Lois Shearing
Former Senior Sex and Relationship Writer
Lois Shearing is Cosmoplitan's Former Senior Sex and Relationship Writer. They have been writing about sex, sexuality, gender, politics, and relationships for almost ten years. Their writing on these topics has appeared in Mashable, The Independent, Metro, The Advocate, and Byline Times, among others. In 2021, they published their first book, Bi the Way with JKP. They are currently working on two other books, set to be published in 2024. In a previous life, they worked as a content marketer and content writer for various tech start-ups. They continue to be interested in the tech sector and its impact on our lives, relationships, and work, with particular regard to the ways AI will shape our relationships in the future. Outside of work, they are deeply passionate about queer community organising, and run the only support resource for bisexual survivors of sexual violence in the UK: the Bi Survivors Network. You can find them on Instagram and X.
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Latest from Lois Shearing
The 8 Moments When Couples Therapists Know Your Relationship Might Not Make It
We asked the experts what they’re really thinking when they sit across from couples at breaking point.
Let the “Strangers” Divorce Memoir Discourse Be Your Reminder That Everyone Needs a GTFO Fund
If you’re married or in a long-term relationship, you should have a financial plan for getting out of that marriage or LTR.
What Is the Kivin Method? Experts Explain the Trending Oral Sex Technique
Including what it is, how to do it, and whether it lives up to the hype.
These Lesbian Films Are Very Fun...and Very Horny
From Honey Don’t! to Love Lies Bleeding, lesbians are having sex onscreen and we are seated.
Mickey Rourke’s Homophobia Towards JoJo Siwa on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Is a Reminder of How Far We Have To Go
Mickey Rourke was asked to leave the show following multiple offensive incidents.
What Anal Fingering Feels Like, According to 18 Women
“There are tons of nerve endings there, and even the smallest amount of pressure can be pure heaven!”
Can You Change Your Attachment Style? Here's What Happened When I Tried.
An earnest attempt to change the relationship patterns I thought I'd be stuck with forever.
‘Like Doechii, I’ll Only Date Men If They’re Queer — What’s So Controversial About That?’
Writer Lois Shearing has also struck straight men off their dating menu. For many queer women and non-binary people, they say, it’s a safety precaution.
