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It's early in the morning and I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee. I’ve just scrawled on a piece of paper my to do list for the day, which includes the sign off to the list - “date night”. Hmm, there is so much possibility in those two words (wink wink). But then it struck me – if so much can be insinuated by what I’ve written – what about how I’ve written it? Does my handwriting tell wonders when it comes to what I expect on this date night? And what does your handwriting say about you and about your love life?

Here we are, the end of another year and looking to the exciting times ahead, ever hopeful that this next year will be every bit as good – if not better – than the one just gone. But what will it include? Will the stars align, and fate be kind? Can we take matters into our own hands and do something to turn 2019 into the year of all years? New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be massive, unattainable challenges where we’re set to fail. So, from love, to life – and to lingerie, here are some of my favourite New Year’s resolutions you can think about to make your 2019 even more special.

Well the weather outside is frightful but according to our exclusive sex survey, things get very frisky in the bedroom (and wherever you like!) in the run up to Christmas. Not only did respondents tell us when they had enjoyed the most sex, it turns out that that December sex fans are more likely to take more time over it and to go about it in rather naughty ways. It appears to be a lot more fun being on Santa's naughty list…

Ding Dong! It’s that taboo subject we all nudge-nudge, wink-wink at but rarely talk about in public - Sex. These days, sex can be so much more of a closed-door affair, with lights off and an almost embarrassing, “are you done yet?” approach to this furtive act. Yet it doesn’t have to be. The more free and easy amongst us are happy to do it anywhere, anytime – and for some – with anyone (albeit safely please). But who's doing what, when and how often, etc.? That's where our sex survey comes in. Are you brave enough to take it?

You wouldn’t naturally assume that footwear could be so desirable yet slipping into a sexy stiletto is probably one of the easiest ways to turn your partner on in the bedroom. Wearing high heels in bed is a dead cert when it comes to making your partner pant for more. It can re-enact so many sexual fantasies; sex with the boss, daring with a dominatrix, or the stranger at the bar with legs that go on forever. Afterall, what femme fatale would be complete without her stilettos? But just how do you introduce a sexy stiletto to the bedroom?

The weather’s getting cooler, the days are drawing in. But just because the leaves are falling doesn’t mean your standards have to fall with them. Far from it. Cosy nights in by the fire present a whole host of sexy sleepwear opportunities – so make the most of it! Mix rich and luxurious autumnal colours with some sexy sleepwear and you’ll be utterly ‘deciduous’ – your clothes will be falling off as fast as the leaves from the trees! Check out these Autumn sleepwear trends.

30 degrees seems so much hotter when you’re not lounging by a pool in continental Europe. Trying to do your usual tasks seems so much harder – and sweatier! I’m not one to complain, but when I’m spending all day being hot and bothered, the last thing on my mind is getting hot and bothered somewhere else -say, under the covers if you know what I mean. And there lies my problem. Hot summer days can make you feel frisky but being sweaty just doesn’t work as a romantic aphrodisiac. So, here’s some tips to reignite and enjoy the flames of passion amidst this summer heatwave.

So, you’re getting married? Congratulations! If you’re anything like me, you’ll be busy planning the best day of your life: fiancé – check, venue – check, dress – check… but you’re so mindful of the big stuff, the little stuff is easily forgotten, like what bridal stockings or tights to wear! Not everyone is going to see them, but that one most important person, the love of your life, certainly will. Here’s a handy guide to what’s on offer to adorn your luscious legs on your most important day.

If you’re ‘football crazy, football mad’ you’ll need no reminder that the World Cup 2018 is about to kick off. If, however, you’re like me and you’d rather be plucking your eyelashes out than watching a football match – even if it is sexy men in shorts – you’ll be dying for a distraction. Whatever your penchant for soccer, good old Sparkling Strawberry have launched a new range of World Cup bodysuits from Mapale to really perk things up a bit. Who knows what fun you’ll have in half time!

Ahh, it’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the outfits are shrinking, and summer is almost upon us. It’s time to revise the urban dictionary for words like, “melt” and “sort” as this year’s latest contestants get set to enter Love Island 2018. If you are a seasoned pro to the show, you will be wildly anticipating the arrival of the Flack onto our screens. If you’ve yet to sail to the mystical world that is the Love Island Villa – then where have you been all this time? Get on board and enjoy the guilty pleasures filled ride.

Gone are the days of old when a woman couldn’t even flash an ankle. Over the past hundred years we’ve got the rights to vote, to be educated, to work. We’ve supported men in battle, we’ve won battles of our own. Now, here we stand as powerful, independent and brilliant beings who quite frankly can stuff tradition and do what we like. Daring fishnet-style dresses are the ultimate in showing society – ‘I’m confident in my body’. They’re a brilliant way to make you feel utterly sexy, insanely provocative and completely glorious. Do you dare to bare? Read our 3 step guide.

Once a year, around midsummer’s day, you can live like royalty and dance all night at The Grand Masked Ball At Versailles. Follow in the footsteps of the 17th/18th century masquerade balls and luxurious parties held by The Sun King, Louis XIV in his Palace of Versailles. Be prepared; when we say “dance all night”, we mean it – the ball starts at 11:30pm and finishes at dawn, plus you’ve got the Night Fountains Show and fireworks from 8:30pm until 11:05pm to get you started!

When it comes to relationships, sharing is most definitely caring – but just how much is too much? In days gone by it was just about acceptable to share a newspaper over the breakfast table. Bathroom habits and bodily functions were a definite no-go zone. Now, a new survey by Soak.com reveals that us Brits are willing to share much more than breakfast with our partners. No more is the bathroom a place of sanctuary and solitary confinement. It's now more a social setting where anything and everything goes.

Your wedding – it’s the happiest day of your life. This one special day will also probably become the most expensive 24 hours you’ll ever have. A new survey conducted only last year shows that the average cost of a wedding in the UK has now hit an all-time high. A whopping 27-thousand pound high to be exact! Some people like to spend big on wedding lingerie too. But If you’re trying to stick to a budget, here are the ultimate marital must-haves to send you on your way to pure marital bliss… all for £100!

We may still be feeling a little raw after our beastly winter, and summer may feel like a thing of fantasy rather than actual reality – but we’ll soon be day dreaming about that all-amazing summer holiday. If you’re looking to turn heads in stunning swimwear this summer, then you’d better get preparing. 2018’s swimwear trends are here, and this year is set to be a knockout. We’ve compiled the best bits, to show you how you can wow poolside this season…

Fat shaming, slut shaming, body shaming, food shaming, mum shaming - even period shaming. It seems we’re a shaming society these days and a lot of it seems to be directed at women and even between women. There have always been plenty of people who fervently ‘know’ that their world view is the correct one. This has also been the case with the feminist cause. Women's clothing has often been the focus of such condemnation. So does revealing clothing and sexy lingerie help or hinder feminism. Let's take a look at "fishnets and feminism".

According to our offspring, parental libidos shrivel up by the time we hit 40. By retirement age, I think the younger generation like to believe that we are all saints and have returned to our virginal states once again. Sex and relationships in later life have become almost taboo. We’re ‘too old’, its ‘disgusting’, or simply, ‘ewww’. We know different. And now we can prove it.

Flirting – from a little bit of fun to all-out frolicking fancies. Whether you use it to find the next love of your life, or simply to feel good about yourself. Flirting is one of life’s little extravagances. But the age-old dilemma of “How to Flirt’ never seems to go away. For now though, here are a few flirting tips, some simple do’s and don’ts to nudge you along the right track…

Valentines, day of smooches and romantic rumblings; but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find yourself single, there is probably no worse time of the year to feel more single than the 14th February. But Couples Schmupples… celebrate your singleton status, channel your inner Bridget, and revel in being single on Valentines day. Don't settle for simply surviving Valentines day - here are 6 ways to really enjoy yourself.

If you’re looking for love this Valentines, then the first four seconds with your prospective partner appears to be the most important. Long gone are the days of leisurely twirling your hair as you romantically sip on a glass of Sauvignon. Over a third of us Brits are using dating sites and apps to find a mate. And it seems that all we need is a measly 4 seconds to decide if we find someone attractive. No pressure there then - as if first date nerves weren't bad enough!

Constanza had had a good Christmas, all told. There had been quite a lot of parties, late nights and indulgences. The usual. However, as the new year had approached she detected in herself a certain, slightly restless sense of unfulfillment. She was determined that her life should take a new direction with the new year, and had formulated her New Year Resolution to help her achieve this. Accordingly, she presented herself at the doors of the local library at 10.00am on 2nd January......

In the good old days, being sexy was about how you dressed, with short skirts and tight tops – not to mention a smoky eye or some vampish lippy. Being sexy these days is far less about looks, and much more about us. Attractiveness comes from within, and true sexiness lies within the eye of the beholder. With major companies deciding to leave their models un-airbrushed to show real beauty, there is no better time to celebrate our differences. Confidence is sexy, it’s time to enjoy it. Here are some brilliant confidence boosting tips for how to look sexy in 2018…

Never make the mistake of thinking of historical times as being more innocent. It seems the further you go back in time, the naughtier the world was. Cheeky, naughty, postcards were all the rage once photography turned up in the 19th century. The movies led to the age of the Hollywood stars and starlets and, of course, celebrity pinup pictures were sure to follow. Here we celebrate over 100 years of Christmas pin ups. Enjoy!

With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and Henry Livingston Jr. – whoever wrote The Night Before Christmas poem, I just couldn't help myself. Have a read - and a giggle. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Two people were stirring, and off came a blouse. The stockings were thrown by the chimney with care, As Mr and Mrs Claus lay by the fire all bare.....

Every healthy romantic relationship requires a certain amount of fuel injection once in a while. Of course, your options are pretty limitless. It can be as extravagant as a surprise trip, an amazing piece of jewellery or a gorgeous set of lingerie; or perhaps you prefer the simplicity of a heartfelt letter, or a home cooked meal. There are, however, many romantic pairings who enjoy delving into the naughty, cheeky, sexy, arousing and sometimes quite hilarious world of roleplaying. Let's look at the nation's top 10 favourite role play ideas.

When it comes to our own bodies, we all have our personal gripes to bear and our body image issues. From a young age we are bombarded with images and advertising that can make us feel that our bodies are substandard, inadequate, imperfect. We find ourselves constantly striving for perfection – when perfection just isn’t – well, real. It’s time to put our body image issues aside, to love ourselves that little bit more, to love our bodies: booties, boobs, bumps and all!

Looking back through the Sci Fi films and TV series of the 20th Century, we kind of expected mankind to be nipping about the galaxy in spacey versions of your average family car by now. Alas, most of us are still on terra firma. But at least we now have over 100 years worth of scintillating sci-fi to console ourselves with. Popular culture is obsessed with space and when the two meet, it seems that red hot sci fi babes are always a bonus by-product. From Barbarella to Seven of Nine, let’s take a look at the top 25 Space Babes From Outer Space.

There’s a reason why 50 Shades of Grey was a blockbuster hit in book and film form. There’s also a reason why adult fantasy outfits and uniforms are hugely popular. Many of us just love a bit of roleplay. So, if you’ve never indulged in this imaginative pursuit before, here are a few roleplay pointers…

Whatever your holiday romance aspirations, if you are kind of hoping to set passions aflame during your holiday in the sun, then a little preparation is probably worthwhile. Pretty high on the list of course is underwear and maybe beach outer-wear. Here’s a handy top ten list of holiday romance essentials.

It’s that time of year when the ardent clubbers amongst us are preparing to dance the night away in warmer and more glamorous locations than your average British town centre. When it comes to dress codes, yes, you can be scandalous and yes you can be seductive. So - lucky you – here’s a handy list of must-have sexy clubwear options that will see you arriving triumphant - and sizzling – for the clubbing holiday of your dreams…

Some lucky lovelies seem to exude sexiness from the minute they wake up in the morning. For others, it takes a lot more effort. Looking hot isn’t just about how you look, but how you feel on the inside too. Enhance you assets and boost your confidence with this handy How to Look Hot guide.

Who would have thought that the 2010s would be all about the arse? Our bottoms are certainly getting a lot of attention. Bum baring, moon shots and cheeky exploits are all the craze – even bum baring bridesmaids. Are we at the start of a rear end renaissance? It’s time to flaunt those curves for all they’re worth. Don’t miss this Top 10 Guide to daring with your derriere.

All too often we imagine a seductress as someone who is stunningly beautiful, the epitome of all things sexy and alluring. Fortunately, the art of being a seductress is far more achievable. Our seduction tips will help you become a superior seductress - without any need for superpowers or powerful seduction spells.

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