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Dear Zentai - I’m single. What kind of kink can I do by myself?...

Shakira Scott aka Scotty Unfamous shares her tips for exploring your wild side so you can live your best kinky heaux life...

Meet MSSS, the sexual happiness experts, learn some tips on ...

Halloween BDSM: let’s show this pandemic who’s boss!...

Your questions about the weird and wonderful - answered...

I’d really like to help my wife squirt. How can we make this happen? Once it happens will it happen ...

What happens when your sexual desires don’t match those you were raised to believe were the ‘right’ ones? Sex blogger May More discusses guilt and kink – and how to get over it....

FetLife is the greatest free resource on BDSM. Equal parts social network, learning platform, and dating service, Fet has created a culture of openness and celebration around the Lifestyle....

“If you’d like to give roleplay a try but you want something that lets you decide on the level of power exchange you want, and lets you play with gender however you like, today is your lucky...

If you want to get involved with the BDSM community, welcome! And here’s how to get started....

Being a member of a gender or sexual minority can be a lonely place. Most of us are raised with the ...

Older person’s guide to BDSM, Part 2 – Author M. Christian advises on communication and bondage for ...

Author M. Christian breaks down one of the most popular fetishes: foot worship. From boots to heels to bare feet, and from pedicures to BDSM scenes, this article covers it all. Want tips on ...

True or false: you can dress like a dad, be totally monogamous, have only vanilla sex, and still be kinky AF......

Author M. Christian delves into how BDSM can become an enjoyable part of anyone’s sexual activities,...

True or false: you can dress like a dad, be totally monogamous, have only vanilla sex, and still be ...

When we say ‘BDSM sex toys’, most people’s first thoughts are of whips and chains. Bondage restraints, floggers, canes: anything that’s used to cause sexy pain or hold your submissive in pos...

Let’s be real: if you’re experimenting with BDSM, you’re going to run into problems. This is a sign ...

How do I make known my status as a submissive omega chastity bottom? I love being the last on the li...

Axel runs The School Of Squirt along with his partner Laura, where the pair teach how to achieve female ejaculation as part of a healthy, fulfilling and exciting sex life. Axel’s interests e...

Impact Play and Power Exchange: In part three of his Senior ...

Zentai is an agender, submissive switch who specializes in extreme play. This is their biography. Say hello and ask a question....

We just found out it’s World BDSM Day. Aside from self-flage...

Whether you’ve had kinky fantasies as far back as you can remember or you just want to try something new, everyone’s got to start somewhere when it comes to exploring their darker desires. B...

Chances are if you’ve tried something new, whether in the dungeon or the bedroom, you’re no stranger...

Next up in our ‘Christmas gift guide’ series we’re dealing with gifts for BDSM fans. The first in th...

KURVE sounds like it could be an interesting prostate massager/p-spot stimulator for guys in the sam...

Long before 50 Shades of Grey there was Secretary, the 2002 film based on a short story written by Mary Gaitskill in 1988. And yes, the main character’s name is Mr. Grey. Nineteen years and...

Celebrate International Fetish Day 2022 on 21st Jan; learn a...

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...

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

'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?...

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

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

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...

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...

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?...

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....

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

Cherith Fuller loves being a unicorn – and after a lot of tr...

Our customers and reviewers are amazing. Not only do they have excellent taste, but they regularly get in touch with us to give us extra tips and tricks for using PULSE, our award-winning, f...

At Hot Octopuss we’re fans of new technology, especially if that new technology can be paired with awesome sex toys like the PULSE SOLO ESSENTIAL. And nothing is more perfect for this than v...

Threesomes. Unicorns. They sound good in theory, but the risks are great. Girl On The Net gives advi...

Halloween sex parties are becoming increasingly popular. It is a fresh take on a typical sex party, ...

Guest blogger James Mycroft this month tackles the issue of ‘real sex’ versus ‘tech sex’ (i.e. using products like our toys to enhance sex life). And he explains why one isn’t any better (or...

Friends With Benefits – is that even a real thing? Guest writer Wolfe gives us the nitty-gritty on t...

Polyamory: is it a godsend or a ticking time bomb? Author Lucas Jackman gives a no-nonsense approach to evaluate the pros and cons of non-monogamous lifestyles. Read on to find out if polyam...

For most guys the way you orgasm, as well as the ease or strength of it, can change significantly over the years. At nineteen you may have been able to have an orgasm so powerful you punched...

If you’re dating a penis-owner, chances are, they want a blow job. But what if you don’t like performing oral sex or you just don’t know what to do? Here are field-tested tips for your inspi...