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Playboy has released its first (inevitable) sex toy line, Playboy Pleasure, in partnership with sex toy retailer Lovers. The line contains 34 toys, from classic rabbit vibes to more innovative oscillating butt plugs, as well as a plethora of playthings for men, including cock rings, prostate massagers, and strokes. Because Playboy is, at its core, a licensing business and because the trajectory of its stock has likely necessitated some late-night meetings, I was initially skeptical of the brand’s focus on quality. Sex toys have been, for other brands, a pure business play. Happily, I was proven wrong. Not only are the…
When it comes to sex, there are few things that aren’t subjective. Everything from the shape of one’s body to the toys, positions, and sex playlists one prefers can change based on the individual(s) and the mood. One thing that runs true across the board: lube makes sex better. Like a strong cocktail at a social gathering or piping hot oil ripping through an engine, it makes things easier. Stuff runs smoothly. The trains run on time, so to speak. For anyone looking to expand their sexual portfolio with new partners, experiment with new positions or make self-pleasure that much…
Male birth control is the uncracked nut of the medical world. There are condoms and vasectomies, of course, but one feels too permanent and the other too disposable. The methods in development consist of gels, pills, and injectables. But none of them have become mainstream. The latest idea, which has taken hold on TikTok and become the subject of thousands of videos with hundreds of thousands of views, claims that heating up the testicles will act as a form of contraception. Two products have promised to do just that: Coso, a pod for the testicles that’s being clinically researched in Germany, and the Testicuzzi, a $70 very…
Male birth control methods are in very short supply. Men get to choose between vasectomies and condoms, a semi-permanent surgery or a thin veil of stretchy plastic. Nearly 34 million men used condoms as protection in 2020, a modest figure compared to the roughly 500,000 men who get vasectomies every year, but not nearly as high as it should be given that there are roughly 65 million men in the U.S. between the ages of 18-50 years old. A report on condom use in the National Journal of Medicine touted dozens of common reasons for dodging condom usage including inconvenience, religious practice, the loss of an erection, awkwardness,…
The national rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) took an understandable dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, both due to a lack of available care and a lack of human interaction. But they’re back in full force. In 2021, there were over 1.6 million recorded cases of chlamydia, and rates of gonorrhea and syphilis were also up year over year, according to the Center for Disease Control. Life has, after all, returned to normal. Regular STD testing is one of the best ways to avoid being an unknown carrier and spreading infection between sexual partners, and because men can be carriers of infections…
Where there’s a will there’s a way, and any piece of furniture can be sex furniture if the will is strong enough. But there’s furniture designed explicitly, and obviously, for sex, and there’s furniture that can pass as chic living room decor but also effectively support spontaneous sex. There are superb options out there for both, if one knows where to look. Sex furniture can feature luxury leather and bespoke metalwork, foldable components, and even inflatables. With the recent popularity of Netflix’s “How To Build a Sex Room,” people are gravitating to sex consumer products like never before. In fact, the…
Hims provides access to a wide range of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatments and there is a gnawable addition this month with the launch of Sex Chews, an on-demand ED treatment for improving one’s sex life and performance. While more traditional ED treatments come in prescription bottles, Sex Chews come in a discreet metal tin with three different chewable options. Whether you struggle to get hard, maintain an erection, and are looking to add a boost to your bedtime rotation — Sex Chews are a simple, straightforward solution. Their active ingredients can help you get hard in as few as 15 minutes…
Treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) is typically, mind the pun, a major lift. It’s a string of awkward interactions — phone call, waiting room, doctor’s visit — followed by a pill. Millions of men have had to bear the discomfort, of both an ill-equipped member and needing to talk about it, but now there’s a workaround. Hims has established a reputation for providing great care to men online and rendering cumbersome visits to the doctor’s office unnecessary through telehealths. Gone are the days where you need to sit across from the doc as he explains, unsurprisingly, that a functioning ticker and…
Fleshlights, gloves, strokers, oh my! Discussions around sex toys have grown increasingly more mainstream over the past few years, with innovative new designs for different needs springing up all the time. But, like most acts of intimacy, sex toys are an ancient human tool. In fact, in 2005 archaeologists discovered an ancient stone phallus in a remote cave in Southern Germany, and were able to date it back almost 30,000 years. The sex toy industry is dominated by female-oriented marketing, but women aren’t the sole consumers of sex tech by any large stretch. A 2022 survey by Statista revealed that 46% of US-based male…
Whether it’s discussing the thinnest condoms for pleasurable protection, anal lubes for a pain-free backdoor experience or recommending sex books for continuing education. One of our favorite methods for elevating a sexual routine? Sex toys. The best sex toys help you reach and stimulate a certain spot you didn’t even know you had, sexually satisfy your partner and discover new desires. We’ve covered everything from the best sex toys for couples to gay sex toys, prostate massagers, male sex toys and more. You want it, we’ve got it. However, if you’re like us you’re probably wondering: is there anything new? We’re always looking for the latest launches in all product categories, and the…