What do Julia Fox, Lenny Kravitz, and Andrew Garfield have in common? They’re celebrities who have talked openly about being celibate. However, it’s not just a celebrity trend; celibacy has caught on with the general public. According to Dr.Justin Lehmiller and a study by the University of Glasglow, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men have decided...
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Is painful sex normal? The short answer is a resounding “no”. While pain during intercourse might be prevalent, it certainly isn’t normal and shouldn’t be ignored. Unfortunately, painful sex (the medical term being dyspareunia) is quite common and many people who are assigned female at birth experience discomfort during sex for a multitude of reasons. As many as 75%...
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There is no denying that the pleasurable sensations many experience when eating something they thoroughly enjoy are somewhat comparable to the satisfaction they feel when engaging in sexual activity. foods that increase sex drive Entirely different physiological mechanisms govern both sensations; however, what occurs in the brain when it comes to the processing of pleasure is somewhat similar. In...
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What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition where tissue similar to the lining inside the womb (uterus) begins to grow outside of the uterus. This tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel area and other organs within the pelvis and around the body. In the UK, around 1.5 million women and those assigned female at...
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The first time I masturbated, I used a pencil. It was one of those black and yellow HB pencils with a shiny red tip. My knowledge of sexual pleasure came from the late-night softcore Blue movies that channel 5 used to show after 10 pm, Sexcetera, Exotica Erotica, Emmanuel In Space On Sy-Fy (watched on the lowest possible volume...
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In the world of porn and visual erotica, you might sometimes feel led to believe that a penis in a vagina is the only way to ‘do sex right’. While good old PIV can be sensationally pleasurable and extremely hot to watch, there are so many other ways to ‘do sex right’ and have a lot of fun doing...
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We’re here to champion a Valentine’s solo seduction extravaganza! After all is there anyone who can love you just the way you can? You know your favourite flowers, you know your favourite scent, film, body lotion. So we say, go all in for YOU this year! Take a leaf, or should we say petal, from our beautiful Sofia’s book....
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If you are still looking at counting down the days to Christmas, our friends at SheSpot, who curate a beautiful sensual collection of toys and accessories, have created the Come Closer, a sexual wellness advent calendar in partnership with Killing Kittens. This limited edition collection is designed to nurture your curiosity and inspire closer connections, whether that be alone,...
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The vagina is home to a lot of bacteria. Known as vaginal flora, one might call it a thriving bacterial ecosystem! Maintaining the pH balance of the flora is a crucial part of keeping the vagina healthy. A pH scale is used to measure how acidic or alkaline a substance is and runs from 0 to 14. Anything with...
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When you think of body positivity, what comes to mind? Plus-size swimsuit models? Saying affirmations in the mirror? While body positivity can involve those things, feeling good about your body is about much more than liking how you look. It’s about appreciating how your body feels and what it does, including all the pleasure it can give you. And...
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Within a bee hive, pheromonal output is key to communication and reproduction. If only it were that simple for us humans. As an eroticist and beekeeper, the opportunity for me to get to write about pheromones is exciting! I’ll try not to linger too long on the ‘Apidae’ side of things, but do want to briefly give you a small,...
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It feels like everyone, and their grandma is into sexual choking these days. Even though this BDSM kink is anything but entry-level, it feels more accessible to because it does not require fancy tools, bits, or bobs in order to participate. You already have everything on your body you need to engage in this kind of play. Despite this...
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There are countless myths about masturbation borne out of cultural and religious taboos. Many of the old myths like ‘masturbation will make you go blind’ have been widely debunked and now make us laugh. Unfortunately, these myths have been overtaken by more insidious ones like ‘masturbation will cause you to lose interest in your partner’ or ‘masturbation means that your...
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Content warning: this article discusses self-harm and mental health difficulties Sex and well-being are subjects we have written about several times at FrolicMe. We are passionate about promoting the benefits associated with sexual pleasure, from the lift to our general mood and spirit to the endorphins released. We particularly love the uptick in libido and the sense of relaxation...
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A lot of us have been taught to feel guilty about masturbating, whether by our families, our religion, or society at large. But not only does masturbation rarely carry any harm; it can actually be good for you, both physically and mentally. In case you need help assuaging any hesitations you may have around masturbation, here’s a data-based guide...
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An orgasm a day….keeps the doctor away, sounds too good to be true? Well, it isn’t! Sex and orgasms are brilliant for you, no matter how you identify, who you go to bed with, or what’s between your legs. Orgasms are really great for your health, both physically and mentally. Before we dive into the medical whys and wherefores...
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With apps basically running our lives, where would we be without them? Fitness tracking, period monitors, calendars, recipes, relaxation, you name it there’s an app for everything! But what about sex? We know of course of the sex apps that help us find quick sex whenever and wherever we may be, think Tinder, Grindr, OKCupid etc. But there are so many more...
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Has Covid been the main factor in bringing back the body hair? Or have we been going in that direction for a while now? Since Julia Roberts shocked the world and had us all clutching our pearls when she brazenly flashed a puff of underarm hair at a film premiere, it caused an outcry. But was it really a...
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What do you call it? Wanking? Tossing? Tugging? Jerking? Spanking the monkey?! (I hate that one). Masturbation is very rarely called by its ‘actual name’ by penis-owners and I’ve always wondered why so many people have collectively got to the same almost infantile place. I’ve worked in the sex toy industry for over 13 years now and spoken to...
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It goes by many names. The clitoris. The clit. The pleasure button. Or even the little man in the boat. It doesn’t matter what you call it, the clitoris is one of the most sexually sensitive areas on any body. But it’s also shrouded in a veil of mystery and shame. What many don’t realise is that the clitoris...
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