Sextras explores why fictosexuality – the attraction to fictional characters – is more than just a trend. Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse speaks to psychologists about the psychology behind idealised love in fiction and its impact on modern relationships and dating.

Cozy up to these fall hotties compiled by our very own Kiran Duggal.

In the wake of Liam Payne’s death, we explore the deep-rooted culture of misogyny of fangirls despite their huge influence on pop culture.

What the editorial team at Sextras is reading, watching and recommending this month: lesbian bars, Chappell Roan concerts, new horror releases and Gillian Anderson's sex stories

As the UK and US general elections fast approach, how are politics impacting Gen Z’s relationships with friends, at work, or at home? Is there room for disagreement, or are the snowflake generation steering clear of becoming romantically involved with anyone with views different to their own?

All the Sapphic-friendly venues in the Smoke seem to be disappearing, from groundbreaking feminist bookshops to Bruno Mars-playing Soho clubs. Will a sexy Spanish tapas bar (fresh from the success of its viral opening) save the day? Dani Clarke finds out

We’re eating girl dinners, practising strawberry girl makeup, and justifying purchases with girl maths. We’re in the age of GirlCore. But, writes Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse, is it feminist?

People have toxic relationships with almost anything – people, substances, technology... For Katie Ross, it’s her clothes. In the second instalment of her monthly fashion feature, she explores her devoted and complex relationship with her wardrobe.

Female genital mutilation (FGM) impacts over 200 women and girls across the world. After surviving FGM herself, Hoda Ali turned to activism to raise awareness about why it’s used against so many women. Lucy Sarret delves into it.

For women and queer people, being out late at night is difficult enough. But when you don’t drink, or you just want somewhere to meet up with friends outside of your room, where do you go? Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse explores the dire lack of third spaces in the UK, and how cafes could be the perfect spot. If only they stayed open.

Lucy Sarret unpacks why hen and stags are seen as someone’s ‘last night of freedom’ to do anything before they commit for life.

In the digital age it’s not hard for us to feel intimately connected to our electronic devices; some of us more than others. Lauren Haughey asks whether the shifting world of AI is impacting what we want from sex and relationships.

In the first of our monthly fashion features, Katie Ross explores one item of clothing that has been particularly poignant within her relationship with her best and oldest friend.

With so many of us rewatching Friends at the moment, Alex Berry decided to take a look at one of the story features the show does best - the ick.