Ah the cold, cozy winter evenings. You know the ones we’re talking about, when all you want to do is wrap yourself in huge blanket, relax in front of the fire – and have sex. That’s at least according to a number of U.S. studies regarding seasonal effects on sensuality; winter is when we all…
There’s more to reality TV star Megan Barton Hanson than meets the eye! We reached out to her to discuss what she’s learned through sex work, where her journey is taking her next, and how living in the intense public eye offers her a platform to discuss taboo topics that won’t go unsilenced. We also…
While we are the first ones to get tired of the same 40 or so Christmas songs that flood the radio waves in late November, we won’t deny wishing for some seasonally appropriate sexy music to set the mood during the holiday season. Below, we’ve listed 10 of the sexiest Christmas songs for everything from…
Male chastity—the act of men avoiding or inhibiting their sexual desires—is a huge turn-on for guys seeking submission or building up to a much more explosive release later on. If you’re thinking of something like ‘No Fap November ’, in which males don’t masturbate (or at least try not to) for the entire month, you’re…
It was not just beeping, it was radiating. A signal, in red circular waves. Somewhere nearby, a man was in need of a blowjob and Alfie was determined to find him. He used his cellphone like a compass – holding it in the palm of his hand and pointing it in slightly varying directions, finding…
FACT: Clitoral stimulation is the secret to orgasms for a large majority of those with vulvas and vaginas. Also FACT: Most vibrators stimulate only the tip of the clitoris. SenSonic technology was designed by LELO to stimulate 75% more of the clitoris, and these following toys are so-called “clit suckers” with a twist! Instead of…
Sex is a many-splendoured thing: this is no understatement. And perhaps the best part about it is that there is truly always new territory to explore. No matter how crazy or creative you are in the bedroom, there’s probably something you’ve wondered about but have yet to try. For many, this uncharted territory includes the…
Martin hated clubs. They played the music too loud and people jostled him. Yet, Martin found himself aglow in reddish-orange light, his fingers tapping on a wooden bar. Glitter dusted the dark floor and black stools. Martin blinked through a strobe as he looked over his shoulder at him. Martin hated to admit that he…
Looking for a holiday gift that turns up the heat? These stocking stuffers offer a touch of romance that you and your partner(s) will enjoy. Check out our picks for gifts that will keep things hot all winter long ! Make sure to order by December 17th to ensure pre-Christmas delivery! 1.) LYLA 2 LYLA…
Christmas: it’s the most wonderful time of the year, and some people will put a lot of stock into what they get in their stockings at Christmas. Never fear, LELO is here to help you impress (and undress) your special someone this year. For Yourself – INA Wave The holiday season is the perfect…
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Oh, how lucky for you! So unbothered and untouched by the world! I think most of us would be able to accept a couple of green patches peeking out through the snow in exchange for a smooth, stress-free holidays. It’s a real shame that the ‘most wonderful time of the…
How do we know for sure if someone sees us as especially attractive and a potential partner? And how do we let others know if we find them equally attractive , or simply see them as friends? One way is by recognizing flirtatious facial expressions, according to a study published in a September 2020 issue…
While problems with our sex life can certainly have a negative influence on our romantic relationships, there are many of us who report having low sexual desire yet are still deeply in love with our partners. How do we navigate loving relationships when we don’t really love having sex? In a new study published in…
This holiday season is dedicated to spreading love—and what better way to spread love than with gifts that have you making love to yourself and your loved ones! LELO has chalked up some of the best sexy toy holiday deals that are waiting to be unwrapped. Look at the full list of discounts below and…
Taking control of the holidays is no easy feat. A popular misconception that has been debunked in recent years is the false connection between increased suicide and winter months (there’s actually a spike in the Spring), but things like seasonal affective disorder , failed expectations, and loneliness still weigh heavy amongst a lot of people…
There are many that might argue against the sexiness of this season, what with the heavy meals, shopping stress and extensive family obligations…yet there are an equal number of those who can’t help but get turned on by all the possibilities of tying fancy knots and sweet yet spicy canes… Here are our most creative…
What’s the secret to staying madly in love? Is it even possible to feel madly in love with someone after 5, 10, 20 years together? Due to recent neurological research, we are a bit closer to answering these perplexing questions and demystifying the secrets behind achieving intense, lasting, romantic love. A recent study published online…
We no longer require a partner to live comfortably in Western culture. Women are no longer dependent on a man for income, and men are no longer dependent on a woman to run a household or raise a family. In fact, women are no longer dependant on men at all, and vice versa. All the…
Could he stick out any more like a sore thumb? With the amount of people staring at him, he’d expected to look down and see a frilly pink dress stretched obscenely over his torso and hips with a pair of stiletto heels on his feet, but he was only wearing his usual pressed black slacks…
As if sex toys weren’t already taboo, the thought of using more than one at the same time may have never crossed your mind. Truth is, using a combination of toys can elevate your pleasure and help you discover arousal you haven’t explored before. Combination orgasms account for 27% of women’s orgasms and are a…
For some people, sex and intimacy is a way in which to get rid of any dating jitters or awkwardness. And while it may seem kind of like putting the cart before the horse, the act of sex and engaging in pillow talk could actually create a meaningful emotional bond between two people. This is…
SILA LELO SILA Review: Read This Before You Buy! “When in use, your clit will be fully wrapped in the suction head; Instead of sucking your skin in, SILA emits sonic waves onto your skin. During this process, every little part of the clit is taken care of. It feels so pleasant and so addicting.…
Their eyes met from across the room. He blushed as he looked away, and Nick realized that he had been staring at him. His shirt tightened and showed his muscles rippling beneath it as he tugged at it, clearly uncomfortable with the knowledge of Nick’s gaze. Nick shook himself. What was he doing? Spending a…
Hi everyone, this is Dr. Zhana and I am so excited about our Q&A today on the topic of anal play. And apparently so are you, because I received more questions on this topic than any other topic I’ve ever done! So let’s go! Q: Can it be pleasurable for women? Let’s start with a…
As an athlete, I learned early the importance of keeping your body tuned and maintained. The sports chiropractor and I were on a regular schedule to keep my body inline. Over the years, I continued looking for a regular massage therapist that would support my flexibility and my needs to be fit. I lamented losing…
Men tend to overestimate the size of their penis, according to British psychiatrist David Veale. Even so, they worry that they’re below-average. Veale and his team decided to get accurate measurements. Their study pulls together data on 15,521 men from around the world. The magic numbers? The researchers concluded that the average flaccid penis is…
Pleasure comes down to personal preference, and like fingerprints, the stimulation that makes us climax comes in many forms. The body is filled with tons of erogenous zones , but research shows that a majority of those with vulvas orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Not all clitoral stimulation is the same however, which is why LELO…
We put a lot of stock in kissing. For most of us, it’s our first experience with romance and intimacy, and it can quickly tell us a lot about the qualities of a potential partner. Below, we look at five facts we can learn about kissing to make it all better. 1. Not everyone loves…
“You know that’s not my thing, Phillip.” He said, shifting forward, hands planted either side of his thighs. “But thanks,” he chuckled. The towel over his lap folded forward, teasing exposure. He made no effort to adjust it. “I suppose other guys have asked you the same thing,” I said, returning the chuckle and covering…
Oftentimes we look to a woman’s breasts as a sexual part of the body, forgetting that the nipples are too a source of nourishment for offspring. Big, full breasts and hard nipples have the ability to drive people wild, while some women can even climax from nipple stimulation alone. Basically, a woman’s nipples are wondrous…
My man pushes me against the wall in front of our condo entry door. His left hand grabs my jaw as he french kisses me passionately. His right hand is already unfastening my belt. The fever has overwhelmed us from the moment we stepped inside that taxi. We’re not the makeup sex type of couple,…
Psychologists are genuinely divided over the function and meaning of dreaming. Some psychologists think that dreams are nothing more than the result of random brain activity that occurs while we are sleeping, while others accept the perspective of people such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung that dreams can reveal a person’s deepest unconscious wishes…
Are you primarily attracted to men, women, both, or neither? Fascinating research shows that we may not consciously realize who attracts us. While straight and gay men seem to accurately detect their sexual attraction toward women and men, it appears that straight women and lesbians may not. Researchers Chivers et al. (2004) presented straight men…
One of the hardest aspects of ending a romantic relationship or marriage is listening to others tell you what you need to do. Many people don’t know what to say or how to comfort you, or they take on the responsibility of “fixing” you and your situation. In reality, all you really want (and need)…
Who in their right mind would take part in No Nut November? We’ll tell you. What is No Nut November? No, No Nut November is not to raise awareness for nut allergies. It’s a month-long celebration without “nutting”, or ejaculating in any form of way. Not only are you not allowed to ejaculate, you must…
While bartending one evening, HE walks in. You know the type. The confident, intimidating alpha male that demands the room acknowledges his presence. His slate eyes indicate he is secretive, the way he dresses indicates discretion, but that smile, well that smile indicates he wants me, which makes me nervous. Nervous and hard with desire,…
Far too often we talk about sex as simply a physical act. A way to scratch an itch, “get off,” or release some building sexual tension. But, of course, sex can be so much more than that. In the context of a consensual partnership, sex can be a way to experience closeness and connection, a…
The last of the boxes unpacked had Max officially moved into Henry’s condo. The two sat down on the couch together, Max passing him a cold beer, tapped the neck of his bottle to Henry’s, “Cheers! To officially moving in together.” “To us,” Henry replied before taking a sip. He let the cold lager slide…
Becoming a parent can add a lot of joy, love, and excitement to your life, but it’s not without some personal costs and challenges. As parents begin to shift their time and attention away from each other and toward their children, they often find it difficult to maintain a healthy intimate life. Indeed, research has…
We’ll skip the fluff. Sex therapist Casey Tanner joined us to answer the most frequently asked questions about rabbit vibrators. Discover how they work and if they’d be a great fit for you. Q: What are they, and how do they work? Rabbit vibrators get their name from their shape, as they typically have two…
The thought of crying after sex may seem daunting, embarassing, or just plain weird to a lot of folk. But in actuality, it’s more common than you may think! In fact, it’s perfectly natural to cry after sex… for a number of reasons! But before we dive into them, let’s discuss the ins and outs…
It seemed like they were trying to save him, but Radical Zombie Saviors are tricky that way; one moment they’re saving you from an all-out attack, the next minute your asshole’s impaled. I wasn’t sure Finn wanted to be saved, still, I stayed in the safety of the alcove – in the shadows – and…
What better way to get your sexual juices flowing than by writing out your wildest fantasy? Well, that’s exactly what LELO wanted our readers to do. We hosted a gay erotica contest to showcase what’s been cooking in your minds while we’ve had so much time to ourselves, and boy, the entries did not disappoint.…
Tim kept his hands in his pockets as he sauntered down the hall. He’d worried that finding Jonathan’s office would take time. But, with all the floor-to-ceiling glass, he’d see his face before a name plaque. A few passing suits shot him odd looks, but no one stopped him. He smiled at the one woman…
The olive-toned skin glistened with a light sheen of sweat and was stretched taut over lean muscles. There was a light dusting of dark hair that covered the chest, arms and legs. Those perfectly sculpted limbs, in his opinion, quaked with anticipation. He hummed softly, the sound loud in the otherwise silent room. The body…
If someone has an orgasm during consensual sex, people generally assume that the sex must have been good. However, in a recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, researchers found that consensual sex can be bad even when orgasm occurs. They called these kinds of experiences “bad orgasm experiences.” More specifically, the study…
A third of Americans have lied to a significant other about their number of sexual partners, according to new research. A study of 2,000 Americans who’ve had sex revealed that of those who’ve fibbed their number (32%), 42% were men and 23% were women. Now that we know that a whopping third of us are…
When modern sex research began after World War II, many thought that “normal” sex was limited to married heterosexual vaginal intercourse—with everything else suspect or “perverted.” But over the past 70 years, as researchers have delved even deeper into sexuality, they’ve discovered that the loving, successful and mentally healthy population actually exhibits tremendous sexual diversity.…
Think about a time when you experienced a huge rush of positive and exciting emotions, like riding a roller coaster or finally standing up for yourself in an argument. These experiences often create an intense whirlwind of feelings that make us feel powerful, strong and almost invincible. But those feelings don’t last forever… Just like…
You know when you feel extremely close to your partner? Like after sex or whilst sharing a moment that enhances your bond and makes you feel even more in love or lust? Yeah, oxytocin plays a big role in facilitating that special bond. But its role doesn’t just stop there… What is Oxytocin? Oxytocin is…