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...
Why sex in porn isn't like sex in real life
Everyone approaches porn differently. For some people it’s a total turn-on, and for others it’s an absolute no-go. For a lot of us, it’s something we might enjoy once in...
Is it my imagination, or is my period making me horny?
…that’s what we’ve often found ourselves asking, anyway! If you menstruate, you might’ve had a similar experience and wondered whether your sex drive can be affected by your period. We’re...
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...
A Sex Coach's Guide to Dating in Your 60s (and Beyond)
In a world that mostly associates dating with youth, the concept of finding love in your 60s may seem unconventional to some. However, as we embrace longer, healthier lives, the...
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...
How to cope when performance anxiety affects your sex life
It’s pretty common to occasionally feel a little nervous before sex. Almost everyone has experienced that feeling of having butterflies in their stomach before having sex for the first time...
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...