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...
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...
How to talk about sex on a first date
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...
Everything you need to know about testicular health
Testicles, also often called ‘balls’, are roundish organs that sit inside the scrotum (or ‘ballsack’), just behind the penis. We reckon that these organs are often under-appreciated and misunderstood—and the...
What's the go with pegging?
Pegging is experiencing a bit of a quiet renaissance at the moment. If you’re not familiar with the act, pegging involves someone who is usually the receiving partner during sex...
Dating apps aren't as popular as they once were. How are we meeting people now?
If you had a smartphone ten years ago, you’ll remember how exciting it was when Tinder first launched. The app—which has since spawned multiple copies, spin-offs, and riffs-on—allows users to...
Are we really in a ‘sex recession’?
If you’ve noticed that your sex life has been feeling a little lacklustre recently, you may not be the only one. Depending on who you ask, Gen Z and Millennials...
Prioritising sex when you’re a parent
Being a parent can feel like an endless juggling act. Between working, keeping the house presentable, grocery shopping, trying to maintain a social life, and attempting to sneak out to...
Sex after childbirth—it’s possible. Here’s how
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...