What's hot after a decade?

Continuing this week's retrospective look back across my decade of blogging, I thought it might be an interesting exercise to take a look at my posts that have the most views and to see how successfully they reflect the variety of content that I attempt to share. 

Just one little disclaimer before we get into it - this is based purely on the views received since I transitioned to my own site which, unfortunately, means that all of the Tumblr views that my earlier posts received aren't included. If those numbers were available for inclusion, I suspect that some of those old posts would definitely make it into this list.

Right, let's see what has made it to the top spots...

1 - Hands on with my Hush

In an extremely comfortable first place, we have Hands on with my Hush, which has double the number of views then the next post on this list.

I think this one is a fairly easy one to explain. At a time when Lovense were trying to make a big push into our community, this post was simply right time, right place. People were interested to find out what all the fuss was about with these shiny new products that were being promoted to us and Lovense were keen to share user reviews. 

I don't know to what extent Lovense may or may not have reshared my ramblings but I suppose I can reveal know that I did have some conversations with some of their community managers about writing more reviews that they could use. I don't know how much the copy of this review that I gave to them may have been used by them since it features a fairly lengthy waffle by me where I give a bit of background about my previous experiences with other toys in the similar sort of space, but I do feel like, off everything I have ever posted, this is the one that is mostly likely to have received a decent number of views from readers that are outside of our community. 

For whatever reason, the people at Lovense that I had been talking to moved on before anything came of those chats but, nevertheless, I still continued buying and reviewing their products simple because I'm a big fan of the brand and I've enjoyed a lot of lewd pleasure with their toys. None of my subsequent reviews have gotten anywhere near this number of views though, even though I feel the format I more or less established with the follow-up review for the Domi 2, was much better as a standalone product review.

Before moving on, I suppose it would be rude not to drop a reminder here that, if you are interested in ordering some from my favourite sexy toy brand, you can check out all my reviews and earn me a little commission by ordering via my affiliate link.

2 - Simple Question

This on the other hand, is a complete mystery to me. It was a view cheap and cheerful social media type post, that is to say, just a single image with a quick comment, with the ironic thing being that I didn't even share it on Twitter.

Basically, it was just a picture that I liked and figured that the comment effectively just wrote itself. I don't really know what else I could have tried adding to the post to pad it out so I didn't even bother.

Now, the funny thing is, if I look at the analytics for this one, they seem totally as I would expect, i.e. just a trickle of views over time, right up until this summer, when the number of views suddenly shot up and remained consistent ever since. Makes me wonder if someone, somewhere has shared it and that reshare has gotten some traffic. Otherwise, I am completely mystified why such a basic post from 3 years ago would suddenly take off like that.

Of course, it is an extremely deep and meaningful question that is being posed in the post so I can understand why people would want to engage with it! So... would you? Let me know in the comments below!

3 - 2022 Official LauraTWK Digital Calendar

Another one that I'm not surprised to see up there. I mean, everyone likes a freebie, right? And this post was where I announced that years digital calendar and shared the download links to get it. When I then posted about the calendar on Twitter and elsewhere, all of the posts would have pointed back to here as the place to go to get downloading.

So yeah, not surprised that this one got a nice bit of inbound traffic from outside of my blog. And, not surprisingly, that traffic gradually died off throughout 2022, as the need for that year's calendar became less than less, with there basically being no views since the end of that year. I mean, how many people are going to be looking for the download links for an out of date calendar? The answer is no-one.

I think my only surprise here, is not the inclusion of this post in this list. It's that the equivalent posts made for my other calendars are not also anywhere near being featured in this list. Perhaps the Lovense theme that I used for the 2022 calendar somehow increased the interest in it from a broader range of visitors?

If, for some reason, you do want to browse through a complete list of all of the calendars I have ever published, you can them all on my Calendars page. You can even still download them all, going all the way back to the first one of 2018

4 - Masturbation Challenges Week #3 Progress Report

So, after 3 posts that are all around three to four years old and have had plenty of time to accumulate views, we now reach the point where we will encounter s few recent posts that have benefited from recency bias in order to build their views. 

By which I mean that they have probably benefited from my change to my 'What's Hot' list from displaying what has been popular over the last 12 months to just the last month instead. That makes it a lot easier for the newest and freshest posts to quickly slip into the list if they prove popular over the first few days after publishing. Their presence there creates a positive feedback loop by keeping them relevant and visible so that they can continue to build views.

And, if I am know for one thing... other than being a blogger... and for promoting breast cancer awareness... I'd probably say that my open discussion of self-pleasuring could well be that one thing. So I'm not surprised to see one of my masturbation themed posts creep in here at all. 

This is also a good example of the sort of article where I will post a teaser about it on social media to try and drive some more inbound traffic to my blog. Quite why this one did a better job of that than the other weeks in this year's Masturbation Challenge, I don't know.

Perhaps it was because I did a better job with those social media teasers than with the other weeks. Or perhaps it's because I did a decent job of generating some follower engagement by allowing my social media followers to have some investment in this post because it was partially shaped by a poll that I allowed everyone to take part in and that encouraged more followers to click through to find out how that all turned out. Or maybe it just had the lewdest pics and that appealed to people...

I am surprised that it is the only post to make this list where I describe in great detail my sexually sexploits because I know from talking to people, that plenty of followers do find them very arousing. Arousing to the point that I know that some of you will pleasure yourselves will reading them. I'll never get tired off receiving that sort of feedback so, if you get the chance, be sure to tell me which of my posts you have masturbated to!

5 - The Day the Bikini Changed Everything

Another fairly recent one from the last few months that I think managed to sneak into the What's Hot list and then just kept more and more views by simply always being very visible. 

It probably also benefited quite a bit for being posted not too far ahead of me taking some down time to try to creatively recharge and then go on an epic holiday. With things being relatively quiet for a while, that certainly would have helped those hot articles stay hot due to reduced competition for those slots from newer posts.

Interestingly, of all the posts mentioned here, this one has very consistent growth in terms of number of views. All the others have peaks and troughs over time but this one is just on a very steady and constant upward trajectory for daily views.

And I'm honestly quite pleased to see an article like this make the top 5. Researching and writing these more informative type posts can be really satisfying. I mean, I love the lewd stuff, but I want to share more than just that sort of stuff. I really do aspire to be able to share content that has some genuine value, whether that comes through creativity for the lewd stuff or dissemination of knowledge and information in the more factual stuff. 

Of course, the ideal scenario is if I can do both at the same time. Which I think I do manage to generally pull off with my 'What Day Is It?' series, in which I try to highlight fun and interesting days with a sexy theme while also trying to explore a bit about that theme because there is often so much more to it when you dig a little deeper.

As far as that series goes, this post is definitely towards the very tame end of the lewd scale. Just some sexy pics of a very wet me in a pretty small bikini. Oh, and a few of my sexy friends in their bikinis. Maybe that's what has done it? The lure of everyone's favourite Twitter slut, SexxxyJessica, has drawn some of her fans to see her appearance in this post? Or maybe you should just never underestimate the appeal of a cute redhead in a sexy bikini?

A decade of lewd milestones

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Sexual Justice: Claiming Our Right to Well-Being

Every year on September 4th, the global community comes together to celebrate World Sexual Health Day (WSHD), a day dedicated to breaking down stigmas, opening conversations, and advocating for the sexual well-being of all people. Each year has a theme, and for 2025, the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) has put forward a powerful and urgent call to action: "Sexual Justice: A Foundation for Freedom and Equality."

But what does "Sexual Justice" truly mean? And why is it the essential foundation the theme claims it to be? This year, it’s time to move beyond awareness and dive deep into the transformative work of building a just world for all sexual beings.

Beyond Health: Understanding Sexual Justice

When we think of sexual health, we often think of contraception, STI prevention, and regular check-ups. These are vital, but they are only a part of the picture. Sexual justice expands this view. It’s the principle that every person, without exception, has the right to:

• Autonomy over their own body and the freedom to make informed choices about their sexual life.
• Access comprehensive, evidence-based education about sexuality and relationships, free from misinformation.
• Receive respectful, affordable, and high-quality healthcare without facing discrimination based on gender, orientation, race, ability, or income.
• Experience sexual pleasure and well-being safely and without shame.
• Live free from violence, coercion, and stigma in their sexual and romantic lives.

In essence, sexual justice is the framework that ensures these rights are not just ideals but realities for everyone. It recognizes that without justice, true health and well-being are impossible to achieve.

Why is "Sexual Justice" the Theme for 2025?

The choice of theme is a direct response to the persistent and growing inequalities we see worldwide:

• The Rollback of Rights: In many regions, hard-won rights related to bodily autonomy and LGBTQ+ inclusion are under threat.
• The Access Gap: Marginalised communities, including people of color, those living in poverty, and people in rural areas, often face significant barriers to sexual healthcare and education.
• The Shadow of Stigma: Stigma surrounding HIV, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex work continues to prevent people from seeking care and living authentically.
• The Persistence of Violence: Gender-based and sexual violence remains a global epidemic, a stark violation of the most fundamental sexual right: the right to safety.

The 2025 theme is a declaration that we cannot address sexual health without simultaneously fighting for the justice that makes it accessible to all.

What Does Sexual Justice Look Like in Action?

This concept might feel broad, but it translates into concrete, daily actions and changes:

• In the Doctor's Office: It looks like a low-income patient getting free contraceptives without judgment.
• In the Classroom: It means students learning about consent, healthy relationships, and diverse sexual orientations and gender identities as a standard part of a science-backed curriculum.
• In the Law: It involves repealing discriminatory laws and passing legislation that protects bodily autonomy.
• In the Home: It’s about families having open, shame-free conversations about bodies, boundaries, and respect.
• In the Media: It’s the representation of diverse relationships and identities in stories, moving beyond harmful stereotypes.

How You Can Champion Sexual Justice

This isn't a fight for policymakers and healthcare workers alone. We all have a role to play.

1. Educate Yourself: Seek out resources from reputable organizations (like WAS, WHO, and Planned Parenthood).
2. Examine Your Biases: We all have them. Reflect on your own assumptions about sexuality, gender, and relationships. Commit to unlearning harmful stereotypes.
3. Practice Consent in All Things: Make enthusiastic consent a non-negotiable part of all your interactions, both sexual and non-sexual. Respect the boundaries of others.

A Future Built on Justice

The theme for World Sexual Health Day 2025, "Sexual Justice: A Foundation for Freedom and Equality," is a bold vision. It challenges us to dream bigger than just the absence of disease. It invites us to build a world where everyone has the freedom, knowledge, and safety to explore their sexuality and pursue well-being on their own terms.

This September 4th, let’s commit to that vision. Let’s move beyond awareness and into action. Because sexual health is a human right, and justice is how we secure it for all.

An Unforgettable Surprise

We all have those people in our community who just radiate creativity and warmth. For me, and for so many others, that person is Harlyn, the incredible talent behind the iconic ADDICTED! fashion brand, which recently engaged so many, myself included, in a wonderful fashion challenge. So, when my friend Oli slid into my DMs with a top-secret mission—a surprise birthday party for Harlyn—I was genuinely thrilled to be included.

The theme? A fabulous beach party, with a mandatory dress code: wear your best ADDICTED! swimwear and beachwear. For me it was a no-brainer; I donned the sunset themed bikini that I had submitted as my entry in Harlyn's fashion challenge, feeling a buzz of excitement as I did so. This was going to be good.

I’ll be perfectly honest, though: that initial excitement quickly morphed into a familiar, low hum of social anxiety as I arrived. While Oli, who had kindly invited me, was a friendly face, and I of course knew the birthday girl having hosted a couple of times on my defunct Text To Speech Podcast, the guest list was a dazzling array of her closest friends and fashion insiders — people I recognised from afar but had never actually spoken to. My default setting in these situations is to find a quiet corner and become one with the wallpaper, and that’s exactly what I set out to do, licking my way through multiple lollipops while trying to look pleasantly occupied.

The setup was perfect. The venue was decked out with tiki torches, strings of fairy lights, and the sound of gentle waves provided the ultimate soundtrack. We were all instructed to gather in a large circle on the decking, the anticipation building with every minute we waited for the guest of honour to arrive. I found a spot where I hoped I’d blend in, my heart already doing a nervous little tap dance.

Suddenly, a hush fell over the circle. Oli gave the signal. She was here.

Harlyn walked in, and the collective shout of "SURPRISE!" was pure, unadulterated joy. The look on her face—absolute shock, instantly melting into overwhelmed happiness—was worth every second of anxious waiting. She was beaming, her hands flying to her face as she took in the scene of all her loved ones, a sea of colour and style from her own collections, all there for her.

As if that moment wasn’t perfect enough, we all looked up. The timing was impeccable. A tiny plane buzzed overhead, and right on cue, it began its work. Against the brilliant blue sky, it spelled out a breath taking message: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNBUM!* It was an epic, unforgettable touch that had everyone gasping and pointing at the sky. Pure magic.

What happened next was the most beautiful and genuine part of the evening. As the sky writing began to gently fade, Harlyn started making her way around our circle. This wasn't a quick, generic thank-you. She took her time. She stopped in front of every single person, looked them in the eye, and gave them a real, heartfelt hug. You could see her sharing a laugh with old friends, thanking acquaintances, and truly absorbing the love that had been poured into this surprise for her. It was a slow, beautiful procession of gratitude and connection.

As the party broke from the circle and settled into a lively mix of chatting and dancing, I found myself drifting back towards my quiet corner, happy to just observe the festivities. But the night had one more surprise in store for me. Just as I was settling into my role as professional people-watcher, Jess showed up, spotted me, and immediately came over to keep me company. Having someone to chat with completely changed the rest of the evening for me. Thank you, Jess—you have no idea how much that meant!

It was a night of incredible surprises—from a sky-writing plane to the power of a simple, kind gesture from a new friend. But the biggest surprise, perhaps, was a reminder that in a community full of so many creative and friendly people, you’re never really in a corner alone. 

She-Sloot Smash!

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