Beth Ashley
Writer
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
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."
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
Why are so many people watching therapy porn?
Therapists are the new teachers when it comes to explicit fantasies.
By Beth Ashley
What is a queer platonic partner?
Not all long-term relationships require sex or romantic love.
By Beth Ashley
Omegle changed cybersex forever, for better or worse
Many of us had our first cybersex experiences on Omegle.
By Beth Ashley
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".
By Beth Ashley
What are karmic partners? The TikTok dating term explained.
On TikTok, the hashtag #karmicpartner has 60.4 million views.
By Beth Ashley
Why is tutorial porn so popular right now?
"I was amazed that you could masturbate and learn about sex at the same time."
By Beth Ashley
What teachers and parents wish they could tell kids about porn
"I overhear kids as young as 11 talk about porn in my classes."
By Beth Ashley
Everything you need to know about oral chlamydia
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking oral sex is completely STI-proof.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
Is your partner 'micro-cheating' on you?
Did your partner like someone's thirst trap on Instagram? Did they slide into someone's DMs?
By Beth Ashley
What is a ruined orgasm?
Intentionally spoiling an orgasm could actually improve sex for some people.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
The essential guide to mirror sex
You might have seen the term "mirror sex" popping up while browsing your fave porn sites.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
Cleavage sex: what is it and how do you do it?
You'll have likely spotted cleavage sex while watching porn.
By Beth Ashley
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.
By Beth Ashley
Your ultimate guide to breast play
Breast play is often overlooked in partnered sex. Here's how to change that.
By Beth Ashley
How the BDSM community is getting creative in the cost of living crisis
Here's how kinksters are cutting costs amid the crisis.
By Beth Ashley