We may be in the midst of a credit cruch, but it's been estimated that men will spend £4.2 billion this year on sexy extras such as strippers, erotic magazines and online pornography - without revealing their saucy spending habits to their partners (Men spend £4.2bn on secret sex bills)!

"The sex industry is clearly not being affected by the recession in any way," says a spokesman. "It seems men will find money to indulge in the world's most famous past-time whatever the economic climate."

One spending habit that isn't revealed in the poll is that men are spending more than ever on sex toys, but maybe that's because a high number actually use the toys with their partners rather than behind their backs.

From couples toys such as the We-Vibe Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator, to male toys like the bestselling Fleshlight and Tenga ranges, you can be sure that a percentage of that £4.2 billion is being spent at LoveHoney!

For further information on male sex toys and the sex toy market, click here to contact me.

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You might have spotted ever vivacious Spice Girl Mel B waxing lyrical about her favourite Doc Johnson iVibe Pocket Rocket Vibrator in Closer Magazine and The Sun (Sexual Spice Is Buzzing Again) .

"I read about new research that showed 75 per cent of women don't have an orgasm during sex! Oh my God! That amazed me, because having a good sex life is absolutely essential in my opinion," says the artist formerly known as Scary Spice.

"My advice to women who are unfulfilled in the bedroom is to invest in a sex toy. I use a little vibrator called a Pocket Rocket - and it does the trick every time."

Mel's not the only celeb to have fallen in love with this stunning sex toy; other A-list fans include Friends favourite Courtney Cox and Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria.

If star endorsement isn't enough, one look at the customer reviews of the Pocket Rocket explains just why this is the sex toy of choice for the vibrator gliterati!

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The Journal of Sexual Medicine has published new findings in to the use of sex toys in the USA.

As Cory Silverberg reports, the study of just over 2,000 women and 1,000 men shows that 52% of women and 45% of men have used a vibrator (New Research on Vibrator Use).

It appears that that people who use sex toys are more savvy when it comes to genital health, with a higher number of vibrator users having gynecological tests and performing self checks than those who don't use them.

Shockingly, they're not so hot when it comes to cleaning their toys, with 20% of men and 14% of women claiming they never clean them - a health risk in itself and inexcusable with long lasting and low cost sex toy cleaner so easily available.

As Silverberg says though, the results of the new study are quantitative only - and there's always room for more qualitative research (What Surveys and Marketers Tell Us About Vibrator Use).

"Research on sex toy use shouldn't be any different than research on how we use cell phones, electric razors, or microwaves," says Silverberg "While it's wise to have some critical concerns about research that is funded by an interested for-profit company, it's exciting to see a company actually commit time and money to researching sex toys."

For further facts and stats on vibrator use and the sex toy market, click here to contact me.

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Throughout June, Dr Lisa Turner will be sharing her hottest sex tips on the LoveHoney Blog

As the UK's first Orgasm Coach, Lisa will be discussing everything from sex toys to top tips for living orgasmically.

Lisa hit the headlines earlier this year with research that showed how having an orgasm could boost your career!

You can see our interview with Lisa and catch up with her tips every Monday throughout June - only on the LoveHoney blog.

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Does it really take four years in a relationship to achieve the best sex ever?

That's the claim of a new survey by Phillips, which found that couples reached their sexual peak after 50 months together. Supposedly that's when they felt their sexiest and also the most confident and relaxed with their partner.

Four years in is supposedly also the time when couples feel happiest to try out new things in the bedroom.

These statistics may be true for some, but LoveHoney's customers tell a different story.

Based on feedback from our customer service team and messages left on the LoveHoney Forums, great (and adventurous) sex is something you can enjoy at any stage in your relationship.

Sex toys for couples, ranging from the bestselling We-Vibe Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator to the BASIC Sex Toys Vibrating Finger Ring, have never been more popular.

Perhaps this is down to a flood of four year anniversaries, but something tells me that most couples are enjoying great sex far sooner than that!

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It may seem that tech workers just switch things off and on again, but their love of gadgetry has helped them top a poll as the most sexually adventurous professionals!

A new survey shows that eight out of ten tech workers regularly use sex toys, compared to just three in ten sports and fitness workers (Geeks best in bed - Gym-Goers most selfish).

When it comes to frequency of sex however, 47% of sports workers claim to have sex three or more times per week compared to 38% of IT people. Whether this is a brag on behalf of the former, who can say.

With so many hot gadgets to choose from, including bestsellers such as SaSi by JeJoue Intelligent Rechargeable Vibrator and the We-Vibe Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator, LoveHoney is the perfect place to discover the very latest sex toys - whatever your profession.

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Tracey Cox reveals the naughty sex secret that's keeping the nation going!

Naughty Brits are turning to kinky sex games to beat the recession blues, a new survey reveals.

With 76% of Britons admitting to taking part in kinky sex games in the last 6 months, it seems that UK couples are shrugging off the shackles of conventional love-making and spending more time in the bedroom with handcuffs, blindfolds and even tie-up bondage gear!

Full story, hi-res images and exclusive bondage tips from Tracey Cox below the break.

Click here to contact me for further information.

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The LoveHoney Press Blog is the place to find LoveHoney's latest updates and sex news that's making the headlines, but for a broader snapshot, head over to the LoveHoney Blog.

Managed by LoveHoney Pleasure Director and Erotic Writing Competition winner Carly Drew, you'll find all the latest infomation on sex and sex toys and accesssories, as well an insight as to what goes on behind the scenes.

The LoveHoney Blog also features the latest tips and advice from sex experts including Tracey Cox and Julie Peasgood, and buyer guides covering a range of toys.

It's also home to the Erotic Book Blog and the LoveHoney Lingerie Blog - both of which are kept bang up to date with the very latest titles and trends.

With all these things going on, the LoveHoney Blog is the perfect resource if you're researching or writing about sex.

Don't miss out on updates. Click here to subscribe to the LoveHoney Blog RSS feed.

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LoveHoney's very own sex expert Tracey Cox has been featured in The Sun, charting how sexual experiences change with age (Secrets of great sex at all ages).

Taken from her bestselling book Sextasy, Tracey reveals that the majority of people will try out a number of different sexual experiences as they grow older, but one that she doesn't mention is sex toys.

Exclusive to LoveHoney, the Tracey Cox Supersex range of sex toys and accessories is extremely 'media friendly'.

From the Tracey Cox Supersex Rabbit to the Tracey Cox Supersex Love Lube, each item is non-threatening, beautifully packaged and highly rated by independent reviewers.

For further information on Tracey Cox and the Tracey Cox Supersex range, click here to contact me.

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With the release of Desert Flower, the star-studded film adaption of Waris Dirie's bestselling biography in September, the subject of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is set to rise right up the human rights agenda and in to the headlines.

Starring supermodel Liya Kebede in the role of Waris, the film charts her incredible journey from a nomadic life in Somalia to the world's most famous catwalks and how, at the peak of her career, Waris turned her back on modelling to fight against FGM, a ritual she underwent at the age of five.

Another woman on a crusade to stop FGM is Samantha Backman, inventor of the Mango Juicer Charity Dildo, which raises funds and awareness for both the Waris Dirie Foundation and Forward UK. It's truly a sex toy with a social conscience.

On top of its charitable credentials, the Mango Juicer Dildo is a 5* rated sex toy.

"It's an ethical toy that ticks the boxes - for pleasure and principle," says sex expert Julie Peagood.

"This dildo stimulates the G-spot easily and, as well as being perfect for those already experienced in G-spot stimulation, will help anyone who hasn't found their G-spot to do so," says a reviewer.

You can find out more about the Mango Juicer on the LoveHoney Video Blog:

Click here to contact me for further information on the Mango Juicer and Samantha Backman.

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