This article was scientifically fact-checked by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. As the invisible virus keeps spreading globally, infecting people and transforming our reality into a new and unknown one, there is another virus threatening us – the virus of anxiety. To fight it, we must mobilize one of our basic survival mechanisms, and…
While foreplay, dirty talk, fornication, and sensual toys are sexy, the spread of STI’s and HIV is not. So, without trying to be a boner killer, the use of condoms is a conversation that simply needs to be had. Why? Because with them, we can all enjoy near risk-free sex which is the ultimate goal…
Polyamory is a relationship dynamic for people who practice non-monogamous relationships with the full and willing consent of all the partners involved. It’s nothing new, and in fact has formed the basis of many societies through history. It’s still the norm in a few cultures today, though in the West it’s generally consigned to religious…
This article was scientifically fact-checked by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. We’ve got no choice: This decade will now be defined by the only thing anyone has spoken about for weeks: the new coronavirus. When this period is studied in the future’s history books, it won’t be the advent of commercial space travel, or…
She closed the door behind her and looked around for a space to sit. As always, it was fairly busy and mostly filled with men. Nothing new but hey, she was just here to sweat it out for a bit after a stressful week. She found a space on a ledge and sat on her…
This article was scientifically fact-checked by Human Sexuality expert Dr. Laurie Mintz. By now we’re certain you’ve come across a multitude of articles on how to stay busy and stressless during this period of self isolation. DIY, spring cleaning, quarantine sex tips —sound familiar? The truth is, a majority of people don’t live alone! Which…
Maybe we’re sentimental, but once we find something that gives us the orgasms we crave, we are pretty keen to keep it around. Each LELO is made to last. But, taking proper care of your sex toys is important if you want a love affair with longevity. With that in mind, here’s how to best…
Okay so guys who are in the know will tell you that sex toys aren’t just for ladies. Sure, when you think of a pleasure product, what most comes to mind might be plastic penises and fake phalluses but that’s not even close to half of what’s out there. While the topic of sex toys…
It’s 2020 and how the world has changed! By now you are likely on some level of self-isolation, if not full-on “shelter-in-place” lockdown. Panic and doom dominate the headlines. Uncertainty rules. And the health news is focused on how to stave off the virus. But I’m here to share the good news. There is a…
Know the feeling when you have an itch in a hard-to-reach spot on your back, and you try everything within your power to relieve it? This involves rubbing the spot vigorously against a wall, grabbing a long stick of some sort, or even asking someone to help you out. And when you finally do rid…
LELO’s recent #StayHome campaign isn’t just about offering awesome discounts on pleasure makers that will keep you getting busy at home, it’s also about offering a chance to win epic free bundles through their latest erotica contest! Being cooped up inside can have us bottling up our sexual frustration, especially living with family or roommates,…
We all have special and unique ways of getting ourselves off, am I right? Maybe the way in which you first made yourself climax was so amazing that you just decided to stick with that routine. Or maybe you’ve been on a sexual adventure to find new and innovative ways to experience ‘the big O’. …
Let’s face it: if it’s not fully charged, a sputtering sex toy can take a pleasurable experience from ‘nearly there’ to ‘nowhere close’ real quick. If you’ve ever been in the unfortunate position of having a sex toy that doesn’t have enough juice with no way to charge it, then that’s probably why you’re here…
According to Gorge Carlin, “If god had intended us not to masturbate, he would have made our arms shorter.” A recent representative survey of 6000 14-94 year old US citizens found that virtually all of them had masturbated at some point. That should be no real surprise: it seems to be a fact we know…
The current situation is enough to make anyone go crazy. Whether you’re cooped up in your home, at work during these trying times, or have been affected personally with the CoronaVirus pandemic, it’s fair to say that almost everyone, worldwide, is feeling the pinch, devastation, and frustration. And for couples who have decided to self-isolate,…
Looking for an extra special purchase that can be a pleasurable secret just for you? EARL seeks to suit exactly that. A sleek, expertly designed anal plug, EARL offers luxury and prostate sensations with its satisfying weight and luxe gold or stainless steel design. Our most distinguished plug yet, EARL also comes with toy matching…
The single biggest obstacle people face in the bedroom is being too much in their heads — because that’s what’s behind basically every other sexual issue. If you’re thinking or worrying during sex, this can lead to difficulty getting aroused, orgasming , and truly connecting with your partner. If this is an issue you’ve been…
I recently came across a kink known as somnophillia, or sleep kink. I’ve written extensively about all kinds of kinks in the past, there isn’t a lot left out there that shocks me. Or makes me feel uncomfortable. But this kink seemed different. Somnophillia is a kink for a sleeping partner, or for somebody having…
An increasing number of countries worldwide are under various states of lockdown and quarantine due to the COVID-19 virus, including all of the European Union and significant parts of the United States. But being in a state of lockdown is no reason to freak out – remember all those times you wished you had some…
One of the life’s comical by-products is ones rose-coloured recollection – aided by blurred hindsight, glossed-over claims of imaginary “todger” length/girth, recalling how many occasions one gave pleasure and the inevitable blatant lie as to how long one kept the marathon “quickie” going. The oral pleasure received from ladies who had a natural and insatiable…
For the past month, and for what is sure to be a few more, the world has been occupied with COVID-19 (coronavirus). From stocking absurd amounts of toilet paper to thinking up the best 20 second songs to wash your hands to, it has been an interesting mix of panic and amusement as we come…
Birthday sex—there’s just something about the way those two luscious words roll off the tip of your tongue that makes you immediately think, “Yes, please.” Maybe it brings to mind the image of a sexy bikini-clad gal emerging from an extra-large, heavily frosted birthday cake, or maybe you hear Jeremih’s 2009 hit song of the…
When it comes to masturbation, most people keep it confined to the privacy of their bedroom. But there are many fantastic reasons to be more adventurous with your vibrator if you consider changing things up. Nowadays, there are a great range of waterproof vibrators and couples’ toys that are perfect for stimulation in the shower…
Cami opened her eyes, yawned, stretched and padded into the bathroom to start her day. Ross had already left for work and since she had the day off, a leisurely shower was first on her list. The combination of the rain shower and jets of water pummeling her body in just the right places turned…
For many of us introverts, the idea of ‘social distancing’ feels like a blessing in a very dangerous disguise. Our governments are advising us all to stay home, to avoid all unnecessary travel, and to keep a roughly two-meter gap between ourselves and others. That’s bad for our social lives, but what does that mean…
You might’ve heard of different kinds of orgasms, like clitoral orgasms, G-spot orgasms, and prostate orgasms — but orgasms don’t actually even have to stem from genital touch. Some people actually report orgasming just from nipple play. The nipples are densely packed with nerve endings, and one study found that they’re connected to the same…
Orgasm Faces. We all have them. We all see them. Most of us, unfortunately, are a bit embarrassed about them. Thanks to Hollywood – the orgasm face has been glamorized and sexualised through films like When Harry Met Sally and the infamous television series Sex in the City. Who could forget the infamous scene where…
You may have been told that sex is ‘something a man and woman do when they love each other very much,’ but we’re guessing that somewhere in your teens you discovered that definition definitely doesn’t cover the width and breadth of sensual activity. Sex, for being such an (almost) universal experience, is something you’d…
The time has come. You’ve just taken a lover back to your place after some cocktails. They’re so sexy, it’s like they’ve been yanked straight out of your wildest fantasies to be here, in your bed, with you. As the temperature climbs from hot to sizzling, you’re both scrambling towards that fever pitch. Your nerves…
Content warning: This article includes mentions of rape and sexual assault. Fantasies; those delicious little half-truths we whisper to ourselves which get our wheels turning and our sexual appetites whet. Perhaps calling them “half-truths” is a euphemistic stretch—but fantasies are never so bound to facts and figures as we tend to be. That is part…
While exactly who created Steak and Blow Job day remains unclear, it’s been kicking around the internet for about as long as we’ve had memes. Taking place on March 14th, it’s meant to be a sort of ‘Valentine’s Day for Men’ when their partners make them a steak and give them head rather than the…
The thing that everyone wants to know the answer to, is how to have great sex . Not just as a one off or occasionally, but consistently. Just type into your search bar ‘How to have a good sex life’ and Google tells me that it has “About 2,680,000,000 results (0.73 seconds)”. That means that…
Throughout the menstrual cycle, your hormones are undergoing lots of changes , so it makes sense that your sexual preferences and needs might shift as well. But rarely do we pay attention to the ways our menstrual cycles affect us in the bedroom. According to Alisa Vitti, functional nutritionist, creator of the MyFlo period-tracking app…
My partner and I discovered naturism and the joys of naked camping completely by accident five years ago. We were on holiday in France, strolling along a beach on the Atlantic coast when we inadvertently walked across the threshold onto the naturist (nude) beach. We quickly discovered this was far more than just a beach.…
When it comes to sex toys, positions , ideas, and fantasies, it’s pretty hard to surprise me. But when I came across an episode of Slutever, a Vice original TV series that takes a look at sex in the modern world, I was introduced to a whole new concept of getting off. That is, the…
The thought of our genitals being stimulated by a warm, wet mouth is pretty hot. But what’s not hot is worrying if someone will do it right. Receiving oral can be a gamble, which is understandable because women’s anatomy isn’t exactly straightforward and stimulation preferences can change day to day. That’s why LELO created ORA…
Happy International Women’s Day! This March 8th we celebrate female pleasure liberation! Did you know that according to Kinsey Institute , only 40–60% of women masturbate, compared to 95–99% of their male counterparts. Women’s bodies were designed for pleasure. We can experience orgasms up to 2 minutes long (compared to men’s 10 seconds!) and may…
We hear a lot about ‘spicing it up ’ and helping couples to keep the spark alive , particularly during the Hallmark holidays, but what perhaps is more important than focusing on making one day amazing, different or making a huge effort to show our partners that we love them; is to take that initiative…
Don’t be too quick to scoff at that friend you have who communicates every little thing through emojis: it’s very possible they’re having more sex than you. Unless you are that friend, in which case, STOP IT. You see, according to this 2019 scientific report into the relationship between emojis and dating success , there…
Having sex for the first time can mean a lot of different things to different people, but when it comes to doing the dirty there are still a few things to take into consideration going into it, from whether we’re really ready to have sex at that moment to which type of protection we want…
There are tons of guides and classes out there on giving blowjobs , but cunnilingus just doesn’t get the same amount of attention. This is unfortunate, because around three quarters of vulva owners need clitoral stimulation to consistently orgasm, and oral sex is one highly effective way to provide that. Some people are intimidated by…
We were sitting on a bench watching Mable, our Labrador, edge closer towards the next sightseers enjoying their picnic – it was our away-day ritual — after the daily grind of work, we would decide to go down to the coast – near the cliffs preferably – to gather our thoughts and relax to the…
On the face of it, your gag reflex is only trying to help out. The human body comes with a bunch of little fail safes and reactions that are aimed at keeping you alive. Your gag reflex in particular is meant to stop things from getting into your throat that are too big to swallow…
To the cynical among us, the common thinking around penises is that ‘if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all. But many owners of penises — men — know that every peen is different and unique in its own way: like snowflakes, with no two the same. Yes, the size and shape of a penis…
The cosplay subculture is one that’s definitely thriving. And it’s not rare to see cosplay enthusiasts going to all kinds of different lengths in order to immerse themselves into the cosplay world. Which is why the idea of cosplay sex isn’t actually that much of a shocker for some… But before we talk about the…
Most of us own sex toys, but are we using them in partnered play? The TIANI 3 is a couples’ massager that stimulates both partners simultaneously. It’s also hands-free, which means you can take it out for a night on the town and let your partner control your vibrations at the dinner table. You’ll be…
I’m 25 years old, and I grew up thinking there were two types of sexes: male and female. I didn’t learn about what being intersex was in high school, and I didn’t really learn about it in college either. At the time, I identified as a cisgendered woman (and still am) with a sexual preference…
When you’re making contraceptive choices, it pays to know exactly what’s going in your body. IF perfectly used, condoms have a pretty good success rate when it comes to preventing pregnancy and transmission of STIs. And, that’s before you consider the unique design of a condom like HEX ! But, does HEX use spermicide? And…
Asking for sex is a tricky art because it comes not just with the threat of a refusal, but an implicit criticism of your partner. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been together, asking for sex is a loaded question for all of us, loaded with risks and pitfalls at every turn. So how do…
There are many thoughts that may run through a person’s mind when they think of a sex toy. How do you use it? Does it vibrate? How big is it? Is it discrete? Silent? One thing that most don’t think about however, is the smell. But if you really think about it, why wouldn’t you…