about male sex workers
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 28 September 2022
Often misrepresented on screen is sex work. Often not represented at all on screen is male sex work! Whether you’re a sex worker, a client, or neither- these three films are all worth watching; not just for insight on the trade but because they are all round remarkable films regardless. 1. Sauvage Sauvage (2018), […]
![An Interview With A Long-Term Bicurious](https://cdn.sensuali.com/towfiqu-barbhuiya-oZuBNC-6E2s-unsplash1-1024x683.jpg)
An Interview With A Long-Term Bicurious
![Iso](https://cdn.sensuali.com/Iso-blog-300x300.jpg)
Posted by Iso
Wednesday 14 September 2022
I interview 30 year old Jasmine about her journey from identifying as straight, to bisexual and eventually as bicurious.