Elust Issue 175

Cover image courtesy of Nyala Mali.

Elust is the only place where the smartest and hottest sex bloggers are featured under one roof every month.

Whether you’re looking for sex journalism, erotic writing, relationship advice or kinky discussions, it’ll be here at Elust.

Thoughts & Advice on Sex & Relationships

The Sex Shed, How to Recognize Anal Safe Sex Toys in 8 Easy Steps: Self-explanatory title, but exceedingly important if you’re just getting into butt-play.

Blogging

Ramone Quides, Destroyer of Good Erotica!: A great post about writing, and rewriting, erotica.

LA Jayne, Against the Discourse: My article! About getting off the computer and getting more involved in your community.

Erotic Non Fiction

Kristina J, The True Essence of Giving and Taking in Intimacy: The Wheel of Consent: Explores the question, “Have you ever considered that your desire to give might be placing an undue burden on your partner?”

Beyond Non-Binary, What do you Call a Gathering of Dominatrixes?: “The witch is an archetype. The dominatrix is also an archetype. Both share extraordinary power.” Gorgeous piece about erotic power.

Product Reviews

Morgan Destera, TOY TEST – Funzze Glass Butt Plug with a Surprise: More fun for the butt-lovers.

Betty’s Toy Box, Sharing is Caring: The Strapless Strap On Vibrator for Couples: Fun and informative video review of a strapless (wearable) strap-on.

Sydney Screams, Mr Hankey’s Toys Beowulf Fantasy Dildo Review: Review of a fun fantasy dildo.

Princess Preview, Funzze Mini Realistic Dildo: Review of a smaller-than-average, realistic dildo (which are often hard to find!).

State of the World

Witch of the Wands, Heat Up Your Travel: Pack and Play with Sex Toys on the Go: Good tips for traveling with sex toys.

Interviews

Unicorn Hunting Blog, Zara Du Rose interview: ZDR events and how to become a celebrity on the UK party scene: An informative interview about ZDR’s kink parties.

Thoughts & Advice on Kink & Fetish

Buzzing Babe, Open the Doors to Light BDSM for a New Dimension of Pleasure: A great guide on getting into light BDSM, “here to demystify the basics and help you explore with confidence.”

Sex Toy DB, 4 Ways to Use the Kiiroo Keon as a Mind Blowing Fucking Machine: Tips on different ways to use this toy.

Stan’s Swingers, Swinging and Exhibitionism/Voyeurism: Embracing Public Play: Some basic info for those beginning to explore swinging and public play.

barefoot sub, A nipple and dreams of piss: Funny little anecdote about making due with what we have.

Books and Movies

The History of BDSM, The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023): The Celluloid Dungeon: Review of a 2023 comedy-drama film about sexual exploration.

Body Talk

Hannah McKnight, Behold, the Power of Forms: An ode to the transformative power of corsets and shapewear.

Peach Kisser, How to Feel Sexier – 5 Perspectives for a Body Positive Mindset: Some lovely tips.

Sex Work

Sex worker Search, Best Business Practices For Sex Work Industry Websites According to VISA: Self-explanatory, highly informative.

Oz Bigdownunder, Just a Cock in a Cage: On chastity cages.

Sandra, Summertime Gangbang: On a warm weather gangbang.

Hellga, Malasana Pose Anal Action: On a cheeky request.

The Siren Domme, Review: The Nest’ By Loonerfun: Review of a playspace.