
Paisley Gilmour
Former Sex & Relationships Editor
Paisley is the former Sex and Relationships editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She covers everything from sex toys, how to masturbate and sex positions, to all things LGBTQ. She definitely reveals too much about her personal life on the Internet.

50 of the most iconic (and steamiest) movie sex scenes in history
*Opens incognito window*

What is BDSM? An expert guide to BDSM sex for beginners
Make sure you read up on all things BDSM before you try anything

Lesbian sex toys for women and people with vulvas
They get the job done šŖ

Are you sick of the apps? How to deal with dating burnout, according to relationship experts
Remember, dating's meant to be fun.

How to use a cock ring
Weāve covered *everything* you need to know, and rounded up some of the best toys on the market

Queef meaning: what does queef mean? Hereās everything you need to know
From what it actually is (spoiler: not a fart) to which sex positions make it most likely

What does cum taste like? A medical expert explains how healthy semen tastes
Youāve all heard the pineapple myth, right?

How to prepare for anal sex
Butt play doesnāt have to be scary and it can be super fun

Everything you could possibly need to know about nipple suckers
Including how they can make sex even better

25 dirty sex stories from real-life people
āI moved his other hand to my mouth so I could suck on his fingersā

Itās heating up! The best summer sex positions for when itās hot AF
Donāt forget the fan

Listen up! The *best* doggy style sex involves these simple tricks
It is a timeless fave, after all

What anal fingering feels like, according to women
āThere are tonnes of nerve endings there and even the smallest amount of pressure can be pure heaven!ā

Everything you need to know before getting your nipples pierced
They look cute and can feel amazing during sex

The best small (but mighty) vibrators you need in your bedside drawer
Who said size matters?

āWe fucked in the walk-in freezerā: 14 sex confessions from people who hooked up at work
Turns out loads of us are shagging in the office... who knew!

Why we should all be having more morning sex
It is, hands down, the best time of day to get your freak on

What a civil partnership is and how it differs from marriage
Since 2022, same and mixed sex couples across the whole of the UK have been able to have civil partnerships

Your guide to having safe, pleasurable rough sex
Wanna get dirty?

Sex resolutions everyone should make in 2025 that are totally life-changing
Experts explain how to have the most fun, varied, trusting, and intimate sex life

Modibodiās period-proof underwear changed my life
I went with the flow, ditching tampons, pads and my trusty menstrual cup

How to have sex: the guide you didnāt know you needed
These tips may seem obvious, but theyāre the difference between average and great sex

Narcissist traits and behaviours to look out for in a partner
If you have great chemistry, that could be a sign

Aromantic meaning explained by aro folks
āIt is not in any way a moral trait, nor is it a mental illnessā

Bisexual stories from IRL women on how they figured out their sexuality
āIām in my late 20s and only realised Iām also into women this yearā

Anal vibrators for every experience level and budget
From backdoor beginners to anal experts

The best vibrators for every occasion
For people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and preferences

Erotic lingerie āand lingerie sex wear for making sex with a partner even hotter
From cute lacy crotchless knickers to full-on bondage vibes, for ALL bodies

12 essential pieces of bondage and BDSM equipment for beginners
From pinwheels to ball gags

The Kivin Method: what is the oral sex technique and how do you do it?
Itās touted as an āoral sex trickā for women and people with vulvas

Praying Mantis is the life-changing sex position you probably didn't know about
It's great for G-spot massage and deep penetration

15 of the best period pants for your next flow
And there's a pair for every occasion ā from ones to wear to the gym, to a legit thong...