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Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Sex therapist reveals simple secret to the ultimate bedroom satisfaction... 7 explosive moves
Over my 30-year career as a sex, love and relationship therapist, there is one question that male clients sheepishly (yet repeatedly) ask: How can I increase my pleasure in the bedroom? Well, the answer doesn't lie in some new fad, or kink. Instead, I encourage them to look to the past... the ancient past.
New York Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
A Starter Pack for Aspiring Wine Lovers
Here's a little secret about wine — it's great fun. It's delicious, too. You would never know this to hear people talk about wine. Too often, it is buried under a mass of nonsense that has nothing to do with the pleasure and joy it offers. It's discussed with painstaking precision using complex terminology and pretension, as tasters grapple with metaphorical descriptions of aromas and flavors, and conjecture about methodology and equipment. They ultimately deconstruct wine like anatomy students dismembering a cadaver. It makes wine seem like very serious business, which, for many people, is a turnoff. Wine does deserve academic discussion. It can be complicated, with many mysterious elements that people strive to understand. Yet it's also a simple pleasure, a great drink. The serious, rational side of wine should not overwhelm its emotional appeal. Dry talk about learning to 'appreciate' wine obscures the fact that people deeply, passionately love it. It's the difference between fulfilling an obligation and being moved by desire. Reconciling these two sides of wine can be baffling. It's no wonder that people are hesitant about wine, especially young people, many of whom also fear alcohol as risky. Almost everybody finds it intimidating and often more expensive than other alcoholic drinks. Nonetheless, people are often curious, too. Perhaps they've seen people enjoying it, and they may have heard that humans have considered wine a great pleasure for thousands of years. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
News24
22-05-2025
- Health
- News24
Play together, stay together - A lovers' guide to sex toys
South Africans increasingly embrace sex toys in their relationships. Sexual wellness connects to physical fitness and improving intimacy. Communication and gradual exploration vital for couples' success. ____________________________________________________ South African couples are strengthening bonds while boosting their pleasure potential. Gym isn't the only place where you can get your heart racing and work up a sweat. For many couples, the bedroom is becoming the new fitness studio – with sex toys as essential equipment for relationship workouts. The rising tide of pleasure positivity If you've been hesitant to bring up the topic of sex toys with your partner, you're not alone. Despite South Africa's growing acceptance of sexual wellness products, with over 76 percent using sex toys according to recent research, many couples still find it challenging to have that first conversation. 'The stigma around sexuality in South Africa is still significant,' says Johannesburg based sex therapist Dr Nomsa Mbeki. 'But we're seeing a positive shift as more couples understand that sexual wellness is an important part of overall health – just like regular exercise.' This shift is evident in shopping trends, with over 42 percent of South Africans now purchasing sex toys online rather than from physical stores, appreciating the privacy and convenience of discreet delivery. The fitness connection What many don't realise is the powerful connection between physical fitness and sexual wellness. Kegels aren't just exercises you do at the gym – they're essential for strengthening pelvic floor muscles, which directly impact sexual pleasure and performance. 'Regular exercise creates a positive feedback loop for intimate relationships,' explains Cape Town fitness trainer Sipho Nkosi. 'When you exercise, you release endorphins, improve blood circulation, boost stamina, and enhance body confidence – all essential ingredients for a satisfying sex life.' Sex toys can be viewed as specialised fitness equipment for this intimate workout: Author: Nomvula Johnson is a certified relationship coach and fitness instructor specialising in holistic wellness approaches for couples across South Africa.
Gizmodo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Gizmodo
Motorbunny Buck Review: The Most Fun You Can Have While Sitting Down
The motorized saddle now has thrusting action, action, action, action. 2025 When I was a young horndog, dipping my toes into the waters of sex positivity and all that it entails, I dreamed of getting my hands (and nethers) on a sex saddle. I finally got my wish thanks to Motorbunny. As purveyors of some of the most popular motorized sex machines, the company sent me the latest iteration of its self-pleasuring saddle, the Motorbunny Buck. Not to be confused with the original Motorbunny we reviewed nearly eight years ago that quite literally takes your sexual pleasure to 11. The Buck adds thrusting motion to the mix, making it the world's first hybrid saddle. Motorbunny sent both versions of its sex saddles—the Buck and the original model—for me to try out. The Buck is nearly identical to the OG. As such, neither is the most discreet sex toy, weighing 17.8 pounds and measuring 10 x 13.2 x 12.5 inches. (I'll definitely be stuffing them as deep into my shallow New York City closet as humanly possible when my mom comes to visit.) Both dome-shaped saddles are wrapped in memory foam that's covered in black leatherette and are super comfortable for extended sessions. Motorbunny Buck The Motorbunny Buck proves that a lot of thrust goes a long way. Buy MotorBunny Buck at Amazon Pros Powerful vibration and thrusting functionality Powerful vibration and thrusting functionality Syncs with game controller haptics (with dongle sold separately) Syncs with game controller haptics (with dongle sold separately) Supports tons of accessories Cons Heavy Heavy Expensive There was a little bit of assembly before I could jump on the Buck. In addition to selecting one of the five silicone attachments, there's also the matter of connecting the controller and the power source. The overall setup process took approximately five minutes from start to finish. A new wrinkle for me is the Vac-U-Lock, which lets you connect a dildo or other compatible attachments for a more varied experience. The Buck ships with two such accoutrements (one more veiny than the other). It wasn't long before I had set up the Buck and picked out my first toy. And then, it was time to ride the bucking bronco. See Motorbunny Buck at Amazon Similar to the original motorized saddle, you've got to ease into using the Buck. Even with a nice big glob of water-based lube, the initial sensation was slightly uncomfortable. I definitely recommend trying a variety of positions at low speed so you can get the hang of things before you go buckwild. No, seriously. Compared to my strongest vibrator, the rechargeable Hitachi Wand, the Buck and OG's vibration is like a whitewater rapid versus a ripple in a tepid pond. For Chrissakes, the saddle's motor uses horsepower as a measurement. There's really no precision with either saddle, like you get from a vibrator or a clitoral stimulator. You're going to feel it from the rooter to the tooter and some parts in between. To date, I've only worked my way up to level six (out of 11) intensity on both the Buck and Buzz settings. Thanks to my time with the original Motorbunny, I'm fairly used to the intensity of the Buck's vibration. Hell, at this point, I've worked myself up to using the E-Stim attachment that sends jolts of electricity to where the sun don't shine. But the new twist here is the Buck's thrusting functionality. Instead of the rotating motion you find on the original Motorbunny model and similar sex saddles like the Sybian, the Buck offers two flavors of thrusting action via its attachments. The Thrust toggle is for your traditional up and down motion, while the G-Thrust mode provides an up and forward action designed to stimulate G- or P-spots. For my first go-round, I went with one of the smaller attachments paired with the Thrust toggle. At first, the thrusting felt a little weird, but that strange sensation quickly gave way to pleasant and then to whoa! The G-Thrust felt even better. Turn up the Buzz setting, and it didn't take long to take me to O-Town several times over. Just like with a partner, you can control the depth by how you're positioned. I'm still working through all of the attachments, but out of what I've used so far, I've yet to have a bad time. I wish the company sent over a few other attachments, like the Mt. Gushmore ($59.99) and the Ribbed Rider ($39.99), but it won't be long before I add them to my collection. I do have one request for Motorbunny. Please make an E-Stim for the Buck; adding electricity to the saddle might just make me levitate into the stratosphere. See Motorbunny Buck at Amazon Discretion, thy name is not Motorbunny. In addition to being bulky, the Buck is just as loud as its predecessor, which makes sense as both use the same motor. There's no hiding what you're doing once you decide to take a ride on the Buck. Placing the saddle on the floor only seems to amplify that noise to the level of a small tree saw. I got a quieter experience on my bed and couch, but once I really got into it, I couldn't hear the Buck over my own noise. I was having such a good time my partner came in and got in on the fun, which is fine since the Buck and the original are built for couple play and can support up to 1,000 pounds. He had a blast using the controller and modulating my experience. The Buck can also be controlled with your smartphone or tablet via the free Fluffer controller app. But maybe you want to gamify your sexy time. No problem, Motorbunny has you covered with the PlayMate. Attach the unassuming purple box to a USB-C game controller, link it and the Buck to the Fluffer app, and you're now a sexy version of your favorite games. The PlayMate takes the haptic feedback from your games and transmits it to the Buck. That said, I recommend games with a lot of pulsation, such as Rez Infinite, Call of Duty, and Cyberpunk 2077. Fast-paced first-person shooters and fighting games should be a load of fun as well. See Motorbunny Buck at Amazon From its deep thrusts, powerful vibrations, and plethora of accessories, the Motorbunny Buck is everything young me dreamed of and then some. Is it pricey at $1,949 (discounted to $1,799 at the time of this writing)? Sure, but this premium sex toy more than makes up for it with its versatility and longevity. Seriously, Motorbunny offers one of the longest warranties I've seen for a sex saddle, at 11 years. Is the Motorbunny Buck an everyday treat? No, at least not for me, but I can definitely see OnlyFans folks and streamers adding this titillating toy to their repertoire. But no matter who you are and what you're into, the Motorbunny Buck is a seriously fun way to spice up your bedroom.
