Sex & Play - Articles

You get a BJ! And YOU get a BJ! And you ALL get BJs! Guest writer – and gold star long-term relationship holder – Sophia Reading gives deep insight into how you can get more blowjobs from yo...

The idea of going down on a woman for the first time, is enough to fill most of us with dread. There...

So you’ve picked up an amazing PULSE DUO: suddenly all those weird and wonderful *Cosmo* sex positio...

Deepthroating . . . should you be scared, excited, or calling in reinforcements? Our expert consultant assured us that with proper communication and preparation, most people can attain profi...

Not everyone’s familiar with the idea of couples sex toys, so if you want to introduce them to your partner you might have to do a bit of explanation before you dive in....

Got a cock ring? Want to find out how to make the most of it? We’ve got you covered, with this handy guide to the best cock ring sex tips....

It’s not unusual for vulva-owners to go through times when they can’t enjoy sex in the way they used...

It’s easy to fall into the trap of discussing sex toys in the kind of flowery language you’d use in a romance novel. Particularly when you’re talking about couples’ sex toys – they’re ‘sensu...

New toys can be intimidating, especially when exploring them...

Ever thought about masturbating with your partner? While at first the idea can be surprising, couples often find that partnered masturbation comes quite naturally and adds an incredible dime...

What counts as sex? From the first kids who asked this question in the playground, to the sheepish couple trying to negotiate their way out of a train toilet without getting arrested, we’ve ...

Ever wonder if your lady love is faking her orgasm? In this ...

How To Buy A Sex Toy For Your Partner Pt. II: back by popular demand! Here’s Queen P’s definitive sh...

Introducing your girlfriend or wife to your favourite sex to...

Vibrators, cock rings, bondage cuffs, oh my! The decision to buy a sex toy for a partner can be thrilling... and nerve wracking. In this article, Queen P gives some pro tips on how to gift y...

Our newest writer makes a splash with this hard-hitting article on boring sex. Written with long term relationships in mind, this article delivers advice and concrete steps that you can take...

Xennials have a running joke that we’re always tired. Our exhaustion is driven by the fact that we f...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’m here to sug...

Chances are if your partner has a vulva, they’d like you to put your mouth on it. Many a crime has been forgiven, and many an argument thwarted, by the power of cunnilingus. Lifehack: if you...

February 14th - a day full of oh-so-very romantic gestures t...

National Orgasm Day is on 31st July in many countries worldw...

Vulva owners, let's debunk some popular masturbation myths a...

Penis Vibrators: some are better than others! Besides being the world’s first guybrator, JETT is known for providing relief from erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, and sheer boredom....

In this article, Sophia Reading delivers a royal ass-whoopin...

This sexercise is developed to help strengthen your ability to access conscious awareness of your G-...

When you launch a new sex toy, there’s always an exciting (and nerve-wracking!) period of time where you wait for the reviews and customer testimonials to start coming in. JETT – our brand n...

'How often should I masturbate?' is one of the most frequently googled questions about self-pleasure, so people are clearly concerned about it. But should they be?...

Author M.Christian on how sex tech like VR porn and teledildonics can help us deal with social isola...

Frenulum Orgasms – the little-known secret tucked beneath the glans of the penis. This highly sensit...

As we’ve written in a previous post about the best writers on sex and disability, we’re big fans of ...

Little known fact: sometimes folks masturbate not just because it feels good, but because it’s good for you too! In this article guest author Sherrylsworld breaks down the importance of mast...

It’s International Masturbation Day and author Scotty Unfamous wants you to heaux it up. Ever tried humping a pillow or tickling a taint? This article will boredom-proof your solo sex practi...

Why is it that orgasms are like snowflakes – no two seem exa...

Hands-Free Orgasm. It sounds like the ultimate masturbation holy grail. Being able to kick back, browse porn or read erotica. Surely if it were easy, we’d all be doing it?...

May is Masturbation Month! Our favourite month of the year. It means not only are we gifted with spring sunshine (well, we are at HO HQ in London, at any rate) we’re also gifted with an excu...

Neuroscientists have a saying that neurons (brain cells) that fire (get active) together wire (devel...

Imagine if the overwhelming majority of people in the world enjoyed knitting. Let’s say 95% of men a...

Personal space has taken on a whole new importance in the time of coronavirus. If you’re finding it helpful but tricky to masturbate in lockdown, here are some strategies....

Edging with JETT – learn this advanced method of using penis vibrators to blow your orgasms right out of the water. Edging is a wild way to build intensity and overcome both premature and de...

Flicking the bean. Busting a nut. Think you know everything about masturbation? Put your knowledge t...

Hands-on masturbation is overrated. So, if you want to exper...

There are plenty of magazine columnists ready to offer you sex tips, from the sublime to the utterly...

So we were contacted by the wonderful erotica writer F. Leonora Solomon. She met our CEO, Adam, when...

Housing one of the world’s largest collections of sex and masturbation machines, it’s hard to believ...

Prostate massage or anal pleasure during solo and shared play can be pleasurable for anyone, regardl...

Can straight guys like butt stuff? Of course they can! Jack Stover shares one man’s journey to a whole new hole....

Butt plugs can be a non-intimidating – and *very* fulfilling – component of anal play. In this article, author Queen P delivers her tried-and-true recommendations for selecting the right plu...

May is Masturbation Month! Which, for wankers like us, means we have an excuse to share with you some top anal masturbation tips. If you want to spend time exploring your body and experiment...

For the newly initiated, anal sex can be just as scary as it is seductive. With the proper knowledge and preparation, anal sex can be approached with confidence and result in unbelievable pl...

According to Google Trends, there’s been a threefold increase in searches for ‘pegging’ in the last few years – and interest in pegging shows no sign of slowing down. Perhaps partly because ...

Prostate stimulation can provide loads of pleasure for men and other AMAB folx. This hot button offers a satisfying solution for those with erectile dysfunction and for penis owners determin...

Your Heaux Fairy Godmother Scotty Unfamous returns with a rimming field guide unlike any other. If e...

So you’ve heard about anal play and you even got curious a bit, but people say all kinds of things a...

Andrea Hubert on masturbation and antidepressants...

I am a 60-year-old man, married to my wife for 38 years. We enjoy being with each other and I have a...

Excellent sex educators are so important for reducing stigma around sexuality. We look in detail at this fascinating field....

Hormonal shifts can affect your sex life, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have great sex during peri...

What is a micropenis and how do you live with it? Gareth May interviewed Jon, who wasn’t diagnosed until age 28, and discusses the mental health impact of late diagnosis....

Can sex help you manage a mental health condition? Cherith Fuller explains how it works for her....

Adam England describes his experience with testicular torsion as a teenager, and the impact the condition had on his mental health....

Samantha Evans, founder of retailer Jo Divine, discusses the...

Self-isolation should mean more time for sex and orgasms right? Vibrator sales have rocketed, and there are jokes about the birth rate increasing. But, asks Kate Orson, are people really exp...

Using a sex toy doesn’t count as cheating. Using a sex toy doesn’t count as cheating. Using a sex to...

How do you feel about sex communication in your relationship? From open and encouraging, to teasing or shutting down, sex communication can take many forms. Here are our top tips on how to u...

Sex blogger Petra Pan talks about her experiences with dysorgasmia – painful orgasms – and offers he...

Too sensitive? Not sensitive enough? There’s a lot of misinformation out there that sets impossible standards for penis owners. Here are some down-to-earth suggestions by author M. Christian...

Submitting in bed – There are many ways to manage depression. Here our newest guest blogger, James M...

We all know orgasms are fun. But did you know they’re scient...

Vaginismus is a condition that causes involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles (or ‘kegels’), and it can make any kind of vaginal penetration difficult and painful....

In her first guest post for us, comedian Andrea Hubert described losing her orgasm when she went on ...

The cervix is a lesser known pleasure point, often forgotten in the debate about whether the G-spot exists or not. Kate Orson tells you why it’s worth investigating the cervical orgasm....

When it comes to mental health, some wellbeing practices are more enjoyable than others. Let’s take ...

Calling all self-proclaimed sluts and sex positivists! Let’s make 2021 our heaux-iest year yet. Author Shakira Scott pens an inspiring Manifest-heaux for those of us who aspire to slut it up...

Ever heard of the ‘death grip’, especially in relation to masturbation? It’s a term coined by sex ad...

When we talk about sex after prostate cancer, a lot of the discussion is focused on the physical thi...

It’s time we give the finger to the limiting – and outdated – beliefs about the penis. Here are the must-know facts for every penis owner who wants to level up their confidence and sex life....

Sex blogger Petra Pan on undiagnosed vaginismus and the impa...

Being single: while we’re not going to pretend like it’s easy – especially during lockdown – it is p...

Chronic pain and sex? No need to despair! While living with chronic pain is no cakewalk, it doesn’t ...

Are you having the best sex of your life? Spoiler: the answe...

You’ve probably heard of premature ejaculation – whether it’s creams and condoms designed to numb the penis to hold back orgasm, or simply stories of occasions when sex has ended all-too-qui...

While your doctor might not exactly prescribe sex as a treatment for anxiety and depression... we think it’s great! Plenty of studies demonstrate the mental and emotional benefits of sexual ...