Sex

sex
Sponsored

SELF

Sex, Stigma, and Social Media: Dr Caroline West on Ireland’s changing attitudes

The way we approach and discuss sex has changed significantly in Ireland, but is there still more to…

By Edaein OConnell

dating at 40

SELF

‘Breaking news: Sex is better at 40 than it is at 20’

After 20 years of monogamous marriage, one 40-something woman returned to the dating scene with fresh eyes. The…

By The Secret Socialite

Sex

SELF

Are we really having less sex?

We are more open about sex than ever before—living in a present of sexual plenty. Yet statistics say…

By Kate Demolder

SELF

How should we speak to teens about consent?

To help young people to understand consent, we need to start with teaching them empathy and commit to…

By Amanda Cassidy

situationships

SELF

The 3 most common types of situationship, according to a sex and relationships expert

Gird your loins, because apparently the closer we get to ‘cuffing season’, the more likely we are to…

By Sarah Gill

peach female sexual pleasure
premium

SELF

Refusing to represent women’s sexual pleasure onscreen renders us obscene

Female sexual pleasure in films and pop culture is often treated as obscene, though men receiving oral sex…

By Roe McDermott

celeb sex overshare

AGENDA

We’re entering the era of overshare when it comes to the sex lives of celebrities — but is it really such a bad thing?

Did you know that Ben Affleck is ‘technically excellent’ in bed? Or that the star of Spy Kids…

By Sarah Gill

Are you having the'right' amount of sex?
premium

SELF

Relax. It turns out we’re having the ‘right’ amount of sex

Kate Demolder conducted a rudimentary examination among friends and acquaintances – single and committed – to decipher how much sex…

By Kate Demolder

intimacy coordintor

AGENDA

Intimacy coordinators are an absolute essential in keeping sex scenes safe

Having gone on the record to share his feelings that intimacy coordinators “spoil the spontaneity”, Sean Bean has…

By Sarah Gill

emma thomspon's

AGENDA

Emma Thompson is embracing her naked body, and her poignant comments might just inspire you to do the same

Dealing with the taboos of female pleasure and sexuality, Dame Emma Thompson’s forthcoming film will feature the actress’s…

By Sarah Gill

sex

SELF

Lockdown libido loss: a holistic sex educator’s tips

Jenny Keane, holistic sex educator, on how to make sex great again.There is absolutely nothing like a meet-cute,…

By Hannah Kingston

Rihanna Vogue pregnancy photoshoot
premium

SELF

The eroticisation of pregnancy and motherhood

Demi Moore’s ‘Vanity Fair’ pregnancy cover flipped the the old virginal myth, showcasing that women can still be…

By Kate Demolder