A peek inside.
"Curiosity is the lust of the mind." — Thomas Hobbes
Did you know? The first “sealed section” in magazines became a popular feature in the late 1970s and early 1980s, originally designed to discreetly cover topics deemed “too risqué” for general readers. In Australia, Dolly magazine’s famous sealed sections in the ‘80s and ‘90s set a record for being some of the most anticipated parts of any magazine issue.
She glanced around, checking the doorway for any sign of her mum or siblings. The magazine lay open in her lap, pages flipping innocently past teen fashion and movie posters, until she reached it. The Sealed Section.
Her fingers tingled as she traced the perforated line running along the inner seam. Those tiny dashes practically whispered, “go on… just a peek.” She hesitated, half-excited, half-nervous, knowing full well that one pull would reveal a world she’d only heard about in whispers at school. The possibility of getting caught made her heart thud a little faster, a thrilling, forbidding beat. She tugged, slowly at first, feeling the slight resistance as each perforation gave way.
And there it was—a spread of ideas and images she wasn’t supposed to see. Her cheeks flushed as she scanned the pages, barely breathing, feeling both grown-up and innocent all at once. Words jumped out at her, mysterious and foreign, yet also somehow familiar. For a moment, she felt like she was in on the world’s biggest secret, a quiet rebellion in the middle of her ordinary afternoon.
But then, a sound—footsteps down the hall. Her stomach did a little flip as she scrambled to fold up the magazine, sliding it under her pillow with the guilt of a note passed in class. She held her breath, a grin threatening at the corners of her mouth. Even though the moment had slipped by, she’d seen enough to feel like a small piece of her future had just opened up to her. She could already feel herself wanting more.
Welcome to The Sealed Section
It starts innocently enough. Just a magazine, casually flipped through on a quiet afternoon. But then you spot it: a small perforated line, a “sealed section” daring you to look a little closer, to tear open something you’re not supposed to see. You hesitate, but that curiosity tugs at you, and suddenly, the pages are unfolding to reveal a world that feels forbidden, thrilling, and a bit like stepping into a secret you wish you’d known sooner.
That’s the spirit behind The Sealed Section—a place for those of us who want to feel that thrill of discovery, who crave a deeper look at sex, intimacy, desire, and the stories we live behind closed doors. Here, we explore the hidden and the unexpected, from sultry short fiction to reflections on art and culture, and unpacking all the weird and wonderful mysteries of our humanness that, upon reveal, make us feel just a bit more alive.
If you’re here, it’s because you’re ready to look beyond the usual. And for those who want to go even deeper, there’s an exclusive Sealed Section - yep, just like the days of Girlfriend and Dolly - where the stories and explorations get even bolder.
Ready to take a peek? 😉
P.S. I’d love to hear from you! What kinds of stories or topics would you like to see in The Sealed Section? Whether it’s something playful, thought-provoking, or even a bit daring, let me know in the comments below. This space is as much about your curiosity as it is about mine.
This is so exciting! Bring on these stories!