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...
Ten ways to say exactly what you want
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I just wish I had the words to tell my partner…”. Whether it’s trying something new, saying no to something you’ve done before, or...
How to meet people who are into BDSM
As popular (and fun!) as BDSM can be, sometimes it feels really hard to meet new people who are into it. Dating and meeting new people can be tough at...
How not to be offended when things change during sex
It’s a situation a lot of us have been in. You’re in bed, having what you think is an amazing time with your partner, when seemingly out of nowhere they...
Sex positivity: what does it really mean?
If you’ve gone online or picked up a magazine recently, you might have encountered the term ‘sex positive’ or ‘sex positivity’. It’s a term that might seem pretty simple, but...
We need to talk about contraception equality
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. When we talk about...
How to kick the patriarchy out of your bedroom
If you’re not totally familiar with the term patriarchy, it essentially refers to a system in which men have disproportionate or unfair control. Some contemporary examples of this include women...
How to reach orgasm equality
Here at NORMAL, we’re big on talking about orgasm equality—and that’s because statistically cis women are climaxing less when having sex with cis men. Over the last few years, we’ve...
How to practise self-love
We’ve all probably heard of ‘self-love’. It’s a concept that’s become really popular in discussions around mental and emotional health and wellbeing, although at times this popular term can...
How Gender Stereotypes Can Impact Our Sex Lives
From an early age, we are be bombarded with messages about how we should express our gender. Men are often taught that they should be assertive, dominant, and sexually aggressive,...
Stuck In a Sex Rut? Here’s How to Get Out
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...