The wheel of consent – unraveling consensual partnered contact
In the lyrics of Primal Scream “Just what is it that you want to do?” when it comes to sex, you know the answer—We wanna have a good time, and do what we wanna do! But as grown-up people we know that doing what and who we want comes with responsibilities to ourselves and each other. Consent and communication are the key components to...
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Frolicme favourites of 2023
With over 50 erotic films coming out each year, it’s hard to pick a favourite or even a top ten! So this year I’ve enlisted the help of some of our story writers and the great lady and founder herself, Anna Richards, to give me their favourite Frolicme 2023 erotic movies of the year and why. As the stories’...
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Give a little sexy sparkle to someone special
Yes, that special time of year is getting close, and as we all know, Santa is coming, and we hope you are too! So here is something special to ensure you and your loved ones do, with this thoughtful and downright sexy as-hell gift for lovers you can even share. A Frolicme membership. We feel we all deserve a...
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Softcore porn – what is it and why is it good for you?
What exactly is softcore porn? You may have seen or heard (largely from right-leaning tabloids) that porn (even softcore porn) is bad for you. It rots your brain, ruins your relationship, damages your health, hell… it pretty much destroys your life and does anything else bad that you can imagine. Well, it turns out that these things aren’t exactly...
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A ride on sex toy just for you
Here at Frolicme, we champion sexual pleasure in all its glory — and that includes sex toys. It’s almost the festive season which is a fabulous time to think about sexy gifts for your lover, or even better, yourself! But did you know one of our team is also an award-winning sex toy inventor? Tabitha, the commissioning editor of our magazine and...
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What is hotwifing? And what’s the appeal?
An introduction to hotwifing from a male perspective It’s almost 1 am when I hear the murmur of goodnights and the sound of the front door finally clicking shut. I wait in the silent darkness, my heart pounding, until I finally hear my wife’s bare feet padding down the hall. The door opens and she giggles a bit, still...
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Safe porn websites
We often talk about ‘ethical porn’ in sex positive discourse, meaning porn in which the performers are paid fairly and treated well. Video, photos, audio porn, or erotica that you can enjoy as a consumer without worrying that you’re supporting toxic practices. But there’s more to an ethical porn experience than just knowing everyone who made it has been...
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Medieval porn and historical depictions of sex
When people think about the Middle Ages sex, medieval porn isn’t usually the first thing they think of. There’s a lot of good reasons for this but one of the biggest is that the medieval period—which runs from the ‘fall of Rome’ in 476 to the sixteenth century was a really long time ago. The sources that survive to...
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What does an orgasm actually feel like?
It is an incredibly difficult and personal experience to describe the sensations of what does an orgasm feel like? Some of us might have always had orgasms and perhaps never even thought about what they really were or why our bodies did it. From my own point of view, orgasms were something nice that gave me comfort and helped...
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What is Temperature Play?
Ever since I saw Peter Greenaway’s movie, Drowning by Numbers, I’ve been fascinated by ice play and sex. There’s a part where Juliet Stevenson is penetrated by an ice lolly. It isn’t graphically depicted, just hinted at, but it left a big impression on me. It is an unexpected, highly erotic scene in the movie, as the couple involved...
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Navigating mismatched libidos in a long-term relationship
At the beginning of the relationship, sex is often intense and abundant. People engage in sexual activities that might not be their favourite in an effort to please new partners. As a result, it can be really difficult to tell just how compatible you are within the first six months of the relationship. During this honeymoon period, people don’t...
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What is compersion and is it for me?
What is compersion? Well, loosely put it’s pretty much the opposite of jealousy. You will have felt compersion at some point in your life, even if you weren’t able to put a name to the emotion. You know that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you see someone you love do something great; your best friend getting married, your...
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A sensualists guide to kissing
From petit pecks on the cheek to full-on tonsil tennis, kissing plays a variety of roles in our intimate human connections. This can include platonic greetings, affectionate friendships, romantic bonding, passionate sexual expression, sexuality exploration and even queer protest. Fear not this guide to kissing will cover it all. We kiss in many types of ways, for many different...
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Why watch masturbation porn? What is the appeal?
Why watch masturbation? Well, the reason we have such a large collection of masturbation videos, particularly featuring women pleasuring themselves, is that humans simply love to watch! But there are other benefits too. Watching someone masturbate, especially your lover is not only erotic, but it can also be educational. You get to see how their body responds to a...
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Pheromones how they act as sex attractants
Within a bee hive, pheromonal output is key to communication and reproduction. If only it were that simple for us humans. As an eroticist and beekeeper, the opportunity for me to get to write about pheromones is exciting! I’ll try not to linger too long on the ‘Apidae’ side of things, but do want to briefly give you a small,...
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A guide to sexual choking – and must know safety tips
It feels like everyone, and their grandma is into sexual choking these days. Even though this BDSM kink is anything but entry-level, it feels more accessible to because it does not require fancy tools, bits, or bobs in order to participate. You already have everything on your body you need to engage in this kind of play. Despite this...
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Forget the chocolates, pass the romantic porn! Six of the sexiest films for Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again, and we’re here to rate our top porn movies for Valentine’s… after a long dark, austere winter, spring is finally just around the corner, and life is beginning to emerge, a bit bleary-eyed, we’ll admit, but that sap will be rising in no time and a day dedicated to love is surely in...
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Five frisky films to get you hot for 2023!
The holiday season is a time to spend with loved ones… but attention should definitely be paid to a more sexy kind of loving too! Indulging your sexy side with yourself or your partner is a great idea for the ultimate festive spice. You might only have a stolen moment to grab a quickie between playing Santa and buying...
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Seven sexy tips for Christmas on a budget
With the cost of living soaring and monies tight, we thought we’d share with you seven sexy tips and ideas for keeping things hot and spicy on a budget at Christmas. 1—Lingerie look up. Instead of buying new undies… why not take a good rummage in your own drawers and wardrobes? We all hoard the odd pair of sexy...
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Polyamory – Is it for me?
Polyamory explained What is polyamory? And is it for me? If you haven’t heard of polyamory you’ve probably been living under a rock. The definitions and descriptions of the many different sexualities, gender orientations, who you’re attracted to and, of course, relationship styles have exploded rather delightfully over the past few years. Both media and literature are full of relatively...
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