Fun Stuff

How to Become a Sexting Pro

We’ve all had those moments where we aren’t physically with someone, but we can’t help but think of all the sexy things we’d love to be doing with them right then.

And sure, sending nudes can be a fun way of getting the recipient hot and bothered - but that’s not the only way to get someone going. Sometimes a well-written sext can be even hotter than a revealing pic. And what’s a sext? Quite simply, a sexy text.

With our guide to sexting, packed with sexting examples, tips and tricks, you can get the sexting conversations flowing and have fun teasing your partner as you become a naughty text pro.

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The Incredible History of the Wand Vibrator

Ever gazed at your favourite vibrator and wondered what generous genius dreamt up its shape and amazing orgasm-giving powers? Where would we be without our favourite setting, the speed we know will skyrocket us to orgasm, and the toy we keep on standby by our bedside? From its very basic beginnings in Joseph Granville's doctor's surgery, to the flashy, bells-and-whistles varieties we now know and love, no sex toy has a more colourful history than the wand vibrator. We've delved into our X-rated history book to bring you the edited highlights. Enjoy!
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Fifty Shades Darker: 8 Revealing Set Details You Didn't Notice

So, in case you missed it, this week Universal Studios released the first sneak peak into Fifty Shades Darker, and suffice to say, it's got us pretty darn excited!

After watching the trailer many, many times (that shower scene!) we started to notice a few hidden messages. Could they be telling us more than initially meets the eye? Are we making this up as we go along? Who knows?!

Either way it gave me an excuse to spend all afternoon looking at Christian Grey. #ItsAHardLife

So, for your pleasure, I've compiled my top 8 revealing set details which I reckon tell us even more about what we can expect to see in Fifty Shades Darker in February.

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Bubble wrap and ice pack - how would you make a fake vagina?

A typical day in the life at Lovehoney can often lead to unusual and unusually entertaining conversations and to equally unusual parts of the Internet. Currently we're stroking our chins over how best to make fake vaginas and marvelling at the ingenuity displayed by people who have had similar thoughts.

The classic site Home Made Sex Toys has a great article on how to make a Fleshlight style masturbator, which is quite possibly the best use of an empty Pringles tube we've ever seen.

"When stored with the lid on, the homemade flashlight can be conveniently camouflaged as an innocent can of potato chips," says the site. Yes, camouflaged right up to the moment that your mum comes round and reaches for the pre-dinner nibbles…

Over at Steady Health there's a fantastic thread which details how to turn a towel and a rubber glove into an uncannily realistic fake vagina. It does sound fantastically complicated though. I know I'm biased, but I would suggest that treating yourself to a male sex toy from Lovehoney is a lot less hassle (and, dare I say it, a lot more fun).

But it's great to see someone pitch in with some great, succinct advice: "Bubble wrap and ice pack quite good"

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