The people behind the work.
Meet the writers and editorial team behind VelvetTalks.
Venus O'Hara Writer, Sexologist, Self-love content creator, Coach, Meditation teacher
Venus O’Hara is a holistic self-love content creator, coach, author, meditation teacher and sexology candidate with the Sexual Health Alliance. She is also a sex-tech consultant and product development consultant, having tested more than 1,000 pleasure products and collaborated on the design and development of dozens of products. Originally from the UK and based in Barcelona, with a global audience, Venus has built an international career around pleasure, wellbeing, conscious living and personal empowerment. Her work has appeared in major international media outlets including The Guardian, El País, Grazia, Closer, The Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, among many others. Venus is the author of several books, including her latest title, Orgasmic Manifestation, which explores the connection between pleasure, mindset and creating a fulfilling life. The book has been featured in Bustle, Apple News and other international media. She is also the host of The Orgasmic Lifestyle Podcast, where she explores her philosophy of reaching a “climax” in every area of life — not just in the bedroom. Through conversations with thought leaders, authors and experts, as well as book discussions, lifestyle reflections and guided meditations, Venus explores topics including personal development, relationships, nutrition, wellbeing, spirituality and conscious living. Venus is particularly passionate about the connection between pleasure and overall vitality. Her lifestyle is rooted in veganism, sobriety, meditation, movement, mindfulness and whole-food, plant-based nutrition. She is passionate about the relationship between pleasure, health and longevity, approaching self-love as the foundation for a fulfilling life. As a long-time advocate for conscious pleasure, Venus combines her experience as a creator, educator and product expert with her ongoing academic training to bring a holistic, curious and pleasure-positive perspective to everything she does.
Leanne Yau Writer · certified sex and relationships educator
Leanne Yau is a British award-winning polyamory educator, writer, speaker, certified sex and relationships educator, and trainee psychosexual therapist whose work is all about non-monogamy and sex positivity. She creates educational and entertaining multimedia content about creating healthy and sustainable non-monogamous relationships, drawing from her lived experiences as a polyamorous, bisexual, neurodivergent, kinky, and Asian agender femme who has been openly non-monogamous since 2016. Since 2020, Leanne has connected with millions across the globe through her social media posts, online and in-person talks, workshops, panels, and lectures, in the media, and her private non-monogamous peer support sessions. She also writes ‘A Polyamorous Perspective’, a polyamory advice column at Gay Times. Leanne was named in ‘15 LGBTQ+ Educators Who Took Instagram Infotainment To The Next Level’ (Buzzfeed, 2021), '10 Polyamory Experts to Follow on TikTok' (Cosmopolitan, 2022), and ‘60 Top Influencers Who Are Actually Worth the Follow’ (Men’s Health, 2023). She holds a Special Recognition and Appreciation Award for her contributions to the non-monogamous community (The Panel ENM, 2021), and was nominated for Sex and Relationships Creator of the Year (BCreator, 2024).
latex coach self-developed model that combines modern psychology, somatics, communication, and body awareness
latex_coach is a brand known for its modern management system. I work within a self-developed model that combines modern psychology, somatics, communication, and body awareness. I work at the intersection of brand strategy, premium communication, and the psychology of influence. I combine interdisciplinary knowledge—from law and administration, through management and finance, to coaching, deep mental transformation, sales psychology, and sexual education—creating a modern system that allows people and brands to act consciously, coherently, and at the level of leaders.
Alex Gear Alex Gear is a Men's Sex and Intimacy Coach based in the UK. He specialises in guiding men suffering with Perfomance Anxiety into a life of confidence, connection and pleasure. His lived experience and extensive training has led him to creating a 12 week program that guarantees results. You can find him on instagram @intimacyanxietyalex or on his website www.alex-gear.com.
AntonioK Writer
About the Author AntonioK―a Dudeist Seer―lives in Mandjoogoordap, Western Australia, and has a partner, RDK, two daughters: TMR and TMgirl, and three sons: JFK, JWK, JDK. He is also ‘dad’ to Romulus (puppy), Apollo (Lutino Cockatiel), Mr. Prometheus (Australian Ringneck Parrot), Hercules (Rainbow Lorikeet), 6 budgies, and 2 red devil-birds. In their spare time, when not writing, drinking coffee, or avoiding those hopping Kangaroos, AntonioK can be found at home with their wife, fucking her—hard and violently—in a loving way, of course!
Editorial team · Sexual health & intimacy editors
VelvetTalks Editorial Department is responsible for the selection, revision and publication of sexual health science, intimate relationship guidelines and intimate novels
Celia Writer · Researcher
As a researcher and scholar specializing in sex education and sexual health, my work focuses on comprehensive sexuality education, reproductive wellness, and fostering open, informed dialogues around intimacy and personal health. Through my research, I aim to promote evidence-based, inclusive, and empowering approaches to sexual education.
Ethan Brooks Writer
Ethan came to this the long way around. He spent his twenties assuming his body worked like everyone else's — until it didn't, and he discovered how little honest, shame-free information was actually out there. So he started digging: real research, real conversations, none of the locker-room mythology. He doesn't do long-winded science lectures. Ethan writes for the guy who wants the point, not the syllabus. Everything is clear, practical, and useful enough to try tonight.
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Dream Sex Educator
Dream is a sexual wellness writer focused on intimacy, relationships, and inclusive pleasure education