NORMAL’s Guide to Moving on After a Break-up
Breakups are incredibly common and often really difficult - here's how to process the emotions, reflect and move on in a healthy way, whichever...
Can understanding your ‘love language’ be the key to relationship success?
Most of us have probably looked over at our partner every now and then and wished we could be more in sync. How can we communicate better? How can we...
Kinks, fetishes, and turn-ons: what’s the difference?
We’re going to take a guess and say that a large majority of us have overheard someone say that they really have a fetish for something. “Oh, I totally have...
The science of arousal
Most of us will know what arousal looks like. When we’re aroused, or turned on, some of us might get a flush on our cheeks or across our chest. Our...
A primer on ethical non-monogamy
From celebrities talking about their open marriages to some often-questionable depictions of polyamory in television shows like Big Love, Wanderlust, and You, non-monogamy is having a moment right now. But...
What to do when body image issues affect your sex life
When we conducted our Big Sex Survey, we were saddened—but not totally surprised—to see that many respondents struggled with body image issues that affected their sex lives. One in three...
The truth about aphrodisiacs
Have you ever planned a romantic night for a partner and stocked the table with oysters, wine, and chocolate? If so, you might’ve been hoping for an aphrodisiac effect. An...
The Beginner’s Guide to Prostate Pleasure and Stimulation
The prostate is often called the male g-spot, and for good reason. This little gland can be responsible for some massive feelings of pleasure. Some people even report that they...
How to conquer sexting and dirty talk without feeling completely awkward
Madonna once encouraged us to, ‘Make him express how he feels, so then you’ll know your love is real’. But we’re going to guess that she wasn’t staring at her...
Here’s what you need to know about stress and sex
Everyone experiences stress to some degree. Whether it’s butting heads with your boss, dealing with a friendship falling-out, or or worrying about family dynamics, stress is something we’re all familiar...
Here's why menopause doesn't mean the end of your sex life
For many of us, menopause is something we’ve put in the, ‘I’ll worry about it later’ basket, along with reconciling our superannuation and paying off our HECS debt. We assume...