House of Theodora exists to elevate and celebrate sexual expression.

Jasmin Walker, curator and creator of House of Theodora

I remember my first visit to a sex store when I was 17. It was called “Barbarellas” and I snuck in there one summer afternoon with my boyfriend. While I can’t recall if we bought anything, I do remember leaving the store with feelings of shame and guilt - a smear of dirtiness that was hard to wash off. I knew this feeling was wrong but I found it hard to understand why.

I spent the first half of my twenties unsure of how to own my sexual pleasure, unsure of how to communicate my sexual needs to my sexual partners. I was guarded and felt like I had to put on a show; I’d fake an orgasm just to “please” a partner.

And then I realised the power of exploration and the importance of taking your sexual pleasure seriously and while I was lucky enough to stumble into awareness and undergo change, I realised so many others weren’t, they were still as I had been – unsure, ashamed and unable to prioritise their own pleasure. And this is what drove me to start House of Theodora, named after a lesser-known Byzantine Empress who tirelessly championed women’s rights.

House of Theodora has grown with a holistic approach to elevating sexual expression. I search the globe for women creating erotic art and design and welcome them into our curated selection of creations available in our online emporium. You can read their stories, and see their work. I give at least 80% of the profit back to the artist so they can continue to thrive and bring us the most sensational erotica.

As well as building this incredible collection of artists, I also aim to help and educate. Earlier this year, I created the BAD* (*Better and Dirtier) Sex community, which is an affordable subscription for people wanting to embrace their curiosity and kinkiness. It’s where things get personal, funny and insightful with exclusive musings, play menus, recommendations and personalised advice.


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Who's Theodora?

We're named after the Empress Theodora, a badass Byzantine Empress who believed in herself and from poverty, underwent a spiritual and physical journey to become an empress and a champion for womens' rights.