A Rose By Any Other Name

If you are looking for a sweet Rose for your Juliet why not opt for the long lasting option that generates pleasure for years rather than the week it sits in a vase. You may not choose to sit the Icicles No 12 Rose Glass Dildo on the side board but its pure aesthetic beauty cannot be denied. The delicate folds of petal at the tip have a distinct labial quality with a pinkish hue at the head that exudes a feminine elegance and charm. The texture and ripples of the shaft stimulate on penetration and compliment the smooth feel of hand blown glass. Heat up the glass or freeze for icy sensations whilst the massager will not shatter or break. Cleaning the glass variety of dildo is easy with a wipe over the smooth surface or by popping on the top shelf of the dishwasher.

Valentine's is rolling around and the Icicles Rose Dildo would make a welcome gift for an expectant lover, although perhaps reserve the choice for a seasoned sex toy user rather than a novice who perhaps wouldn't opt for a glass dildo from the off!

 

Labial Massage Techniques – A guy’s guide

We understand the clitoris can be a confusing area. Much of the network of receptive nerves are hidden from view and spread far and wide whilst the labia themselves fold and ruche in a delicate display which can seem too dainty for touch. That said, sensitivity of the clitoris is an individual thing and it always pays to ask whether more or less pressure need be applied. A clitoral vibrator is invaluable during both sex and foreplay but mastering a few manual techniques will add variety to your sexual repertoire and alter the type of orgasm she experiences. Before we begin with a couple of tried and tested massage techniques remember one golden rule, with clitoral massage ‘Less is more’ and in most cases diving for the central spot with excess purpose will probably be more uncomfortable than pleasurable!

The wishbone 

You don’t have to touch the clitoris directly to benefit from its immense pleasure giving properties. Think of the shape of a wishbone and make the ‘V’ with your index and middle fingers. Slip those fingers either side of the labia. Once in position tug the fingers up and down which in turn pulls the clitoral nub under the tip of the hood (at the top of these two long lips). This is particularly good for women with a sensitive clitoral area that perhaps don’t like the central spot touched directly and also great for foreplay as prompts arousal, getting the genital area engorged and moist.

Open Palm

Another technique that uses the entire clitoral area for massage incorporates the palm of the hand. Rest the base of the palm at the top of the pubic bone where the pubic hair stops. Allow the palm to fall over the clitoral area with the fingertips touching the entrance to the vagina. Gently circle the hand over the entire area making sure that skin-to-skin contact is maintained. Ask her if she prefers the up and down or side to side motion to find out which gives her the most pleasure.

Rocking the boat

Although the clitoral tip is at the top central point of the extending labia it’s not always pleasurable to have the area massaged directly. The best way to approach clitoral massage is to use the inner fold of skin to massage over the central area and therefore allowing the sensitive nerve endings to be stimulated without making the sensation unbearable. Move the fold of skin over to the other side and back in a rocking motion massages the sensitive centre in the process and will easily build to orgasm or raise arousal for what’s to come

NB: If you are using a vibrator in this fashion you do not need to push the toy all the way to the other side and once building to the final climax holding the vibrator still and to the centre is enough to allow her to enjoy the full sensation when it arrives  

A Moment of Nostalgia

I began plans for The Boudoir in 2004 much to the surprise of many who knew me and opened the on-line shop in 2005.  Challenging, rewarding, frustrating and amusing but I have yet to encounter a project that inspires such motivation and enjoyment. So much has changed since first tentatively mouthing the words 'clitoris' and 'Dildo' to the 50+ silver haired gent who headed our initial website (I recall the toe curling embarrassment) and the person today who can comfortably chat to anyone willing to hear about the day to day intricacies of running a sex toy business. As expected there have been highs and lows aplenty and if in the words of Baz Luhrman 'Advice is a form of nostalgia' my suggestion would be to only embark on such a project if persistence and patience are qualities you possess. Allowing ourselves an element of retrospection we want to take forward in 2011 all those parts of our work that we have enjoyed the most and our customers have found most useful. Our advice will expand to a greater range of specialist topics and video instruction (yes we have been brushing up on our presenting skills) with more factual reviews of popular products. Don't expect lots of corporate style footage, we have been filming female focus groups that involve brilliant yet intimate reviews I'm sure you will love. Our team has grown with like minded ladies and I am continually impressed  by the creativity of the intelligent and tenacious women I am lucky enough to work with. On a personal note and ever longing for a challenge I am enrolling on a post graduate Psychosexual Therapy qualification, but hey sleeps for wimps!

We have sourced many new brands for the year and are incorporating body and beauty lines that complement     our sex toys and accessories perfectly. Our Boudoir lingerie is expanding and notably we are incorporating much of the Baci Range during the first two months of the year, check out the lines they are gorgeous!

I love Erotic literature and have personally tasked myself with hunting out the best in stimulating fiction so watch out for a much expanded selection and due to popular demand a greater choice of instructional DVDs.

Keep an eye on Funfactory as we are incorporating their full and revised range including the click and charge sex toys. We are increasing products in all genres but will continue to pick a range which offers a choice for those looking for quality with value and those wanting unadulterated designer luxury.

There are so many plans in the pipeline, some more ambitious than others but the constant for us is the enjoyment we derive from knowing the small and significant improvements we help many to make to their sex lives. We wish you all health and happiness for 2011 and look forward to an exciting year to come.

Angelina      

The Boudoir