It might surprise you to learn that 80% of people are wearing the wrong clothes size*. When was the last time you measured yourself and checked if all your clothing is actually right for your body? The shocking fact is that many of is never do, we just choose the size we think we are... Continue Reading →
In the 13 years I have been writing on this particular iteration of my blog, I've considered closing it down many times and for many different reasons. Mostly it's been because I've run out of ideas of things to write about, but occasionally I will find myself thinking that a particular social media platform has... Continue Reading →
When I started planning photoshoots this year, I was mostly doing it to a) show off some of the lovely lingerie I've collected over the years, and b) because I enjoy meeting photographers and becoming a part of their creative process. I find photography fascinating, it's been a hobby of mine for some time, and... Continue Reading →
The number of more positive articles on fat bodies is finally starting to increase, in the wake of the popularity of 'plus size' (ugh I hate that term) models like Ashley Graham, Audrey Ritchie and Tess Holliday. It seems like culture (and capitalism) has finally accepted that we're getting bigger, and that there's a lot... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, a long time ago, I was diagnosed with vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, lichen sclerosus and a few other related things. If you haven't run across any of those terms before, as a shorthand, my (vulva-vagina type) genitals are allergic to themselves and hurt in almost every conceivable way, although these days not all... Continue Reading →
On 13th March, Emerald Street sent out an email entitled "Your tampon can do WHAT?!" and, of course, I opened it right away. I'm not proud of myself for giving in to click bait, but I'm a big fan of the Emerald Street team. Via their daily emails, I've discovered so many fantastic restaurants, events,... Continue Reading →
I've written and read so many lingerie reviews in the last few years that you'd think I would now be an expert in selecting the perfect bra. I've just about got my head around how complicated bra sizing is, I know how to select a style I like that will suit and support me, plus... Continue Reading →
Periods suck. I started mine when I was 12, so have been having them monthly for over three decades now. Menstruation is a messy thing for a body to do and can be frustrating and expensive to keep in check. I tried using one of those reusable washable silicone cups, but the leaks were just... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I had a photoshoot. Back when my hobby was burlesque, I was in front of the camera quite a lot and was certainly no stranger to posing in my undies. I had a few studio shoots with my burlesque gang, had various photographers snap my performances, did a couple of... Continue Reading →
When you're a kid, you can't wait to get older. Someone asks your age and you always answer in a very precise way, because you think that 7 sounds so much younger than 7-and-three-quarters. As a teenager, you want to be old enough to have sex, to drive, smoke and drink. Even in your early... Continue Reading →