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Hard and soft: exploring our crop and tassel
Oct 11, 2024
A crop and a tassel is a staple kinky tool, and our new Kink Kit created with Abbie Chatfield has a crop/tassel combo: a crop on one end, and a tassel on the other! Here's how to use it. 
What kink can teach us all about consent
Oct 11, 2024
Many of the tools we love for talking about sex come from BDSM communities, from safe words to the traffic light system. Here's how we can all learn better consent communication from our kinky friends.
Intro to Impact Play
Oct 11, 2024
Impact play can be enjoyable, fun, sexy, and respectful when it’s done correctly, but there are a few things you should be aware of before trying impact play for the first time.
Everything you need to know about restraints
Oct 11, 2024
If you’re brand new to using restraints or just want a bit of a refresher before you use ours, we’ve got you! Here’s everything you need to know about using restraints in the bedroom.
Ten ways to say exactly what you want
Oct 11, 2024
Struggling with expressing what you want in bed? Fortunately, we’ve got ten simple scripts you can use for those moments when you want to say how you feel, but words are escaping you.
How to meet people who are into BDSM
Oct 11, 2024
As popular (and fun!) as BDSM can be, sometimes it feels really hard to meet new people who are into it. So if you’re keen to meet some mates, dates, or just casual partners who are into BDSM and kink, read on. 
How not to be offended when things change during sex
Oct 11, 2024
It's normal and common to decide that you want something different during a session - and in this post, we’ll talk about why those emotions happen, what you can do about it, and how both you and your partner can move forward.
We need to talk about contraception equality
Aug 23, 2024
We know that access to contraception can play a huge part in achieving gender equality. But we think that contraception equality is also a topic worth discussing.
How to kick the patriarchy out of your bedroom
Aug 23, 2024
Unequal cultural beliefs and stereotypes can influence our most intimate spaces - so here's how to bring equality to your sex life.
How to reach orgasm equality
Aug 23, 2024
Here at NORMAL, we’re big on talking about orgasm equality—and that’s because statistically cis women...
How to practise self-love
Aug 23, 2024
You deserve pleasure, full-stop. In this guide, we explore the many ways of defining self-love and all the ways you can do it.
How Gender Stereotypes Can Impact Our Sex Lives
May 20, 2024
Gender stereotypes can feel uncomfortable, and leave many people unhappy with the role they might feel expected to play in a relationship. As a result, authentic communication about desires and boundaries can become compromised, potentially hindering a healthy and satisfying sex life.