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The 10-Day Hot Sex Challenge

Tracey Cox — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:16:00 -0000

It’s four days to Valentine’s Day and if you’re like most couples I know, the emphasis for February 14th will be on doing something ‘romantic’. Go for it - but when you’re done with the flowers and bubbles and three-course dinner, sign up for my 10-day sex challenge to make sure you keep sex as well as love alive!

Starting on Feb 14th, I’m going to give you a daily task designed to push you both out of that comfortable but heading-for-a-rut routine lots of couples find themselves in once they’ve past the horny honeymoon period. Some of the tasks are simple and doable on the day. Others need a bit of planning or time to get right. Ideally, you’d do the tasks daily but if that’s not possible (babies, jobs, life) turn it into a ten week task and do one a week instead of once a day. (Just don’t do less than one a week or the whole thing will lose its momentum!)

The idea behind the challenge is to remind you that great sex doesn’t just happen, you have to make it happen! By the end of the challenge, you should know more about each other’s wants and needs, have a few new techniques or positions to add to the ‘favourites’ pile, had sex more regularly and - most importantly - had more interested, varied sex.

With everything from bed picnics to three-ways (not that type), sex contracts and how to master the world’s most popular intercourse position, there’s something to tickle everyone’s fancy.

Official Twitter hash tag: #hotsexchallenge.

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Sex Swing Sales Surge as Desperate Housewife Left Dangling

Alice Little — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:03 -0000

A curious spike in the sales of sex swings left staff here at Lovehoney HQ scratching their heads. What could possibly be the cause of a run on sex swings? Are they kinky Valentine's gifts? Or a novel way to keep warm in the cold snap that's got the country all-of-a shiver?

After a little research, our answer came in the shape of Channel 4's Desperate Housewives. It turns out, Bree Van de Kamp's enterprising daughter Danielle was creating sex swings at home (though Bree was under the impression it was some sort of exercise equipment).

But forget the antics on Wisteria Lane, it's what's going on in bedrooms up and down Britain that's really got everyone at Lovehoney in a spin...

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Bedroom Kandi Music-Activated Rabbit - Awesome Sex Toy of the Week

Hella Rouge — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:16:58 -0000

In my time at Lovehoney I’ve seen every type of rabbit vibrator - curvy ones, straight ones, dolphin-shaped ones, spiky ones, huge ones, slimline ones and everything-in-between ones. It’s very rarely that a rabbit vibe pops up that creates a genuine buzz of intrigue at LH HQ, but this week’s Awesome Sex Toy of the Week, the Bedroom Kandi Happiness & Joy Music-Activated Rabbit Vibrator (£119.99), is definitely an exception.

I'm betting you’ll soon find yourself with a slight sex toy crush as well.

So why is this rabbit vibrator is so foot-stampingly amazing? It's sleek and smooth, fully rechargeable and (this is the really amazing part) it dances rhythmically in time with your favourite music, playing its good vibrations in time to your tunes...

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His Top Six Sex Sins

Tracey Cox — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:59:35 -0000

1. Rushing into it.

A few pathetic fumbles to check if she’s wet does not make her ready for you to plunge on in. Unless you’re both fired up for a quickie, keep that penis away until you’ve paid some lip service and at least inserted some fingers to check she’s lubricated and ready for you.

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Ditch The Chat Up Lines On National Flirt Day, Says Sexpert Tracey Cox

Alice Little — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:20:41 -0000

Happy National Flirt Day! It's the day that thoughts turn to Valentine's Day - and snaring that perfect hot date.

So what's the best way to impress a date? Tracey Cox, author of Pocket Superflirt (£5.99), says there is no such thing as a failproof chat up line.

"There is no chat up line that's going to work in every situation! Just start a conversation with something that's appropriate to the situation you're in. And if you do have something extraordinary to say, save it for about five minutes in. We're too busy looking, not listening in those first 60 seconds. Deciding if we fancy someone and getting clues about them from their posture, clothes and body language..."

"You're better off worrying about your body language and whether you're standing nice and tall, smiling and making eye contact than you are what's coming out of your mouth."

Check out the brand new Tracey Cox Official Facebook Page for more of Tracey's insights into relationships, and her best hints and tips.

Lovehoney's Model of the Month - January 2012

Hella Rouge — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:32:12 -0000

Wow! February already? Where does the time go? Valentine’s Day is coming fast (oi oi!) and we hope you’re getting ready to lavish love on your partner and yourself.

If you entered this month’s Model of the Month competition, Valentine’s Day might be coming early for you in the form of £100 to spend at Lovehoney or 2,000 Oh! Points for the runners up.

We were once again duly impressed by the standard of entries this month but there was one photo which really stood out.

Congratulations to Edieloves, as we’ve chosen this edgy shot showcasing the Passion Anat Wet Look Mini Dress as January’s Model of the Month winner.

It reminded us of glossy fashion editorials and it’s clear that a lot of effort has gone into styling, posing and composition for this shot and we simply adore the look and the feel of the photo.

Great work, we hope you enjoy your £100 spending spree on Lovehoney.

We’ve chosen three runners up this month who’ll each receive a 2,000 Oh! Points credit on their account.

They are...

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"Every lesbian should have one!" The Best Sex Toy Reviews of January 2012

Alice Little — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:32:07 -0000

Write a sex toy review for Lovehoney and you could be in with a chance to win a whopping £100 to spend on whatever you like!

Each month we also choose a selection of highly commended reviews and reward them each with a whopping 2,000 Lovehoney Oh! Points to spend as they wish, or perhaps save up to spend on a luxury sex toy.

Review of the Month

Our winning review this month is straight-to-the-point, reassuring and full of sexual happiness.

"It has a way of making you feel so intimate with each other. I think it's the face to face contact that you cannot obtain with a lot of other toys on the market...

It's a thumbs up for me. I really can't fault it. It's definitely changed my sex life for the better, and has given me and my partner so many memorable orgasms."

Read the full review by beebum.

Read on to find out who was highly commended and earned points this month, and make sure you write a sex toy review to be in the running next month...

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Mess-Free Sploshing Kit - Awesome Sex Toy of the Week

Hella Rouge — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:13:35 -0000

Valentine’s day is simple enough in principle. Flowers, chocolates and some expensive wine and you have it all wrapped up. Far from seeing Valentine’s day as a contrived labour one has to follow through with in order to prove their love, I see it as a chance to strengthen the emotional and physical bond you have with a partner. With that in mind, all things pink, red and fluffy are never going to be my idea of the perfect Valentine’s gift, although the thought is always appreciated.

February 14th is supposed to be the most romantic and intimate day of the year for you and your partner, so think carefully before you proudly march home with your garage bouquet and chocolate box. After all it’s not just your partner you’re depriving of the true meaning of Valentine’s day, its rewards are there to be reaped for both of you.

Instead of worrying about buying a gift for your partner, why not focus on giving them an experience? Even on a limited budget you can create the ideal Valentine’s Day package that not only shows your love, it demonstrates it in a hands-on way.

This week's Awesome Sex Toy is being replaced by a romantic experience that’s also fun. I’d like to present to enquiring minds the Shunga Oriental Body Slide Erotic Massage Gels.

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Win a We-Vibe 3 for Valentine's Day!

Alice Little — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:09:01 -0000

Since its launch just before Christmas, the We-Vibe 3 has become one of the most wishlisted items on Lovehoney.

With a remote control and 40% more power, it's no surprise that this cleverly engineered little vibe is now one of the most-wanted Valentine's gifts for couples.

So how do you do you feel about winning a We-Vibe 3 Remote Control Couple's Vibrator worth £99.99 to make your Valentine's night one to remember?

Entering the competition is easy and you can boost your chances of winning by getting multiple entries - liking the Lovehoney Facebook page is worth 5 entries alone!

The competition will close on the 13th February - giving us just enough time to send it to you for Valentine's Day.

Read the full post to find out how you can enter.

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Lovehoney TV Highlights - Baconlube!

Gemma — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:53:35 -0000

If you love sex and you love bacon, why not combine the two with J&D's Baconlube? This delicious oral sex treat is both vegan-friendly and water-based making it suitable for all kinds of sexy play including with all of your toys, during sex and foreplay.

This week's Lovehoney TV video is all about the awesomeness of this bacon flavoured lube. We've created our very own commercial homage to Baconlube and another well-known advert:

Watch the video now on Lovehoney Sex Toys TV

If you couldn't already tell, we love the sweet, bacony taste of this water-based delight. It's only available from Lovehoney in the UK - and it's for a limited time only!

Can I get Viagra on the NHS?

Julie Peasgood — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:24:13 -0000

I’ve had several questions recently about the use of Viagra. One was from a lady in her mid-60s, with her husband in his early 70s. They still enjoy a fulfilling sex life, but he now needs a little help – but she feared their doctor would say they’re too old for Viagra.

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Simple Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life

Tracey Cox — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:18:23 -0000

Dare to do the clichés: Like chocolate body paint poured on and licked off. The reason why they’re clichés is because they’re often what people want to do, but are too scared to.

Start a ‘sex jar’: Each write down 10 things you’d like to try. Rip into separate points, fold and put all of them into a jar. Pick out one a week to try. (Insist on pre-approval if you think ‘lure the hot 18-year-old next door in for a threesome’ will simply be repeated by your partner.)

Send sexts: “I’ve been thinking about you inside me all day”; ‘If you want it right now, I’m in the upstairs bedroom’; ‘Remember when we did it on the beach? The kids are asleep….’ Or, when you’re feeling particularly horny (and they seem like they’d be receptive), ‘I want you to fuck me. Hard’.

Shave each other’s bits: It’s a laugh….and sexier than you think!

Have phone sex... from the other room. Call and tell them they have to do exactly what you say. Get them to go to the bedroom, take off their clothes, fondle themselves, lie down on the bed and start masturbating. Then walk in to finish the job for them.

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Why Wearing Socks During Sex Isn't a Crime Against Passion

Alice Little — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:30:41 -0000

Most people consider keeping your socks on during sex to be the ultimate passion-killer, but a study from a Dutch university begs to differ.

While aiming to find out what happens in the brain during orgasm, researchers at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands inadvertently discovered that keeping the tootsies toasty had a positive impact on the subjects' ability to reach climax.

When the couples were given socks to wear, about 80% of the couples were able to achieve orgasm compared with 50% previously.

Anything that boosts orgasm potential gets our vote - but keep it sexy though, with a pair of stockings instead.

A Hand Job from the Heart - Awesome Sex Toy of the Week

Hella Rouge — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:48:31 -0000

Is your love in full bloom or is your heart under the heel of some evil heatbreaker’s shoe? If you have someone to spoil this Valentine’s Day, then why not treat him to a cheeky sex toy that won’t break the bank, leaving plenty of pennies left over for a fancy meal or something else that will make his day.

If you’re a single man, then spend those Valentine’s reserves on making February 14th that much more fun for you. After all, to truly find love you have to love yourself, and what better way to love yourself than with a sex toy?

Regardless of your relationship status this Valentine’s Day, indulgence cums quick and easy (literally) in the form of this week's Awesome Sex Toy, the TENGA Egg Limited Edition Lovers Heart.

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How to Put a Cock Ring On

Lovehoney — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:13:45 -0000

Cock rings are one of the simplest sex aids around. Cock rings work by preventing blood from flowing back down the penis, which in turn helps to make erections feel harder and last longer than normal, making your enjoyment last longer and orgasm more likely.

Gentle and safe, cock rings are a great alternative to libido enhancing pills and delay sprays.

Read Cock Ring Reviews | See Popular Cock Rings | See Highest Rated Cock Rings

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