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I can’t change the way we objectify and value physical appearance; I can only change the way I see myself. I am more than my appearance, more than my achievements, and I don’t have to be seen to have value.

Can your communication style during conflict really make a difference?

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

From the blog: Rhonda Perky learns a tough lesson in feeling the fear and doing it anyway.

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

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

If I had three wishes…

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

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

A letter to you, Dad. Because it’s complicated.

Rhonda answers your question: I want to open my relationship — is this a cause for disaster?

Rhonda helps a submissive open up the D/s conversation with her potentially Dominant partner.

Is it worth pursuing love when your lover is in an open relationship with someone else?

Rhonda answers the question, ‘Could my boyfriend be bi-curious or is that just him and his friends being goofs?’

‘He acts like my boyfriend, but already has a girlfriend.’ Rhonda helps a confused reader navigate an open relationship.

Rhonda answers the question: how can I make a girl cum?

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?

Rhonda helps a lover grapple with the possibility his girlfriend fakes her orgasms.

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

Rhonda helps a 23-year-old virgin find a way to trust again.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

AB/DL (Adult Babies/Diaper Lovers) is an umbrella term for individuals who have an interest in various kinds of ‘Age Play’ or who are attracted to wearing diapers. Rhonda chats to members of the ABDL community to find out what it means for them.

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

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 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…

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

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

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’?

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

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

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

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

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 the heat of the moment, whose threesome is it, anyway? Rhonda explores the gap between fantasy and reality.

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.

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 reflects on her troubled relationship with sex toys.

Rhonda reflects on surviving as a unicorn in the Swinger’s Scene.

What’s with all the stigma around herpes anyway?

Rhonda’s commandments for love, lust and life.

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.

From the sender’s perspective: Rhonda asks guys to share what’s with all those dick pics?

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

Rhonda explores her journey coming out as bisexual.

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

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

What you need to know about dating a transgendered person.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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…

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.

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

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