Alyx Gorman

I was made redundant four times in a row. I’ve coped by finding ways to surprise myself After being approached for ‘a quick chat’ at four different companies, I started to feel cursed. However, for those in the same boat, not all hope is lost. Even if it feels like it “Your role may be impacted.” That’s how they put it. It’s corporate language, crafted by lawyers, to absolve and protect your soon-to-be former employer. Continue reading...

I was made redundant four times in a row. I’ve coped by finding ways to surprise myself

How to find community in 2025: ‘The most important thing I’ve learned is I’m not alone’ Civic participation is in decline across the English-speaking world. To opt out of the trend, Tom Gill learns to join in

How to find community in 2025: ‘The most important thing I’ve learned is I’m not alone’

The one thing that will drive her wild … paying attention to her needs and feelings.

My (generous) calculation is that there’s probably just one review per every 20 books released in Australia. To have Zora Simic read my work closely, and for at @insidestory.bsky.social to run a long, thoughtful piece of criticism is a phenomenal privilege. insidestory.org.au/the-price-of...

unfortunately I think this one is a cliche because it is so common, although I appreciate it's an anatomical issue. Crossed legs hitting the shins of fellow passengers is also an etiquette breach, though crossing one's legs is often a response to not being given enough space in the first place.

My petty gripe: Australians just don’t know how to act right on public transport People dump their bags everywhere, fail to file to the sides and force fellow riders to fight their way to the doors upon departure

I will say this to anyone who will listen. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

‘It’s about life and dance and colour’: inclusivity still in fashion on Australian runways Amid a backslide in the industry’s commitment to body and age diversity, at Australian fashion week some designers are taking a different approach to casting

At Australian fashion week, many designers have a habit of casting their friends as models. That means local runways now look very different from those abroad. www.theguardian.com/fashion/2025...

The group chats that changed America A loose private network on Signal and WhatsApp helped usher in the new alliance between Silicon Valley and Donald Trump’s new right.

It’s so disappointing that instead of elaborate robes and fancy rituals, powerful secret societies are now just a bunch of bros sneaking off to the bathroom to text each other during dinner. www.semafor.com/article/04/2...

‘Sad indictment’: shockingly small blocks of substation land selling north of $1m in Sydney Sites attracting hot competition from first-home buyers, builders and neighbours looking to expand their landholding

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A yellow background with the text, 'Things We Don't Speak About: Pleasure', the NWF logo and images of the front cover of Georgia's book, The Modern Guide to Sex, Hilary's book, Slutdom: Reclaiming shame-free sexuality, and Alyx's book, All Women Want.

Hilary Caldwell, @alyxg.bsky.social and Georgia Grace discuss sex, pleasure, and shame with Kate Mildenhall at #NWF2025

🎟️ Learn more and book at www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au/events/things-we-dont-speak-about-pleasure/

How do we close the orgasm gap? - podcast Lifestyle editor and author of All Women Want Alyx Gorman explains to Reged Ahmad why too many cisgendered women are having mediocre sex – and what can be done to fix it

@alyxg.bsky.social gives us a sharp insight into why we might be failing to close the orgasm gap - which figures suggest haven't changed in about a decade. She unpicks the issue in her new book, All Women Want. Listen now #FullStory @australia.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

YouTube video by Guardian Australia How do we close the orgasm gap? – Full Story podcast #news #guardianaustralia

Latest #FullStory @alyxg.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/nJXE_...

I’ll also be speaking (for free!) at Adelaide Writers Week at 5pm this arvo.

‘I felt like I was his carer’: why straight women in relationships lose interest in sex In unequal households – the majority of heterosexual homes – domestic and emotional pressures on women can have a direct effect on libido

There’s a little taste of my book (out 5 March) in @australia.theguardian.com today. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Thought about doing a flushing/blush pink pun for Fran Drescher, but in the end an industrial action pun felt like a better move.

Sag awards red carpet 2025: Wicked drama and men without ties – in pictures On a fairly subdued red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild awards, the cast of Wicked stood out in full fantasy regalia

Writing red carpet captions is my absolute favourite way to spend a Monday. www.theguardian.com/fashion/gall...

Meet the woman who lives without money: ‘I feel more secure than when I was earning’ Ten years ago, Jo Nemeth quit her job and closed her bank account. Today, she’s more committed than ever to her moneyless life

I joined @alyxg.bsky.social’s team at the Guardian late last year, and this story has been one of the most intriguing pitches I’ve come across yet. Beautiful story by Louise Southerden

‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with? Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?

Proud to share a story that’s been almost six months in the making, the first in a new series from @australia.theguardian.com exploring the ways our criminal justice system fails victim-survivors of sexual violence and often retraumatises them in the process: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Thank you Ruth.

Alas there’s only one H&M in my home town and their guidance of ‘four medium bags per customer’ is unclear. If I was in a bigger city I’d just drive around to multiple fast fashion stores (they caused the bigger issue, so only fair they wear it), but if you’re regional it’s not much of an option.

Indeed to all three. And thank you.

I am doing the right thing and sorting the items good enough to be donated from not. There is nowhere that will accept the latter category without hefty fees, at least not a life-sized quantity.

Nothing hammers home Australia’s dire problems with textile waste and recycling quite like sorting through your recently deceased mother’s wardrobe.

I hope they buy it dinner first.

Australia Christmas gift guide 2024: 57 perfect last-minute present ideas you can buy the morning of The best handpicked Christmas presents that are truly last minute – no trip to the shops required

Adopt a coral! Have a brat summer! Get someone's laundry done for them! We've scoured the online aisles for hours and hours (and hours) to bring you our last minute gift guide. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

‘They keep each other young’: couple aged 102 and 100 set record for oldest newlyweds Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman met at Philadelphia nursing home after both of their longtime spouses died

Arrest these two for ASSAULT on my HEART. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...

Australian Christmas grazing platters for every budget: from $20 spreads to $100 splurges With strategic shopping and some homemade additions, $20 is enough to pull together an abundant party plate of meat, cheese and dips. With more to spend, some premium items still deliver better value

Today Ann Ding pulls off an impressive feat: assembling an opulent grazing platter for $20.
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By the way @jordynbeazley.bsky.social can be found here too.

It feels fitting that my first post on Bluesky is @alyxg.bsky.social explaining to me what we’ve described as “an aspirational twist on the great eshittification.” Though, we’re actually talking about Pantone’s colour of the year.

What is mocha mousse, Pantone’s colour of the year, and do I eat it or wear it? It might sound like a drink special at your local cafe but the trendy shade is set to be everywhere in 2025 – according to the paint company, that is

An aspirational twist on the great enshittification. I explain Pantone's new colour of the year to Jordyn Beazley. www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...