That answer is different for every couple. "I would define the best position as the position that works best for the individual or individuals involved,” says Tameca Harris-Jackson, PhD, LCSW, a certified sex educator, sex therapist, and founder of Hope and Serenity Health Services, a counseling center in Altamont Springs, Florida. "Trying different sex positions actually offers an opportunity to bring different ways of experiencing pleasure into sexual intimacy and a sexual relationship,” Harris-Jackson says. “You can eat the same...

"Soul snatcher" and "orgasm stealer" are just some names the famed rose sex toy has been dubbed in its short time on the market. According to thousands of product and social media reviews, the success of this toy's ability to bring pleasure is undeniable—so we decided to ask around to see if it holds up to the scrutiny of industry experts. What is the rose toy?If you have a TikTok account, you're likely familiar with the rose sex toy. Taking...

Marika says the traditional rope bondage practice of Shibari is often used to build intimacy and trust in relationships. "The best way to get started is to watch a lot of videos, browse through pictures and read about Shibari and other bondage practices. A great resource can be found on our site in the Theory & Inspiration section. It’s good to take the time to investigate your motivations and to discover your personal interests, turn-ons and expectations before practicing with other people....

A simple bondage kit is a great way to get started as it comes with beginners' accessories that are great to experiment with and not too intimidating to use, we love this kit from Lovehoney which has plenty to play and experiment with. 23SM All Tied Up Bondage Play Kit (8 Piece)

If you are keen to get stuck into BDSM, however, the number one thing you need to be thinking about before getting started is safety and consent. Informed consent between individuals is known as SSC (Safe, Sane and Consensual) or RACK (Risk-aware Consensual Kink). "It's common practice for lovers who indulge in regular BDSM acts to introduce a safe word, which when spoken ensures that the current act stops immediately if things start to get out of hand," Annabelle says. It...

Men deserve to enjoy the endless benefits of masturbation shamelessly, and that can definitely involve some sex toys for men.Masturbation for men can often seem one-dimensional, while women's sex toy lines are known for being robust and filled with versatile options. But the truth is, men have plenty of options to choose from to boost their pleasure during masturbation, from cock rings to strokers to anal toys and beyond. There are even great couple sex toys if you want to...

Tantric sex is a sexual practice that's part of the ancient spiritual path known as tantra. Tantra (pronounced tahn-tra, with an ahh sound in that first syllable) is a Sanskrit term that translates to "weave." It refers to weaving together or uniting the masculine and feminine forces within all of us, heaven and earth, the human body with the transcendent, collapsing the polarities. The purpose of tantra is to discover an ecstatic union with all of life beyond the separate sense of self....

Tantric sex is a whole new way of being in sexual connection that allows you access to deeper levels of feeling, sensation, and energy, and ultimately more of who you really are. This path is simple but profound: It's about wholeheartedly celebrating the sacredness of our bodies and desires while bringing a quality of mindful awareness to the shared expression of pleasure. It can help you release shame, trauma, and blocks around sex, unleashing the transformative power of your erotic...