Sexual Wellbeing:
Get to know your body

Supporting you to love and explore your body. We're here to help with all things female pleasure and wellbeing - from masturbation and sex, to the changes that occur through pregnancy and other stages of life.

Should You Shave Pubic Hair?

As with many trends in clothes, body shape, and hair styles, there are fashions which come and go in terms of pubic hair. But what is and are there any risks to removing it?

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Is bleeding after sex normal? | Postcoital Bleeding

Everything you should know about bleeding before, during and after intercourse, including the causes and treatments, wrapped up in one handy guide.

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Everything you Should Know About Vaginal Discharge

What's discharge? and what does 'normal' discharge look like? Discover everything you should know about vaginal discharge in this Ann Summers guide.

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Loss of Libido with DR. Philippa Kaye

Find out everything you need to know about what may be causing your loss of libido with DR. Philippa Kaye. Read more at Ann Summers here.

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How to examine your breasts with DR Philippa Kaye

Find out everything you need to know about how to examine your breasts with DR. Philippa Kaye. Read more at Ann Summers here.

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Bowel Cancer Awareness with DR. Philippa Kaye

Discover more about Bowel Cancer and the signs you should look out for with Dr. Philippa Kaye at Ann Summers. Read more here.

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The Benefits of Masturbation with DR. Philippa Kaye

Find out everything you need to know about masturbation and the health benefits it can offer you. Read more with DR. Kaye at Ann Summers.

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What is Ovarian Cancer? With DR. Phillipa Kaye

Find out everything you need to know about ovarian cancer with Dr. Kaye at Ann Summers. From symptoms to treatment, read now.

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Breast vs Bottle Feeding With Dr. Philippa Kaye

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of both breastfeeding and bottle feeding with Dr. Philippa Kaye. Read more at Ann Summers here.

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Sexual Health With Dr. Philippa Kaye

Find out how Dr. Philippa Kaye defines sexual health and what exactly it is about. Read more with Ann Summers here.

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Men’s Health Guide: What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

Understand the symptoms of erectile dysfunction, its common causes and when you should seek professional advice. Read more with Ann Summers.

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Mental Health & Pregnancy by Dr. Philippa Kaye

What is maternal mental health? From symptoms to raising awareness around this often taboo subject, Dr. Phillippa explains all in this article.

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How To Take Sexy Lingerie Selfies

If you're thinking of stripping down to your lingerie & getting in front of the camera, read the Ann Summers guide on how to get those perfect lingerie selfies.

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The Truth About Asexuality by Yasmin Benoit

To mark the second annual International Asexuality Day Yasmin Benoit separates fact from fiction in her guide to asexuality.

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Why Can't I Orgasm? | The Orgasm Gap

Create a happy, healthy sex life and beat the Orgasm Gap. Dr Kaye addresses the taboo of female sexual pleasure.

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Safe Sex for Lesbians & Bisexuals

How can you ensure safer LGB sex and protect your sexual health? Address the myths and find out the facts from Dr Kaye.

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Lies we’ve been taught about sex
by Tara Margulies

Our guest editor for March @movewithtara is passionate about breaking down taboos and enabling discussions to help us live our best sexual lives (solo or not!)

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Natalie Lee: The Key to Sexual Freedom

Blogger, podcast host and author Natalie Lee tells us how she found sexual freedom and shares her advice on how you can too in this Ann Summers Q&A.

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Your Guide to Cervical Screening
With Dr. Philippa Kaye

The Ann Summers guide to cervical screening, here to help you approach your all-important smear test with confidence and ease. Read online today.

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Men’s Health: How do you check for testicular cancer? By Dr Philippa Kaye

Find out how to check for testicular cancer and why it is so important in the men's health special of the Ann Summer's Pleasure Positivity Project.

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Drag, Therapy and Being Queer by Crystal

Crystal, who appeared on RuPaul's drag race, talks drag, sex positivity & being queer as part of the Ann Summers' Pleasure Positivity Project.

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Sex and Breast Cancer by Lauren Mahon

Ann Summer's Pleasure Positivity guest editor Lauren Mahon shares the impact her breast cancer diagnosis had on her sexual wellbeing. Read More.

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The Power of Sex Positive Sex Education

Your relationship to sex has the potential to impact your whole life, and it’s worth putting the time in to learn and explore. Read more with Ann Summers.

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How to Have Mindful Sex

Mindfulness can bring a whole new aspect to your sex life. Read this helpful guide to find out how to have mindful sex and improve your sex life.

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What is the Menopause?

What is the menopause? When does menopause start? We answer all in our overview of menopause. Read more now.

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Breaking Down the Menopause Taboo

We sat down with Lorna Ive, founder of Perimenopost.com, to talk all things menopause. Read all about her incredible journey now.

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Let’s Talk About Queer Sex, Baby

Growing up in a world where being queer simply wasn’t acknowledged made discovering sexuality difficult for Essie. Read her story here.

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Stand Up for Love by Talulah-Eve

Learning to love yourself is often the most important thing you’ll ever learn. Find out how Talulah embraced her own identity here.

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Finding my First Orgasm by Hannah Witton

The first time I ever touched myself ‘down there’ had nothing to do with my own pleasure or curiosity about my body for the sake of my own self-knowledge...

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How to Increase Sex Drive After Menopause

Menopause means change, but it doesn’t mean the end of your great sex life! From answering your FAQs to tips for improving sex drive, our guide tells all.

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How to Stimulate the Clitoris

Understanding your own body, in particular your clitoris, is key to your pleasure. Read our real-life story to help you unlock your pleasure.

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Sexuality During and After Birth by Ashley James

Female pleasure is not just an important way to stay connected with ourselves and our partner as we go through the major mental and physical changes that pregnancy and childbirth entail...

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Rediscovering Your Sexuality in Lockdown

During what’s been a taxing time for everyone, some people have found their sex lives suffering. Read Emily Valentine’s tips for rediscovering your mojo here.

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What is Sexual Wellness? with Dr. Philippa Kaye

Sexual health, it conjures up an image of a sexual health clinic waiting room doesn’t it, with doctors, swabs and tests? Sexual wellness is changing the attitudes towards sex and relationships.

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What is Sex? Rethinking the Role of Penetrative Sex

Although porn and popular culture may try and tell us different, sex isn’t all about penetration. Find out more here.

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Vaginal Hygiene

Maintaining your vaginal health is as important as any other part of your health. Find out more about taking care of your vagina here.

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Battling Health to be Pleasure Positive By Lucy Dawson

Lucy Dawson is a brain disease survivor and disabled model fighting to increase the visibility of disability and normalise disabled bodies.

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Blended Orgasms, Robotic Sex Toys & Social Change

If you’re anything like us, you’re always looking for the next big thing in the world of sex toys. Well, we think we’ve found it in Lora DiCarlo.

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Bisexuality and Me by Jade Laurice

Jade Laurice talks all about her experience of being bisexual & shares her advice for anyone addressing their sexuality. Read more at Ann Summers.

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Exploring Bisexuality

Bi curious is a term you may have heard before but what does it really mean? We’ve taken a look at the possible meanings and how you can deal with your feelings.

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How to Increase Sex Drive

A loss of sex drive can be worrying and frustrating. We’ve explained some of the common reasons for this and ways you can increase your libido once again.

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Snooks' Tips on Overcoming Lack of Sex Drive

Nod your head if you’ve ever been in a very happy relationship but at the same time, had absolutely ZERO interest in getting jiggy with them in the bedroom...

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What Causes Vaginal Dryness?

Vaginal dryness can be frustrating, but the good news is there's a lot that can be done to help. At Ann Summers, we're talking you through all you need to know.

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Why Can’t I Orgasm? with Emma Tamsin Hill

Maybe you're struggling to climax or wanting to experience a more intense orgasm, Emma Tamsin Hill brings you her best orgasm tips you need.

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Increasing Your Sexual Confidence

If your partner is struggling for confidence in the bedroom, a little support can go a long way. Find out how with our guide.

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Body Affirmations to Increase Your Sexual Confidence

Sexual confidence is a difficult thing to measure. One day we might feel like a goddess and other days not so much.

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How to Check your Breasts

How to Check Your Breasts

Get to know your boobs, and give yourself the best chance of beating breast cancer.

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Beginners Guide to Female Masturbation

With our top tips (and maybe a toy or two), you can also enjoy orgasms on demand and get intense satisfaction.

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How To Have Multiple Orgasms

What's the trick to having multiple orgasms? Practice. And toys. And letting us guide you round the corners, of course.

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Orgasms: Your Questions Answered…

You asked us ‘Is it normal not to orgasm?’, ‘What if I can’t climax without a vibrator?’ – we sat down with a Qualified Sex Therapist to get the answers to the Orgasm Questions on your mind…

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The Ann Summers Orgasm Gap Manifesto

Our principles and promises form the bedrock of our manifesto. We believe every woman has the right to orgasm.

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How To Squirt

Squirting is one of the great mysteries (or myths!) of sex. Find out the truth behind female ejaculation here.

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The health benefits of orgasms

4 surprising reasons why you should have an orgasm tonight.

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What is an Orgasm?

What is an orgasm? We talk to sex & relationship therapist, Jodie Slee, for all you need to know about types of orgasms and how to have them.

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Masturbation Month

How to make the most of Masturbation May with our weekly advise on new positions and ways to enjoy self-love.

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Where is the G-Spot?

The G-spot is key to intense internal orgasms. From finding it to the best sex positions for G-spot targeting, here’s everything you need to know.

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Sexual Taboos

There's no such thing as a sexual taboo. Check out our guide to the things you can enjoy guilt-free in the bedroom.

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A Guide To Blended Orgasms

A blended orgasm is our way of describing a female multiple orgasm that is both internal and clitoral – this double hit of pleasure provides the strongest orgasms.

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Why do some people orgasm more easily?

Find out what can make orgasms happen more easily and more frequently, why we experience orgasms differently, and what can help if you never have had an orgasm.

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How to: Recognise and Treat Vaginismus

Vaginismus affects around one in 500 women, penetration can feel sore, sharp and even completely agonising for some women. This guide helps to recognise the symptoms and find a solution.

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How to: Get to know Your Own Vulva

Understanding your body is an important step towards sexual wellbeing. Just like our faces or feet, every women’s vulva will vary in appearance – there is no such thing as “normal”. This article explains why.

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How to Do Pelvic Floor Exercises

Pelvic floor exercises are not just good for post-pregnancy, they can be amazing for all women. Find out more in our guide.

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Pregnancy Sex Tips

Pregnancy can be a strange time – your body’s changing, hormones are flying everywhere but you can still enjoy sex as much as you used – you may just have to mix it up a bit!

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