Helen Meriel Thomas
I Went to a Maid Cafe That's Been Called ‘Hooters for Incels’
A dreamy day out at Animaid Cafe, the anime-themed bubble tea spot that caused a moral panic.
Inside ‘Torture Garden’, the World’s Most Famous Fetish Club
For over 30 years, Torture Garden has been a global mecca for latex, exhibitionism and consensual spanking.
Instagram Sucks Now, Sorry
Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian are right – nobody asked for their feed to be clogged up with "Suggested Reels" and dropshipped trainers.
What Is a Breeding Kink? How Unprotected Sex Became a Turn-On
There's nothing naughtier than making babies – at least according to people with a breeding kink.
How to Sue a Government Over Climate Change
Gluing yourself to the road is one way to protest environmental collapse. Suing fossil fuel companies is another.
Sex Toy Advent Calendars Are Everywhere, But Are They Any Good?
Ho ho ho! This festive season, I gave two calendars – that's 24 toys in total – a try.
The Fetish Party Where No Men Are Allowed
One Night is London's latest sex party, a heavenly playground full of expensive lingerie and a lot of cream cake.
How to Have a Threesome Without Coming Off As an Idiot
This relatively vanilla sexual fantasy is hard to organise and plagued with drama. Here's how to make it happen in the best way possible.
How to Wash Your Penis, and Other Stuff You Should Know About Genitals
If your hookups are marred by the fact your penis or vulva starts screaming in the days after sex, read on.
Is It Ever Okay for Bisexual People to Use Homophobic Slurs?
We asked academics specialising in the reclamation of language to weigh in.