More Than Escort. Jay Stark on Intimacy, Trust and First Times
When people hear the word escort, they often have a certain image in mind. For some, it is a form of luxury; for others, it is a taboo subject. Hardly any area of sexuality is as strongly associated with prejudice as sex work, and yet very few people know how diverse it actually is. And […]
The Biggest Anal Sex Myths – and What’s Really Behind Them
August is all about the so-called Anal August. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore anal intimacy with an open mind and without prejudice. For some, it’s a chance to discover something new. For others, it’s a reminder that sexuality has many different facets, and that each one deserves to be experienced in its own individual […]
The Orgasm Gap: Why Do Women Orgasm Less Often?
Sex is considered the most enjoyable pastime in the world. But if you take a closer look, a clear imbalance becomes apparent: Men experience an orgasm during heterosexual sex significantly more often than women. There is a scientific term for this phenomenon – the orgasm gap. This is not about individual experiences or personal preferences, […]
How Do Adult Stores Really Work? A Look Behind the Scenes
What Do Customers Expect from an Adult Store Today? Three Perspectives from Germany. After taking a closer look at international adult stores and the adult industry in Singapore, Poland, Kazakhstan and Latvia in the first part of our series, we now turn our attention to Germany. Here too, the industry is undergoing significant change. Online […]
More Than Glitter and Bright Lights: In Conversation with Drag Queen Margot Schlönzke
Drag fascinates people and encourages them to think differently. For some, it is dazzling entertainment. For others, it is an art form with a powerful social message. Behind every drag persona is a story, and often a desire to inspire people, create visibility and draw attention to issues that still receive far too little recognition […]
Respect at Our Core: Why the Queer Community is an essential part of pjur
When pjur was founded in 1995, society’s perception of sexuality was different from what it is today. Intimate topics were rarely discussed openly, and many aspects of sexuality were still considered taboo. Lubricants were a niche product and were still far from being perceived as a natural part of sexual wellbeing. Terms such as sexual […]
How Do Adult Stores Really Work? A Look Behind the Scenes
Adult stores have long become part of the retail landscape in many countries. Yet ideas of what a modern adult store should look like differ significantly from one market to another. While some customers value personal advice above all else, others prioritise discretion, digital services or specific product categories. At the same time, attitudes towards […]
Hedonic Parties, BDSM and the Search for New Experiences – In Conversation with Robert* from Elysium Playsuite
Sexuality is constantly evolving. While some people discover their preferences early on, others uncover new sides of themselves over time. At the same time, openness towards topics that were once only visible within small communities continues to grow. These include BDSM, fetish culture and so-called Hedonic Parties. People encountering these terms for the first time […]
Art & Eroticism: Sexuality in Performance Art
Eroticism has been part of art for centuries. The human body has been painted, sculpted, staged, and interpreted. Yet erotic art has never merely been an expression of beauty or physical attraction. It has always also reflected social ideas about intimacy, shame, power, identity, and freedom. What may be shown, what provokes, and what remains […]
Rediscover Female Pleasure: Body Awareness & Self-Discovery
Sexuality is not something fixed. It changes, evolves, and is closely connected to our body awareness, our reality of life, and our inner experience. And yet there are still areas that are spoken about surprisingly little. One of them is female pleasure. Pleasure begins within ourselves. It does not emerge from pressure or expectation. Conversations […]