A magazine for women / by gal pal

The Edit.

Conversations about pleasure, bodies and the things you are curious about.

"We write about pleasure the way we talk about it - with curiosity, warmth and useful detail. We hope you stay a while."

Fiona / Gal Pal founder

01Guides·4 min

The best sex toys for women: our picks and why

Seven picks that earn their place - a first bullet, the viral rose, the suction upgrade, and the one thing to add…Read →02Guides·3 min

Lesbian sex toys: a complete, practical guide

There is no set of toys you are supposed to want as a couple. Here is what tends to earn a place…Read →03Guides·4 min

Trans-friendly sex toys: a real guide

There is no separate category of trans toys - there are toys and there are bodies. Here is which suit which, accounting…Read →04Guides·4 min

The best bondage starter kit, and how to begin

A good first foray into bondage needs less kit than the internet suggests: a blindfold, soft restraints, and an agreed way to…Read →05Guides·4 min

Beginner anal toys: a safe, unhurried guide

Anal play has two rules that matter more than everything else: go slow, and use plenty of lube. Get those right, choose…Read →06Guides·4 min

The mental load and your libido

When your mind is carrying the day, desire can be harder to find. Here is why that happens - and ways to…Read →07Guides·3 min

The best clitoral suction toys, and how to choose one

Suction toys stimulate the clitoris through air pressure rather than direct vibration - deeper and less numbing for many people. Here is…Read →08Guides·4 min

Why most women don’t orgasm from penetration alone

Only around a quarter of women reliably orgasm from penetration alone. The reason is anatomical, not personal - here is what is…Read →09Guides·4 min

How to use kegel balls: a simple, safe guide

Kegel balls give your pelvic floor something to work against. Here is how they work, how to use them comfortably, and when…Read →10Guides·4 min

How to choose a dildo: a straightforward guide

Choosing a dildo comes down to four things: material, size, shape, and features. Sort those and you end up with something you…Read →11Guides·4 min

Water-based vs silicone-based lube: which to choose

If you only buy one lubricant, make it water-based - it works with every toy material we stock. Silicone-based is the specialist.…Read →12Guides·5 min

How to clean and care for your sex toys

How you clean a sex toy starts with what it is made of. Warm water, unscented soap, a proper dry - here…Read →13Guides·8 min

The orgasm gap, and what to do about it

Straight women orgasm about 65% of the time during partnered sex; women with women, 86%. The gap is real, well documented, and…Read →14Guides·6 min

Your first vibrator: a beginner’s guide

Size, type, price, where to start - what to think about before you buy your first one, and what to ignore.Read →15Uncategorized·3 min

Is Masturbating Cheating?

Is masturbating cheating? Absolutely not. Discover why self-pleasure is healthy and how sex toys can empower your sexual wellness.Read →16Uncategorized·4 min

Body & Sex Affirmations To Boost Your Confidence

Boost your sexual confidence with positive affirmations. Transform your self-image and embrace your desires fully.Read →17Uncategorized·4 min

Beginner’s Guide to Orgasms with Sex Toys

Sex Toys for Beginners. Discover essential tips and techniques for beginners using sex toys to achieve orgasms. Essential tips & advice here!Read →18Uncategorized·4 min

Can Porn Be Ethical?

Can porn be ethical? Explore ethical porn: Break stereotypes and find empowering, woman-focused content to enhance your experience.Read →19Uncategorized·7 min

Our Beginner’s Guide to BDSM

Unveil safe, consensual and fun practices in our BDSM beginners’ guide. Your journey starts here.Read →20Uncategorized·4 min

The rise of luxury sex toys

Explore the stylish revolution of Lelo Sex Toys; blending elegant design with gratifying sensation. Buy online today with Gal Pal.Read →21Uncategorized·3 min

How to Introduce Sex Toys into Your Relationship

For heightened pleasure, deeper intimacy, and a more fulfilling sexual connection - sex toys can be an amazing addition to any relationship!Read →22Uncategorized·4 min

4 Orgasmic Solo Sex Positions To Try With A Toy

Spice up your solo play routine with our 4 Best Solo Sex Positions with Toys. Transform your solo sessions by taking them…Read →23Uncategorized·4 min

8 need-to-know facts about the clitoris for maximising your pleasure

How much do you really know about your clitoris? If you haven’t a) found, or b) made very close friends with your…Read →24Uncategorized·4 min

Low sex drive? How hormones can affect your libido.

Totally lost your sex drive? Even the horniest among us can feel charged with desire one day, and totally vacant down there…Read →25Uncategorized·5 min

The Female Orgasm & Remy Kassimir

Almost 2 years ago, 28-year-old Remy Kassimir had never had an orgasm. Thanks to Sex And The City’s pretty unrealistic sex scenes,…Read →26Uncategorized·3 min

A gynaecologist answers some of your sex questions

“The first thing to mention is that no vulva is the same,” says Dr Shirin. “There is no one right way for…Read →27Uncategorized·10 min

Masturbation as a Trans Woman

Here, writer Ana Valens, opens up about her experiences of masturbating as a trans woman, from how HRT has affected her sensations…Read →28Uncategorized·5 min

Why Can’t I Orgasm?

Find yourself faking orgasms because you can’t seem to reach that famous mind-blowing moment? You’re not alone. Multiple studies have found that…Read →29Uncategorized·5 min

gal pal’s Guide to Mind-Blowing Masturbation

Keen to take your masturbation game up a notch? Whether you want to explore your body on a deeper level, improve your…Read →30Uncategorized·6 min

The Power of Body Positivity

If you follow Rosalind Main on Instagram you’ll know she’s pretty outspoken about body positivity. Unafraid to call out toxic headlines and…Read →31Uncategorized·5 min

The 12 Types of Orgasms Women Experience

You body is capable of experiencing some incredible and mind-blowing sensations. But if you get off in the same way each time…Read →32Uncategorized·3 min

Why Sex Toys Should Never Be Taboo

It’s a fact that masturbation is good for you. It releases the brain’s ‘happy hormones’, reduces stress and boosts sexual confidence, all…Read →