Katie
Baskerville
Katie Baskerville is a gender-equality journalist with bylines in British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Stylist Magazine, HuffPost, GayTimes, Mashable, VICE, Refinery29, Glorious Sport, The Metro, and The Times, plus more.
Her journalism covers sexuality, LGBTQIA+ culture, reproductive health, sex, relationships, gender equality, violence against women and girls, as well as many other overlaps with lifestyle, health and culture beats.
She regularly contributes to Mashable, HuffPost and GayTimes.
Baskerville has appeared on several radio programmes for BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Wales/Cymru and LBC.
She is represented by Abi Fellows at DHH Literary.
She is the feminist author of Beyond Belief: A Defence of Gossip and the Women Who Do It published by Harper Collins (HQ) on March 12 2026
"Brilliantly written and researched and a must-read for anyone wanting to learn more about gossip and feminism" - Shahed Ezaydi, author of The Othered Woman
A celebration and exploration of gossip, reclaiming it as a powerful tool for building relationships, sharing vital information and enabling women’s voices to be heard.
Tittle-tattle. Hearsay. Rumours. Bitching. Tea.
Call it what you will: the fact remains that gossip is entwined into our daily lives. From group WhatsApp chats to click-bait headlines, social media snooping to reality television, there is nothing more devilishly delicious, scandalous, and satisfying than a juicy piece of gossip.
Tracing gossip’s roots from old wives’ tales and the witch trials to reality TV, whisper networks and defamation lawsuits, Beyond Belief asks, have we lost the ability to listen; to hear, and to believe women who speak up and speak out?
A joyous reclamation of women’s words, this book is for anyone who’s ever uttered the words, ‘You won’t believe this…’
Bylines
If I’m Disabled, Why Can’t I Say It? [link]
The quiet epidemic of sapphic domestic violence [link]
Silver jewellery is sapphic – and recognising it is important [link]
Some women like to watch men f**k each other, so does it really matter who Heated Rivalry’s sex scenes are for? [link]
The ultimate guide to sapphic fisting [link]
Unpacking the Fantasies and Controversies of Gay For Pay Porn [link]
In Defence of the Pillow Princess and Their Misunderstood Role [link]
Why Brokeback Mountain is Still a Landmark for Queer Cinema Twenty Years Later [link]
Sex Scenes That Revolutionised the Trans-Female Gaze [link]
Pups Reveal the Truth About Their Misunderstood Scene [link]
A Complete Guide To Darkrooms, Anonymous Sex and Consent [link]
Can The Queer Community Reclaim Gay as a Perjorative? [link]
Revealed, The Relationship Style Heralded as the ‘Antidote’ to Loneliness [link]
Billie Eilish, Fletcher and Jojo Siwa Backlash is Proof That Biphobia is Alive and Well [link]
EYNTK About The Download Festival Toilet Controversy [link]
Sapphic Breakup Ettiquette 101 [link]
‘Full Bush In A Bikini’ Was The Chorus Of The Summer. Now What? [Magazine]
Two Years On From The Women’s Health Strategy Announcements, Has Anything Actually Changed For Same Sex Couples? [Magazine]
The Cost of Living is Messing Up More Than Just Our Sex Lives [link]
This Is Why ‘No Nut November’ Isn’t Actually Good For You [link]
I Rewatched The Early Days Of Geordie Shore And I Have *A Lot* Of Thoughts [link]
Oh Good, Period Blood Can Flow Backwards [link]
Sorry, You Can Now Use WHAT To Diagnose An STI? [link]
What Everyone Is Getting Spectacularly Wrong About Polyamory [link]
Let’s Talk About Luxury Sex Toys – What’s All The Buzz About? [link]
‘My 10-Year-Old Talks About Being Fat And Having Thin Lips. How Can I Help Her?’ [link]
People Are Just Realising The (Infuriating) Reason Why Women Give Birth On Their Backs [link]
I’m Sorry, The Clocks Going Back Does What To Our Health? [link]
If Self-Confidence Is Sexy, Why Are So Many Of Us Still So Insecure? [link]
Georgia Harrison Shares Cruel Parting Words Ex-Boyfriend Had For Her Prior To Stephen Bear Verdict [link]
As Britney’s Memoir Details Her Postnatal Depression Struggle, Here’s How To Spot The Signs [link]
Madonna Is The Soundtrack To The Deep, Uncompromising Love My Mum And I Have For One Another [link]
Why Do We Hate Women Who Don’t Smile ‘Enough’? [link]
I’m About To Start IVF. Here’s Why Wanting Kids Isn’t Enough [link]
For Those Of Us With Body Issues, The 90s Yearbook Trend Ain’t Fun [link]
I Sexted With An AI Sex Chatbot – Here’s What I Learnt [link]
Preventable Cancers Claims Thousands Of Women’s Lives Every Year. We Need Feminist Cancer Care. [link]
If This Last Fortnight Has Taught Us Anything, It’s That We Need To Better Understand Coercion [link]
No, Minister – That’s Absolutely Not Why We Should Be Having Children [link]
I Watched Porn In A Room Full Of People. Here’s What I Learnt [link]
What Happens When Victims Are Bombarded With Sexual Assault News [link]
So, What Exactly Is A False Rape Allegation? [link]
Delulu – A Fun Little Trend Or An Ableist Slur? [link]
Keeping An Ex’s Nudes Is Not Illegal. But Should It Be? [link]
Is Slut Shaming Behind The Rise In Breast Reduction Surgeries? [link]
Trans+ People Are Under Attack. Here’s What You Can Do To Help [link]
Can watching ethical porn help improve our sexual body image? [link]
Everything you need to know about foot fetishes [link]
What do our sex dreams mean? [link]
Beyond the Easter eggs, Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ reminds us to love ourselves harder [link]
Does penis size actually matter? [link]
My partner tested positive for an STI, but I’m negative. Why? [link]
Is it ever OK to use the term queerbaiting? [link]
Vaginal discharge: what its colour, texture and smell can tell you [link]
Cunnilingus on camera is changing. So are attitudes towards women’s pleasure. [link]
We’re having less sex. What does that mean for public health? [link]
How problematic is bi pornography? [link]