Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises were devised by Arnold Kegel for the purpose of regaining pelvic muscle function in post natal women. As well as improving sexual enjoyment after childbirth Kegel exercise can improve overall enjoyment of sex. Fancy reaching orgasm quicker than before and enjoying a better climax or have you ever tried stimulating your partners penis during penetration just with your vaginal muscles?, Kegel exercises can enable that level of muscle manipulation and before you know it shooting ping pong balls across the room will be within your grasp!

The PC Muscle runs between the pubic and tail bone in both sexes and are the muscles you would commonly use to hold on to your wee if your bladder is full and you are trying to find a loo. Practising at holding your urine stream whilst on the toilet is a good way to start. Gradually build up the number of squeezes that you do daily and don't worry about finding a special time to do it as nobody knows what you are doing. Try 3 sets of 10 squeezes building to 3 sets of 20 and you will start to feel the results within a couple of weeks. Don't go for the maximum squeeze you can manage keep it relaxed and hold each squeeze for about 3 seconds.

Men will also benefit from Kegel exercise and it will improve the chances of multiple orgasm which is less common in males. Once you have exercised for a month or so you may even be able to lift a hand towel with your semi-erect penis!

Kegel toys are less sex toys and more exercise aids, think of them as dumb bells for the vaginal muscles. It is often easier to clench your muscles around something as the resistance can be felt and your partners penis is the perfect tool or a kegel exerciser or love ball. The Smartballs from Funfactory sex toys offers two weighted balls for stimulating movement or the Teneo which is a single ball for squeezing.

Sex Toys For Christmas

We recently asked a question of our Twitter Followers 'Would you buy a sex toy as a Christmas Gift for somebody other than your partner' and the response we got was amazing. It seems that so many of us are venturing to the adult store for sex toys as Christmas presents for a gift that keeps on giving. It seems that the main reason for gifting sex toys is the knowledge that your present will be used rather than gather dust on top of the wardrobe and what better choice for combining the practical and pleasurable.

The vibrator for a good friend seemed a favourite choice as well as secret Santa which usually holds its fair share of saucy treats. What better than to give a sexy gift to a friend, more imaginative than perfume or socks and with designer sex toys to top every female wish list also a present to impress.


Our Best Friends Top 5 Sex Toys

• Fun Factory Delight - The award winning delight is the gift for a sex toy connoisseur, a lady who likes the finer things in life and has mastered the art of self pleasure. This friend has everything at the flick of her finger and Fun Factory's delight will be a welcome addition to her designer sex toy collection. Delight is phthalate free, re-chargeable, packaged for a princess, powerful and quiet.

• Lelo Mia - For the career girl who works hard and plays hard. Mia has a handy USB connection for swift charging on the laptop at the end of the day. A gift box to die for and quiet, powerful vibrations to get your girl to orgasm before the next event calls.

• Nomi Tang Better Than Chocolate - If she enjoys the decadent and nothing better than a cosy night in with sensory treats abound then the Better Than Chocolate vibrator will satisfy all her cravings. Strong clitoral vibrations that can be tailored to suit her particular need this designer vibe will see her through the winter months and beyond. Oh and the wrapper is sumptuous with some of the most impressive packaging we have seen!


• Vibe Therapy Vibrators - For the busy mum who has earned a well deserved break but needs to keep the noise down. Vibe therapy produce the quietest vibrators on the market with seam free silicone and powerful penetrating vibrations to soothe away the days hassles. The Vibe Therapy Rabbit Vibrators are a dual stimulation toy to rival all others and the presentation will make her feel as special as she is.


• RO 80mm Bullet Vibrator - Our favourite in The Boudoir and a welcome gift for any girl. The RO 80mm Bullet is a true all rounder with skin friendly material, quiet vibrations and a clitoral massage that many sex toys can't rival. If you are stuck for ideas resort to the 80mm bullet it never fails!

New In The Kokeshi Massager

Kokeshi Dolls were originally hand crafted by Kijiya craftsmen in the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan.

It is understood that the Kokeshi Doll was given as a gift to visitors who came to bathe in the hot springs during the Edo period.

Big Tease Toys have taken the concept of the Kokeshi Doll and created the Kokeshi massager an intimate massager with three speeds that can be taken into your own hot tub. The massager comes in either male or female design and is super quiet and powerful

The design has real Kawaii appeal and is definately the most discreet sex toy we have seen. The surface of the Kekeshi massager is smooth and soft to the touch and when warmed in the palm of your hand delivers delicious vibrations to the clitoris and nipples.

Whether you are a beginner to sex toys and want a non-threatening vibrator to begin your pleasure quest or need a vibe that can be stood on the dressing table with ease then the Kokeshi Massager would be a great stocking filler this Christmas.

Clit Stim Squeeze

Most women find that clitoral stimulation is the most effective way of achieving orgasm. If you want some variation in your masturbation routine take a look at our clitoral massage techniques and take some time to find your favourite route to an earth-shaking orgasm.

A favourite of ours is the Clit Stim Squeeze which as a masturbation technique involves a greater degree of movement to reach orgasm. Take a bullet vibe or slightly longer clitoral vibrator such as the discretion vibrator. Place the vibe between your legs against the outer length of the inner lips (basically the area you would focus on during usual clitoral massage). Close your legs and lie on your side for maximum movement. Squeeze against the vibrator whilst rocking your pelvis back and forth, squeezing your pelvic muscles as you would when building on orgasm. The rubbing against the vibrator will lead to climax and leave your hands free for nipple play too!

This squeezing technique can also be used directly after orgasm for a double whammy that usually leads to another climax in succession. The trick is to do it straight away whilst the sensitive pulsation remains in your clitoris.

You can also adopt this technique during the spoons position with your partner whereby penetration and clitoral massage can be enjoyed simultaneously.

Pumping the PC Muscles

Eat 5 fruit and veg a day, exercise 3 times a week, Drink 6 glasses of water a day, the last thing we need is another piece of advice and another weekly chore in a lifestyle regime. Why bother exercising the Pelvic Floor muscles at all, they can't be seen and who the hell is going to benefit from all that work? Well if there is one thing that will benefit your sex life and continue a satisfying level of sensation during penetration and orgasm into your later years its the kegel exercise.

The PC Muscles form a figure of eight shape with one loop around the vagina and the other around the anus. These muscles tend to weaken with age (as all muscles do) and after childbirth when a considerable amount of pressure has been experienced on your pelvic area.

Every woman would benefit from kegel exercise and you don't need to don a lycra ensemble with designer trainers to work out, you can do them anywhere without anybody noticing. Use Funfactory Smartballs or Lelo Luna Beads at home for pleasurable kegel exercise or incorporate your pelvic squeeze into your sexual experience by making the point to tighten your muscles around your partners penis, your dildo or vibrator.

Here are some quick and easy 'anytime' pelvic floor exercisers, do them on the tube, bus or whilst driving to work they will pay dividends:

• Locate your PC Muscles by tightening your muscles as you would if you were holding on to a wee or wind. Try to tighten the length of your under carriage from anus to tip of the clitoris.


• Do a series of quick squeezes by clenching hard and releasing to the count of 3


• Follow this pattern of pelvic squeeze for a repeat of 10, focusing on feeling the anal sphincter really tighten.


• Slow down the pattern for a series of 5 long inhale/exhale clenches in time with a long breath, control the squeeze in both directions.


• Remember to actually push the muscles out when releasing the squeeze as if bearing down.


• Repeat this series of exercises every day on the way into and home from work and your orgasms will be stronger and penetration feel more pleasurable.

My conversation with Mr R

I took a call from a gentleman the other day and we had a lengthy discussion about his sex life. The couple had been married for many years and Mrs R, his wife, had never had an orgasm during sex. Mr R was very keen to spice up the marriage and pleasure his wife in a way he felt he hadn't before. The ensuing effort had led to his purchase of sexy outfits (although she insisted in turning off the lights to emerge from the ensuite), a rabbit vibrator he had brought from us 4 months prior and a lubricant to use during sex. Mrs R hadn't enjoyed the rabbit vibrator although Mr R had loved using it on her, she felt the rotating shaft was unnatural and hadn't enjoyed the experience. Our conversation lasted for 1/2 an hour and at the end I really felt for Mr R, he loved and wanted his wife but felt he always seemed to miss the mark when it came to her sexual satisfaction.

He knew that she used sex toys alone as he found various women's toys in her drawer so why hadn't they succeeded in enjoying them together? It really only boils down to one thing; communication.
It seemed Mrs R had become accustomed to not having an orgasm with her husband and enjoyed a collection of vibrators when he left the house. It had become a habitual pattern of behaviour whereby they enjoyed the intimacy of sex but Mrs R only expected to experience the joy of orgasm during self pleasure. A sexy outfit is always top of the 'improve your sex life list' but in reality dressing up the outside isn't going to improve a sex life which needs working on from the inside. Opening up communication, letting go, trusting your partner, experimenting and demonstrating what it is that you find pleasurable are the list toppers.

'Spice up your sex life' its a women's mag cliche, but number one top of the list is not to light a few candles and rub in some massage oil but to TALK. I understand that this can be difficult, some people just aren't comfortable talking about their sexual preferences but little steps eventually take you a long way and sometimes grabbing a rabbit and donning suspenders just isn't going to break down a sexual routine built up over many years.

What did I suggest to Mr R? Well for practical advice, instead of a rabbit vibrator (he brought the thruster anyway!) I suggested a clitoral vibrator for his wife and gave him a few positions to adopt so that she could integrate her usual clitoral massage when they made love. We chose a cock ring to keep him harder to the longer sessions and a vibrating ring to use in the missionary position. I suggested he leave the sexy outfits until they were both comfortable with a new approach and that he ask her about the ways in which she pleasures herself with some direction on his technique.

A great sex life isn't just about the earth shattering orgasms but the intimacy and trust it can create which very quickly benefit all areas of your life. Enjoy!

Oh and good luck to Mr R, you have got to love the man for trying!

The perfect hand job

He's been at it for as long as he can remember but that doesn't mean to say he won't enjoy your technique for teasing his tackle. Mutual masturbation can be an enjoyable part of your sexual repertoire and fantastic for times when you can't or just don't fancy penetrative sex. A male masturbator is always an option when pleasuring your partner but all you need to get started is your hand and a good drop of sex lubricant or masturbation cream such as Stroke 29.
There are a few simple basics to take into consideration:

• You need to apply the right amount of pressure, no floppy grips or an eye popping squeeze to bring your hand job to a halt
• Rhythm is important as if you were moving to music. Maintaining a strong rhythmic pump is particularly important in the build up to orgasm.
• Keep an angle that isn't going to strain his manhood
• Pay particular attention to his trigger points which are the penis head and V Point (the part of the foreskin where the head meets the shaft). These are areas of extreme pleasure and sensitivity for your man and concentrating your movement to stimulate these areas will really benefit him

When his cock is hard a gentle play is a good way to begin and using your own natural lubricant can be a real visual treat. Lick your fingers and slide your saliva around the penis head, running your fingertips around the underside of the head and lightly rubbing the frenulum to get him nice and hard. Once you begin pumping with your hand use a lube either drizzled directly on him or by rubbing it into your hands first. The slippery slide will feel pleasurable and enable you to use a thumb or side of finger on the up stroke to gently rub over his sensitive head.

Every man's sensitivity levels are different and it always best to listen to the response you are getting. Ask your partner to show you how he likes to masturbate and don't be afraid to take a little direction (it works both ways!) Remember that his foreskin is very thin so don't pull it down too far or too hard and fast and if your hand begins to tire, swap over or introduce another method to allow yourself time to rest.

Once you have worked a regular rhythm you should see a few signals that climax is imminent. His balls will tighten and breathing will pick up whilst his penis will bulge and even begin to pulsate in your palm. Once he is about to climax never stop your movement, keep up the rhythm until he begins to come. Begin to slow your movement once he ejaculates as the penis then becomes very sensitive and slowly come to a stop with his last contractions. After he has a come place your hand at the base of his cock and pull it up the shaft with a slight squeeze at the underside of the head to reach the last of the come - heavenly!

Derrière Delight

The sale of anal sex toys have been growing and the diversity of pleasure objects for your posterior leaves you with oodles of choice at the checkout. Anal play is an integral part of many couples sex lives but it can also be an enjoyable part of masturbation and using sex toys for self pleasure. Here is our guide to getting started with anal stimulation.

The key to enjoying anal stimulation is to induce a state of relaxation. Anal play is best explored when you have the time to prepare for pleasure, taking a sensual bath or using other tools for a gradual building of arousal levels and sexual excitement. Begin by either reclining on the bed or chair or standing with a leg propped up for access. A clitoral vibrator is best for warming up the body, increasing blood flow and getting the nerve endings standing to attention. Once you feel aroused and ready for anal play apply a sex lubricant to your anus, either directly, or by massaging the whole area including buttocks and thighs leading to the soft folds of the anal entrance. Play at the opening of your anus to benefit from the many sensitive nerve endings there and try using a vibrating anal sex toy which will encourage the blood flow and help the muscles to relax. Relaxation is the key to enjoying an anal massage and you don't have to fully penetrate, try a gentle rub or shallow entry with a butt plug or anal probe, it can be all it takes to enhance masturbation and heighten clitoral or vaginal orgasm.

Try incorporating vaginal penetration alongside clitoral massage as it will aid anal penetration and help to build your arousal at the same time. The anal muscles work in the opposite way to the vaginal muscles, therefore when you tighten the vagina the anal muscles will relax and contract. Inserting your dildo or vibrator and pulling your vaginal muscles tightly around the shaft will contract the sphincter muscles and enable a finger or anal sex toy to penetrate more easily. The trick is to slowly insert your sex toy in stages and relax around the toy before moving it further inside. The muscles need time to adapt and the conventional 'thrusting' action of your vaginal dildo just won't be pleasurable!

Find your own pace and depth and experience the enhancement of anal stimulation to your regular masturbation or sex routine.

The Diffusion Technique

Vibrators are the most effective sex toys as a tool for masturbation or an orgasmic aid to intercourse. The vibrations provide a stimulus that make every nerve ending stand to attention and can induce climax in record time. If your clitoris is particularly sensitive or it becomes sensitive at particular times of the month you can try keeping your panties on for masturbation. Simply slide your clitoral vibrator along the side of your inner labia and massage towards the centre of your clitoris using the material as a buffer zone. The vibrations can be felt but won't have your nerve ending twitching right down to your toes.

Similarly when approaching orgasm and arousal levels are at their maximum the vibrator can become too much stimulation, especially through the climax itself. During orgasm try the 'diffusion method' of placing two or three fingers between your vibrator and clitoris continuing to massage in your particular style. The vibration level will be softer and enable you to enjoy the waves of contraction while maintaining direct clitoral contact.

Penis Pleasers

We have amused ourselves this Monday morning with an unscientific survey of the girls with the question "What shouldn't you do to a penis in the course of pleasure" unless of course you really want to hit a man where it hurts! Results as follows: The Penis - cold hands, palms rougher than a navvy, sharp and rough fingernails, excessive pulling, scraping teeth, pulling the foreskin back too far and comparing its size to your ex's (unless its favourable of course). When it comes to the balls it seems that slapping and spanking are a no no, coupled with squeezing or sucking too hard. Concerning the climax no pumping it like a piston straight after he's come, jabbing at the prostate, spitting out the come like its the foulest solution on earth or dribbling it into his mouth straight after. If you have suggestions of your own we would love to hear them!

The Sausage Roll

If the thought of male masturbators makes you think of dismembered torsos and grotesque alien like latex creations, it may be time to take another look. Amongst the plethora of sex toys available the male section now houses some pretty attractive erotic accessories and masturbators can also make great couples sex toys, which can be incorporated into foreplay or used on your man as a masturbatory treat. Get him to put his feet up whilst you work a bit of masturbator magic, perhaps restraining him while you dominate proceedings or playing his favourite porn clip for sheer erotic indulgence.
A great technique for use with a male masturbator is the sausage roll. Take a soft penis sleeve masturbator of choice and apply plenty of sex lubricant. This is essential as the tug of the sex toy without a smooth slide can be painful on the sensitive skin of the penis particularly around the head.
Gently slip the penis inside, taking care to concentrate lube at the opening which is usually tight. Put your hands either side of the penis sleeve and roll it between your palms (which is why lots of lubricant is essential). Once you have built up a rolling rhythm introduce the masturbation move of an up and down stroke, this might feel tricky at first but the sensation will be amazing as the masturbator massages the penis and rolls around the sensitive areas of the foreskin.

Simultaneous lovin

If rabbit vibrators have never been your sex toy of choice but you love the feeling of dual stimulation then adapt your dildo for double pleasure. Simply take a vibrating cock ring and place it over your dildo to the base as you would a penis during intercourse . Gently work the strokes with your dildo to maximise the contact of the vibrator against the clitoris. If you use a g spot sex toy the tip can be massaged against your pleasure spot without pulling the vibrating ring too far from your clitoral area. The feeling of fullness in the vagina whilst enjoying the nerve tingling sensation of clitoral stimulation can bring you to climax before you say bin that bunny.

Sex Toy Tester Wanted

Wanted: Sex Toy Tester for the Sysil Edge

The sex toy manufacturer Mantric have launched a revolution in strap on sex toy. How is the Sysil Edge different from other strap on's? It has a patent pending Flexeloc Smart System that allows the penetrating dildo of the strap on to be adjusted, complementing your sex position perfectly.

Many strap on designs do not allow the wearer to realistically simulate sex, as Mantric points out many protrude high above the pubic bone where the projection of the penis wouldn't naturally originate. Sysil Edge hangs lower than other strap ons and adjusts to suit most sexual positions. This patent pending system simulates the natural thrust of sex in any position from the correct angle whether used for vaginal or anal penetration.

What else appears to be different? The phallus on the Edge is very different from the norm and as far away from a real penis as you can get. If you are looking for a double ended non-phallic sex toy the Edge seems to be a great choice.

Sysil Edge is silicone, phthalate free and has a removable vibrating bullet for cleaning.

We believe in taking a new sex toy and testing it out for ourselves and there is a chance for a couple to be a part of this process. We are looking for partners to take the Sysil Edge and put it through its paces. An honest appraisal is required to some simple questions and a lucky couple get to have much fun in the meantime!

To test the Sysil Edge simply email angelina@theboudoir.net with your details.

Anal Toy Tricks

Anal sex toys are on the up! The sale of sex toys to stimulate this sensitive of erogenous zones has risen and continues to rise. Toys for anal play can be incorporated into self pleasure techniques and make satisfying couples sex toys. Here is a simple saucy suggestion for incorporating anal sex toys into your masturbation technique.

A good way to begin experimenting with anal stimulation is a butt plug. Choose a small plug and either a clitoral vibrator or/and dildo and begin by adding plenty of sex lubricant to your anal toy. Find a comfortable position lying on your back with legs open to the sides or one leg elevated. Begin by using your vibrator for clitoral massage in order to relax, encourage your natural lubrication and raise your arousal levels. When you are ready gently probe inwards with your butt plug, it may seem to work its own way in or need a little encouragement.

The key to using anal sex toys is to relax around the toy at each point of penetration before pushing in a little further. Remember to relax and enjoy the sensation at each stage, tensing up will only cause discomfort. Once your anal toy is firmly in place enjoy the clitoral stimulation in conjunction with the full feeling from the plug. Simultaneously using a dildo will provide an amazing set of sensations for a sheet clenching orgasm (if your hands were free!). Lubricate your dildo and remember that the plug and your sex toy will be competing for space a little and your dildo may take a little more encouragement than usual to penetrate. Once you have both sex toys in place you will benefit from increased vaginal stimulation as the plug forces the dildo into a tighter space and if you continue with the clitoral massage will take you to a powerful climax to tingle your toes!

Sex & Ice

Ice has long been used during sex play for its stimulating sensation,
a juxtaposition of extreme cold and the extreme heat of your body. Running an ice cube over the most sensitive areas of a woman's body heightens sensation and arousal, the perfect tool for caressing the buttocks, neck, thighs, nipples and clitoris. Sex toys such as glass and Pyrex dildos can be chilled for those that desire icy cold stimulus on skin but what about the worlds first vibrating ice massager?

The Touche ice massager is a sex toy with a difference, incorporating the thrilling sensations of ice with the stimulation of a vibrator all rolled in one. The ice container can be separated from the silicone grip to fill with water and replaced to pop in the freezer until solid. When ready the ice holder can be slid off, a bit like making a kids ice lolly, with the exception of the vibrating bullet which is inserted back into the sex toy when ready. As your temperature rises the contrast of ice, silicone and vibrating bullet won't cool you down.
Remember that this icy sex toy needs adequate time to prepare (about 4 hours) so pop it back in the freezer after each use hidden behind the frozen peas!

Dildo Technique: Slippery shower suction slide

To enjoy our slippery shower slide take 1. Dildo with a suction cup 2. Sex Lubricant 3. Shower 4. plenty of hot running water.

Get the shower steamy hot and step inside. Begin by focusing on the sensual feel of the water on your skin, beginning to awaken your senses. To get your natural lubrication flowing concentrate on some clitoral massage or use the pressure of the water flow against the clitoral area to prepare you for the dildo.

When you are ready for your dildo turn with your back against the shower wall, grab the shaft of your phallus and line it up against the opening of your vagina. Slightly bend your knees and when you feel the correct level has been achieved push the suction cup of the dildo against the shower wall. Apply plenty of water based lube to the shaft of your sex toy and gently back onto the dildo until it fully penetrates you. Enjoy the full feeling the dildo provides coupled with the warm water running down your body, sheer indulgence.

Use the walls of the shower or handles to maintain a satisfying rhythm against your toy and use your hand or choice of vibrators to massage your clitoris again to a full body climax. Remember to choose a waterproof vibrator and check its more than splash proof. Enjoy!

The Cowgirl

The Cowgirl is a brilliant hands free position to adopt with dildos. The easiest way to do the cowgirl is to get yourself a suction cup dildo and stick it to a tabletop or tiled floor. This allows you to ride the dildo without having to grab the shaft. The problem with this is the narrow choice of location and the bathroom floor might not be the sexiest place in the house to enjoy your dildo.

A better technique for the cowgirl is to grab two cushions (folded bed pillows are perfect) and place each under your knees with the join between your legs. Apply plenty of sex lubricant to the dildo and wedge the base in the gap between the cushions. Lower yourself onto the dildo, slowly allowing the head to travel deeper inside. Once you are comfortably in position allow the cushions to absorb your weight on the downward motion and use your thighs to raise yourself towards the tip of the shaft.
You can incorporate other sex toys into the cowgirl, such as a clitoral vibrator for a stimulating massage during your rodeo. A G-Spot dildo feels great if you add a gyrating motion to your ride and using the dildo in this way gives your partner a fantastic floor show. Yeehaa!

Licking The Lolly Pop

Combining dildos with oral sex is an intensely pleasurable route to climax. Begin by getting your partner to lie on her back with legs apart and head supported. Take a good sex lubricant and lightly cover the head and shaft of the dildo with the lube. Concentrating on her inner thighs to begin with lightly trace the tip of the dildo and your tongue against the soft sensitive skin.

The contrast of hard smooth dildo and soft wet tongue will heighten the senses and lead to anticipation of what is to come.

Gradually work your way up to the vaginal opening and begin by circling the head of the dildo inside the inner lips at the entrance whilst running your tongue along the inner lips from top to bottom. The natural lubrication will have made it easier to begin gently pushing the dildo shaft further in and at the same time increase the pressure of the tongue against the clitoris ready for the final stage. When using a dildo on another it is worth Remembering that dildos are often longer than a penis and it might not be comfortable to insert the entire length of the shaft.

Once a pleasurable length has been reached begin pumping the dildo into the vagina and begin regular rotations over the clit, concentrating on the bud once it has swollen. Build up the rhythm and pressure to sheet clenching climax. Licking the lolly pop is cunnilingus to die for!

Bound To Please

Shibari is an extremely complex form of rope bondage which originated in Japan. The word translates as to 'tie' or to 'bind' and refers to the intricate weaving of rope against skin.
It appears that Shibari is less about sex and more about aesthetics with its practitioners extolling the beauty of rope against skin.
The bondage technique may not be a 'sex ' exercise in the traditional sense but the swell of flesh around taught rope and complete submission in pose is certainly sexy nonetheless.
If furry cuffs are just don't turn you on to soft bondage give Japanese Bondage Rope a try. The rope has a slight stretchy feel to the material and does not chafe or burn the skin. Instructions are included for simple bondage knot techniques and you will soon be able to live out your own Geisha girl fantasies!

Finger Tingles

The Rocks Off RO80mm Bullet has been one of those sex toys that quickly established itself as a firm favourite shortly after it arrived. The bullet has become our best selling clitoral vibrator due to its power and simplicity, with one push button control and a sleek torpedo shape supremely suited to nestle amidst the inner labia. How could you possibly better that? Well the ever forward thinking folks at Rocks Off have released a version of the bullet with the ability to harness the power of the mighty RO 80mm and transfer it to your finger.

Finger Tingles is a finger vibrator with multiple uses. Simply pop your finger through the hole and rest the curved line of the silicone casing against your pubic mound. The vibrations travel down from the bullet into the silicone surround and your finger for clitoral stimulation with finger tip control. Lets face it you can't beat the soft tactile feel of skin and your finger during masturbation and Finger Tingles enables the added joy of vibration for increased orgasmic pleasure.

If you want to revert to the bullet massaging the clitoris directly during periods of reduced sensitivity or steamy sex sessions then simply remove from the silicone attachment.

Clitoral Play

When beginning with clitoral play its a good idea to apply a sex lubricant to the entire vulva including the clitoris, inner labia and outer labia. If you prefer insert a finger into your vagina and transfer your natural lubrication instead.

Get familiar with your clitoris and discover the most pleasurable parts to concentrate the stimulation. Use a finger tip to slowly rub the sides of your clitoris familiarising yourself with its size, shape and sensitive zones.

Run your finger or clitoral vibrator along the entire length, stimulating the inner clitoral and inner labia nerve endings. You will now begin to feel a plumpness in your lips and any further play should result in a heightened sensitivity.

When using a clit stim or your finger contract your pelvic muscles as you feel the pleasant sensations build up. Continue to 'pump' your pelvic muscles as the pleasure rises as it increases lubrication, assists the arrival of orgasm and intensifies the climax when it happens.
Try to stimulate the clitoris to the point of its 'erection' whereby it pops out from under the hood and can be clearly seen. Increase your speed on this area now in order to build towards climax.Direct pressure to this area is often too much for most women and using the inner lips to rub over the clit creates a buffer, enabling only the pleasant feelings from this sensitive area.
Breathing is an important part of masturbation and deeper breaths will carry more oxygen around the body aiding blood flow and making you feel more relaxed. Gently move your hips it can help to induce orgasm and makes the pelvic squeeze easier to maintain.

You may want to increase your massaging speed as orgasm approaches or if using a vibrator increase the vibration level in the latter stages of masturbation. Hold the pelvic muscles as you feel orgasm approaching and remember to take a big breath as your climax begins, it serves to send the pleasure right to the tips of your toes and extends the orgasmic experience.

The Californian Condom for your Sex Toy

California Exotic Novelties has introduced Toy Covers to their world dominating range. The 'Toy Cover' is an adult product the company claims will provide new levels of personal hygiene as well as protection to your chosen toy.
Toy Covers replace the condom for toy use and is soley designed for sex aids as it has no reservoir tip and no lubrication. Toy Covers are made from latex so make sure you are not an allergy sufferer before use.

The Toy Cover is available in small and standard size, with the standard being suitable for most average sized vibrators.

Covering up your toy is essential if you plan on sharing your sex toys and if you switch between anal and vaginal use. Sex Toy Cleaner can also be used on the toy cover although in the main this appears to defeat the object! If a toy is particularly hard to scrub up use the toy cover and discard it as you would a condom.

Utopia

Its always great when a sex toy comes along that causes a stir with the girls in the office and since its arrival we have all been getting very excited about Utopia.

When it comes to Rabbit Vibrators the Thruster Rabbit has long been our biggest selling toy.

Its appeal as a pumping vibrator with clitoral stimulation has not waned since it crashed through the doors of The Boudoir many moons ago.

Utopia is a thruster with a difference in that the seven rows of internal beads do two different things.

This ladies, is a multi tasking vibrator to take dual stimulation to another dimension.

The first larger beads at the head of the thruster simultaneously thrust and rotate whilst the lower row of four beads thrusts at the entrance to the vagina.

Team this with the vibrating ears for clitoral stimulation and you have a cocktail of sensation to blow you away!

We had a resounding yes or rather "yes, yes, YES" from our testers and we are sure Utopia will be a firm favourite for a while to come.

Are Intelligent Men More Sexy?

We have recently had a debate in the office (the usual tea break deliberation) about the attractiveness of intelligent men and what it is that creates that sexual allure that many of us find compelling in the bedroom.

Now I have never been a fan of the beef cake or the David Beckham where poor eloquence is made up with perfect masculine honing. In my younger days my crush was Louix Theroux who although looks like a slightly geeky Oxford academic used to get me juicy wet watching weird weekends in my room. Another crush was John Thaw as Inspector Morse (I have since found out shared by many) the intellectual, Opera loving, classic car driving Inspector we all secretly wanted to conquer and overcome in a sexual frenzy accompanied to one of his usual operatic choruses on full pelt (Ok that was just my fantasy I digress).

The question is what drives the sexual desire for the 'thinking women's crumpet'?

One theory is that intelligence is associated with success so psychologically we are attracted to an Alpha Male who author Mark Prokosch PHD says " ensures material benefits now, and later could pass on these desirable traits to his offspring".

I'm not entirely buying the basic human urge to produce more intelligent children line and instead simply base the urge to fuck an intelligent man on the various sexual receptors he gives off, usually unwittingly.

Eloquence is sexy there is no denying, when a man can manipulate his tongue in ways that stimulate your mind it also stimulates the loins.

The mind and body are inextricably linked and eloquence can be foreplay to many, a sex toy for the mind. Intelligent men also tend to exude a confidence that proves irresistible. Without an egoism this can prove a very powerful aphrodisiac which turns on us girls.

They say knowledge is power and for us thinking girls it holds a sexual power we find achingly alluring.

Sex Toys with character-Cute or Creepy

Bunnies, fish, dolphins, mice, hardly things that spring to mind when you are ruminating objects of masturbation, but there has long been a tradition of sex toys fashioned from cute characters to grab our attention. One woman's 'must have' is anothers cheesy and downright weird but these lovable vibrating characters are certainly here to stay and here is our pick of the cutest.

1. Hello Kitty - The ultimate sex toy for those that wish to deny that they enjoy rubbing vibrating implements on their genitalia. The Hello Kitty Vibrator has to be a classic and we would probably suggest collectors item rather than practical sex toy. With more creases than Gordan ramsey's face there is a hygiene issue but if you love all that's cute and girly and the idea of masturbating with an iconic girl's toy floats your boat then Hello Kitty's for you.

2. I Rub My Duckie is the cute bath time accessory with hidden vibrator ability. An excuse to take long baths with plenty of bubbles and the door firmly locked. I Rub My Duckie would have got the top spot for practicality but doesn't quite have the cute factor for the number one vibrator slot.

3. Mini Mini Mouse from Doc Johnson has to be the sweetest little thing you have seen. Beady eyes and cute pointy ears. Don't be fooled though as this thing goes like stink. A clitoral vibrator as cute baby mouse, some might say strange we say its a turbo bullet in disguise, go with it.

4. Ramsey Rabbit from Rocks Off definitely my favourite sex toy in the cute category. Sweet and obliging with silicone ears to tantalise and tease. The vibrations are brilliant as Ramsey Rabbit is actually housing the RO 80mm bullet with all its clitoral vibrator potency.

5. Mini Dolphin Vibrator from Fun Factory doesn't immediately just out at you as the most novel of sex toys but its sleek silicone dolphin shape and smiley face does it for the cute factor. True to form with Fun Factory toys the Mini Dolphin is quiet and powerful so full points for practicality too.

The Dildo Debate

Here at the office this afternoon we have had the great dildo debate (well its nearly a long weekend). After much deliberating we have formed two distinct factions, the soft or solid groups.

Now we all want our dildos hard as ultimately that's the aim of the game but the great divide occurs when it comes down to the material used. Jelly, latex and rubber dildos are soft & tactile but being porous are harder to keep clean and absorb lubricant at a much faster rate. "Wait" cried the softies (hence forth named) Silicone dildos are gloriously soft and skin like, will warm to your body temperature in a flash, contain no chemicals and can be put in the dishwasher for a super duper sterile hot wash.

The solids argue that glass dildos have similar qualities being hypoallergenic, non-porous and dishwasher safe. The glass dildo can also be cooled as well as warmed and they get the aesthetes vote with their array of beautiful colours and swirls. Ceramic and wooden dildos are also more of a sensual art form and are extremely durable if cared for properly. The seasoned dildo users argue that the solid dildo is better at reaching the g spot as the harder material applies better pressure to our pleasure zone.

Hard, soft which dildo do you prefer?

Bums Like Barbie

There is a tendency to jump on every intimate product offered to us ladies of which there are many new products and consumables every month. I had noticed other stores offering anal bleaching kits of late and was approached by a pharmaceutical company last month with a range of 'body enhancing' products for women of which a 'bum bleach' was the main line.

I had heard of this procedure gaining momentum in the States, whereby women visit there cosmetic surgeon for an anal lightening session. It appears there are more sparkly white, self obsessed ass holes in LA than you think. So over it comes and us ladies can now purchase the privilege of a bum hole as bright as Barbies without visiting a surgeon.

Don't we have enough to feel insecure about? Obviously not, now we have to compare the colour of our anus, developing a nation of teenage girls bending over backwards in a full length mirror lamenting over the shade of their asshole.

Who is it for? I certainly don't preoccupy myself with the hue of my ass and if your partner is lucky enough to get up close and personal the last thing he's doing is whipping out a colour chart and sizing up the shade of your sphincter.

One anal bleach manufacturer offers a 'more youthful appearance' for your anal area, as if the compliments will soon start flooding in (must remember to bend over with legs apart in Gym changing room just to show off my babies bum).

So sorry you won't be seeing anal bleach on my shelves we will save it for porn stars close ups and the grossly self obsessed. Am I the only person to see the irony in becoming anal about your anus?

PS: Joking aside if you decide to sparkle the starfish please choose a less harsh variety as long term use of these chemicals on your anus can actually cause a loss of natural pigmentation. The carcinogenic content of some bleaching kits can cause liver failure, cancer, mercury poisoning and misuse can leave serious chemical burns. Enjoy!

Masturbation on Prescription

The electrically powered vibrator was invented by a Matthew Henley for the treatment of female hysteria, therefore the vibrator was conceived as a medical instrument rather than the sensual object we love today.

Female hysteria is an interesting one the symptoms including, bloating, anxiety, irritability, insomnia and a 'tendency to cause trouble'.

The remedy for this 'hysteria' was a pelvic massage, yes you have it a bloody good rubbing to the genital area.

So lets get this straight, the vibrator was in fact invented to masturbate women who attended the doctor in victorian times with pre-menstrual syndrome.

It was documented that doctors found this a 'chore' and 'time consuming' and at no time was the practice alluded to as sexual in nature.

At a time when sexual repression was rife amongst polite society you could in fact attend the doctors with raging PMS and get a free fanny rubbing with a vibrator to melt all of those niggling symptoms away. Whatever's happened to the NHS!

The Vagina Doctor Juicing Her Mangos

Samantha Bachman (AKA The Vagina Doctor) has been travelling the globe for many years working on behalf women in third world countries in relation to vaginal hygiene, sex education and menstrual issues.

Her journey into Africa introduced her to the practice of female genital mutilation and so began her global action to bring attention to, and erase this barbaric practise.

What better way to grab our attention than with The Mango Juicer, a sex toy like no other, able to juice mango's and juice your mango with its effective G Spot curve to the tip. Its cunning disguise enables its transit into countries where religious and cultural belief prevents the use of sex toys and female masturbation.

Profits are donated to charities working towards eradicating the practice of female genital mutilation so a much worthy purchase for any supporter of human rights and juicing mango's.

Male Sex Stats

Some interesting sex statistics on the opposite sex:

50% of men share all of their sexual fantasies with their partner.
We assume the other 50% are wanking away to thoughts of your best friend or a menage a trois with you and your sister.

20% have told a woman they love her just to get laid
You dirty scoundrels although it begs the question why we would believe professions of absolute love on the first few dates?

23% of men have faked an orgasm during sex more than once
Lets hope its 20% of the above it would serve them right

19% of men have paid for sex at least once

11% of men don't masturbate
Now come on we all know that's just what you told the nice lady with the clipboard

iCome MP3 Vibrator

'If music be the food of love play on' how times have changed when music can now be the source of orgasmic pleasure. You suspect that Duke Orsino may have got his girl had he presented her with an iCome vibrator that pleases the lady with rhythmic waves of vibrating pleasure by buzzing to the beat.

The iCome vibrator plugs into either a MP3, PC or CD Player and delivers vibrations in synch with your music of choice. Whether you opt for Mozart or Metallica raising the volume or changing the tune will alter the vibration pattern.

Who's knows it may dictate a complete change in musical taste - thrash metal it is then!

Happy Slapping

The enjoyment of pain and pleasure has long been part of the adventurous partners sexual repertoire and bondage at the boudoir has become a popular area for the couples looking to spice up their sex life. Wicked tease and tickles are a great way to raise sensitivity on the skin and a saucy spank helps to get the adrenalin pumping and speed up blood flow to your genitals for heightened sensation.

The line between pleasure and pain is a fine one so follow these rules for naughty happy slapping.

1. Using whips and paddles is best in a relationship where an element of trust is prevalent. It would be fool hardy to enter into bondage play with somebody you don't know that well.

2. Practise with a new toy on yourself to get the measure of its effect. Spank your hand or thigh to tell how much force to employ.

3. Men have thicker skin than women (yes we mean in a literal sense). A woman's nerve endings are closer to the surface than men's making them more susceptible to pain which should be bore in mind during play.

4. A better way to use bondage toys is to intersperse slaps with tickles and whips with strokes. The contrast in sensation will benefit you more in both pain and pleasure quarters.

5. Spank the thighs and buttocks, never the front upper torso or front of the body. If it turns you on whips, paddles and crops should only tease and stroke the genitals not strike for obvious reasons!

The Madonna Nudes

The Impure Art Gallery in Brighton is showing the original black and white photographs of Madonna taken by photographer Martin Schreiber.

The photographs reflect a period when a young Madonna spent a short time with Schreiber modelling for the photos to pay her way through dance school. There are fully nude photographs displaying the dancers enviable honed and toned body.

The photos reflect a more vulnerable girl before the mega star material girl we know today with Madge collecting just $30 for the modelling.

The limited edition photographs will be on sale at the exhibitions as well as copies of the original playboy magazine in which they featured.

Impure Art is Britain's only permanent commercial erotic art gallery and has been established a year. The exhibition opens as part of Brighton's Fringe Festival and runs from May 1st-June 28th.

For more info visit http://www.impureart.com/.

The Male Pleasure Spot

If there is one type of sex toy that we have seen grow in popularity over the past few years its the prostate stimulator. Most of us have heard of the prostate & it seems that many are discovering its pleasure giving properties. Where us ladies have long been experimenting with the glorious G, couples are certainly getting comfortable with the P spot & its route to male orgasmic pleasure

Where is it? If he's isn't comfortable with anal penetration then stimulating the prostate will be difficult as its located a few centimetres up the front rectal wall. A lubricated finger inserted to this length is enough to apply pressure to the prostate gland & when in full swing can elevate his orgasm to knee trembling proportions.

When it comes to toys take your pick. Most sex toy manufacturers have developed a prostate toy of some description & our two favourite picks are Rocks Off who have introduced & expanded a range of prostate vibrators to suit the beginner to professional P massager & Nexus who have become masters of this male erogenous zone.

We have noticed lots of couples adopting this sex toy for enjoyment together & it can be incorporated into intercourse, oral sex or as part of role play.

Our favourite Prostate Massagers:

Nexus Excel - The first & most popular prostate toy

Rude Boy - Can you be?

P Spot - A mighty effort from Tantus

Bob - Designer P Spot massage from Lelo

Sexy & Pregnant

Just because you are pregnant it doesn't mean you have to give up being sexy. Hanging from the chandeliers may have to be postponed for now but enjoying sex & sex toys during a low risk normal pregnancy is safe & can feel better than usual. The cocktail of hormones whizzing around your body can raise libido with increased blood flow heightening genital sensitivity.
Intercourse as well as the use of vibrators & dildos are generally safe during your pregnancy & Clitoral vibrators will make best use of your new found sensitivities.
Orgasm can also be beneficial when pregnant helping to calm bloating, relieve headaches & stress & induce better sleep.
You don't have to have the usual concerns about your lumps & bumps or worry about falling pregnant so let your inhibitions go & enjoy your 9 months.

Its the sex toy delivery boy

A Chicago based sex toy retailer have introduced a one hour sex toy delivery by bicycle. Yes you can call the Kinky llama who will fulfill your sexual requirements within 60 minutes.

The project was initiated by the owner after the desire to add spice to a night in with his girlfriend. Anthony Mikrut stated " You can get pizza any time of the night, why can't you get toys?" Mr Mikrut we agree and applaud you for your very convenient saucy service & green mode of sex toy dispatch. Not surprisingly most of his customers are women, well when the fancy takes us!

Clitoral Sensitivity

Have you ever noticed how clitoral sensitivity changes throughout your monthly cycle. You grab your usual vibrating bunny or buzzy clit stim turn it on to max and well its just not doing it for you, at other times just walking down the street in a tighter than usual pair of jeans gets you swollen in the lady part department. We decided to look into the issue of clitoral sensitivity & guess what its probably the usual cocktail of hormones that effects this pleasure spot.

Lower estrogen levels which occur at certain points in your cycle may lead to changes in your genital tissues, clitoral sensitivity and your sexual responsiveness. Your estrogen levels rise as your eggs mature which probably explains why you may feel more sensitivity at your most fertile period.

If you find that you need a clitoral vibrator with extra boost at times of lower estrogen try a bullet vibrator, they tend to deliver strong concentrated vibrations to combat a lesser sensitivity & the torpedo shape fits perfectly alongside your inner lips.

We love the Rocks off RO80mm Bullets & Ramsey Rabbit for strong vibrations.

The Ramsey is brilliant for both types of day as the silicone bunny can be removed from the bullet for stronger vibrations and placed back on for days of better sensitivity.

Real Feel versus Plastic Fantastic

We would like to see Harry Hill pit the realistic sex toy against the new female, airport scanner, mother in law just saw my clit stim on the bathroom shelf friendly sex toys that are a plenty in the adult market.

In his satirical show we would like to see Harry introduce the realistic dildo from one door & the smooth lines of a discreet 'pebble' creation from the other & see the carnage ensue as we all yell 'fight'.

Its a hard choice do you prefer the vein popping, realistic 8 inch with every manly detail in its full glory or shiny 'pleasure object' your mother would probably dust & place on the mantelpiece mistaking it as your latest purchase from the John Lewis home department?

There are benefits to both types of sex toy & discretion has to be on the side of the sex toy creation with innocent styling. The scanner at Heathrow would hardly notice the Lelo Nea passing through baggage control but the Prince Charming dildo is going to look like a cock in your case whichever way you turn it. The realistic sex toy has to win in the getting down & dirty stakes though as the realistic dildo makes a sexy prop for fantasy play or turning your partner on in foreplay. If you both fantasise about you (or your man) being taken by a huge male member the small pink vibrating butterfly just doesn't provide the erotic aesthetics, whereas the natural dildo will provide the necessary visuals to have you both wet.

Designer chic over detailed dildo, pulsating pleasure object over vein popping penis its a hard choice but we would say both have their place in the bedroom & why limit yourself to one genre when you can try them all!

The best of both: Cupids Finger Tingler Airport friendly sex toy

Lipstick Vibrator Handbag safe

Brush Bunny Hotel bathroom friendly

Boy Wonder Realistic dildo with vibrations

Mr Perfect The perfect Realistic proportions

Poochy Pleasure

We like to have a giggle at the many misguided sex toy creations that enter the adult market on a monthly basis but there's certainly one thing I didn't bank on seeing - a sex doll for your dog.

It may not be a looker but the firm rubber Hot Doll dog has all the correct anatomy to please the horniest of hounds. It may seem like a completely crazy innovation but we actually see some sense in a sex toy for dogs in a world where we have doggy clothing, bags, jewelry, beauty salons & designer housing. Lets face it practicality has to be top of the list & it saves your leg, child's teddy, arm of the sofa the degradation.

Bigger Boobies Myth

Contrary to popular belief & common projections of young women coveting silicone enhancement before puberty is all but over, figures released in November reveal that a quarter of all British women would actually like to reduce their beast size.

The research conducted by Figleaves in October last year & the British Chiropractic association show that 70% of the women surveyed suffered from back pain due to large breasts & nearly half said that they affected their posture.

The average British bra size currently measures in at a cleavage loving 34DD & support for the breasts should be the number one priority over fashion when it comes to housing the Brits blooming boobies. Despite the longer term consequences of inadequate support for the breasts it seems that embarrassment prevents many women going along to be properly fitted with nearly half of the women surveyed stating they were 'too shy' to be professionally fitted & 25% put the lack of a correctly fitted bra down to time constraints.

We-Vibe goes to Hollywood

One of the unusual stars at the celeb & media secret gifting room during the Oscars ceremony was the We-Vibe. The aim of the appearance was to demonstrate to the mainstream that the We-Vibe is a non-threatening, elegant sex toy ideal for couples pleasure & female masturbation without being the phallic adult device most people are used to seeing.

The we-vibe had many celebrity takers including MTV personality Tila Tequila, actor Mario Lopez & 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord.

The men seemed as enthusiastic as the women with the general consensus being that spicing up your sex life is a good idea with a happy woman making for a happy man in the bedroom.

The manufacturer says that over 80,000 We-Vibes have been sold around the world since its 2008 launch.

The First Green Sex Toy

A revolutionary product is about to hit the market & it needs neither batteries nor electric to bring it to life. Earth Angel is the adult markets first fully green sex toy, a vibrator with an Eco friendly patented technology, made from fully recycled parts with recyclable packaging.

Although there have been some attempts at solar & lunar powered sex toys the producer of Earth Angel claim it will perform as well as battery powered toys without the expense & landfill waste.

Earth Angel does demonstrate though that greener living does take effort & the vibrator needs about 4 minutes of handle cranking to deliver 30 minutes of buzz. Eight minutes of arm effort will retain a full charge with an hours use. The colour is white only & the Earth Angel has a natty set of lights to tell you when to get cranking your handle. Spur of the moment masturbation might be a problem unless winding up the vibrator becomes part of your routine but we love the concept & the move into a greener sex toy concept.

If David were to buy Victoria a sex toy....

Lelo have certainly pulled out all the stops on the designer sex toy front with the introduction of its Inez. The company describes the Inez as the most exclusive vibrator ever made & it has to be the most expensive retailing at £5090 for the gold version.

Inez is available in both steel & gold with five pre-programmed stimulation modes & a virtually silent motor with two hour re-charge providing four hours of use.

It has been mentioned in the office that at £5000 we would want Patrick Dempsey to hand deliver it with a private hands on demonstration of the sex toys charms.

That said if you have won the lottery, are married to David Beckham, consider your sex toy collection future heirlooms or are totally oblivious of the current economic crisis the Inez is available at Lelo & comes with a rather fetching wooden display box & satin pouch bargain!