What is a condom? And why are they so popular for ensuring safe sex?
Well, firstly, barrier methods of contraception (which is what a condom is) are the only type of contraception that protects you and your partner from STI's as well as unwanted pregnancy.
When used correctly, they offer an astonishing 98% success rate, but in order to be properly protected, you need to know what you're doing.
In this weeks video, Jess and Sammi give you the lowdown on latex (and non-latex) love-gloves, condom-friendly lubes and everything else you need to know before putting one on.
Come back next week for part 2, when we show you exactly how to put a condom on (properly!)
Imagine being in a shop with a friend, choosing a bag of crisps. You go for ready salted, they opt for salt and vinegar. Is one of you a weirdo? Of course not.
Just like our choice in crisp flavours, our turn-ons vary massively from person to person. After all, if we all liked exactly the same things, what a boring world this would be.
The same goes for sexual fantasies. If we all had the same sexual fantasies, sex wouldn't be half as exciting and invigorating.
We wouldn't be intrigued by anything new, we wouldn't ever be surprised by our partners, and there would be nothing about our own sexualities to discover and explore.
So if you're concerned about what your secret fantasy says about you, we're here to put your mind at rest.
Polyamory – the desire, practice or acceptance of maintaining more than one intimate relationship concurrently with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved – is coming more and more into mainstream consciousness. Sex blogger, sex educator and adult product reviewer Amy Norton weighs in on how to talk to your partner about an open relationship.
So you think you might want to be polyamorous, but you're already in an existing relationship?
The hard truth is that the transition from monogamy to non-monogamy is often difficult and requires a lot of work from everyone involved.
The good news is that, with communication, commitment, compassion and a hefty dose of patience, it's entirely doable! If you're reading this, I assume it's because you want to know how to broach this potentially fraught subject with your partner.
A question we get asked a LOT at Lovehoney is "how can I make my penis bigger?"
Now, we like to remind people that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, and it's often better to learn some tips and tricks to use what nature gave you.
There's a lot of truth to the old saying "it's not the size, but what you do with it that counts".
But for those penis-owning people out there who want to boost the size of their boner, there are several ways of doing so, for both short and long term gains.
If you hunt around the internet (or have a peep in your junk emails, for that matter!) you'll trip over dozens of ways to increase the size of your penis.
However not all of these methods are particularly safe or reliable (bee stings anyone?!) and some can even lead to shrinkage later in life, so it's really important you do your research and choose a safe way to magnify your meat flute.
In this weeks video guide, Jess and Annabelle tell you 4 sure-fire ways to do exactly that!
Festival season is upon us and you know what that means – time to get muddy and sweaty with strangers in a random field for a few days, while learning to appreciate anew the wonders of indoor plumbing.
But being at a festival doesn’t mean you have to leave all your sexy fun behind. In fact, festivals can be a great place to get it on, whether it's with an existing partner or just that guy you got talking to at the phone charging station.
We’ve put together a list of sex toys and other goodies that are above all discreet, lightweight and low-maintenance so you still can enjoy all the comforts of amazing sex without weighing down your backpack too much.
Got any other festival sex toy suggestions? Let us know in the comments below.
Have you ever wanted to turn your partner on via messages or Snapchat, but didn't want to take any compromising pictures?
Or perhaps you’ve been horny in public and can’t slip away anywhere to call them and tell them all about it?
Sending nudes can be fun and a sure way of getting the recipient hot and bothered, but they’re not the only way to get a sexy conversation going. Sometimes a well-written sext can be even hotter than a revealing pic.
Here’s my list of tried-and-tested sexting phrases you can use as a template next time you want to tease your partner, or have some long-distance fun.
Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
And while double ended sex toys probably didn't play a role in Sir Isaac's extensive research, they are a prime example of classical mechanics in action (bet all this physics talk is getting you hot and bothered, isn't it?)
What many people don't realise is that toys with double penetration features aren't just for couples; they're perfect for solo play too.
Think about it. We've been blessed with multiple erogenous zones, so why not light them all up at the same time?
So whether you're riding solo or bringing in a pocket-sized guest star to your couple's play, here are five top-of-the-range sex toys that can double your fun.
If, like me, you convince yourself you can pack a whole holiday’s worth of essentials into one carry-on bag (rolling your clothes is the answer, people), then you’ve probably experienced the 'hairdryer or sex toy' dilemma.
As far as I’m concerned, my Mantric wand has just as much right to a corner of my suitcase as my hair straighteners and 7 pairs of shoes.
And though I know the humidity will turn my hair into a fuzzy mess as soon as I get off the plane, and I'll shuffle around in the same pair of flipflops all week, at least I'll have great orgasms.
If you can’t bear to leave your trusty plaything behind, then here are a few tips for taking your toys on holiday.
Rimming, tossing the salad, eating ass... Whatever you call it, if you want tongue-on-bum action, you need to know a few things first.
Here, Jess and Annabelle give you the lowdown on bumlicking, with tips, tricks and techniques for the giver and receiver to make the most of this anal oral exploration.
Reckon we missed a trick? Tell us in the comments!
We all know how important it is to know what makes us tick in the bedroom, but are we all paying enough attention to our partners, too?
For those of us who really need to focus to be able to climax, or need a very specific sort of stimulation, it can be easy to become caught up in the routine of what we need, and not necessarily remember to do the same for the other person (or people) in the room.
And after all, sex is at its best when everyone's enjoying themselves, right?
So we've come up with some top tips (and a handy acronym) for how to make sure you're being a generous lover, as well as still getting everything you need.
