In this issue

The last time erotica had a moment, Fifty Shades turned bondage into water cooler chat. Now, the genre’s back – only this time, the safe words are spells. But while fans of ‘romantasy’ say the sex is out of this world, what does our collective appetite for so-called ‘faerie smut’ say about the sex we’re really having...or not?

More women in their 40s are saying yes to sex clubs. Ellie Fennell joins the party

Reading is sexy (again) ON a recent Friday ...

Thought-provoking culture, insightful science and inspirational snippets to bring you up to date on all things uplifting, hopeful and happy-making

What makes a novel of ideas?

Was it five years ago already? THE pandemic ...