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7NEWS
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Lovehoney drops huge National Orgasm Day sale with up to 50 per cent off sex toys to help close the ‘pleasure gap'
Celebrate National Orgasm Day with Lovehoney's cheeky blowout sale that's all about closing the 'pleasure gap'. Lovehoney is turning up the volume on pleasure this week with a steamy sale that's too good to keep quiet about. To mark National Orgasm Day (31st July), the sexual wellness brand is giving you up to 50 per cent off more than 1000 of its bestselling toys and accessories. All you need is the code THEBIGO at checkout, and the confidence to say yes to more mind-blowing me-time. Running from 1am Thursday to 1am Saturday, this cheeky little event is more than just an excuse to upgrade your top drawer. It's part of a bigger push to close what Lovehoney calls the 'pleasure gap', which refers to the frustrating divide in sexual satisfaction between men and women. Their recent survey of Australians confirms what many already know from experience: blokes are getting off a lot more often. While 53 per cent of Aussie men say they masturbate at least once a week, just 26 per cent of women do the same. And a not-so-fun fact — a whopping 60 per cent of women have faked it, compared to just 22 per cent of men. So, what better time to invest in something (or someone) that always finishes the job? Whether you're flying solo or bringing your partner along for the ride, here are some of the hottest picks included in the sale: 1. Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl G-Spot Rabbit Vibrator, $139.95 Designed exclusively for Lovehoney, this silky silicone rabbit delivers 36 different vibration combos with two powerful motors that target both the G-spot and clitoris. It's waterproof, USB rechargeable and, unlike Christian Grey, always available on your terms. 2. Lovehoney Jewelled Heart Metal Butt Plug 2.5 Inch, $39.95 Perfect for beginners and bling-lovers alike, this petite plug adds sparkle to your booty with a pink gem base. The firm metal can be heated or cooled for temperature play that really turns up the heat (or chill). 3. Lovehoney Deluxe Rechargeable Mini Metallic Massage Wand, $69.95 Cute, compact and buzzing with power, this metallic wand is proof that good things come in small, travel-friendly packages. With seven patterns and 10 intensity levels, it'll sort your neck tension and your other kind of tension. 4. Womanizer X Lovehoney Pro40 Rechargeable Clitoral Stimulator, $139.95 Lily Allen swears by it, and thousands of reviewers agree. This suction-based clitoral stimulator has been called 'life-changing ' for a reason. It uses Pleasure Air Technology to deliver toe-curling sensations that don't numb or overdo it. 5. Blowmotion Warming Vibrating Male Masturbator, $129.95 Warming up to 40°C, this toy simulates a warm mouth for the head of your penis, with six vibration patterns and three intensity levels. It's just three inches long but packs a serious punch in the pleasure department. 6. Lifelike Lover Classic Realistic Dildo 6 Inch, $44.95 This flexible, firm dildo offers a veiny, lifelike experience with a suction-cup base for hands-free fun. Harness-compatible and beginner-friendly, i t's a classic for a reason. 7. Lovehoney Bionic Bullet 5 Function Vibrating Rabbit Cock Ring, $44.95 Designed to add stimulation for both partners, this stretchy double ring features rabbit ears that throb right where it counts. It's like a couples' massage with benefits. 8. Lovehoney Sweet Restraint Recycled Couple's Bondage Kit, $84.95 Feeling a little Fifty Shades? This five-piece kit includes cuffs, a collar, a ball gag, and a blindfold for playful power dynamics. Made from recycled materials, it's good for the planet and your pleasure.
Refinery29
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Why Harry Styles' Sex Toy Is 'A Big Leap Forward'
Harry Styles' decision to release a sex toy has been exciting in more ways than one. The mere idea that someone as talented and gorgeous as Styles would, in any way, intersect with our sex lives has immediately given rise to fantasies and internet commentary. 'If I buy the Pleasing vibrator, does Harry Styles teach me how to use it?' pondered one X user. "'Coming soon', hell yeah I am!!!' joked another. Upon their release, the vibrator reportedly sold out in only minutes. Of course, Styles and his team anticipated such a response. Styles' career has been flanked with parasocially adoring fans ever since his One Direction debut. As he's evolved, both in age and as an artist, he's embraced an androgynous sexual charisma in the vein of David Bowie or Prince, and his latest commercial venture riffs on this appeal. The Pleasing vibrator and lubricant was accompanied by marketing rife with innuendo and fantasy, from Morse code messaging (which Redditors have since declared to be nonsensical) to a Babygirl -endorsed glass of milk. However, Styles' vibrator has the potential to be more than clever branding and fodder for quippy Tweets (as much as those were appreciated). Styles has long been using his image to challenge gender norms. From embracing skirts on the red carpet to donning nail polish and launching his gender-neutral fashion and beauty label, Pleasing, in 2021, he's been feeling his way through an idea that masculinity doesn't have to look a certain way. Sitting under this very same label, the vibrator is an extension of Styles' gender philosophy. It's his latest way of critiquing — and broadening — 'masculine' ideals. To put it plainly, when Styles — a famous, cis-gendered man — endorses a vibrator, it serves to counter a still-prevalent narrative that toys are a sign of sexual failure for men. 'When we do surveys with straight men, they report fears of being seen as creepy or pathetic for using sex toys solo, and feeling threatened by sex toys in partnered sex because they 'should be able to give their partner multiple orgasms without help'," explains Lucy Wark, co-founder of sexual wellness and pleasure company, Normal. "Whereas, the conversation for most women and the queer community is about pleasure, self-care and empowerment to enjoy sex even more. "It's actually a big leap forward to see a male celebrity with Harry Styles' profile promoting a toy, because the conversation about cis men's pleasure is a couple of decades behind.' The hope of sex educators is that, when celebrities open the door to a discussion of sex in a safe, healthy and open-minded way, this will impact the conversation at large. As sex therapist and Lovehoney expert Christine Rafe explains, 'When celebrities speak openly about sex, it gives permission for others to do the same. It creates a ripple effect which makes conversations around desire, pleasure, and boundaries feel more mainstream and less taboo.' We only need to look back to 2008 to understand the effect of one celebrity on the realm of 'sexual wellness'. The term itself is said to have been propelled into the mainstream by Gwyneth Paltrow and her Goop empire. While we've come to understand the failings of some Goop products (like the Jade 'yoni' egg, which was widely discredited by gynaecologists, and also saw Goop cop a $154k fine for misleading claims), having an A-lister stand in the notion that your pleasure should be prioritised paved the way for proceeding years of abundance in sexual health conversation, and for other experts to rise. Since then, we've seen Emily Nagoski's 'Come As You Are' (first published in 2015) become one of the most influential books on female sexual pleasure, and Netflix's Sex Education (2019) thrust, well, sex education into the mainstream. While Harry Styles is far from the first celebrity to release a sex toy, he is one of the few cis celebrity men of his status to delve into this space. With the orgasm gap looming for heterosexual couples, it certainly can't hurt to have someone like Styles in the corner of external stimulation. (And, not for nothing, the Pleasing vibrator was created in collaboration with sex educator and 'Dildo Duchess', Zoë Lignon — so, it's not just for show.) At the very least, the experts all agree Styles is a welcome addition to the chat. 'Harry Styles has always embraced fluidity and self-expression,' Rafe summarises. 'So I hope his range reflects a similarly inclusive and modern view of pleasure, one that encourages people to explore what feels good without shame. Hopefully, people walk away feeling that pleasure is not just acceptable, but important — and that everyone deserves access to it, regardless of gender or experience.'
The Independent
23-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Best vibrators, tested by an expert to help you climax
If you've ever experienced decision fatigue while trying to shop, you're not alone. There are thousands of options for just about everything these days, including vibrators. Although it's more common than ever to own a sex toy nowadays, they can be expensive, so investing in the wrong one can sometimes feel disappointing. Factor in the sheer overwhelm of buying your first toy, and things don't look promising – especially when there are seemingly endless styles of sex toy to choose from, each offering different types of vibration, various ergonomics and special features. However, there are lots of ways to narrow down what you want. Lovehoney's resident sex expert, Annabelle Knight, says, 'When it comes to choosing your first sex toy – or even just adding a new one to your collection – the best place to begin is with your body and your pleasure preferences. Think about what kind of stimulation you naturally gravitate toward during solo play or with a partner. Do you love external clitoral stimulation? If so, then a bullet vibrator, clitoral suction toy, or wand might be your perfect match. If you enjoy penetration or G-spot play, look for curved internal or rabbit vibrators that combine clitoral and internal sensations.' For example, you won't need a rumbly mains-powered vibe if you live in a house share or you're sensitive to touch, and if you don't enjoy penetration when you masturbate, a rabbit vibrator might not be your bag. At the moment, the best option is probably The Oh Collective chi, but there are lots of other sex toys that might be better suited to your needs. To help you find the right product for you, a team of experts and I have tried some of the best options on the market to find body-safe, sustainable, and discreet vibrators. How I tested vibrators The criteria for selecting an ultimate list of vibrators is pretty detailed. Obviously, the toy has to have a decent set of speeds and vibration settings, but it also has to have great battery life, and it must be made of body-safe materials that are easy to clean and care for. I tested every product to the following criteria: Material: The material of a toy is very important because a quality toy should be body-safe. Cheap toys from unlabelled brands might be made of materials that aren't considered safe for internal use in this country, so I only tested products from trusted brands. I also assessed hand feel, softness and whether the material was waterproof and easy to clean. Speeds and settings: These days, you'd expect a toy to offer at least a few different speeds, so I made sure each vibrator had a good range of settings. Sustainability credentials: Sex toys are a great way to connect with your body and feel closer to a partner, but they're also one of the worst offenders when it comes to plastic and silicone ending up in landfill because so few can be recycled. If a product is made from recycled or recyclable materials or if it's versatile and customisable, I noted this and awarded extra points. Extra features: Additional features like travel locks, carry cases, and unique tech meant a higher score for each of these products, and I took all the extras into account in my analysis. Noise level: I also took note of decibels at the highest setting for each toy to see which scored highest. Some were much louder than others, so if this matters to you, read on to find out which ones were quietest. Ease of use: I also tested for weight, ease of use with regards to button placement, charging time, run time and ergonomics. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews Emilie Lavinia is The Independent 's fitness and wellbeing editor and, along with reviewing and reporting on the best wellness gadgets for more than a decade, Emilie is also an accredited sex educator and intimacy coach. When it comes to sex tech, she's an expert at spotting a quality product and has all the insight you'll ever need when it comes to toys and accessories of this kind. Together with Annabelle Knight's expert insights, this is the definitive list of quality toys that ticks every box. The best vibrators of 2025:
Cosmopolitan
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
22 Sex Games for Couples
Ordinarily, we're not ones to condone playing games in relationships. But playing games in the bedroom…. Yes, we're definitely here for some sex games. What's a sex game, you ask? From steamy takes on old classics like dirty truth or dare to intimacy decks created with adult playtime in mind, a sex game is any fun little extrasexual activity you and your partner(s) may add to your sex life. Some companies make card and board games specifically for foreplay, including questions or tasks that require players to do or confess something spicy. Other sex games aren't original sex games, per se, but adult spins on the games you already know and love. (Think: Monopoly, Twister, and Jenga with 'strip' or other sexy elements.) Whichever way you take it, incorporating sex games can be an extremely effective way to add a little extra fun to your sex life. For your fun and pleasure, we've curated this list of the best sex games to play in the bedroom. So whether you're trying to play coy with a little horny hide and seek or get rowdy at home with some 'Strip Twister,' there's no shortage of sex games that'll make everyone feel like winners. Now go forth and get lucky! Yes, sexy board games and card games exist, from spicy versions of old classics like Monopoly and Truth or Dare to intimacy decks featuring sexy prompts and questions to help couples bond on a whole new level. Here are a few picks you can add to your cart right now. There's a Monopoly version for basically every state and hobby, so it makes sense there'd be a sex version as well. Similar to the normal game, you move tokens and land on properties, but in this spicy version, there's a lot more flirting and sexual trivia involved. Oh, and if you can't pay your rent, the other players might literally take the shirt off your back. Buy Now If you're a fan of card games and trying to master new positions, combine your two seemingly unrelated passions with this clever card deck from Lovehoney. Each card is a different Kama Sutra position, but the deck itself is pretty versatile. Play your favorite card game, and then try out the position on whatever card you land/use/draw/etc. Buy Now This classic sleepover game is about to get a very sexy twist thanks to this Truth or Dare pleasure deck from Unbound. Buy Now If you're looking for a fun game to pull out when your equally adventurous friends come over, Couplicious is definitely a must-have. The game is a mix of trivia, role-play, and confessions, and is fun for the whole group/polycule/what have you. Buy Now This one is a little less overtly sexual, but the questions in Talk, Flirt, Dare are all about playfully getting to know each other better, and the reviews swear by it. Sometimes, the best way to get it on is to make the actual date focused more on connecting and just straight-up having a lot of fun together. Buy Now The Choose Your Pleasure card game features two decks full of sexy scenarios. The decks have a variety of spicy challenges and the game comes with dice so you can randomize prompts. Buy Now Up your oral sex game (literally) with this Oral Fun board game, featuring spicy trivia questions and oral-focused prompts. Buy Now Inspired by old-school favorites you know and love, these DIY-style games make it easy to put a sexy spin on the classics you know and love, from Twister and Jenga to MadLibs and Scrabble (yes, Scrabble). Sex therapist Rachel Wright suggests trying a NSFW version of Truth or Dare. And while you could spring for a designated sexy card game version, you don't necessarily need a deck to give this classic game a spicy upgrade. You can play it the old-fashioned way by getting creative and coming up with spicy prompts all on your own (or browsing some of our recommendations here). Some of the hottest sex games are simply fun twists on the classics, and one of the best is obviously Twister. I mean, you're already using your literal bodies as the game pieces (fun fact, the game was considered quite risqué when it first debuted in the '60s) so add in an extra sexy element and you have yourself a bonafide sex game. Each time someone 'loses,' they have to take off an article of clothing. You'll be stripped down and tangled up in no time. Take the classic game and sexify it yourself. Write a dirty dare on each block, and whoever tries to remove the block that knocks the tower down has to perform that dare. You know those games you played on road trips when you were a kid? Well, best believe they can have a sexy spin. Whether you play in the bedroom or while driving home for the holidays together, grab a MadLibs pad or printout and only use dirty responses for the answers. Like regular Scrabble, except you can only spell out dirty words. (None of that 'qi' nonsense.) Every time your partner gets a point, you have to remove an item of clothing. (And vice versa, because fair is fair.) Set up your dining room table like a beer-pong table, but skip the brew: Arrange six 16-ounce plastic cups in a triangle shape at either end of the table, and grab some ping pong balls. You'll stand at one end of the table, with your partner at the other. Take turns trying to throw a ping pong ball into the cups at the opposite end of the table. When one of you makes it in, the other has to remove that cup…and a piece of clothing. The first person to land a ball in all six cups gets to request a sexual favor of their choice. Start with a deck of cards and assign each suit a different sexy meaning. Example: hearts represent kissing, diamonds equal a massage, clubs are manual stimulation, and spades signify oral. Take turns picking cards from the stack and treating each other to the sexy move you draw. The numbers on the cards represent how long you have to do each action—so if you get the nine of diamonds, they have to give you a sensual rubdown for nine seconds. If they pick the ace of clubs, you give them a one-second handy. You can also replace seconds with minutes, if you want to play for longer. Seven Minutes in Heaven is a step up from Spin the Bottle. But now that you're not in braces in your parent's basement, Alison Tyler, author of G Is for Games suggests making it dirtier. Set the kitchen timer for seven minutes and then hop in the coat closet together for a torrid quickie. The timer creates a sense of urgency, and the small, dark space makes it feel like you're doing something forbidden—so hot. Recommended by sexologist Alex Miller, this game combines strip poker and truth or dare. You'll need a set of poker cards and maybe a pen and paper to write your bets down. To play, pick whatever style of poker you like, but none of the players can look at their cards—the idea is to bet without seeing them. Instead of betting with money, you bet with actions. 'For example, 'I see your oil-massage, and I raise you with a hand job,'' Miller explains. 'Once betting is over, players flip over their cards and whoever loses has to do all the things that have been said.' For those who like it a little on the freaky side, some extra-spicy games that blend elements of kink/BDSM into your playtime. Get kinky with a little temperature play and take turns exploring each other's bodies with ice. Keep in mind that you should be very gentle with ice and keep your movements light and teasing. Wait until the ice has sufficiently melted down a bit and your partner is used to the cold sensation before heading down to their genitals. This not only amps up their desire, it also ensures they won't be getting freezer burn anywhere sensitive. Vibrating panties and wearable massagers are must-haves for any goodie drawer, but why not take them out for a night on the town? Before going out to dinner, both you and your partner simply each slip on a pair and exchange remotes. When you're out to eat, whoever orgasms first (remember: discretion is key here!) has to pick up the tab for dinner. If you're still having fun, you can go round two for dessert. Slow down and explore each other's bodies while asking 'May I?' before every touch. Be flirty or bratty to spice things up. Visit a sex shop or lingerie store together and tell your partner they can pick one thing they want to see you wear, no questions asked. Give them an allowance to spend so they stay in your budget. Don't let them show you what they bought until you get home from the shopping trip. Enjoy watching their jaw drop as they see you walk out in their fantasy getup. Blindfold your partner naked on the bed and then tease them all over using a series of sexy objects. Caress them with a silky thong or a simple feather, have them try to guess what you're stroking them with, and don't move on to the next object until they get it right. Who says you need to wait until the holidays? You can find advent calendars for sex toys, lingerie, etc., and break them out whenever you so choose. This kinky, non-holiday-specific one is perfect for any time of year. Buy Now
Cosmopolitan
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Women's Euros 2025: Get to know Lovehoney's football vibrator
Gearing up to watch the Women's Euros this weekend? Whether you're rooting for success for England or Wales, you'll need something to help you get your head in the game — or, er, at least get head before the game. We can always trust Lovehoney to know our needs before we know them ourselves, which is why it's no surprise that the sex toy giant has launched a clit suction toy in collab with ROMP (another sex toy company) just in time for the big match. To celebrate the Women's Euros taking place in Switzerland — AKA the home of sister brand, Amorana — the team has tackled two underrepresented areas for people with vulvas (pleasure and sports) with one sex toy. Shaped like a football, the toy is jam-packed with six suction intensities and four patterns to help you aim for the ultimate goal (an orgasm, but we would say that, wouldn't we?) pre- and post-match. Come loss or win, that build up of adrenaline will need to go somewhere, and you won't want to rely on a group of strangers to guarantee pleasure for your MVP (AKA, you). But don't worry — this toy won't drop the ball, as it's programmed with the brand's Pleasure Air Technology (yup, the very same used in vibes like the famous Rose sex toy and Womanizer Enhance), and can even be used in the shower for a cool down. Oh, and the battery lasts for 80 minutes, so you can keep rolling towards back to back orgasms. Plus, Lovehoney is offering 50% off everything on its site for just 15 minutes on Sunday 13 during halftime at 20.45pm with the code 'ENGLAND or WALES,' to help you achieve your bedroom goals. So if you're watching at the pub, run, don't walk, to a spot with good service — and make sure you have your card details at the ready. Who knows? That might even be the perfect moment to play the field and find your ideal masc/man to use it with over a pint or body slam! Okay baller… Either way, it's guaranteed to continue being a crowd-pleaser after the match, too, thanks to being O-so conveniently shaped like a ball. Who's to suspect it's a vibrator, rather than a zeitgeisty stress ball sitting on your bedside table? Discreet sex toys = game changer, and you're our favourite to win x Honey Wyatt is the Sex and Relationships Senior Ecommerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, Women's Health and Men's Health, covering the best sex toys, lubes, and any product or service that positively contributes to sexual wellbeing and healthy relationships. Honey completed an MA in magazine journalism at City, University of London in 2023, which she passed with a merit. She has run Sextras, a podcast and magazine about sex and relationships, since 2020, speaking to experts on everything from sex worker rights to how to practice sex magic and whether man-hating is justified. Previously, she was a reporter for HR magazine, where she covered the importance of wellbeing and diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the juicy (and often disturbing) ins and outs of employment tribunals. She has also written about sex, fashion, beauty, and culture for Glamour, Refinery29, Woo, The Independent and SPHERE. When she's not asking everyone she meets invasive questions about their sex and dating lives, you can find Honey bingeing noughties/nineties box sets, belting Chappell Roan or Wicked around her flat, teaching herself a craft that seems unlikely she'll be able to achieve (spoiler: she does), or pondering the meaning of life to a podcast on long walks.
