Sex Toys Blog

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!)

If you're the proud owner of a pair of balls, or you've got someone else's on hand to play with, then this guide is for you.

When it comes down to providing powerful pleasure, testicles never get the credit they deserve.

The balls are covered by a thin layer of muscle, and this muscle extends into the abdomen. This means treating them right can lead to an orgasm that ripples through the entire body.

Ballin'.

Whether you're umming and ahhing over where to start your sex toy adventures, or just fancy giving your toy chest an overhaul, a sex toy kit could be just what you're looking for.

From tiny trios for beginners to whopping collections of the biggest and best bondage items, Lovehoney's got tons of kits that have everything your heart (or other parts) could desire, for a fraction of the price compared to buying everything individually.

But if you're not sure where to start, we've selected the best kits to suit your needs. Just click on any of the links below to be taken to your handpicked sexy selection.

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.

Buying a sex toy for the man in your life can be tricky, especially if they've never used one before.

Do you go for a simple stroker, a prostate toy or something you can enjoy together, like a vibrating cock ring?

To help you get it right, we've created this simple guide to take the headache out of choosing which sex toy to buy your boyfriend or husband.

Buying a gift for someone can be difficult at the best of times - getting it wrong can land you in the dog house...

But, getting it right can get you in their good books for life - especially if it's a gift that gives them orgasm after orgasm.

To help you get it right, we've created this simple guide to help you choose which vibrator to buy for your girlfriend or wife.

Chat-up lines. Do you love them or hate them?

Someone sidling up to you at the bar and 'breaking the ice' by pretending to be a penguin and smashing an ice cube might not exactly do it for you...

But a so-bad-it's-good line from someone you like?

Total hearts-eyes!

To celebrate World Emoji Day, we've given some of our fave cheeky, cheesy (and not at all sleazy) pick-up lines an emoji makeover.

Got that emoji fever? Don't forget to check out our all-new Oh-Moji range of mini wand vibrators.

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!

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.