Beth Ashley

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Beth Ashley is a sex and relationships journalist and documentary maker. Her first book Sluts: The Truth About Slutshaming and What We Can Do to Fight It – a non-fiction investigation – was published by Penguin Random House in 2024. She likes dogs and whiskey. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter.

By Beth Ashley

Is WhatsApp banning sex worker accounts?

Sex workers say their accounts are disappearing from the messaging app.

02/23/2024

net catching sfw and nsfw messages

net catching sfw and nsfw messages

Netflix's 'One Day' explores the challenges of dating across the class divide

"It would be fine if they just owned it but rich people always seem to be furious when you suggest they are privileged, insisting they're not."

02/16/2024

Dexter (Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) are both lying on grass in a park, both laughing.

Dexter (Leo Woodall) and Emma (Ambika Mod) are both lying on grass in a park, both laughing.

Sexual assaults are happening in virtual worlds. What can we do about it?

Police are investigating an alleged virtual gang rape — but laws haven't yet caught up with VR.

02/03/2024

forlorn woman touched by ghostly-looking hands

forlorn woman touched by ghostly-looking hands

TikTok loves car dates. But how do you have sex in a car?

Once you’ve sorted the awkward positioning, car sex can be a lot of fun.

02/02/2024

two people holding hands in the front seat of a car

two people holding hands in the front seat of a car

TikTokkers say Ariana Grande has a homewrecker kink. What is it?

The discourse around Grande's relationship with Ethan Slater says a lot about how we view these situations.

01/29/2024

woman sneaking out of bedroom where man is sleeping in bed

woman sneaking out of bedroom where man is sleeping in bed

Why are so many people watching therapy porn?

Therapists are the new teachers when it comes to explicit fantasies.

01/26/2024

bottom half of woman in business attire sitting on a couch cross-legged with table with book and glasses near her

bottom half of woman in business attire sitting on a couch cross-legged with table with book and glasses near her

What is a queer platonic partner?

Not all long-term relationships require sex or romantic love.

01/25/2024

two people smiling and leaning into each other, touching hands with oven mitts over a baked pie

two people smiling and leaning into each other, touching hands with oven mitts over a baked pie

Omegle changed cybersex forever, for better or worse

Many of us had our first cybersex experiences on Omegle.

11/09/2023

What is No Nut November? Why abstaining from masturbation isn't healthy.

The No Nut Subreddit reveals disturbing posts of misogyny and intense public group shaming towards those who share their "failures".

11/02/2023

Illustration of two men holding hands and tensing muscles and sweating profusely.

Illustration of two men holding hands and tensing muscles and sweating profusely.

What are karmic partners? The TikTok dating term explained.

On TikTok, the hashtag #karmicpartner has 60.4 million views.

09/15/2023

Illustration of a man and woman sitting side by side on a sofa, the man has his arm around the woman who looks unimpressed.

Illustration of a man and woman sitting side by side on a sofa, the man has his arm around the woman who looks unimpressed.

Why is tutorial porn so popular right now?

"I was amazed that you could masturbate and learn about sex at the same time."

09/08/2023

Illustration of a woman standing in front of a chalkboard with mathematical equations behind her, featuring "xxx" and "69"

Illustration of a woman standing in front of a chalkboard with mathematical equations behind her, featuring "xxx" and "69"

What teachers and parents wish they could tell kids about porn

"I overhear kids as young as 11 talk about porn in my classes."

09/06/2023

A hand writes the word 'porn' in block capitals in chalk on a blackboard

A hand writes the word 'porn' in block capitals in chalk on a blackboard

Everything you need to know about oral chlamydia

A lot of people make the mistake of thinking oral sex is completely STI-proof.

08/31/2023

Patient holding a sample collection tube for Chlamydia testing with doctor’s request

Patient holding a sample collection tube for Chlamydia testing with doctor’s request

Yes, WFH sex is a thing. No, it isn't a big deal.

1 in 8 British people have had sex on company time while working from home.

08/24/2023

A couple lies on top of a bed, both with laptops on their laps.

A couple lies on top of a bed, both with laptops on their laps.

What is financial infidelity and how can it affect a relationship?

As many as one in three couples deal with financial infidelity in the U.S. alone.

08/21/2023

Piggy bank tied to a red heart ballon in clouds

Piggy bank tied to a red heart ballon in clouds

I went to a sex resort. Yes, I'll tell you about it.

An entire week of full frontal nudity, pretty-much-nightly group sex, wild parties, and a bunch of new friends.

08/14/2023

Close up of a woman's face, she's wearing sunglasses, and in the reflection you can see a mass of nude bodies.

Close up of a woman's face, she's wearing sunglasses, and in the reflection you can see a mass of nude bodies.

Is your partner 'micro-cheating' on you?

Did your partner like someone's thirst trap on Instagram? Did they slide into someone's DMs?

08/11/2023

A young couple in bed, both facing opposite directions and staring at their phones.

A young couple in bed, both facing opposite directions and staring at their phones.

What is a ruined orgasm?

Intentionally spoiling an orgasm could actually improve sex for some people.

07/27/2023

Woman's hands pulling white sheets in ecstasy.

Woman's hands pulling white sheets in ecstasy.

A guide to edging during sex

Edging, also known as orgasm control, is a technique helping you maintain a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax.

07/20/2023

A heterosexual couple lying in bed, the man is topless and wearing black boxers, a semi clothed woman is cuddling him.

A heterosexual couple lying in bed, the man is topless and wearing black boxers, a semi clothed woman is cuddling him.

The essential guide to mirror sex

You might have seen the term "mirror sex" popping up while browsing your fave porn sites.

07/13/2023

A woman lies on her side on her bed with a round mirror in front of her, her bra visible.

A woman lies on her side on her bed with a round mirror in front of her, her bra visible.

The ultimate guide to having sex at a festival

Festival sex is fun, but it’s a complete nightmare to facilitate. Here's how to nail it.

07/06/2023

Hundreds of people with their arms in the air at a music festival

Hundreds of people with their arms in the air at a music festival

Lube: how to level up your sex life

Everything you need to know about lube.

05/18/2023

A close up of lube on a light pink background.

A close up of lube on a light pink background.

Cleavage sex: what is it and how do you do it?

You'll have likely spotted cleavage sex while watching porn.

05/11/2023

Someone undoing a woman's black bra.

Someone undoing a woman's black bra.

How to stop grieving over lost time after a breakup

People will come into our lives, and leave again, and each time we will learn something about ourselves.

05/02/2023

An orange alarm clock dissolves into thin air on an orange backdrop

An orange alarm clock dissolves into thin air on an orange backdrop

Your ultimate guide to breast play

Breast play is often overlooked in partnered sex. Here's how to change that.

03/16/2023

Rear view of woman undoing her bra from behind.

Rear view of woman undoing her bra from behind.

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