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Are you okay? What lies behind the smile.

Rhonda explores the nuances of consent and what happens when we are socialised to defer to the needs of others or to push past no.

Does sex necessarily involve power? Not just Domination and submission, but non-BDSM sex? Rhonda Perky explores questions of power and privilege inherent in sex.

Rhonda reflects on the many ways she has taken on responsibility that never belonged to her.

Rhonda Perky reflects on living with endometriosis for the past 20 years.

Rhonda learns a lesson in why some friendships are best left behind.

Rhonda reflects on the rise and fall of desire in a long term relationship.

Rhonda reflects on what makes the ‘perfect’ relationship.

Rhonda Perky examines how everyday paternalism shifts accountability, and asks: ‘What makes us uncomfortable? Whose behaviour is really the problem? Where does the accountability lie?’

In Part Three of this exploration of self-image, projection, and the ego-defences, Rhonda explores how we filter our view of ourselves.

Rhonda answers your question, can a long distance D/s relationship work, and isn’t it all just sexting anyway?

Rhonda helps a married reader navigate sexual incompatibility with her husband.

Rhonda helps determine if a lover is a Dom or a sadist, and offers tips on how to play safely and with consent.

Rhonda helps a reader explore the latest in teledildonics.

Rhonda counsels a reader on navigating his relationship with a jealous housemate.

Rhonda helps a woman process the aftermath of a betrayal.

My life revolves around social media, I seek attention there all the time. I got on twitter to seek friends, a connection, but twitter relationships are temporary.

Rhonda offers advice to a sadist whose vanilla wife won’t let him practice sadism outside the marriage.

Rhonda helps a reader have a conversation about opening the relationship.

Rhonda gets a little ranty answering your question: How do you satisfy your man’s needs if he is ‘experienced’ and you are a virgin?

Fetish phone calls are a safe, anonymous way for individuals to explore their fantasies and desires. But how do you have a successful fetish phone call?

Rhonda answers the question: What is the difference between BDSM, D/s and S&M?

Meet Melissa K.: Feminist and Submissive who has had to resolve the conflict between her rape fantasies and her strongly feminist ideals.

Through Bunnies Unbound, Kat Johnston hopes to break through some of the preconceptions people have about rope-based bondage, the people who practice it, and kink more broadly.

Ever wondered what happens inside a BDSM and fetish club? I donned a black mini dress, fishnets, CFM boots and my voyeur’s cap to find out.

Clarissa-Jan Lim explores the history of feminism and its views on BDSM.

What you need to know to start out in the world of BDSM.

We review Jillian Keenan’s memoir on Shakespeare, love, and spanking: a story not just for kinksters and fetishists, but for everyone.

Does sex necessarily involve power? Not just Domination and submission, but non-BDSM sex? Rhonda Perky explores questions of power and privilege inherent in sex.

Rhonda helps a kinky lover introduce a new kink to their repertoire.

Objectifying images may be less comfortable and more confronting to watch, but they can evoke a more direct physical response. But what if there is an emotional cost of continually engaging in this kind of ‘disturbing arousal’?

In Part Three, porn star and escort Madison Missina talks sexual health and personal safety in the sex industry.

…and other sex negative ‘phallacies’. Just how bad is porn, anyway?

Lori reflects on why some straight women prefer watching gay porn.

From D-Rex vs Triceracocks to Mr. Bearbottom, Christopher Adam Gray shares his whimsical exploration of sex positive concepts and figurative art with Perks Magazine.

In Part Two, Madison Missina talks about her experiences behind the scenes on a porn set.

Porn performer and escort Madison Missina talks to Perks about the Safe Sex is Sexy social awareness campaign.

In Part One, Madison Missina opens up about her life in the sex industry.

Thinking of buying a sex toy? Victoria from Passionfruit The Sensuality Shop talks sex toys, the sex toy industry, and how to find the right fit for you.

If someone you loved told you they had vaginismus, would you know what they were referring to or how to respond? Sarah Rowe has prepared this guide for partners, friends and family.

Negotiating safe sex should be straightforward. But when those involved fear rejection and judgement, when we associate asking for a condom with calling someone ‘dirty’, when we are socialised to defer to others, it gets complicated.

Porn performer and escort Madison Missina talks to Perks about the Safe Sex is Sexy social awareness campaign.

Rhonda reflects on the role sex plays in life (or doesn’t) and the struggles many women face (re)connecting with their sex life.

Group sex might resemble porn, but if you’re not careful, a fantasy can turn into a nightmare.

One reader describes her brush with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

‘Rape’? Rhonda Perky reflects on the weight of words in how we conceptualise our experiences.

What’s with all the stigma around herpes anyway?

Ever wondered what it’s like being a sex coach? I chat to sex coach Liv Bryant of Tell Me Darling to find out.

Rhonda struggles to define what ‘relationship’ might mean while still exploring her sexuality.

Rhonda explores why it’s socially acceptable for women to flirt and compliment, but not straight men.

Rhonda explores her journey coming out as bisexual.

What you need to know about dating a transgendered person.

Want to explore the pleasures of playing with rope? Rope Sensei has got your back.

Tennessee-based Boudoir/Intimate photographer and blogger Tennille Melcher shares her passion for empowering others.

Think if you’ve seen one sex shop you’ve seen them all? Look again. Michelle Temminghoff talks about what makes Passionfruit The Sensuality Shop in Melbourne, Australia, more than just an adult store.

Melbourne-based artist and designer Baby Voodoo shares her love of all things naughty and nice with Perks Magazine.

Ever wondered what happens inside a BDSM and fetish club? I donned a black mini dress, fishnets, CFM boots and my voyeur’s cap to find out.

We review Jillian Keenan’s memoir on Shakespeare, love, and spanking: a story not just for kinksters and fetishists, but for everyone.

Ever wondered what it’s like being a sex coach? I chat to sex coach Liv Bryant of Tell Me Darling to find out.

Fetish phone calls are a safe, anonymous way for individuals to explore their fantasies and desires. But how do you have a successful fetish phone call?

‘Why do to your man what he can do to himself?’ This week I ventured into the erotic world of Tantric massage.

Through Bunnies Unbound, Kat Johnston hopes to break through some of the preconceptions people have about rope-based bondage, the people who practice it, and kink more broadly.

Lady Chatterley shares her non-monogamous memoir.

Within non-monogamy, what does cheating mean anyway? Tessa shares her story.

‘How I became aware of my masochism.’ Erotic novelist David (Pinke Grapefruit) explores what being a masochist means to him.

Meet Melissa K.: Feminist and Submissive who has had to resolve the conflict between her rape fantasies and her strongly feminist ideals.

Clarissa-Jan Lim shares the story of a self-proclaimed feminist BDSM couple Ian Locklear and Nicole Lavoie and the ways they reconcile their feminist views with their D/s lifestyle…

One reader describes her brush with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).