We’re seeing a growing awareness and conversation around gender, how it comes into play in various aspects of our lives, and the importance of inclusivity when discussing gender. With new conversations comes some confusion. Breaking down questions about sex and gender is one of the ways we can create a more inclusive world. Understanding starts…
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Post-Orgasm Torture, the Gateway to Even More Sexual Bliss?
Sure, the word ‘torture’ doesn’t really seem all that appealing, especially for those who aren’t in the BDSM community. But don’t let that turn you off! You see, the practice of post-orgasm torture is not only something enjoyed between two consenting adults who trust and respect one another, but it’s also something that’s arousing and…
Playing Student/Teacher at the Office – An Erotic Story
It was time to show him the side of me I’ve hidden for years, I told myself as I lifted a hand to knock on the door of my husband’s office. I’ve denied myself long enough. “Come in,” his voice came from behind the closed door and as I entered his office, I found him…
Faith and Masturbation: Interview with an Ex-Pastor-Turned-Stripper
Hi Nikole. Thank you so much for joining us! Can you start by giving us a quick overview of your background in faith? Hi! I’m so happy to be here! Yes, my story’s gone viral as the Pastor-turned-stripper, and it’s true. I grew up in the church, loved the church, and became a leader in…
This Intimina X LELO Combo is *Chef’s Kiss* for Orgasm Day
Orgasms are good for you. Period. And we’re not just talking about pain relief. Orgasms come with massive benefits, and while period sex might not be for everyone, don’t diss it ‘till you’ve tried it with Ziggy Cup. To warm yourself to the idea of getting freaking during your period, try masturbating. Your vulva will…
Everything You Wanted to Know about Cervix Orgasms
Vaginas are truly amazing, hiding many different pleasure spots inside them. And yes, I mean more than the infamous G-spot that people still debate on to this day. There are up to seven (according to some experts) different orgasms vagina owners can have. But today, we’re going to focus on one spot in particular —…
The Fun of Teasing and Denial
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…
Orgasm Denial, a Sexual Build Up of Intense Pleasure
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,…
Self-Pleasure Is the Key to a Better Partnered Sex
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…
What’s a Masochist, and Am I One?
In sex and in life, there are those who seek pain or self-denial as a means for pleasure. On the sexual side of things, masochism can be healthy when explored via BDSM play. However when this spills over into your day to day life things can become complicated. Today we are going to contrast the…
Nirvana – The Most Underestimated Sex Pose
All acrobatic sex poses have the same thing in common – you will try them only once. The best sex poses are comfortable, simple and well supported, which is why the vast majority of everyone’s sex life consists of either missionary variants, cowgirl variants or common doggy style. Everything else is fun only for a…
The Beginner’s Guide to Shibari, Japanese Bondage Practice
If you’re familiar with the world of BDSM, then you’ve probably seen the community of BDSM practitioners who love to tie each other with elaborate rope knots and hang in the air. This BDSM practice is called shibari, and it originated in Japan and has been growing in popularity throughout the years in the western…
Everything You Need to Know About Caning
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…
Review Roundup: F1S V2 Sextech Console
Discover what sex toy reviewers are saying about LELO’s latest sex toy for men, the F1S V2 sextech console. You can check out products features and differences from the first generation here. LELO F1S V2 MALE MASTURBATOR REVIEW | MR’S OPINION “So, it seems we have a winner. Am I surprised? Yes. The F1S V2…
Finding The Right Online Dating Site Available for you
What when you look for within an online dating site review? What makes a site more reliable or perhaps trustworthy? Is actually a site perfect for everybody who uses it? Does a site make sure you will connect with someone on the internet? All of these questions are excellent great be cautious when you are…
What is Erotic Hypnosis?
Want to surrender control completely? Submission takes on a whole new level when hypnosis comes into play. Blending all the essentials of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, erotic hypnosis takes this well-studied world and repurposes it for a raunchy old time. Psychologist Dr. Pam Spurr puts it best when she says that erotic hypnosis is so successful…
GRAND OPENING: Official LELO Amazon Webshop!
Check out the official LELO Amazon store and discover a world of personal satisfaction at the click of a button. Shop sex toys for him, sex toys for her, couples’ sex toys, and discounted bundles that will blow your brain… and, well, something else. I’ve seen LELO on Amazon before. Why is this store special?…
Before You Have Sex with Your Ex, Read This
Samantha Jones once said, “Sex with an ex can be depressing. If it’s good, you can’t get it anymore. If it’s bad, you just had sex with an ex.” Even the fictional queen of casual sex knew that sex with an ex is complicated, yet surveys report that even 44% of people have sex with…
Talking about: STIs, COVID, and #HotVaxSummer
A bit ago, I wrote an article on STIs (sexually transmitted infections, otherwise known as STDs). In it, I discussed how to help ensure you do not have an infection through testing, barrier method protection, and also by talking with your partner(s). Of all these, talking is often one of the hardest for people. Now,…
Five Different Love Languages, Five Different Ways To Please Your Partner
When Dr. Gary Chapman wrote his book The Five Love Languages over 30 years ago, he probably didn’t think it will become an essential part of every couple’s life. Truly, learning your and your partner’s love languages is the best way to find common ground and communicate your needs within the relationship. Gary Chapman described…
Sexual Compatibility: It’s Not About Instant Attraction
Sexual compatibility is one of the most important aspects of every relationship. Whenever we meet a new partner, we’re always eager to find out whether we’re compatible in the sheets. We’re looking for that spark, that instant attraction to another person, where you can’t seem to get enough of each other and where you don’t…
The Primal Fetish, Explained
To be primal is connected to primal urges, such as protecting oneself or others from harm. It’s often used as a means to talk about animals during hunting or evolutionary development. In Latin, the word ‘primus’ is used which essentially means ‘first’. In this way, it refers to someone seeing themselves or others as the…
Where Does LELO Ship From? And Other Shipping FAQs
You have some questions about LELO shipping. Let’s get to it. Where does LELO ship from? LELO ships worldwide and has fulfilment centers across the globe, including in Las Vegas (U.S.), Zagreb (EU), and Suzhou (China), so, it depends where you’re ordering to. There are a few countries where imports are unavailable (Brazil, Ethiopia, India,…
Intimate and Powerful: Have You Tried the Amazon Sex Position?
Just like the powerful Amazon Rainforest, partaking in the Amazon sex position will have you and your partner experiencing a rainfall of delight! It’s a sex position that’s been said to be extremely powerful, especially for the one on top, yet has been described as quite a workout in terms of fitness and flexibility. But…
Do Men Really Have a Higher Sex Drive Than Women?
Women are morally superior prudes, who barely think about sex, and men are never-satisfied, sexually hungry beasts, right? That’s the stereotypes of sexual desire in both sexes we are used to seeing in media and our culture on a daily basis. Interestingly, though, this understanding of sex drive in women and men we have to…
People with Penises Can Squirt, Too
As someone who was voted “most pessimistic” in grade school, it seems it’s in my nature to be a skeptic. So when I was recently informed that people with penises can squirt like people with vulvas, my immediate reaction was to question its legitimacy. A way of penis-owners saying: “Well, I can do that, too!”…
(GFD) Gentle FemDom: A Kink You Never Knew You Wanted?
The images and ideas that are conjured up when thinking of BDSM and kink can sometimes be misleading or inaccurate. For many who are unfamiliar with these kinds of practices, it may seem daunting, strange, outlandish, or even down-right abusive. In actuality, these terms are completely unreliable, and couldn’t be further from the truth. You…
Half of Americans Say Their Current Partner is the Worst Sex They’ve Ever Had
Half of coupled-up Americans admit that their current partner is the worst sex they’ve ever had. That’s the takeaway from a recent study examining the biggest embarrassments and disasters in the intimate lives of 2,000 sexually active U.S. residents. One in five has experienced more than 10 truly awful sexual encounters in their life, almost…
How Do You have Underwater Sex?
If you’ve been wondering about how to enjoy an even wetter and wilder time with a partner, then surely you’ve thought about doing it underwater. The underwater realm is, after all, the wettest place imaginable. However (and this is a pretty big HOWEVER), before you go and get your snorkel, there’s something you’ve got to…
Ties That Bind Ch. 3 – An Erotic Series
Previous Chapter Chapter Three: Postlude Time escapes me, as I lay there, a human candelabra for The Collective. There is nothing else, except my task. My nipples are covered in wax and ache to be touched. The exhibitionist in me revels at the thought that so many eyes are on my exposed body and I…
What Does LELO Packaging Look Like?
We agree, just because you’re excited about a new sex toy doesn’t mean your neighbors or anyone you live with needs to know about it. Now that you’re set on which new pleasure maker you have your eye on, here’s what you can expect with LELO packaging. Is LELO packaging discreet? Yes. The package arrives…
The Porn Star Experience (PSE): The Ultimate Fantasy Come to Life?
Just like a romantic movie in which someone chases another through the airport, sweeps them off their feet and they live happily ever after, the porn star experience is oddly similar… although on opposite ends of the spectrum. You see, the PSE has been called “the porn star experience” for a reason… it’s something you…
Ever Wondered What the Meaning Behind “LELO” Sex Toy Company is?
You probably know LELO as one of the leading brands in luxury sexual wellness. They were one of the first sex toy companies to adopt modern and functional designs into their products from inception. While they have taken the industry by storm, they started from “tiny acorns” in 2003. Can you guess what the LELO…
Enhance Your Solo Sex Experience: Your Complete Guide to Tantric Masturbation
You have probably heard the term tantric sex before. It probably evokes images such as multiple-hour lovemaking, multiple orgasms, and deepening connection with your partner. And while it’s true that tantric sex is mostly a partner-focused lovemaking practice, it can also be used as a way to enhance your solo sex play. This is where…
Ties That Bind Ch. 2 – An Erotic Series
Previous Chapter Chapter Two: Interlude I lay on the bed, my mask pulled tight and my vision cut off. With a start, I feel the bed move and my heart starts to race. My beautiful four-poster carriage is being wheeled somewhere and I have no idea where. A small sliver of brightness peeks through the…
Ask a Doctor: Kinks and Fetishes with Dr. Zhana
Hi everyone, this is Dr. Zhana and it’s time to talk about kinks! I got some really good questions from you that I can’t wait to answer them! What is the shortest explanation for ‘kink’? It’s always good to start with definitions! And the shortest one I can give you for kink is “an unusual…
Ties That Bind Ch. 1 – An Erotic Series
Note from Author: This short story contains sexually explicit content that is not appropriate for minors. All sexual encounters in this story are consensual between adults. All scenes of power exchange and kink elements are to be assumed as pre-negotiated between partners that follow R.A.C.K: risk-aware, consensual kink! Scenes in this short story may include…
How To: Anal Masturbation for Total Beginners
It’s no secret that we are living in pretty butt-centric times. As far back as 2014, people were scratching their heads over the resurgence of round, juicy bottoms in pop culture, and even then they were talking about a cultural movement that was years in the making. This is by no means a scholarly thesis,…
Best Sex Toys for the Bathtub
There are few better self-care routines than taking a long, relaxing bath, but we can think of one sure-fire way to improve bath time… that’s by bringing a toy (or two) into the tub with you! But getting the right toy is important, not just because you need to be sure they’re waterproof. Here’s our…
Master the Art of Giving Great Head! 50 Blowjob Tips He’ll Love!
So you want to give your partner a blowjob that’ll make his knees weak? Yeah, we’ve got you covered! We’re so well-versed in the art of giving great head, in fact, that we’ve compiled a mega blowjob guide with 50 blowjob tips. Go from zero to hero in a matter of five to 10 minutes…
Gentle Femdom: Female Dominants Unmask the Term
When you conjure the word femdom, often the stereotypical vision of a strict sadistic dominant female wearing a latex corset, thigh high boots and yielding a nasty whip emerges. Yes, please Mistress! Yet, put gentle in front of that term and the mind may become confounded. The term “gentle femdom” (or GFD for short) may…
The Best Birthday Gift – An Erotica Story
It was Michael’s 37th birthday and his wife, Tricia had bought him a 60-minute deep tissue massage from a local masseuse. As Michael drove to his appointment after work, he wondered why Tricia would buy him this. He had never mentioned wanting or needing a massage. Michael and Tricia had been married for 9 years…
The Heroes of Pride and the LGBTQ+ Folks Who Represent Us
Through millennia of forced silence, the LGBTQ community has persisted – and with more of us holding positions of power now than at any other time in history, our communal voice is louder than ever. The history of pride is still in the making. Some people started it, for generations to come. These eight heroes…
Rough Sex—Why Do We Crave It?
Sex is one of the best ways to build intimacy and connect with your partner. When you’re both naked, bodies touching, sensually moving together while keeping each other’s gaze, the atmosphere is very romantic and pleasant. But sometimes, you just don’t want to do it sweet and soft. Sometimes, you just want to be thrown…
Everything You Need to Know About Gender, Sexuality and PRIDE—Dr. Zhana Q&A
Hi everyone, it’s Dr. Zhana! It’s time to answer your questions about sexual orientation and LGBTQ-related topics for Pride Month. I got some really good questions and I’m really excited to answer them. Q: I know gender is not binary, but is sex binary? All right, let’s start with the basics. Gender is more about…
Thinking of Getting a Hood Piercings? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The female genitalia is a wondrous thing, and it becomes even more marvelous when you realize that you can bedazzle your bits with jewelry. There are actually a few different places on the vagina that can be pierced, but the most popular of them all is the vertical clitoral hood (VCH from here on) piercing…
Precum 101: The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Ejaculate and Everything You Need To Know About It
Precum or pre-ejaculate is a fluid that comes out of a penis when the penis owner becomes aroused. It can show up at any time during foreplay or during masturbation, and some people notice it, while others don’t. It’s a very natural part of penis-owner anatomy, but there is still a lot of misconception about…
Control Your Orgasms… From Your Phone!
Oh the wonderful world of sex toys! How we cherish our self-care sessions, filled with passionate lust and gorgeous orgasms! And don’t forget partnered play… equally as delicious and satisfying! Which is why we’re continuously bringing you new and more sextech-savvy toys that’ll rock your world (like the new LELO ENIGMA! Have you seen it…
Getting Wet: Let’s Talk About Vaginal Discharge and What It Is
Vaginal discharge, arousal fluid, squirting fluid, and cervical fluid. So many different vagina fluids that it can be hard to keep track of and understand the differences between each, right? But it doesn’t have to be — once you understand the purpose of vagina fluids and why our bodies produce them, the difference becomes clear…
Three’s a Crowd! The Ins and Outs of a MMF Threesome
When it comes to social situations, the expression, “two’s company, three’s a crowd” often comes with negative connotations. But when you add some kind of sexual aspect to it, well… a crowd is actually quite enticing! In fact, a study confirmed that 82% of men and 31% of women were interested in having a threesome…