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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.
Stuck In a Sex Rut? Here’s How to Get Out
May 20, 2024
In every long-term relationship, there may come a time when the initial flames of passion begin to wane, leading to a rut in intimacy and sex.  This phase can be disheartening at first, but it's important to remember that it's a common experience that can be overcome with effort, understanding, and a willingness to reconnect. 
How to talk about sex on a first date
May 20, 2024
It’s your first date with someone you’re into and you’re talking about all the things that make you, you. They want to get to know you and you want to get to know them in order to determine if you want to date, have sex or pursue any kind of romantic relationship.
What's the go with pegging?
May 20, 2024
Pegging is experiencing a bit of a quiet renaissance at the moment - so here's the why and the how.
Are we really in a ‘sex recession’?
May 20, 2024
If you’ve noticed that your sex life has been feeling a little lacklustre recently, you may not be the only one - Gen Z and Millennials are having less sex.
Prioritising sex when you’re a parent
Apr 08, 2024
Becoming a parent is wonderful, but balancing a fulfilling sex life with all the demands of raising humans isn't easy! Here's how to keep sex a priority  
Sex after childbirth—it’s possible. Here’s how
Apr 08, 2024
Having a child can be a joyful and profound experience, and it’s one that is accompanied by many changes. You’ll immediately get acquainted with dirty nappies, throw-up, and you’ll probably start sleeping in chunks of just a few hours. In this post we talk everything you need to know about sex after childbirth.
How to date after a divorce
Apr 08, 2024
If you’ve recently gotten divorced, you’re not alone. In this post we share how to date after a divorce. It’s worth getting back out there!