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Beyond romance: Exploring aromanticism with Bridge Cunningham

The therapist unpacks myths about aromanticism, explores the importance of platonic connections, and shares insights on embracing identity beyond romance

A digitally edited image of Michelangelo's statue of David in a museum setting, with a teal color overlay. A cartoon-style illustration of a hand holding a pink condom packet is superimposed over the lower part of the statue, positioned near David’s groin area. The background features classical architecture with arches and decorative moldings. The image appears to be a playful or symbolic representation of safe sex awareness.

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 17 - 23 Mar 💦

From free period products in Aldi to Hungary’s Pride ban and the rise of toxic influencers — here’s what you need to know this week.

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 10-16 Mar 💦

From Spotify removing Andrew Tate’s podcast to a groundbreaking daily pill for endometriosis on the NHS — here’s what you need to know this week

A stylised image of Michelangelo’s David with a yellow overlay. A hand holding a condom is positioned creatively in the foreground. The bold title reads “Your Weekly Wrap Up,” with a tagline below: “Where sex and relationships meet the headlines.” The Pillow Talk logo is in the top-left corner.
A stylised image of Michelangelo’s David with a red overlay. A hand holding a condom is positioned creatively in the foreground. The bold title reads “Your Weekly Wrap Up,” with a tagline below: “Where sex and relationships meet the headlines.” The Pillow Talk logo is in the top-left corner.

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 3-9 Mar 💦

From a potential new law granting bereavement leave after miscarriage to the UN’s warning about a global backlash on women’s rights — here’s what you need to know this week.

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 24 Feb - 2 Mar 💦

From a new non-hormonal IUD approval to Hungary’s push to ban Budapest Pride — here’s what you need to know this week.

A digitally edited image of Michelangelo's statue of David in a museum setting, with a teal color overlay. A cartoon-style illustration of a hand holding a pink condom packet is superimposed over the lower part of the statue, positioned near David’s groin area. The background features classical architecture with arches and decorative moldings. The image appears to be a playful or symbolic representation of safe sex awareness.
A stylised image of Michelangelo’s David with a yellow overlay. A hand holding a condom is positioned creatively in the foreground. The bold title reads “Your Weekly Wrap Up,” with a tagline below: “Where sex and relationships meet the headlines.” The Pillow Talk logo is in the top-left corner.

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 17-23 Feb 💦

From Scotland’s proposed Nordic Model for sex work to France’s push for a nationwide hijab ban in sports — here’s what you need to know this week

Your Weekly Wrap Up | 10-16 Feb 💦

From a major HIV prevention breakthrough in Scotland to the US Vice President’s controversial claims about buffer zones — here’s what you need to know this week

A stylised image of Michelangelo’s David with a red overlay. A hand holding a condom is positioned creatively in the foreground. The bold title reads “Your Weekly Wrap Up,” with a tagline below: “Where sex and relationships meet the headlines.” The Pillow Talk logo is in the top-left corner.
A digitally edited image of Michelangelo's statue of David in a museum setting, with a teal color overlay. A cartoon-style illustration of a hand holding a pink condom packet is superimposed over the lower part of the statue, positioned near David’s groin area. The background features classical architecture with arches and decorative moldings. The image appears to be a playful or symbolic representation of safe sex awareness.

Introducing... Your Weekly Wrap-Up 💦

From the first adult content app on iPhones to a social media group aiding police investigations — here’s what you need to know this week.

‘It almost felt a bit barbaric’: Scottish contraceptive coil users speak out about pain

How much pain is ‘normal’ during a coil fitting? In Scotland, patients share their experiences of dismissed suffering and demand better from reproductive healthcare

‘Who would love someone as broken as you?’: The hidden abuse faced by disabled women in Scotland

At the end of last year's 16 Days of Activism, we looked at the experiences of abuse faced by disabled women in Scotland and the changes needed to address them. Published in collaboration with The National

Tackling economic abuse with Financially Included

Plus, a special round-up for the 16 Days of Activism

Out of sync in the bedroom? Try a cup of tea

Differences in libido levels can feel daunting, but they can also be an opportunity for deeper intimacy

Bi the Book: Archiving Bi+ History with Mel Reeve

We sat down for a Q&A with the founder of the Bi History project

Things We Don’t Talk About

What if you asked your friends to write you a postcard from the sexual health clinic?

My first time... getting a smear test!

Ever wanted a WikiHow for the socially anxious? Look no further

Somatic sex therapy: Q&A with Emily King

What if the key to your healing lay in your body?

Poetry, courtesans, and women's rights in Venice

The story behind the captivating life of Veronica Franco — the “honest courtesan”

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