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“Smut is self care” — Because pleasure reading should literally be pleasurable.

Smut Is Self Care Dad Cap

“Smut is self care” — Because pleasure reading should literally be pleasurable.

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Your desire is yours, darling, but curiosity is always encouraged.

Ask Peaches: My TBR is way spicier than my actual sex life - should I be worried?

Your desire is yours, darling, but curiosity is always encouraged.

Essays
It's not just Heated Rivalry fever - women have loved reading about men who love men since the 70s.

Why women can’t get enough of MM romance (spoiler: it’s not new)

It's not just Heated Rivalry fever - women have loved reading about men who love men since the 70s.

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For my monster smut girlies (and those who are curious) find out which one would have you weak, wet and in another world of pleasure.

Quiz: Which monster would you let devour you (in the best way)?

For my monster smut girlies (and those who are curious) find out which one would have you weak, wet and in another world of pleasure.

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If you’ve never tried tails, tentacles or sharp teeth in your smut, consider this your invitation, darling.

Ask Peaches: I’m curious about monster smut - where should I start?

If you’ve never tried tails, tentacles or sharp teeth in your smut, consider this your invitation, darling.

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Turn up the heat and sensation on your next reading session with a toy to match your favourite trope.

Quiz: Find the perfect sex toy pairing for your next smut session

Turn up the heat and sensation on your next reading session with a toy to match your favourite trope.

Listicles
Why have just one MMC when you could have two? (or three, or five…) Try these ‘why choose’ titles on for size.

7 'why choose' books that prove more is more

Why have just one MMC when you could have two? (or three, or five…) Try these ‘why choose’ titles on for size.

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Thought smut hype was something new? Far from it, darling - here's your quick history of erotic fiction.

A short history of smut (and why women's desire has always been 'too much')

Thought smut hype was something new? Far from it, darling - here's your quick history of erotic fiction.

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If you’re a dark romance girlie with concerns about your taste in book boyfriends, this one is for you.

Ask Peaches: Why am I so feral for (fictional) morally grey men?

If you’re a dark romance girlie with concerns about your taste in book boyfriends, this one is for you.

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Tried and tested sports romances. Here's 14 books to add to your TBR pile.

14 sports romances that will have you sweating on your sofa

Tried and tested sports romances. Here's 14 books to add to your TBR pile.

Essays
Smut isn’t shameful—it’s power. Ask Peaches: bold advice, spicy recs, no judgment.

Why smut is so empowering

Smut isn’t shameful—it’s power. Ask Peaches: bold advice, spicy recs, no judgment.

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Which romance microtrope is ruining your life? Take the quiz, get your result, and find your next dangerously perfect read.

Which romance microtrope is ruining your life?

Which romance microtrope is ruining your life? Take the quiz, get your result, and find your next dangerously perfect read.

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I can read you like a book darling - tell me which romance genre dominates your TBR and I'll spill the tea.

What your fave smut genre says about you

I can read you like a book darling - tell me which romance genre dominates your TBR and I'll spill the tea.

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The Heated Rivalry season 2 scenes we’re begging for: we came to the cottage and now we want to know how it works out.

The scenes we need to see in Season 2 of Heated Rivalry

The Heated Rivalry season 2 scenes we’re begging for: we came to the cottage and now we want to know how it works out.

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Get to know your own desire and reclaim your pleasure with these six non-fiction must-reads.

The best non-fiction for understanding and owning your desire

Get to know your own desire and reclaim your pleasure with these six non-fiction must-reads.

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New to smut? Here's your starter pack: essential articles, books to start your obsession and the ultimate accessories.

The LWcL smut starter pack: a beginner’s guide to romance reads

New to smut? Here's your starter pack: essential articles, books to start your obsession and the ultimate accessories.

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Missing your pinnacle, sometimes or every time? Try these approaches to achieving peak pleasure, darling.

The 'pinnacle' gap and how to bridge yours

Missing your pinnacle, sometimes or every time? Try these approaches to achieving peak pleasure, darling.

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Written by an anonymous London chef, Tart is all about the two greatest pleasures in life: food and sex.

Tart by Slutty Cheff

Written by an anonymous London chef, Tart is all about the two greatest pleasures in life: food and sex.

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Are you more formidable Fae survivor or funny girl with a dark streak? Find out in 12 questions.

Quiz: Who's your FMC twin?

Are you more formidable Fae survivor or funny girl with a dark streak? Find out in 12 questions.

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Which devastating, unravelling voice do you need on repeat in your ears next, darling? Find out with this quiz.

Quiz: Discover your next audiobook MMC narrator obsession

Which devastating, unravelling voice do you need on repeat in your ears next, darling? Find out with this quiz.

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Ever wondered how spicy a book really is? Enter Peaches’ Spice Scale: your cheeky, clear roadmap through the steamy stacks.

Peaches’ personal spice scale

Ever wondered how spicy a book really is? Enter Peaches’ Spice Scale: your cheeky, clear roadmap through the steamy stacks.

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Newly smut-curious, darlings? Bookmark this handy little guide to common genres, terms and tropes.

Peaches' guide to smut genres, terms and tropes

Newly smut-curious, darlings? Bookmark this handy little guide to common genres, terms and tropes.

Essays
The ultimate itinerary for a night of smut-led solo pleasure and desire exploration

Peaches' guide to a smut as self-care night-in

The ultimate itinerary for a night of smut-led solo pleasure and desire exploration

Ask Peaches
Advice on spicy dilemmas? Favourite tropes? Smutty book recs? Ask me anything, darlings, I'm an open book.

Introducing: Ask Peaches - your smut-and-sex-positive bestie

Advice on spicy dilemmas? Favourite tropes? Smutty book recs? Ask me anything, darlings, I'm an open book.

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Clinically-tested daily gummies designed to enhance libido and improve mood.

Desire Gummies by Dame

Clinically-tested daily gummies designed to enhance libido and improve mood.

Book Reviews
Monster romance fever dream: gothic castles, cursed hero, serpentine spice, and unapologetic indulgence.

Book Review: Kiss of the Basilisk by Lindsay Straube

Monster romance fever dream: gothic castles, cursed hero, serpentine spice, and unapologetic indulgence.

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Hockey gods, filthy mouths, and locker-room steam. A smutty, sweaty, unserious delight.

Book Review: Face Off by Chelsea Curto

Hockey gods, filthy mouths, and locker-room steam. A smutty, sweaty, unserious delight.

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Serial killers, knife kink, and murderous banter—dark romance chaos at its hottest.

Book Review: Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

Serial killers, knife kink, and murderous banter—dark romance chaos at its hottest.

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Who are you picturing when you read your favourite romance? From Pedro Pascal’s protective energy to Jacob Elordi’s broody billionaire vibes, we’re casting the internet’s hottest men as your ultimate book boyfriends in this LWcL fantasy lineup.

Book Boyfriend Casting Corner

Who are you picturing when you read your favourite romance? From Pedro Pascal’s protective energy to Jacob Elordi’s broody billionaire vibes, we’re casting the internet’s hottest men as your ultimate book boyfriends in this LWcL fantasy lineup.

Ask Peaches
In a reading slump? Don't fret, darling - been there, got the tips to get you back in a rhythm.

Ask Peaches: how to get your reading mojo back (without forcing it)

In a reading slump? Don't fret, darling - been there, got the tips to get you back in a rhythm.

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Time spent mindfully with yourself is essential, darling. Here's how you can get more of it.

Ask Peaches: how do I ask for time for myself without apologising?

Time spent mindfully with yourself is essential, darling. Here's how you can get more of it.

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Ready to explore outside the pages? Here's how to find spice out in the wild.

Ask Peaches: Where do I start if I want spice in my real life?

Ready to explore outside the pages? Here's how to find spice out in the wild.

Ask Peaches
Feeling low after some feral fictional encounters? Not just a you thing, sweet thing.

Ask Peaches: How do you manage a smut hangover?

Feeling low after some feral fictional encounters? Not just a you thing, sweet thing.

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When the unenlightened come for your smut habits, try these responses out for size, darling.

Ask Peaches: How do I explain smut to my judgey friends and partner?

When the unenlightened come for your smut habits, try these responses out for size, darling.

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Love a trope between the covers, but not between the sheets? Here's my take, darling.

Ask Peaches: Does my favourite trope say something about my real-life desire?

Love a trope between the covers, but not between the sheets? Here's my take, darling.

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A feel-good glide that plays nicely with you and your toys. This aloe vera lube is always ready when things heat up.

Aloe Lube by Dame

A feel-good glide that plays nicely with you and your toys. This aloe vera lube is always ready when things heat up.

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This suction vibrator is designed specifically for your clit—to tempt, tease, and deliver endless sensation. Run, don’t walk, darlings.

Aer Suction Vibrator by Dame

This suction vibrator is designed specifically for your clit—to tempt, tease, and deliver endless sensation. Run, don’t walk, darlings.

Essays
A thoughtful, shame-free introduction to exploring your desires with confidence and curiosity.

A beginner’s guide to exploring what you like

A thoughtful, shame-free introduction to exploring your desires with confidence and curiosity.

Listicles
Fuck January blues - try these 8 red-hot romance books to tease, torture and ignite your pleasure.

8 red-hot smut faves to banish your January blues

Fuck January blues - try these 8 red-hot romance books to tease, torture and ignite your pleasure.

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Craving an improper escape to the ton, darling? Try these 7 delicious reads that feel like Bridgerton.

7 spicy reads that feel like Bridgerton

Craving an improper escape to the ton, darling? Try these 7 delicious reads that feel like Bridgerton.

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Bad boys? Please...red flags never felt so good. Proceed with caution (and wine).

7 books where the villain f*cks better than the hero

Bad boys? Please...red flags never felt so good. Proceed with caution (and wine).

Listicles
Power, pain, pleasure, danger. These dark romances broke our brains and stole our hearts.

15 dark romances that made me question my morals (and still 5-starred anyway)

Power, pain, pleasure, danger. These dark romances broke our brains and stole our hearts.

Listicles
The MM hype is far from over, but FF is well overdue its moment in the smut spotlight.

12 spicy sapphic romances for your first FF read

The MM hype is far from over, but FF is well overdue its moment in the smut spotlight.

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