It’s been a while now since you first got together and somewhere along the line, the question comes up - is this a relationship? We have cute ways of saying this to each other. “Are we girlfriends?” Or one of you gets brave and pops the question, “Will you be my girlfriend?”  Other times we speak wi...

What has a relationship work? Why do some relationships last and others don’t? 

If you’re anything like me, you’ve pondered these questions before. Sometimes we think about it when we are starting a new relationship and often, we think about it acutely when a relationship ends - What went wrong in ...

Growing up in this world can be challenging. Not only do we inherit a binary definition of gender, but the binary ‘this or that’ or ‘two opposites’ approach can inhabit other areas of life as well. One of them is relationships.

The model of relationship that I inherited

Playing Barbies with my sis...

What makes sex tantric? Can we just show up and do the deed and it’s done? How do we incorporate connection and intimacy into our busy lives anyway?

There are three foundational pillars that must be present for sex to transform from mere mechanics to feeling deeply connected and ultimately, into a ...

[L-R Cherry Packer, A Bang, Boy Pussy, Jackson Apples]

In a one-horse town somewhere west of Orange, a mini oasis sprung up from the dusty ground. A cherry farm. Isolated from the nearest town, you can only drive there and once you stopped, you stayed. 

Picking cherries is a sport for the hard wor...

Have you ever felt stuck in your body, like you want to express yourself but you can’t seem to move? Sometimes we can feel paralysed, trapped in our own physical vessels. Or, we develop habits of not moving our bodies.

Think of movement as a language. When we are in the womb, we begin to move. When...

[From top L-R: Bobs Bulges, Max Mews the Ultimate Cat Daddy, Martin Van Tasmal, Randy Rootrat, Dario di Bello, Chase Cocks, Hank, Dumblewhore, Cyber Prince]

Welcome to the Kings of Joy community, a safe and empowering space where humans of all genders come together to explore the captivating world ...

In the realm of intimate relationships, the journey isn't always smooth sailing. For queer people, the challenges of reopening yourself after becoming shutdown can be particularly nuanced and sensitive. This article delves into the intricacies of rediscovering intimacy, drawing from the wisdom of ta...