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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

How a “Yes, No, Maybe” list could save your sex life
Advice Feb 25 4 min read

How a “Yes, No, Maybe” list could save your sex life

A Yes, No, Maybe list is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for transforming your sex life.

Sex toys for the soft and sensual: 4 top picks to get you excited
Advice Feb 11 4 min read

Sex toys for the soft and sensual: 4 top picks to get you excited

Not all pleasure needs to be intense to be powerful. For those drawn to gentle touch, slow-building sensation, and softn…

The 3 most common things people bring to my coaching sessions (and why you’re not alone)
Advice Feb 4 4 min read

The 3 most common things people bring to my coaching sessions (and why you’re not alone)

Most people come into coaching thinking they’re alone in what they’re struggling with. But session after session, the sa…

4 book recommendations that changed how I think about desire
Art - Culture Jan 28 4 min read

4 book recommendations that changed how I think about desire

If you’ve ever felt “broken,” mismatched with a partner, or confused about why desire comes and goes, these four books a…

6 Things to ask this national fetish day
Advice Jan 15 3 min read

6 Things to ask this national fetish day

Whether you’re entirely new here, kink-curious, already exploring, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, tryi…

New Year & An Intentional Sex Life: Mapping What You Want More, Less, and Different.
Advice Dec 10 4 min read

New Year & An Intentional Sex Life: Mapping What You Want More, Less, and Different.

I invite you to create intentions, ones that honour your mind, body, and spirit, and that help you build a sex life that…

Best sex toys for couples: explore, support & pleasure together
Advice Dec 3 5 min read

Best sex toys for couples: explore, support & pleasure together

Introducing toys into your relationship isn’t about replacing a partner — it’s about expanding the experience together. …

What is sexual aftercare and why is it important?
Advice Nov 27 3 min read

What is sexual aftercare and why is it important?

Sexual aftercare, for some, can be the most important and transformative part of the entire experience. How we tune in, …

The best pleasure-focused toys for men (and why they belong in every bedroom)
Advice Nov 19 5 min read

The best pleasure-focused toys for men (and why they belong in every bedroom)

When I tell people I work in the realms of sex and relationships, something funny happens in that moment. Everyone sudde…

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