Intimacy & Sex

I was recently asked by The Sun newspaper to share my professional insights on a relationship trend that puzzles so many: Why do highly successful, intelligent women consistently fall for bad boys? When a woman has her career, finances, and life completely locked down, you would think she’d look for stability in her love life. But often, the exact opposite happens. If you missed the article in the press, here is my full expert breakdown of the psychology...

Stigma is essentially a pleasure killer because it keeps the body in a state of fight or flight. When we feel like self-pleasure is a secret or a chore, our cortisol stays high and the blood never makes it down to the 10,000 nerve endings where we need it most. Whenever I see my clients, the first thing we talk about is that feeling loved has to start from within. If you can’t love yourself, you can’t fully love another, and this is exactly where masturbation comes in.

When I work with couples who are looking to open up their relationship, the journey often leads to a lifestyle known as hotwifing. Far from breaking a couple apart, when done right, it can have a profound effect on a couple's intimacy. It deepens trust, sharpens communication, and brings long-held fantasies into real-life scenarios.

When people think of fetishes, their minds often jump to extreme scenarios. But as a sex and relationship coach, I love exploring the softer, highly playful sides of kink, like the tickling fetish. This is an area where people love the feeling of being tickled, ranging from soft stroking along the skin to BDSM styles or more sensory play where there are light sensations over the body. It’s an incredible tool for intimacy because it allows people to feel at ease, laughing, sq

When it comes to building a deeply connected, thriving relationship, understanding how you and your partner give and receive affection is everything. This is where the concept of The 5 Love Languages becomes an invaluable tool.

Many of my coaching clients feel they cannot be open, honest, or raw with each other, especially regarding STIs and sharing results. With syphilis at a 77-year high and scabies jumping by 43%, the message is clear: society does more damage than the infections themselves. The fear of shame surrounds conditions that are easily treated. In my coaching, I believe a vibrant sex life is a pillar of overall wellness for both body and mind.

You would think the UK’s oldest, most prestigious universities would be leading the charge in student care. Instead, they frequently score the lowest for LGBTQ+ friendliness. Why? It really comes down to deep-seated institutional barriers. These older universities have been set in their ways for centuries. They are operating on archaic rulebooks that simply haven't moved with the times or evolved to match the cultural backgrounds of today's students.

When we think of wedding gifts, it is easy to get caught up in the standard department store registries. But as a sex and relationship coach, I look at gifts through a completely different lens: How will this token support the marriage long after the wedding day is over? Thoughtful, personalised keepsakes and experience-based gifts aren’t just beautiful objects; they are substantial representations of a couple's shared history and future dreams.

Every year, major media outlets drop their global sex and data surveys, and the headlines always spark a massive conversation. From shifting search terms to viral adult creator stunts, the data gives us a fascinating snapshot of human desire. But as a relationship and intimacy coach, I don't just look at what people are searching for. I look at the underlying cultural shifts, the psychological impacts, and what these numbers actually mean for our real-world bedroom habits. Le

Choosing to stay friends with an ex after a short-term relationship presents a very specific set of hurdles. While the romance might have been brief, the emotional fallout can be surprisingly intense. As a relationship coach, I often see clients struggle with lingering romantic or sexual feelings, unwanted attention, and the sheer difficulty of maintaining platonic boundaries when the breakup is still fresh.

As a sex and relationship coach, I often see couples looking for new ways to deepen their intimacy and explore their desires. One topic that frequently comes up in media commentary is cuckolding. While it might seem taboo to some, it is a highly popular and deeply intimate lifestyle choice when approached with honesty and respect. Here is a breakdown of what cuckolding actually is, why couples enjoy it, and how you can safely explore it.

Let’s talk about a dirty little secret that is currently hiding in one in five bedroom drawers. Recent survey data has revealed a shocking statistic: 20% of people are not cleaning their sex toys after every use.

Summer brings a shift in how we live, interact, and connect with others. While many look forward to the warmer months for holidays and socialising, data shows that sexually transmitted infections consistently rise during this time of year. Understanding the biological, environmental, and behavioral factors behind this seasonal spike is crucial for managing your sexual health. Here are the four distinct reasons why STIs peak in the summer.

Going away on holiday is the perfect opportunity for you and your partner to break away from the heavy routines and schedules of everyday life. When you leave your home environment, you also leave behind the constant lists, chores, and responsibilities that keep your system locked down. This break creates a beautiful, open space to completely focus on each other and explore your intimacy in a whole new way.

In my coaching practice, I often talk about creating intentional containers for connection. But recently, my husband Darren and I decided to take things a step further. We were approached to share a raw, unfiltered look into our intimate life, so we set ourselves a challenge: could we have sex every single day for seven days straight? Usually, as busy parents juggling work, yoga classes, and family life, we have sex about three times a week.

Stepping away from traditional monogamy is one of the most exhilarating, powerful choices a secure couple can make. When done for the right reasons, opening up your relationship can have a profound effect on your shared intimacy, functioning as a massive catalyst for excitement, trust, and deep, internal confidence.

"Til death do us part." For generations, those words have been the golden standard of commitment. But recently, a fascinating concept has been making waves in the relationship world: the renewable marriage contract. The idea is simple. Instead of a lifelong legal binding, you enter a 10-year marriage contract. When year nine or ten rolls around, you choose whether to amicably let the contract expire and go your separate ways, or actively sign on for another decade together

Opening up your relationship is never just about adding more variety or people to your bedroom play, it is an intense, deep dive straight into your nervous system. When we actively step away from traditional, conditioned monogamy, the old societal worries embedded in our brains often go into full overdrive. But if you are willing to do the raw, inner somatic work, this transition can serve as the ultimate catalyst for completely reclaiming your spark within your relationship

It’s a headline we keep seeing everywhere lately: People are having less sex nowadays. As a sex and relationship coach, I can tell you that this statistic is absolutely real. It is especially prevalent within the younger generations, who are living at home with parents longer and navigating an entirely digital world. But the real question isn't just if we are having less sex, it's why it's happening, and what is taking its place.

According to recent data from the Great British Sex Report, intimacy is officially going global. Nearly one in five Brits (19%) say they actively want to plan trips with sex and physical connection as the primary focus. We are seeing a massive shift from standard beach holidays to intentional, romance-led city escapes, secluded cabin breaks, and specialised sexual wellness destinations.