Under the coverage: An unfiltered discussion with UK’s leading sex and lifestyle journalists 

We’re bringing together three of the UK’s leading sex and relationships journalists, spanning long-form features, cultural commentary and product-led reporting, for an unfiltered conversation about how sex is written about, sold, reviewed and understood today.

Our panel includes:

• Alice Giddings – Senior Lifestyle Journalist, Metro
• Rachel Thompson – Features Editor, Mashable
• Honey Wyatt – Freelance Sex and relationships features and e-commerce writer – Founder of Sextras
• Harleen Kaur – Boldspace Chair

From the orgasm gap to the rise of kinks and romantasy in mainstream conversations, from sex toy journalism going mainstream to the politics of desire, this panel will explore how conversations around intimacy have evolved and what audiences are really searching for in 2026.

At a time when platforms are tightening content moderation rules, publications face shifting advertising restrictions, and algorithms quietly determine what can and can’t be seen, how free are journalists to write openly about sex? And who ultimately decides what’s “acceptable” when it comes to pleasure, identity and desire?

Expect an honest, insightful discussion covering:

• How sex coverage has shifted over the past decade
• The tension between empowerment and clickbait
• The growing influence of social media on sexual trends
• Editorial censorship, restrictions and commercial realities shaping what gets published
• What readers actually want when it comes to sex advice and product recommendations

This event is designed for media, brand and culture professionals looking to better understand the narratives shaping modern relationships and the pressures influencing how those stories are told.

To join us, please RSVP to events@boldspace.com

Refreshments will be provided.