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What is urethral sounding? Originally a medical procedure, you may have heard the term but wonder why anyone would do it for pleasure. Many people are exploring their bodies in new ways, and discovering the arousing sensations associated with urethral play.

At Lovehoney, we encourage you to explore your body fully and get to know what you like but, as always, there are safety measures to consider. This guide takes you through everything you need to know about urethral probing, and how to make sure you do it safely.

Want to experiment with sex toys but not sure where to start? This guide explains how to choose the perfect beginner's sex toy for you, and shows you how to find exactly what you're looking for at Lovehoney.

Whether you want to start off small with a bullet vibrator or fancy trying an anal sex toy, we've used customer reviews to pick out the best beginners toys for you to try. Happy shopping!

So you've decided to try strap-on sex. Before you begin, you'll need the right equipment!

You'll need to ensure your harness and dildo are compatible with one another. But what if you fancy trying a larger or smaller attachment? You might find that your new toy doesn't fit your harness.

To solve this problem, Doc Johnson have created an ingenious strap-on system. Vac-U-Lock is the world's first fully interchangeable pleasure system which enables you to enjoy strap-on sex, without worrying about O-rings, flared bases and appendage girths.

All you need to do is check whether the toy is Vac-U-Lock friendly, and you're good to go!

All Vac-U-Lock products are made from durable materials and chances are once you've bought one, you won't need to buy another for a very, very long time.

According to condom pioneers Durex, the message is simple: condoms are the only form of protection that can help stop the transmission of STIs and prevent pregnancy. And we happen to agree with them.

In this day and age, with so many different colours, textures and varieties of condoms available there is no excuse for not protecting yourself and your lover from infection and unplanned pregnancy.

This guide will explain exactly why condoms are so important, how to use them and how to choose the right style of condom to suit your needs.

Designed to look like an old flashlight, each Fleshlight is a personal male masturbator made up of a sturdy external case and a soft internal sleeve. They deliver great suction when penetrated with the penis and give you a real feel experience of oral, anal, or vaginal sex.

Fleshlight sleeves come in the form of vaginas, male butts, female butts, and non gender specific openings and feature a wide range of internal textures, so there is sure to be one that suits you!

If you've never thought about using a male sex to to enhance your solo play or add a new twist to sexy fun with your partner, you may just find that a Fleshlight takes those things to a whole new level. This guide will help you find the best Fleshlight for you - they all excel in different areas.

July 1st has arrived, and with it, the Canada Day celebrations!

That's right, it's time for parades, parties, and festivities galore, all marking the enactment of the Constitution Act that created Canada in 1867.

But the celebrations needn't stop at the front door. Make sure you and your lover are marking the holiday in a much more private (but equally exciting) way with this hand-picked selection of the finest red and white offerings from Lovehoney.

So, whether you're in need of a fun and colorful new toy, a sultry new boudoir outfit, or a bolder and brighter new addition to your bondage collection, we're sure to have just the thing…

One of the joys of sharing a house is that you can almost guarantee that at some point, you’ll hear your housemates bumping uglies. It’s like a university rite of passage.

But what about when it comes to indulging in a spot of alone-time?

No one wants their new roomies to know that they’re doing the five-knuckle shuffle after a particularly steamy episode of Orange is the New Black, and worrying about overly-loud vibrations and moans can really ruin the mood.

So for those of you who are shy about playing with yourself whilst your friends play FIFA on the other side of the wall, we've rounded up a selection of the best quiet sex toys, as well as some tips from our experts on becoming a top undercover lover.

Looking for a sex toy to revolutionize your sex life?

Male masturbators give a better-than-real feel, with textures that stimulate and tease the nerve endings in the penis better than a hand ever could.

Male masturbators like strokers make great first-time sex toys for men – they're easy to use, inexpensive, easy to clean and give out-of-this-world stimulation.

They also make a great addition to couple’s play, spicing up any kind of hand or mouth action. If you or your partner have reservations about male sex toys because of their realistic look, a non-anatomical masturbator is a great alternative.

Using a stroker to masturbate can add new, pleasurable sensations to your play, and can also help you build to a more satisfying climax.

These are Lovehoney customer favorite strokers:

A bedroom staple for many people, the bullet is often considered the sex toy that guarantees zero to orgasm in under a minute. But the bullet vibrator is a toy that should be exploited to its full orgasmic potential.

Want a few more ideas for how to use this versatile little vibrator? Look no further! This guide will give you some new ideas for how to use a bullet vibrator.