It was a warm Friday night, the second night of the annual Jackson County Fair. The place was packed with people for this annual weekend event. The fairgrounds smelled of fresh popcorn, corndogs, and apples dipped in caramel. The lines at the food trucks were long for cinnamon elephant ears and tacos and fried cheese…
Every generation attempts to reinvent sexuality, some by infusing it with more liberties, others by making it more modest. But the truth is, there’s very little space for innovation, all sorts of sex acts and arrangements have been explored numerous times throughout human history, and that includes even things that you might think have a…
The massage chair at the fitness center kneaded Mary’s stressed body. The rollers crept up to her shoulders and down to her lower back. She was on the cusp of an ethereal state. Then two women woke her. “This is the Hydro Massage I told you about. You will love, love, love it.” The room…
Do you share sex toys with a partner? Owning and using sex toys is definitely popular – 52.5% of women and 44.8% of men have used sex toys at least once before. While sex toys used to be a thing to use only solo, more and more people are not shying away from using them…
Gwyneth Paltrow has been on a mission to bring taboo wellness trends to the mainstream via her brand Goop. From vampire facials to vagina-scented candles to jade vaginal eggs, Gwenyth and the Goop team are some of the top wellness trend forecasters. If you tune into the brand’s Netflix special, you’ll see the team meeting…
A study conducted by Market Research Society for LELO found that in the U.S., 40.4% of people engage in anal sex, and 42% want to try it. The desire for anal stimulation is shared by many, and the HUGO 2 vibrating massager is designed for anyone with a bum. What’s New with HUGO 2? Search…
It’s no secret that the orgasm gap still exists to this day, especially in heterosexual relationships. While 95% of heterosexual men report having an orgasm during partnered sex, only 65% of heterosexual women report the same. The stats are a bit different when it comes to queer relationships. Studies show that gay men orgasm 89%…
We like to think that, as a society, we have made progress over the years in the areas of tolerance and acceptance of different sexualities. For example: homosexuality. Until 1967, this was illegal in the UK. If convicted, a man would be sent to jail and incarcerated with hundreds of sex starved men (which I…
It’s the 2020s and technology is evolving left and right. We have endless tools and access to information at the tip of our fingers along with a rapidly changing understanding of what it means to connect. One thing that hasn’t changed? Human desire. Most humans are sexual beings. People are curious about the human body…
The menstrual cycle is divided into four phases—each of which are distinctly different. And during each phase, there are a lot of hormonal ups and downs, especially with the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Now these changes in hormones can bring about all sorts of moods, behaviors, cravings, energy or lack thereof, motivation, and more. …
We’ve all been in this situation… You’re on a road trip. You realize you have to pee, but think “I can hold it a little longer, at least until there’s a real bathroom.” Then, nothing. Nowhere to pull over or turn out. Just you in your car with a growing sense of urgency and panic…
Interesting Finds: Most of the movies on the list belong to the “Erotic Drama” genre. Three out of ten movies feature an intimate scene between a lesbian couple. Intimate lifestyle product experts at LELO conducted research to find out which movie sex scenes people are most eager to watch again. The research includes a list…
Part 1 Meaghan idly twirled the hair behind her ear as she waited for the others to join the conference call. Technically she was the church secretary, but in reality, she was the day school coordinator, facilities manager, bookkeeper, and any other position that her husband, Blake, needed her to fill. On top of her…
Sure, there are a handful of mainstream dating apps that are loaded with singles, but are those apps really geared towards single parents? By all means, there’s nothing wrong with using dating apps such as Tinder or Bumble! But, wouldn’t it be great to have a dating app that was specifically made for single parents?…
Interesting Discoveries: All positions, except for the “Eiffel Tower position,” involve only two partners. The missionary position is top-ranked across almost all US states. Hawaii has the most overall interest in all these positions across all US states. Intimate lifestyle product experts at LELO conducted a study to discover the most desired bedroom preferences in…
Story inspired by following illustration: Ever since hooking up with Daniel, the twelve days of Christmas have been anything but innocent. On the first day of Christmas, my true love married sweetheart sent me one pair of mistletoe-patterned panties. On the second day of Christmas, my secret lover sent me two red stockings with white…
Story inspired by following illustration: For many families around the world, Christmas morning is the most exciting one of the year. At the North Pole, it’s usually the quietest as one jolly old man gets his rest. Santa Claus slogged through into the kitchen from the workshop in the wee hours of Christmas morning. “How…
Story inspired by following illustration: “Jesus Christ,” Theo says under his breath, flicking his eyes towards Nadia. “Stop squirming, would you?” Nadia shakes her head, scoffing. She shifts her weight and crawls further under the Christmas tree, one hand around the trunk, the other around the plastic stand. Theo stands above her, arms deep in…
Ancient Buddhist teachings say that trying to use words to describe life’s most wondrous feelings, peace and enlightenment for example, strips them of their true essence. And while most of us might be a few karma points short of enlightenment, we could all agree that experiencing an orgasm – indeed, one of life’s great pleasures –…
Congratulations! You’re embarking on a 9-month journey that is going to have its share of ups and downs, but doesn’t need to mean the end of ins and outs. During pregnancy, sex may be the furthest thing from your mind, or it may be the only thing you’re thinking about. Sex during pregnancy is totally…
Being single is not a bad thing despite the fact that society dictates marriage, children, and the white picket fence. In fact, being single can be very empowering. It can bring about a lot of self-awareness and the ability to work on oneself before sharing their life with another. So whether someone is single by…
By popular demand and with a few improvements, the LELO holiday erotica contest is back! So light your candles, dim the lights and stimulate your creative juices for a chance to win a free LELO toy. In an upgrade to previous contests, we are now accepting submissions on any of our blog languages, including English,…
This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. While the word ‘lube’ might conjure up memories of questionable frat-hosted wrestling events or comically over-sized tubs of jelly on a porn set, using lube is one of the best…
This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. 1. It’s More Than Meets the Eye A 3D model of the clitoris is just starting to make its rounds in Sex Ed. Classes, and honestly it’s about time. Everyone…
New data reveals that Brits are still experiencing a decline in their sex habits, with over a quarter (27%) saying they have less sex now than they used to. The research, from the 2023 instalment of LELO’s annual Sex Census, reveals that Britain is still suffering from the ‘sexodus’ identified in 2022’s report. This was…
Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays in the US, if not the biggest. It’s a time for family, for appreciating everything we have in our lives, for giving thanks. And for SEX. Yes, seriously. What most people don’t know is that Thanksgiving is actually a holiday with its roots firmly steeped in sensuality and…
This article has been verfified for up-to-date accuracy in 2023 and is the sequel to a previous article about weird world records of sex. The world is absolutely full with sex acts that, while valid, still go beyond what most of polite society will find themselves engaging in. This extends to cultural aspects, as there…
Just because moving in together doesn’t mean marriage, it’s still a pretty big decision to make. And many professionals admit that making that decision should be intentional and deliberate rather than simply deciding one day to take the plunge. But we get it: maybe you’ve been dating for a while and you already spend most…
Our in-the-office affair now needs to be an out-of-office affair, we both agreed. Above all, it MUST survive our pending retirement as both our future happiness depends largely on how Clive’s actual wife and my very occasional guy view the situation, assuming I’d even bother to tell him, that is. Clive and I have shared…
An interview to die for… if you’re a hands-on type? Starting just with her Mum and her best friend Simone some 4 years ago, it was now time to increase her sales staff, which, in reality, was just her. Constantly needing to try fresh ideas, she was hoping that her first [proper] employee would broaden…
Whether you are aware of your relationship attachment style or not, it plays an important role in your everyday life. It influences how you fall in love (and whether you do at all), how close you feel to people in your life, and how easy or hard it is for you to be vulnerable with…
Do you ever find yourself extremely horny while on your period? If the answer is yes, know that you are definitely not the only one. And there are reasons why you might be feeling this way. Our sex drives are ever-changing and fluctuating, and there are a plethora of reasons, external and internal, that can…
If you think you know what “yachting” means, think again. In regular people’s world, yachting might mean recreational boating activities, but in Hollywood, and the entertainment industry, yachting has less to do with the boats, and more to do with exchanging sexual favors for money. So, if you’re curious to find out more about the…
This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. Dear LELO, Help! After an abnormal Pap smear, I was referred for a colposcopy… and have been told I have HPV. I have no idea who I got this from…
This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. With all the lifting, stretching, running and sweating so many of us do at the gym however many times a week, we’re here to tell you about one muscle set…
The invention of the birth control pill was a revolutionary event that completely changed the sex lives of cis-gendered women around the world. It finally allowed them to take control over their reproductive system, and be in charge of their sexuality a little bit more. However, while it’s a super popular contraceptive method that many…
If you are bored with your masturbation routine and want to expand your self-pleasure sexual repertoire, why not try pillow humping? Yes, you read that right – pillow humping might be your next favorite thing! Before you write off humping your pillow as something only horny teenagers do, hear us out. There are many good…
Technology and all of the joys that it has brung has made many individuals exceedingly happy and content. From live streaming, uploads, music, and social media channels, it seems as though we quite literally have the world at our fingertips. But is this enough? Apparently not. What is the Metaverse? Introducing: the metaverse. A 3D…
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Interested in exploring or stepping up anal play? We’ve got a new massager designed just for you. SORAYA Beads emit a range of vibrations, from powerful pulsations to soft murmurs. The sensation resonated deep inside the bum, one bead at a time. The beads come in cascading sizes, the smallest on the tip and largest…
This article was scientifically reviewed by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. She is a professor, researcher, private practitioner and Fellow of the American Psychological Association. It’s extremely important to learn to safely prepare for anal sex before engaging in it, so please check out our Anal Sex Q&A with Dr. Zhana that covers the basics. For…
PREVIOUS: Yoga On The Roof, Part 3 After hearing the heavy knock, Shelly stood on her tiptoes to peek through the peephole of her apartment’s front door. A Latino man stood in the middle of the hallway, hands on his hips. She knew who he was. The guy had texted her several times over the…
You may have heard the word “G-spot” being thrown around a few times. And you might know where the G-spot is and how to stimulate it. Heck, we even have a range of sex toys that specifically target the G-spot! But that’s not why we’re here today! We’re here to talk about another sweet spot…
“I’ll take a triple decker chocolate ice cream cone,” Greg said to the teenage boy in his cone hat working at the Frostie Freeze. “Three dollars,” the boy replied, bored. Greg set down the bills. “You’re really ripping us off, you know. Three dollars for one cone.” The boy in the odd hat shrugged and…
Getting rejected by a potential romantic partner always hurts, but if you were rejected by the act of “ghosting,” the rejection might hurt even more. With more people turning to dating apps to find their significant other, ghosting is on the rise. A 2019 study found that 29% of participants have ghosted someone, and 25%…
Whether you’re in a committed relationship, have a friends with benefits, or using Tinder on a regular basis, the chances you’ve asked or been asked to have anal sex, are very high. And let’s not beat around the bush, it’s usually men who are the ones asking. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t women…
Sex toys are nobody’s business but your own, and LELO has made shopping for them fast and easy with their new option at checkout – Buy with Prime. What is Buy with Prime (BWP)? BWP allows customers to purchase toys directly from lelo.com using their Amazon Prime accounts. Check out per usual and select the…
Recent statistics show that, of all marriages and long term relationships in the UK, some 5% practice what is known as “ethical non monogamy”. Such open marriages, polyamory and swinging are referred to within practicing circles by the generic term of “lifestyle”. One such married couple in the lifestyle are Karl and Cecelia. Karl is…
If you’re into some BDSM play, ball gags are a great way to start dipping your toes into some sadomasochism and power-dynamic play. They are sex toys that might look intimidating and a bit weird at first sight but are actually super fun and sexy. So, if you’re curious to learn how to use a…
Experts worldwide are constantly thinking of new ideas and policies to help boost the economy but seem to overlook the idea that personal pleasure affects it directly. A LELO 2023 Report suggests that more orgasms would make for a cost-effective way to *stimulate* the economy. This is not a joke. Economic growth is measured by…