Pleasure Positivity Project Guides

Every month we are joined by an inspirational Guest Editor to share their expertise, knowledge, and advice aiming to break down the taboos surrounding female sexuality.

Venus Libido Interview

This month, the incredible illustrator, influencer and sex educator @venuslibido is taking over for a much-needed talk on endometriosis awareness and how the condition affects sex and relationships.

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Aaliyah Ramsey Interview

In February model and activist @aaliyahramseyy took over to talk all things body hair and how throwing out beauty standards helped her feel beautiful and feminine.

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Jess Greenash Interview

Sex positive content creator @selfacceptancewithjess is taking over for Sexual Wellness Month to talk all things female pleasure; from masturbation to orgasms and getting to know your body more intimately.

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Improving your libido in a long-term relationship
by Fran Newman-Young

November editor and content creator Fran Newman-Young is taking over to talk all things sex drive. From why dips happen in and outside of long-term relationships to how to increase sexual desire.

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Adobea x Ann Summers

Adobea talks about her journey and experience with breast cancer as part of the Ann Summers' Pleasure Positivity Project.

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Kelly Crump Interview

Kelly Crump opens up about her journey after Stage 4 breast cancer.

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Claira Hermet x Ann Summers

Sexy is more than a look, it's a feeling and it’s taken me a long time to understand this, accept this and embrace this. Find out more with Claira Hermet.

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Anna Lawlor Interview

Our guest editor is the brilliant Anna Lawlor, aka @thelongmum. She's here to talk Sex After Separation, how a break up doesn't need to mean a break down of your sex life, and how you can get ready for your best orgasms ever.

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Victoria Scone Interview

RuPaul Drag Race star @victoriascone is bringing the Party this Pride! Read more about her empowering journey…

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Lucy May Finnegan Interview

Our guest editor, the amazing @_lucymayfinnegan is pregnant with her first child and ready to open up about her journey.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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

We spoke to illustrator, model and influencer Jade Laurice about her experiences with sexuality. Find out what she had to say here.

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Why Can’t I Orgasm? with Emma Tamsin Hill

Pleasure and climax is such a radical act of self-care and shows you putting yourself first and giving yourself some love.

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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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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 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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