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Learn everything from the history of the world’s oldest profession to the psychology of sex.

Femdom: female power through history

Femdom: female power through history

Femdom is a wonderful part of BDSM that has gradually been emerging since the 20th century. But was there any sense of female domination before then? And how has femdom evolved today?

Tuesday 21 November 2023
The girlfriend experience: on commodifying companionship 

The girlfriend experience: on commodifying companionship 

Love it or hate it, the Girlfriend Experience is an increasingly sought out service today. Let's understand the psychology behind it, and why the commodification of companion can be beneficial in modern society.

Tuesday 31 October 2023
What is power play? 3 foundations of Dom/Sub dynamics within BDSM

What is power play? 3 foundations of Dom/Sub dynamics within BDSM

What is Power Play? Contrary to what we see in porn, there’s a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes in Dominance and submission. Sarah at Sub in the City linked with Sensuali to break down the 3 main foundations that create successful Dom/sub dynamics.

Thursday 26 October 2023
BDSM myth busting: 5 misconceptions about kink that you need to know

BDSM myth busting: 5 misconceptions about kink that you need to know

Professional BDSM coach Sarah at Sub in the City explains some of the most common myths about BDSM and kink. 

Tuesday 24 October 2023
A beginner’s guide to BDSM

A beginner’s guide to BDSM

What does BDSM really stand for? Read our latest blog from Sarah at Sub in the City for a quick and dirty breakdown of this kinky acronym.

Monday 23 October 2023
The top 5 benefits of sensual massage

The top 5 benefits of sensual massage

Rubens Abreu, the London-based professional masseuse shares with Sensuali the top 5 benefits of sensual massage.

Tuesday 3 October 2023
Sensual coach: reconnecting you to yourself

Sensual coach: reconnecting you to yourself

In our fast-paced world, where we live increasingly in our heads than in our bodies and natural surroundings, the sensual coach is here to bring you back to your body and the bodies of those around you.

Tuesday 26 September 2023
Breath play: a short introduction

Breath play: a short introduction

Breath play is one of the taboo kinks that has recently become a lot more openly accepted. Kinkcurious? Here is a basic introduction.

Tuesday 12 September 2023
Bondage: the b in bdsm

Bondage: the b in bdsm

The B in bdsm stands for bondage. Here's what it actually means.

Wednesday 6 September 2023
Nuru massage: a short introduction

Nuru massage: a short introduction

Nuru massage is one of the most intimate forms of sensual massage you can find today. Here's everything you need to know.

Wednesday 6 September 2023
Edging: the excitement in restraint

Edging: the excitement in restraint

Edging is a common sexual practice in today's increasingly open society. Kinkcurious? Here's what you need to know.

Thursday 31 August 2023
Pegging: a short introduction

Pegging: a short introduction

Pegging is simply another portal to sexual pleasure, that’s why it’s becoming more and more popular. Here’s the rundown. 

Wednesday 30 August 2023
Kink and fetish: what’s the difference?

Kink and fetish: what’s the difference?

Did you know that there is actually a difference between the terms kink and fetish? Here's what it is.

Sunday 20 August 2023
Smoking fetish: a short introduction

Smoking fetish: a short introduction

After centuries of smoking being eroticised, the smoking fetish today is very much in full swing- especially in the BDSM community. Kinkcurious? Here's a short introduction.

Saturday 5 August 2023
What is a vulva massage ?

What is a vulva massage ?

On Sensuali you can find vulva massages for stress relief, healing and of course, pleasure. Kinkcurious? Here's what vulva massages are all about.

Monday 31 July 2023
What does ‘vers’ mean in the queer community?

What does ‘vers’ mean in the queer community?

'Vers' is a commonly used term in today's queer community. If you don't know what it means, you've come to the right place.

Friday 28 July 2023
What is sploshing? Exploring sticky sensuality

What is sploshing? Exploring sticky sensuality

'Sploshing' is a niche experience you can explore on Sensuali today. Kinkcurious? Here's the lowdown.

Monday 24 July 2023
What is primal play?

What is primal play?

The term 'primal play' is popping up everywhere recently. Kinkurious? Here's what it means.

Monday 17 July 2023
Sensual spectrum: from DIY porn to exhibitionism

Sensual spectrum: from DIY porn to exhibitionism

From DIY porn to exhibitionism, sensory play, kinks, and fetishes, this blog explores the spectrum of sensuality and celebrates sexual discovery.

Sunday 18 June 2023
Zentai : fetish wear for sensual adventures

Zentai : fetish wear for sensual adventures

Delve into the alluring realm of Zentai and fetish wear with us, as we discuss the thrilling possibilities they bring to sex parties and intimate encounters.

Tuesday 13 June 2023
Inclusion at Sensuali: embracing unconventional forms of sexuality 

Inclusion at Sensuali: embracing unconventional forms of sexuality 

This blog explores and celebrates unconventional forms of sexuality, including androgynosexuality, auralism, and objectum sexuality.

Saturday 10 June 2023
Journey to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of Tantra

Journey to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of Tantra

This comprehensive guide explores four transformative tantric practices: tantric massage, eye gazing, sacred womb healing, and goddess worship. 

Tuesday 6 June 2023
An Exploration into Period Play

An Exploration into Period Play

Period blood has long been regarded as impure by mainstream religions but new-age hippies are rewriting this misogynistic narrative -- embracing it as a sacred elixir and using it for spiritual and physical healing.

Saturday 13 May 2023
A Beginner’s Guide to Erotic Hypnosis

A Beginner’s Guide to Erotic Hypnosis

This blog post takes a look into the brain science behind hypnosis, delving into the potential dangers and benefits of erotic hypnosis -- a kink that has become increasingly mainstream in recent years.

Saturday 29 April 2023
4 Things I Wish They Had Taught Me in Sex Ed

4 Things I Wish They Had Taught Me in Sex Ed

For years, my hypochondria and sexually risky behavior led me to agonize about being pregnant, infertile, or infected with an STD. This is the blog I wish I had read about sexual health when I first embarked on my slutty adventures.

Friday 10 March 2023
The Sex Worker’s Guide to Shadow Work

The Sex Worker’s Guide to Shadow Work

An exploration of shadow work and how a sex worker who fully embraces the darkest parts of his or herself has infinite potential.

Thursday 12 January 2023
Q&A: Overcoming Vaginismus

Q&A: Overcoming Vaginismus

This week, I sat down with a friend to talk about her experience getting and overcoming vaginismus -- a condition that makes sex for women painful and in some cases, impossible.

Tuesday 13 December 2022
A deep dive into incel culture

A deep dive into incel culture

This week I took it upon myself to learn about incel culture. Read on to learn about the origin story of incels, why they do what they do, and what society can do to help stop the viscous cycle of incel-fueled hatred.

Tuesday 6 December 2022
From the Noughties to Now: Has Sex Changed in 20 Years?

From the Noughties to Now: Has Sex Changed in 20 Years?

So much has changed in our attitudes towards sex since 2000. Let's look back on how we've progressed, how we've regressed, and what the future may hold.

Friday 2 December 2022
The Positivity Pressure: Sex Work Isn’t Always Fun

The Positivity Pressure: Sex Work Isn’t Always Fun

Sex worker's shouldn't have to love their jobs in order for the profession to be socially accepted.

Thursday 1 December 2022
The North South Sugar Divide

The North South Sugar Divide

I chatted with an old friend Susanne*, who spent her university days in Newcastle sugaring, before moving down South and continuing her sugar baby life in London. 

Wednesday 9 November 2022
A Holistic Guide to Vaginal Health

A Holistic Guide to Vaginal Health

It's time to set the record straight about vaginal pH imbalances like yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. Check out this holistic health guide to learn about ways to keep your vaginal health in tip-top shape.

Tuesday 13 September 2022
Contraception Q&A with a Public Health Professional

Contraception Q&A with a Public Health Professional

After writing about my own experience with birth control, I decided to sit down my mom -- a badass public health professional -- to get her thoughts on the matter.

Thursday 30 June 2022
3 Things That Happened When I Went Off Birth Control

3 Things That Happened When I Went Off Birth Control

Am opinion piece on the dangers of birth control and the systems that push it, and why I'm happy to be off of it.

Tuesday 28 June 2022
Let’s talk about toxic femininity

Let’s talk about toxic femininity

We’ve all heard of toxic masculinity, but what about the less talked about but equally insidious concept of toxic femininity? This blog delves into three toxic feminine traits -- insecurity, being overly emotional, and victimization -- and offers solutions on how to overcome them so that you can rise into your full goddess power.

Thursday 2 June 2022
The Invisible Woman: What Happens Once We Hit Middle Age?

The Invisible Woman: What Happens Once We Hit Middle Age?

I interviewed my 62 year old single mother about how she feels her desires as a woman have been unacknowledged since she hit middle age.

Thursday 26 May 2022
De Wallen: A history of the world’s most famous red light district

De Wallen: A history of the world’s most famous red light district

Ever wonder the origin story of the Amsterdam's Red Light District? Educate yourself with this quick, 5 minute read.

Thursday 5 May 2022
When Is Sugar Dating Exploitative?

When Is Sugar Dating Exploitative?

The blurred lines and the lack of transparency in sugar dating make it all too easy to get exploited. Here's what I wish I'd known starting out.

Friday 29 April 2022
The sex worker’s body keeps the score

The sex worker’s body keeps the score

There's no denying how physically and spiritually draining sex work can be. But as long as you have the tools to heal yourself, there's nothing to worry about. Melt your pain away and cleanse your soul with four holistic healing techniques that stand the test of time.

Tuesday 26 April 2022
The Art of the Blowjob

The Art of the Blowjob

Looking to take your blowjob skills to the next level? The Art of the Blowjob breaks down filacio into four unique criteria. 

Thursday 21 April 2022
Sugar Daddy Etiquette

Sugar Daddy Etiquette

Wannabe sugar daddy? Here's what to do (and what not to do) to be the gent of all gents and succeed in the game.

Tuesday 19 April 2022
Dr. Maya Angelou: Cultural Icon and Unashamed Sex Worker

Dr. Maya Angelou: Cultural Icon and Unashamed Sex Worker

Dr. Maya Angelou: A Case Study in How We Can and Should Revere Woman with Sex Work Pasts for their Non-Sex Work Related Accomplishments.

Tuesday 22 February 2022
What to Expect When Meeting an Escort

What to Expect When Meeting an Escort

An escort date from start to finish.

Monday 14 February 2022
Lilith: The Patron Saint of Sex Workers

Lilith: The Patron Saint of Sex Workers

Meet Lilith: the badass feminist icon we've been missing from our lives.

Tuesday 25 January 2022
The Madonna-Whore Complex

The Madonna-Whore Complex

A deep dive into Madonna-Whore Complex. What is it? What are its societal implications? What is it like to be a man who self-identifies as having it?

Tuesday 18 January 2022
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Sex Worker

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Sex Worker

A how-to guide for slaying the sex work game.

Tuesday 11 January 2022
The World’s Oldest Profession

The World’s Oldest Profession

A debunking of the term "World's Oldest Profession," paired with a brief history lesson on the sex trade.

Thursday 6 January 2022