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Walk a day in someone else’s shoes through this unfiltered interview series.

On intimacy coaching & sex education: meet April Maria

On intimacy coaching & sex education: meet April Maria

Sensuali chatted with coach April Maria aka Venus Libido, known for her sex education and intimacy coaching. We talked about her favourite innovative sex toys, the many factors that help to maintain a healthy libido and how exploring non-monogamy doesn’t always have to mean having sex outside of your relationship.

Friday 24 November 2023
Meet all round Sensualist, Belle Lauralei

Meet all round Sensualist, Belle Lauralei

Sensuali chatted with Belle Lauralei, the all round sensualist and lover of erotica. We spoke about how supporting men and the masculine is integral to achieving a harmonious society, the struggle of living in a mind-led world that disconnects us from our bodies, and how more women need to view femininity as a power rather than a weakness.

Tuesday 14 November 2023
Filthy FemDom sessions: meet Mistress Sevvven

Filthy FemDom sessions: meet Mistress Sevvven

We had a wonderful chat with Mistress Sevvven, the professional dominatrix who specialises in FemDom sessions in London. We spoke about her carnal, non-traditional approach, the sense of safety and control that BDSM provides, and the never ending fight to unlearn conditioned feminine behaviour as a domme.

Friday 3 November 2023
Tantric bodywork sessions: meet The Tantric Woman

Tantric bodywork sessions: meet The Tantric Woman

Sensuali chatted to The Tantric Woman, aka Jo, the sex coach and tantric bodyworker based in London. We talked about helping men connect with their body rather than their mind, self-sourcing our own pleasure, and how we can shift societal attitudes towards sensuality and away from derogatory sex.

Sunday 29 October 2023
Sensual intimacy coaching: meet The Queer Sensualist

Sensual intimacy coaching: meet The Queer Sensualist

Sensuali chatted to The Queer Sensualist, aka Oli Lipski, who provides sensual intimacy coaching through the lens of queer theory and sensual embodiment. We chatted about the beauty of the parasympathetic nervous system, heteronormativity limiting our ideas of what sex can be, and the wondrous healing effects of simply talking about things.

Friday 20 October 2023
On queer erotic photography: meet Imogen Cleverley

On queer erotic photography: meet Imogen Cleverley

Sensuali chatted to the London-based artist making queer erotic photography, Imogen Cleverley. We spoke about the influence of 80s DIY punk queer-core on their work, the misconception that art and porn can't overlap, and the need to make more space for difficult conversations and anger within the queer art scene.

Friday 13 October 2023
Uniting pole dance & strippers: meet Gemma Rose Pole

Uniting pole dance & strippers: meet Gemma Rose Pole

Sensuali chatted to pole dancer, stripper, sex work activist and all round icon Gemma Rose about her journey from anti to pro sex work, the normalised exploitation of strippers in the UK, and her upcoming podcast, 'The 6am Club'.

Friday 6 October 2023
The psychological dominatrix: meet Ava Sheridon

The psychological dominatrix: meet Ava Sheridon

Sensuali chatted with Ava Sheridon, the professional dominatrix and disciplinarian specialising in psychological BDSM sessions. Sometimes she’s an inappropriate therapist, other times she’s a kinky lifestyle coach. We spoke about her background in erotic fiction, the intensifying effects of hypnotherapy on a submissive, and how kinky lifestyle coaching brings an element of exciting motivation that vanilla coaching lacks.

Friday 29 September 2023
The disciplinarian dominatrix: meet Agent Ida

The disciplinarian dominatrix: meet Agent Ida

Sensuali chatted with Agent Ida von Schmidt, the Disciplinarian Dominatrix with a passion for role play and traditional corporal punishment. We discuss her collection of punishment implements, some common misconceptions about Dommes, and BDSM as a form of therapy.

Friday 22 September 2023
Polyamorous relationship coach: meet Open Relating

Polyamorous relationship coach: meet Open Relating

Sensuali had a conversation with Open Relating, aka, Roy Graff, the polyamorous relationship coach. We spoke about his goal to help people relate to one another out of love rather than fear, the male struggle to ask for physical affection from a parter, and the socialisation that has made society terrified of polyamory.

Friday 15 September 2023
BDSM coaching: meet Sub in the City

BDSM coaching: meet Sub in the City

We sat down with Sarah, aka Sub in the City, who offers bdsm coaching sessions online and in person. We spoke about bdsm as a healing practice, the importance of introspection and communication in bdsm and the need for more mainstream spaces that openly encourage bdsm education.

Friday 8 September 2023
Meet Zara Durose, the pornstar escort

Meet Zara Durose, the pornstar escort

Sensuali chatted to the famed pornstar turned escort, Zara Durose, about the intimacy in porn vs escorting, key tips for success in the industry, and her current ventures in fetish events and latex care products.

Friday 25 August 2023
Intimate sensual photography: meet Sébastien Rabøin

Intimate sensual photography: meet Sébastien Rabøin

We chatted to Sébastien Rabøin, the Québec-based artist who specialises in intimate sensual photography. We spoke about nudity through art history, methods to make a model feel at home, and the over-sexualisation plus accompanying shame that society perpetuates towards the human body.

Friday 18 August 2023
Authentic sensual photography: meet Sascha van der Werf

Authentic sensual photography: meet Sascha van der Werf

Sensuali chatted with Sascha van der Werf, the distinguished Vienna-based artist who creates elegant and authentic sensual photography. We spoke about his collaborative approach with models, the importance of photo captions, and the pleasure of making clients fall in love with themselves again.

Friday 11 August 2023
Cute kink illustration: meet Rebecca Lightbody

Cute kink illustration: meet Rebecca Lightbody

We chatted with kink illustration extraordinaire and lingerie lover Rebecca Lightbody, about her fetish zines, the eroticism of lingerie, and her overarching mission to bring kink out of the shadows and into the light.

Friday 4 August 2023
The bisexual male content creator: meet Wiseandmanly

The bisexual male content creator: meet Wiseandmanly

Last week we had an insightful conversation with Wiseandmany, aka Drew, the vers bisexual male content creator. We spoke about the fluidity of sexuality, overcoming internalised shame and the highs and lows of being a content creator.

Friday 28 July 2023
Mixed wrestling sessions: meet WrestleTanya

Mixed wrestling sessions: meet WrestleTanya

We caught up with Sensuali Ambassador WrestleTanya, the mixed wrestling extraordinaire. We spoke about the importance of authenticity in her sessions, the excitement of mixed wrestling, and why people shouldn't be shy about paying for professional services.

Friday 14 July 2023
Sensual massage for women: meet Rubensabreumt

Sensual massage for women: meet Rubensabreumt

We had a delightful conversation with Sensuali ambassador, Rubensabreumt, diving into the depths of his profession as a purveyor of pleasure through sensual massage and learning all about his mission to normalise the idea of women seeking sensualist experiences.

Friday 7 July 2023
Art in the context of sexwork: In conversation with Circe

Art in the context of sexwork: In conversation with Circe

As an artist sex worker, making art about your sex work experiences is not unheard of, but what about the other way round? What about bringing your artistry into the realms of your sex work? I chatted to Circe about her journey as an artist and a sex worker, and how her artful erotic photoshoots allow her to express her creativity whilst also bringing in clientele.

Thursday 20 April 2023
In conversation with Black Venus of Sex and Rage

In conversation with Black Venus of Sex and Rage

I spoke to Black Venus, the co-founder of Sex and Rage, the London-based organisation run by sex workers aiming to end the stigma surrounding sex and sex work, and provide sex education to all in innovative ways.

Sunday 9 April 2023
In Conversation with Kate Sloan: Sex Writing Maven

In Conversation with Kate Sloan: Sex Writing Maven

This week, I had the pleasure of talking to sex writer Kate Sloan. We talk about the pros and cons of writing about sex for a living, how to prioritize mental health and set boundaries, and the importance of reducing shame around sex and kink.

Thursday 6 April 2023
Meet Mistress Allanna: Sensuali Brand Ambassador and Pro Dominatrix

Meet Mistress Allanna: Sensuali Brand Ambassador and Pro Dominatrix

I had a chat with Sensuali Ambassador, Mistress Allanna about the double life of a pro-domme, the importance of having a true connection with clients, and the funny side of BDSM.

Saturday 1 April 2023
In Conversation With Domina Roxy Elixir of Carnal Productions

In Conversation With Domina Roxy Elixir of Carnal Productions

I chatted with Domina Roxy Elixir, Glaswegian badass and founder of queer fetish porn company, Carnal Productions, about her journey from film student to businesswoman, balancing experimentalism with commerciality, and creating a comfortable and safe environment on set.

Sunday 26 March 2023
In Conversation With Aurélie Galois

In Conversation With Aurélie Galois

I spoke to French painter and master of eroticism, Aurélie Galois, about her artistic journey, what eroticism really means, the primal nature of painting, and the future of erotic art.

Sunday 19 March 2023
Meet MelissaM: Sensuali Brand Ambassador and Escort Extraordinaire

Meet MelissaM: Sensuali Brand Ambassador and Escort Extraordinaire

Meet Melissa. She looks like Brigitte Bardot, sounds like Sophia Lauren, and yet somehow manages to be one of the sweetest, most down-to-earth people you will ever meet.

Thursday 23 February 2023
Meet Ewa Żak: The Graphic Design Goddess Behind Sensuali

Meet Ewa Żak: The Graphic Design Goddess Behind Sensuali

I sat down for an amazing convo with Sensuali’s illustrator to learn about her creative journey and what inspires her both in art and in life.

Thursday 16 February 2023
WTF are clit suction pumps?

WTF are clit suction pumps?

After talking about our favourite porn, I discovered a new thing this week which seems to growing in popularity: suction pumps- used for both kinky & therapeutic reasons.

Friday 10 February 2023
Meet the Writers Behind Sensuali: Iso and Jules

Meet the Writers Behind Sensuali: Iso and Jules

Sensuali bloggers, Iso and Jules, interviewed each other to learn more about one another's sugaring experiences, dreams in life, and much more.

Wednesday 1 February 2023
Q&A: The Evolution of a Cool Girl

Q&A: The Evolution of a Cool Girl

This week, I interviewed a bonafide cool girl about her dissatisfying dating life and the changes she is making to turn her luck around.

Tuesday 31 January 2023
Q&A with a Plastic Surgeon: Empowering Women Through Choice

Q&A with a Plastic Surgeon: Empowering Women Through Choice

I went on a date with a plastic surgeon, expecting him to be a total misogynist. Turns out, I was the shallow one.

Tuesday 24 January 2023
‘That Time I Did Male Sex Work’ : Q&A

‘That Time I Did Male Sex Work’ : Q&A

I interviewed K, a university friend who once dabbled in sex work. We spoke about why he did it, why he stopped it, and what truly constitutes to feeling empowered.

Wednesday 18 January 2023
Navigating an Interracial Relationship in 2023

Navigating an Interracial Relationship in 2023

This week, I sat down with two good friends to discuss their experience of falling in love and navigating being in an interracial relationship.

Tuesday 10 January 2023
Interview with a Red Pill Enthusiast

Interview with a Red Pill Enthusiast

This week I sat down with a self-proclaimed anti-feminist and it wasn't nearly as awful as I was expecting.

Tuesday 3 January 2023
Interview with a Brooklyn kinkster

Interview with a Brooklyn kinkster

This week, my kinkster friend gave me a rundown of Brooklyn's underground BDSM scene and shared insights about how kink has helped him forge deep connections with both himself and others.

Thursday 22 December 2022
Dating Culture in the 1980s: A Mother-Daughter Interview

Dating Culture in the 1980s: A Mother-Daughter Interview

This week, I squeezed in some mother-daughter bonding by interviewing my mom about what it was like to date in the go-go 80s.

Thursday 15 December 2022
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
Meet Anna: A London Sugar Baby

Meet Anna: A London Sugar Baby

Meet Anna, a part-time London sugar baby and a close friend of mine. Here’s an insight into her sugar lifestyle.

Friday 9 December 2022
Inside the Mind of a Sex Addict

Inside the Mind of a Sex Addict

This week, I sat down with an ex-lover to hear about his struggles with compulsive sexual behavior and his journey to recovery.

Thursday 8 December 2022
Interview with a Gender-Nonconforming Couple

Interview with a Gender-Nonconforming Couple

This week I sat down with one of my favorite couples, Bee and Graham, to talk about gender identity and what it's like being in a gender non-conforming relationship.

Thursday 24 November 2022
Q&A With a Healer Goddess About her Coaching Business

Q&A With a Healer Goddess About her Coaching Business

This week I sat down with a tantrika friend to hear about her journey from school teacher to wellness Girlboss.

Thursday 17 November 2022
Q&A With a Man Who Chose to Let Go of His Judgements Around Sugaring

Q&A With a Man Who Chose to Let Go of His Judgements Around Sugaring

This week, I sat down with a man who has dated multiple ex-sugar babies to get his two cents about dating women with a sex work past.

Tuesday 15 November 2022
Adventures in Sugarland: Baby Takes Tulum

Adventures in Sugarland: Baby Takes Tulum

I sat down with a friend to get the latest on her sugaring adventures abroad in Mexico.

Thursday 10 November 2022
Interview with a Chick Considering Having a Rich Dude’s Baby

Interview with a Chick Considering Having a Rich Dude’s Baby

This week I sat down with ex-baby friend who is debating having the child of a wealthy CEO.

Tuesday 25 October 2022
When a Daddy Dom Goes too Far

When a Daddy Dom Goes too Far

This week I sat down with a sugar baby friend to get the details on her latest infatuation -- a daddy dom who has fallen hard for her. While it's undoubtedly a relationship full of passion, she's started to lose herself a bit.

Thursday 20 October 2022
Green Card Marriage: Sugar Edition

Green Card Marriage: Sugar Edition

I sat down with a sugar baby to get the details on her recent green card marriage to an ex-daddy. We talk about love, the institution of marriage, and what it's like to marry someone for money.

Tuesday 4 October 2022
Girl on Girl 101: Insight For First Timers

Girl on Girl 101: Insight For First Timers

Never slept with another woman but definitely thinking about it? I interviewed my bisexual bestie to get the scoop on what lesbian sex is really like and how it compares to the straight stuff.   It’s 11pm. My childhood bestie Hope* has arrived at my digs in London for a few days of work (and play). […]

Friday 30 September 2022
Q&A With a Daddy Who is Getting Out of the Sugar Game

Q&A With a Daddy Who is Getting Out of the Sugar Game

This week, I sat down with an ex-daddy and friend to reminisce about the good sugar times and the bad, as he prepares himself to exit the sugar game once and for all.

Tuesday 27 September 2022
The Highs & Lows of Stripper Life

The Highs & Lows of Stripper Life

All forms of sex work can have its and downs, but I spoke with ex-pornstar LouLou Petite about her dancing days and why stripping especially can be a job that takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Friday 23 September 2022
Navigating Sugaring with an STD

Navigating Sugaring with an STD

I sat down with a sugar baby friend of mine to talk about her recent herpes diagnosis. She gets real about how it's impacted her life, how she plans to navigate sugaring going forward, and what advice she would give to her younger self.

Tuesday 20 September 2022
Growing Up With Porn As A Girl

Growing Up With Porn As A Girl

I chatted to 27 year old Eileen to get a female take on being part of a generation that grew up with internet porn.

Friday 16 September 2022
An Interview With A Long-Term Bicurious

An Interview With A Long-Term Bicurious

I interview 30 year old Jasmine about her journey from identifying as straight, to bisexual and eventually as bicurious.

Wednesday 14 September 2022