While listening to the How To Fail podcast (Season 8, Episode 2) earlier this month, I started thinking about the purpose of New Relationship Energy (NRE). Journalist Elizabeth Day was discussing relationships with writer and comedian Samantha Irby when they both realised…
If you’re beginning to explore the wonderful queer world of polyamorous London, then here’s my guide to all the dating apps, events, podcasts and parties that you’ll probably want to know about. I’ve been active within London’s polyamorous community for…
Like a lot of people new to polyamory, I read The Ethical Slut once and figured I knew everything there was to know. It took me a couple of confusing and painful years to realise I was pretty much flying blind and…
2020 update: I wrote this piece for International Womxn’s Day in 2018 because I was tired of being told my drag wasn’t valid. Amazingly, since then over 25,000 people have Googled ‘can women be drag queens’ and ended up reading this blog post! This…
Whatever your tastes and quirks, there is something to stimulate everyone’s desires in London. From art deco swimming spots and warm oil play parties to naked men reciting stories and practising yoga, this city is truly a treat for the…
For many people, the idea of spending Christmas alone sounds like the most tragic thing in the world. But trust me, it actually can be quite fabulous. In fact, I’ve chosen to be alone of Christmas Day three times in…
I’m so excited to share with you all today the fact that I’m on a podcast! Yes, you can hear me chattering away on the latest episode of The Dorothy Project – a new podcast series that interviews women who…
That’s me in the video, trying to be a presenter and not quite getting the point of it (as I clearly love the sound of my own voice more than anyone else). Thankfully, this wasn’t a career ambition of mine…
So I’m off to Porto tomorrow. On my own. I really relish a solo trip but, like many people, I sometimes find the idea of travelling alone a little daunting. There are lots of hang-ups about solo travel. Perhaps you…
