Sex toys are wonderful things in far more ways than may immediately spring to mind.
The sheer variety available is especially noteworthy, and with the quantity of categories of toy and the level of variation within each of these categories, there really is something for everyone.
That said, can it ever be too much of a good thing?
That's where this post comes in - to help you navigate through the weird and wonderful world of sex toys to the essential few every man should own.
They're not the be all and end all of the sex toy world, but with these to hand you'll have a great starting point from which to branch out into whatever toys appeal to you specifically the most.
I've often found that foreplay is very underrated.
Whenever you see sex scenes on television, there's never any foreplay (I'm looking at you especially, Game of Thrones).
Porn? No foreplay.
Even when talking about sex, it tends to fall by the wayside.
Personally, it's always been my favourite part of sex; having somebody bring you right to the edge, and then going all-out for the grand finale.
So, for those of you looking to explore the art of tease and up your arousal game, here are my top picks of the best toys for mind-blowing foreplay.
The force has been strong with our reviewers this May as we have hit 175,000 reviews. Thank you all, what an achievement!
Our forum member; NatandTom have contributed an impressive 405 reviews. That is some serious typing guys!
One of their recent reviews for the Lovehoney Cherish Me Satin & Lace Underwired Longline Bra has won them a £100 Lovehoney voucher. Congratulations on winning Review of the Month, happy shopping!
"I'm not planning a wedding anytime soon, but I can see this being the perfect bra to wear during that evening or the honeymoon that follows. For now, though, I'll be rocking it when I want a night of innocence and sensual lovemaking rather than an evening of our usual whips and chains." Read the full review here.
Got a wedding lined up or just love this set? Then get in quick to grab yourself one of the Cherish Me collection... It's selling fast!
Read on for 3 runners-up, each awarded with 2000 Oh! Points...
We’ve only gone and done it again! Lovehoney came out trumps in Good Housekeeping magazine’s influential Tried & Tested sex toy survey, with a whopping three toys in the top six vibrators line up.
Drumroll please for… the top-rated Lovehoney toys Tracey Cox’s Supersex Rabbit Ears Clitoral Vibrator and Lovehoney Desire Luxury Remote Control Knicker Vibrator, both scoring 75/100. Last year's winner, Lovehoney's Desire Clitoral Vibrator, was one of the most popular toys for the second year running - in sixth place with a rating of 74/100.
Known to be the most vigorous testing of sex toys by the mainstream media, only the very best products get the highest marks. Read on and take a look at the stellar line up. Now where's that bottle of fizz?
When it comes to masturbation, everyone has an opinion.
For some, it's the highlight of their day, and they can't get enough of it; for others, the appeal is completely unfathomable.
Over the years, a ton of myths have sprung up around the concept of self-love, and it can be tricky sometimes to seperate the fact from the fiction.
Will you go blind? Is it bad for you? Will it ruin sex if you do it?
Particularly when it comes to our upbringing and the beliefs of those around us, the benefits of masturbation can be a bit of a murky area.
But the good news is, if you're still on the fence about flicking the bean or doing the five-knuckle-shuffle, here are 15 common beliefs about masturbation that just aren't true.
For many of us, D.I.Y. is a term more often associated with tedious weekend trips to B&Q than something a lot more pleasurable.
However, 'doing it yourself' shouldn't just be reserved for trying to whip up a shelf with the ease of Nick Knowles on DIY SOS.
During the middle of any stressful period, I can't be the only who could do with a bit of help trying to relax after those long days, and unfortunately, giving up some of our precious time to have some fun with somebody else just isn't a priority.
However, that doesn't mean that we can't find some of that sexual happiness by ourselves.
If, like me, you'd benefit from a low-maintenance helping hand to put a smile on your face, have a look at four fabulous toys that are fit for the job.
In the last few decades, we as a society have definitely become more and more comfortable talking about our sex lives with our friends (and even strangers).
After a few drinks, our tongues can become a little loose, and many of us start confessing what we get up to behind those closed bedroom doors.
Whilst some of us would rather keep our sexual secrets exactly that, there's no shame in sharing our experiences and learning from each other's successes (and mistakes). Sharing the odd hint and tip can really benefit your friends and, as they say, knowledge is power.
So, I've put together the best pieces of advice I've had from my friends since. I hope you have fun following this advice; I know I certainly did.
We can all benefit from each other's experiences, so if you have any must-have advice please comment below. Remember: sharing is caring.
Whether you’re a bean-flicker or a bishop-basher, we can pretty much all agree that masturbation is great.
But have you ever wondered how solo play slots into the history of humankind?
From kinky cave paintings to steam-powered sybians, the history of self-love is deep, intricate, and inherently fascinating.
For example, did you know that cornflakes were invented to lower your desire to yank the crank? Or that the first dildo is almost 30,000 years old, and made of polished siltstone?
So hop on your hand-cranked time machine and come with us (pun intended) on a trip along a torrid timeline of touching yourself.
We've come a long way in our perceptions of sex and sexuality recently, but we still have a long way to go.
I doubt anyone reading this would feel anything but appalled at the idea of someone being made to feel ashamed of their sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status, or unable to express their sexual desires.
Yet, it's still so common in our society for people whose preferences when it comes to sex itself lie beyond the vanilla to feel abnormal or confused.
This act of belittling or mocking someone's particular preferences in the bedroom is known as 'kinkshaming', and it can be pretty harmful.
So I've taken a look at the key reasons why this is a problem, and why it needs to change.
Roll up, roll up.. Or balm up, as the case may be, as we have a winning entry for our Review of the Month...
Winning a whopping £100 voucher for a sexy shopping spree on Lovehoney is SoftCollar.
This new forum member is intensifying bedroom antics with the silky smooth Lovehoney Bliss Orgasm Balm 200g.
Congratulations SoftCollar. Achievement level: Cool clitoris unlocked!
"I normally struggle to maintain sensitivity during solo play, so I've got this cute little tin stashed with my C-spot toys. The balm is super silky and glides on the skin nicely. You only need a bit too!" Read the full review here.
It's not over yet! We have 3 runner ups to announce, each receiving 2000 Oh! Points...
