The connection between social media and relationships has been the topic of conversations for years now. Multiple studies show that social media impacts our mental health and how we view ourselves, and our self-esteem. So it’s only natural to assume that it should also impact our romantic relationships, right? According to Pew Research Center, 45%…
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Women’s Sexual Empowerment Q&A with Dr. Zhana
For our March Q&A with Dr. Zhana Vrangalova, we’re talking about Women’s Sexual Empowerment. What does it mean to be sexually empowered? Being sexually empowered means owning your sexuality, being strong and powerful and confident in the desires that you have, in the kinds of stimulations that you like to have in your body, and…
The Fantasy Exchange Part Two – The Morning After by Venus O’Hara
Those moments when you first wake up in the morning can be confusing. In a matter of seconds, you go from a dream-like state to analysing where you are, who you are with (sometimes) and above all, how you got to bed the night before. It was Saturday morning and when I woke up and…
Spring Date Ideas 2022
Cold Netflix nights are played out. As nice as cozying up by the fire has been, you’re ready to do some adventuring – or at least step outside. The weather is warming up, the grass is looking lush and green, flowers are blooming, and love is in the air. After cozying up for the winter…
Balance Your Life for Better Sex
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…
Why it’s Okay Not to Like Anal Sex
Feeling bombarded by the current anal sex craze? It’s totally valid to NOT dig butt sex, and here’s why. As a sex toy company that champions exploring anal play, we love that so many people of all genders feel liberated to give butt play a chance. We’ll be the first to encourage anyone, anywhere and…
Sex Workers Enter the Coding World to Leave Behind Limiting Platforms
Sex work is arguably one of the oldest professions out there. Like everything in society, this industry has evolved greatly over time and continues to do so more and more. One of the biggest influences on the sex industry in recent years is thanks to technology and the rise of the internet. Online platforms have…
G Tries: SONA Cruise Clitoral Massager (Review + Video)
This week, I try SONA Cruise, the biggest step forward in pleasure technology in the past decade. Renowned for its ability to make you squirt and its ‘hands-free’ approach to intensity, this was the moment I have been waiting for… Finally, I have my hands on SONA Cruise from LELO. It sounds dramatic, but…
How You *Should* Navigate Dating Apps if You’re Looking for Something Serious
Everyone craves human connection. We’re hardwired for it. Our relationships, no matter how serious they are, give us the opportunity to reflect, to learn about ourselves and life, to experience pleasure, and to enjoy life! Dating apps are one of the most revolutionary tools out there when it comes to love, sex, and romance. They…
The Fantasy Exchange Part One – My First Time With A Woman by Venus O’Hara
There are days in your life that seem insignificant when you live them. It’s only with time that you come to understand their meaning. That’s how it was when I met her. It was a hot summer’s day in Madrid and I was working as an English teacher in a language academy. That day I…
Positive Words of Affirmation for Him
Everyone gives and receives love differently. This philosophy is the basis behind the Five Love Languages – a guidebook written by Dr. Gary Chapman over 30 years ago. Dr. Chapman used his background as a counselor to spread the knowledge of the love languages so that people could form meaningful and lasting relationships. If you’re…
Why Do Some Men Love Hearing About Their Partner’s Past Sexual Experiences?
There’s a lot to be said about double standards when it comes to sex and sexuality. You know, the whole ‘congratulating a man yet shaming a woman after sex’ thing? And with that, we know that there are many individuals who deem their or another’s virginity as a ‘prized possession’, with some even auctioning it…
Gyms are Getting Hot! Best Workouts to Improve Sexual Stamina and Flexibility
With spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start working on spicing things up in the bedroom. And one of the best ways to do it is to improve your sexual stamina and flexibility with easy workouts you can do at the gym or home. Looking to increase penis stamina? LELO is…
Top 8 San Diego Date Ideas 2022
San Diego is one of the biggest hot spots in the United States. This coastal city has it all – sunny weather, beautiful beaches, amazing food, and endless amounts of fun things to do and see. Whether you’re exploring San Diego for the first time, or you’ve lived here your whole life, this is a…
Sex in the Office — Taboo or Totally Normal?
They say that there are three topics to never talk about in the office – religion, politics, and sex. According to some data, even 71% of people believe that sex is a no-go topic in a professional environment. So, we shouldn’t talk about sex in the office. But how about doing it instead of talking…
7 Ways To Spice Things Up in Your Relationship This Spring
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…
The Rise in Popularity of Alien Porn
Sexual fantasies… the majority of us have one or more. And some of these fantasies are so far removed from reality, making it even more appealing. In fact, some fantasies are ‘a fantasy’ because they’re so unrealistic. For example, in a study by Justin Lehmiller, more than half of those surveyed had fantasised about a…
Secret’s Out! LELO and Diesel are Making Fashionable Sex Toys
Bringing pleasure mainstream doesn’t mean that everyone has to be keen on casual sex, it just means that for most people sex and masturbation are a normal part of every day life even if we aren’t talking about it. LELO teamed up with Diesel to create custom sex toys to normalize conversations around sexuality to…
One Love: All About Serial Monogamy
It’s 2022 and in this day and age, people get to love who they want and however many people they want. They’ve broken the confines of what your stereotypical relationship should look like and have made their own rules. It seems like more and more people are leaning towards polyamory, or choosing to stay single…
G Tries: SILA Clitoral Massager (Review + Video)
This week I try SILA, LELO’s sonic clitoral massager which promises to help you reach the climax of your dreams, and let me tell you, she does not disappoint. SILA is inspired by LELO’s infamous SONA clitoral massager, however, SILA has an overall bigger mouth, ideal if it’s your first time exploring this type of…
What Do Women Really Think About During Sex?
There is no one gender that has a monopoly on not being in the moment during lovemaking. When it comes to a wandering mid-coitus mind, women are just as likely as anyone to be thinking of any number of things, other than what’s happening right there in front of them. IT should be no surprise…
What is Catfishing? And How to Spot an Online Catfish
In literal terms, a cat fish is a diverse ray-finned fish that has distinguishable barbels that look like a cat’s whiskers. But in the figurative world, a catfish is something completely different… and chances are, you’ve heard of this term before. Regardless of your views on the matter, being a catfish is devastatingly immoral, cruel,…
First Attempt – An Erotic Story
I was young once. Too afraid to give into my desires. Looking back now, I wonder how I resisted, but more interestingly, how I am so free to being face down, ass bare in the air, ready to take submissive orders today. We went to a place far enough from home to have all the…
SexTok: Does the Rise of the Sex Community on TikTok Do More Harm or Good in Our Lives?
Tiktok is one of the largest social media platforms with over 1 billion monthly users. The app’s popularity can be widely attributed to its unique algorithm that quickly picks up on what the users like and want to see on their For You pages. Due to TikTok’s algorithm being so accurate, it’s very easy for…
Why Do We Hate on Waiting Till Marriage? Maybe Virgins Have it All Figured Out
What’s your first reaction when someone says they “waited for marriage” or when someone mentions the concept of virginity? Do you cringe? Are you ambivalent? Does it resonate with you? Does it bring up some family and cultural baggage? Is it outside of your normal life but you’re curious? All or none of the above?…
Work Out & Get Off: What is a Coregasm?
Once upon a time, we revealed that the sexiest kind of exercise was of the kegel variety. You know, when you tighten your pelvic floor muscles (either manually or using Ben Wa Balls) in order to make them stronger, resulting in intense and more powerful orgasms? And while we still stand by this, coregasms are…
The First Profession in the World? The History of Prostitution!
The saying “Prostitution is the oldest profession in the world” is not just an aphorism. Although there’s some truth to that, it is a bit of a misconception. This phrase was coined in 1898 by Victorian writer Rudyard Kipling. In truth, there is no evidence of sex work amongst primitive societies, and it didn’t exist…
Penis Fracture Is Real And Surprisingly Common
How can you fracture something that has no bone? It may sound like a riddle, but we are here to explain just that. Penis is entirely made of soft tissue, yet it gets fractured more often than we’d like to admit. I won’t deny that broken dick has somewhat of a comedic quality to it,…
For the Daring and Bold: 4 Crazy Sex Positions You’ll Want to Try Tonight
Before we dive in, let’s all agree that the term ‘crazy’ is relative? When someone talks about having a “crazy weekend” it’s often met with positive praise. But when one calls another “crazy” it’s a negative thing. So when we say we’re going to be talking about 4 crazy sex positions, don’t be too intimidated!…
Vitamins for Better Erection Health
Erectile dysfunction is something that, at some point of their lives, will have to contend with. Even outside of erectile dysfunction, a man should also consider the overall health of his penis and the quality of the erections that it can achieve. The issue can be considered erectile dysfunction if you are either not able…
5 Things that Attract Us Others, According to Psychology
Whether you’ve got a fabulous bestie, are partnered up, happily married, enjoying a bit of fun with someone, or crushing on another person, what exactly is it that attracts you to them? Maybe you can name one or more reasons straight off the bat, or maybe you simply believe that they’re special and deserve some…
Vows, Texts, and More: Quotes for Your Future Wife
What’s that I hear? Are those wedding bells ringing in my ear? So you’ve decided to take the plunge and tie the knot. A big congratulations to you! This is one of the most important and exciting points in your life. So exciting, that you may be at a loss for words. Language is one…
Did You Know? A Sexy Voice is a Powerful Aphrodisiac!
With the popularity of online dating, the chances of you speaking to someone on the phone or hearing a voice note from them before actually meeting, is high. And how about the growingly popular TV show, Love is Blind, in which contestants base their levels of attraction towards another using only their voice? It’s true!…
Request the Presence Of – An Erotic Story
Mrs. Mower heard Principal Simmon’s baritone voice. “Mrs. Mower,” he said demurely, “a message for you.” She stopped in the middle of a text to her husband. He set down a chic square envelope on top of her stack of math textbooks. “No pressure. We just wanted to offer a nice evening out.” “We?” “Yes,…
What Are Some First Date Red Flags?
So you’re getting ready for a first date. How exhilarating! Is your tummy filled with butterflies, creating a slew of anxiety, intrigue, and excitement? Are you preparing to look and feel your best, to make a great impression, and hopefully get whatever it is you want out of this date? Maybe you’re looking for a…
Fully Loaded: How Does a Vibrator Work?
How does a vibrator work? Well, that’s a loaded question, indeed! And that’s because there are so many different types of vibrators. Needless to say, what all of them have in common, is the fact that they vibrate in order to induce sexual bliss. Vibrators come in different shapes, sizes, colours, and vary immensely, depending…
Is Your Racial Dating Preference Racist?
“I only date Asian girls because they’re so hot.” “Once you go black, you’ll never go back.” “Oh, no, man. I only date white girls. Black girls are just not my type.” Unfortunately, statements like these are a fairly frequent occurrence in conversations amongst people, even the younger generations, who are more aware of racism…
The Top Books on Sex, Love, and Romance
You’d think that sex, love, and romance would be the most natural things for humans, but that’s not always the case. Many of us are often left floundering when it comes to these vital parts of life. Sex ed in school often leaves people more confused than before, your parents may not have the best…
7 Ways to Improve Your Online Dating Skills
Question: how did you meet your current partner? And what about the last person you dated? Chances are, you’ve gone on a number of dates with people you’ve met on one or more online dating sites. And while these apps are mostly a pain, they can actually work. Think about it: at this very moment…
Does Love at First Sight Actually Exist?
Love at first sight is so often romanticised. In movies, films, and even in real life. And while the thought of it does sound appealing, there is the flip side of it all. In other words, is love at first sight actually quite shallow? Does it mean that one can be filled with feelings of…
What Do Men Really Think About During Sex?
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,…
Anal Edging: Pleasure Games to Blow Your Mind
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…
Digital Secrets – An Erotic Story
Steve knocked on the front door of Brandon’s house on Sherwood Drive. Instead of his friend answering, it was Brandon’s mom. “Steve, how are you?” she said brightly. “Hi, Ms. Davis. I’m here to get Brandon.” “He’s not back yet. He was held up at track practice. It shouldn’t be too long though. You can…
Does Vegetarianism and Veganism Affect Your Sex Life & Who You Date?
There’s a well-known expression that goes, “birds of a feather, flock together”. So we were curious to find out whether this expression was applicable when it comes to sex and dating. Well, more so about whether vegetarians and vegans were more likely to date other vegetarians and vegans (spoiler alert? They are!), and if being…
The Many Benefits of Owning a Pocket Vibrator
First off, if it fits in your pocket, it’s immediately easier to own, use, and enjoy because of its small size. Whether it’s a wallet, keys, cards, or a sex toy! But when it comes to petite sex toys, there are even more benefits to revel in besides its cute size! Herewith, we’re dedicating this…
8 Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
It’s a common concern for many men, especially as they age – as testosterone levels level off and begin to decrease, what can we do to keep them at their peak levels? The answers are actually easier than you think, so read on for the 8 ways to naturally maintain and even maybe increase your…
The 2022 Halftime Show: Controversial or a Piece of Music History
An opinion piece… Ah, American football, a classic pastime in the U.S. The season builds up to its peak, the Super Bowl, which is essentially an American holiday. One where drunkenness, layered bean dips, and betting are some of the most time-honored traditions. The highlight of these festivities is the halftime show. The Superbowl halftime…
This Valentine’s Day Wasn’t for Couples—It was for Throuples
It’s fair to say that Valentine’s Day has always been geared towards couples. Year after year, restaurants on February 14th are packed with tables of twosomes. But times have changed and the idea that the most romantic day of the year should be limited to duos is dated. So this year sexual wellness brand LELO is…
7 Relationship Red Flags to Watch Out For
Being in a relationship is hard–especially when they’re long term. For some, they form their identity around their partner, making it hard to spot things that they perhaps once believed to be a deal breaker. Not just that, but seeing those waving red flags are even harder when you’re so invested in another human. And…
The Principal’s Principles – An Erotic Story
“Mrs. Mower…” Mr. Simmon said sternly through her classroom’s doorway. The woman erasing the whiteboard turned around when hearing her name. “… in my office now.” Before she could respond, he cut her off. “Yes, now.” And he ducked out. “But …” She wanted to object because her husband was off work for an evening,…