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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.
73 articles

Articles by April Maria

New Year, New Pleasures & Embracing Sensual Exploration in 2025
Advice Jan 8 5 min read

New Year, New Pleasures & Embracing Sensual Exploration in 2025

As we enter 2025, there's no better time to embrace the theme of new beginnings—not just in life goals or fitness regime…

Mismatched sex drives: what to do when desires don’t align
Advice Dec 11 5 min read

Mismatched sex drives: what to do when desires don’t align

Desire discrepancy affects most couples at some point. Here's how to handle mismatched sex drives and different sexual i…

Understanding the Roots of Jealousy: A Self-Reflection Guide
Advice Dec 4 3 min read

Understanding the Roots of Jealousy: A Self-Reflection Guide

Jealousy often gets a bad rap, but it's a completely natural emotion that just needs a little more time to navigate. Her…

Breaking down myths about BDSM
Kink & Play Nov 26 3 min read

Breaking down myths about BDSM

If you've ever wondered what BDSM is really about or how it can enhance relationships, let's separate fact from fiction.

The role of the sex coach in sexual wellness
Advice Nov 12 6 min read

The role of the sex coach in sexual wellness

Working with a knowledgeable, supportive professional sex coach can be transformative for both individuals and couples. …

Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships and How to Break Free
Advice Nov 5 5 min read

Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships and How to Break Free

Relationships can be beautiful spaces for connection and intimacy but sometimes, we find ourselves in a partnership that…

Celebrating Your Pansexual Identity with Confidence
Advice Oct 30 5 min read

Celebrating Your Pansexual Identity with Confidence

While Pansexuality is much more known today, there are still so many misconceptions. Here is everything I have learnt as…

The Remote-Controlled Sex Toys Reviving Long-Distance Relationships
Art - Culture Oct 21 5 min read

The Remote-Controlled Sex Toys Reviving Long-Distance Relationships

Forget mile high, it's time to join the 'miles wide' club. These are our favourite remote-controlled toys for long-dista…

Reclaiming Your Sexual Narrative: 6 Books To Read
Advice Oct 7 6 min read

Reclaiming Your Sexual Narrative: 6 Books To Read

Ready to embark on a journey of sexual empowerment? This is our curated list of book recommendations to help you deepen …

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