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April Maria

April Maria is a qualified sex educator, sex and relationships coach and training psychosexual and relationships therapist. For the last four years, April has been working in the field of sex education, sex tech and pleasure, endometriosis awareness and helping others when it comes to sexual wellness, intimacy, dating and relationships.
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Articles by April Maria

Vaginismus treatment: what are your options?
Advice May 21 5 min read

Vaginismus treatment: what are your options?

Vaginismus affects far more people than ever talked about it, and yet, for something so common, it remains widely misund…

Painful sex in women: causes, terminology and paths forward
Advice May 17 9 min read

Painful sex in women: causes, terminology and paths forward

Painful sex affects millions of women, but it doesn't have to be your normal. Discover the causes, key terms, and real p…

Types of female orgasm: Clitoral vs cervical orgasm and what’s the difference?
Advice May 10 6 min read

Types of female orgasm: Clitoral vs cervical orgasm and what’s the difference?

In the world of sexual wellness, clitoral and G-spot orgasms are often debated, compared, and misunderstood. But the rea…

Can’t orgasm? For women: Getting past your orgasm blocks, here is what helps
Advice May 7 6 min read

Can’t orgasm? For women: Getting past your orgasm blocks, here is what helps

An exploration of why orgasm can sometimes feel out of reach, and what actually helps. From mental load and body image t…

Erotic massage etiquette: boundaries, consent and respect
Body & Touch Apr 24 9 min read

Erotic massage etiquette: boundaries, consent and respect

A guide to erotic massage etiquette, covering what to expect, how to communicate, and how to navigate consent, boundarie…

The women behind the scene: Why we do this work
Art - Culture Apr 1 11 min read

The women behind the scene: Why we do this work

We spoke to the women behind Sensuali - women working in the world of pleasure and what brought them here.

Self-focus a beginners guide: A practice to reconnect with your body
Advice Mar 25 8 min read

Self-focus a beginners guide: A practice to reconnect with your body

Learn how to reconnect with your body through self-focus, a mindful touching practice that builds presence, pleasure, an…

Mirror work: A beginners guide
Advice Mar 18 5 min read

Mirror work: A beginners guide

What happens when you stop looking away? Mirror work is a gentle, sometimes challenging practice that helps you reconnec…

Reconnecting with your body and sex while living with Endometriosis
Advice Mar 16 4 min read

Reconnecting with your body and sex while living with Endometriosis

Living with endometriosis can deeply impact how we experience our bodies, intimacy, and sex. When pain becomes part of y…

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