Everyone needs a sex playlist (or two). There aren’t many things that feel as good as making love to your favorite songs, so if you haven’t curated a sex music playlist, get on it! A 2011 study published in Nature Neuroscience found that music can awaken the same pleasure-seeking parts of the brain that are…
Honeymoons are for relaxing in the sun, celebrating your new, official partnership, and of course – having passionate honeymoon sex. When Brides magazine conducted a survey and asked 138 newlyweds how often they have sex while on the honeymoon, 32% (the majority) said every day, while 28% said multiple times a day. If you’re one…
You might not know what sensation play is, but we bet you have participated in activities (or fantasized about them) at least once or twice in your life. Some of the more common activities, like spanking your partner’s ass as you pass them in the kitchen or giving your partner a sensual massage, are actually…
Let’s be honest – there are bad lovers who might make you regret inviting them over to your place, and then there are the good lovers, ones that are so good you get flashbacks from the time spent with them in the middle of your work… Being a good lover has nothing to do with…
Sexual chemistry starts in the brain. Intimacy deepens the better that you know someone, and pleasure is easier to access when you’re having honest conversations about sex and life in general. Talking about sex, no matter how fun it is, can be daunting. So we’re here to offer some inspiration. Whether you’re looking to spice…
Let’s be honest, we spend quite a lot of time and money finding ways to look sexier during sex. Think lace lingerie, latex clothing, crotchless panties, balaclavas, leather cuffs, strap-ons, chockers, and everything in between… All these clothing pieces and accessories are supposed to make us sexier and increase our chances of having a mindblowing…
I figured out how to orgasm with a partner quite late in life, despite always being very sexually open-minded and adventurous. For years, I would talk with my friends who had orgasms with their partners and feel like there was something wrong with me because I wasn’t able to orgasm with another person involved. The…
Have you ever considered how gratitude impacts your sexual satisfaction and relationship? Gratitude is a common mindfulness practice that focuses on finding good things in life and feeling grateful for them. What recent research has found is that feeling grateful about things in life not only improves overall happiness levels but can also greatly affect…
Have you ever heard of a sex menu? Yes, just as you’d go to a restaurant and have a menu of food to choose from, you can have a similar menu for when it’s time to get frisky with your partner. If you want to learn more about what a sex menu is, why it’s…
Using sex toys for solo play is considered normal and more and more people are getting comfortable with being open about it. However, most people still tend to forget that even if a sex toy is not marketed as a “sex toy for couples”, it can still be used with a partner. Remember, any sex…
The trends in sexual wellness demonstrate a shift in attitude to being more flexible and open-minded regarding our sex lives. We see this reflected in the normalising of sexual acts, desires and attitudes previously unspoken about or hidden, according to LELO. This approach to sexual wellness being included and recognised as a part of our…
Are you looking for last-minute romantic date ideas for a date night with your partner, but you don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? Listen, we get it! Sometimes, life gets in the way, and there is not enough time to plan a perfect date out and about with your partner. On days…
Even if you’re great with your fingers already, learning a few more fingering tips is never a bad thing. After all, the best types of lovers are those who are always looking for new and improved ways to pleasure their partners. So, if your partner loves fingering, and you want to learn how to please…
Winters are long, dark, and cold. It’s natural to want to bundle up in a blanket, light a few candles, and cuddle with your partner until spring comes back around. However, with love day just around the corner, you might want to dig yourself out of the blanket mountain and experiment with new ways to…
So, you want to know what your sex life will look like in 2023? Why guess when the stars can tell you! Of course, you have control to some degree, but it’s undeniable… each zodiac sign has very distinct characteristics. These special characteristics play a big part in who you are, your behaviours, thoughts, relationships,…
Chances are you’ve experienced sexual performance anxiety at some point in your life. Anxiety disorders are the most common health issue in the United States after all, and sex, as wonderful as it is, can be pretty nerve-wrecking, especially when you’re inexperienced or with a new partner. The idea that sex is a “performance” is…
Sometimes, it can be hard to come up with good sexual ideas to make things more exciting for you and your partner. You both are busy with life, so it’s natural that being creative in the bedroom gets harder. If you’re looking for new ideas for experimentation with your partner, then we have a list…
Music is a powerful medium. And did you know that it has the ability to reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and improve one’s mood, sleep, mental alertness, and memory? It can also take us back to different moments in time, which is a great way to relieve memories. Today however, we’re going to be talking…
We like to celebrate sex in all its joyful glory. I rejoice at the very possibility that my articles might encourage someone to have better sex, but I’ll never claim that it’s a one-way road and that there isn’t a dark and sinister quality to sexuality. Sex is a risky game and some of its…
We tend to actively keep only a tiny number of our sexual experiences in our memory, especially from long lasting relationships. But those we do remember are usually quite remarkable and I’ve noticed that some of the best ones I remember tended to come in the form of little bursts that stretch over long periods…
Sure, sex is amazing, incredible, wonderful, and sometimes firework-inducing. But there are things that you should and shouldn’t be doing afterwards. Don’t let this put you off however, it’s merely a way in which to always keep safe, and to feel your best as you bathe in your post-orgasmic bliss. Now’s the time to live…
Sex, nay, amazing sex, is something we all deserve. And if you’ve ever been in a relationship, you can probably attest to the fact that the first few months are pure bliss. That honeymoon phase where you just can’t keep your hands off of each other, and life is but a dream. But if said-relationship…
Our sex life is a canary in the coal mine of our well-being, so when things in our life slip out of control, the price for that will be paid in bed. Good thing is the system works in both directions, so if we get our act together, it will inevitably lead to more sexual…
With spring just around the corner, you might be looking for new ways to spice things up in your relationship. It’s natural that with nature waking up from the winter slumber and days getting longer, you want to find new and exciting ways to connect with your partner. So, if you’ve been wondering how to…
It might surprise you that it’s not “Boobs. Boobs. BOOBS.” There are many things that are going through a man’s mind while he’s making love–and yes, there’s a good chance he’s fantasizing about someone or something else. And that’s okay, because you’re probably doing it too! What is he thinking during sex? While making love,…
Edging is the practice of stopping yourself just before you reach orgasm, when you are on the metaphorical “edge” of sexual climax. While originally invented as a treatment for premature ejaculation, edging can help people climax more easily, and enable us to develop control over when those orgasms happen (1). Not only that, it’s also…
For many men and people with penises, it may never even occur to them to try strap-on sex. If one’s parts are functioning as expected they might not see no reason to experiment with such a thing. Society in general has deeply-rooted ideas about masculinity and penises that lead men to regard such playthings as…
You’ve probably heard the term “happy ending” in the movies, social media, and even in magazines where people share their crazy stories from that time they went on vacation. And you’ve probably been curious what all the fuss is about. Is the happy ending common for every message? Is it only reserved for men alone,…
Familiar with a bucket list? You know, a list of things you simply must do before you die? Maybe you want to visit Thailand. Perhaps you’d like to go swimming with dolphins or get a tattoo? The beauty of a bucket list is that it can be as personal and meaningful as you want it…
Good things come in threes, and in this case… sometimes two’s. Who doesn’t want more *bang* for their buck? Sex toy bundles are the gift that keeps on giving. Whether they’re for yourself, or someone else. They’re also an awesome way to try out a range of sensations with products that were designed to work…
Dual vibrators are one of the most popular sex toys on the market. And there is no surprise why. With the wide array of shapes and sizes that they come in, it’s a sex toy worth the attention for enhancing both, solo and partnered play. What Is a Double Vibrator? Double vibrators are sex toys…
When it comes to sex toys, human beings have always been inventive. Long before the emergence of climax machines like the famous ‘rabbit’ and smart luxury toys that can tell what you want before you want it, people had to make do with what nature had to offer. The oldest sex toy known to man…
Sex columnist Dan Savage explained the art of talking dirty very simply: “Dirty talk for beginners: Tell ’em what you’re going to do, tell ’em what you’re doing, tell ’em what you did.” This formula sounds perfect, but what if you’re shy and struggle with articulating your thoughts? Not all people are comfortable with voicing…
The clinical trial was conducted by the University of Almería Center for Neuropsychological Evaluation and Rehabilitation (CERNEP) in correspondence with the bioethics committee. The device used was the SONA 2 clitoral massager by LELO, which uses patented SenSonic technology to stimulate more of the clitoris in comparison with traditional vibrators. Background Information Female pleasure has…
Frotting… a new term you haven’t heard of? Rest assured, you know what it is, you may just have never heard the actual term for it! For some, frotting can be like the male version of scissoring or tribbing. Light bulb moment? Let’s explain… What is Frotting? Frotting is when a penis-owner rubs their penis…
Having sex in the bedroom is great. It offers comfort, coziness and it’s a safe space to enjoy yourself and your partner. But if you find yourself getting bored and looking for a way to spice things up, you don’t have to look far to find a solution. In fact, you only have to look…
To give your partner a smooth & sultry lap dance, you by no means need to be a professional dancer. Heck, you don’t even need to have a honed sense of rhythm. To perform a lap dance that they won’t soon forget, the main thing you need is a song that makes you want to…
The notion itself: Clothed Female, Naked Male (CFNM), doesn’t exactly seem like anything special, does it? Picture a Sunday morning where a female partner is in her pyjamas and her male partner is naked. They’re just hanging out, chatting, making breakfast, or maybe he’s just about to hop into the shower. Now this would be…
Content Warning: This Article Discusses Sexual Trauma and Abuse. Please read with caution if this is a triggering topic for you. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re more than familiar with the term “intercourse”. Maybe it even gives you cringey flashbacks to conversations with your parents, healthcare provider, or sex-ed teacher. Based on…
Anyone who had dabbled in some BDSM play knows the term “aftercare” well. It’s always repeated over and over again whenever you’re looking for tips on how to start with BDSM. Somehow, people often think that aftercare after vanilla sex, when no whips and chains were involved, is not needed. Like, if you’re having sex…
Sex is such a dang joy. When we’re deep in the moment with a partner and things round the corner from hot to sizzling, sometimes it can feel like we’re a deep sea diver, heading straight down, down, down to the final prize all the way at the bottom. In those moments, pleasure is a…
It may sound like a nightmare, but actually, engaging in orgasm denial (otherwise known as erotic sexual denial) is one of the sexiest ways to build and maintain arousal! And when one finally does climax, well… it’s definitely something you’ll continue to crave. It’s a practice that can be done solo or with a partner,…
Being single usually has a fairly sad undertone for many people. Movies and media had shaped a certain image of how the life of single people looks like, with tons of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream or endless booze on Friday nights and questionable sex life. But in real life, being single doesn’t have to…
We could spend all day wondering what singular moment in our lives sparked our fantasies of rods and canes. Maybe it was the time we spent in Catholic school taught by nuns, or the way we played with the popular, mean girls as children. Whatever brought you to this moment, your interest in caning has…
We followed up with Megan Barton-Hanson to see what she’s been up to since we last spoke. Here’s the update on her recent orbit around the sun, future adventures, and sex advice for anyone. First of all, happy belated 27th birthday! We’re happy to see Post Malone (even the cardboard version) made it to your…
March 20th marks International Day of Happiness, and we’re dedicating the latest research to sex and happiness, that is, why sex makes us feel good and what we can do to have sex that makes us happy. What Does Sex Mean? We may ask ourselves, what does sex mean to a woman? What does sex…
What is Femtech? Femtech is a term used to describe products, services, and technologies that support women’s health. It was originally coined by the founder of the popular period-tracking app Clue, Ida Tin. Femtech is an industry full of opportunities that were previously overlooked. Femtech is commonly associated with the following things: Menstruation and period…
Indeed, there are different ways to have sex. In fact, sex doesn’t even need to involve penetration at all. Sex can be anything you want it to be! And knowing this is a good thing. It takes one away from the notion that penetrative sex with climax is the end goal , which it really…
Bath time is such a sensual affair, whether it’s merely to get yourself all cleaned up, to induce feelings of relaxation and rejuvenation, or to experience a bit of cheeky sexy time with yourself or a partner. So, if you’re all about making waves, we’re sure you’re going to love the sound of bathtub sex…
Rewilding is a sexy idea that gets sexier every day. If we apply the concept to our love life, it can help us have more natural, spontaneous and satisfying sex. What is Rewilding? In conservation biology, it represents a restoration of habitat to its natural state, which might actually be the only thing that can…