Introduction One of the most common sex toys for men are artificial vaginas. Also known as male masturbators, masturbation sleeves, and strokers, they are designed to mimic the feel of having penis-to-vagina-sex; and can come lubricated, with heating functions, contraction functions etc.  In Japan, these types of male sex toys are known as onaholes. The […]

Introduction BDSM is an abbreviation derived from the following sets of abbreviations: B/D for Bondage and Discipline; D/s for Dominance and Submission; and S/M for Sadism and Masochism. This acronym refers to interpersonal dynamics and consensual erotic practices between two or more people that feature bondage, discipline, dominance, submission, sadism, and masochism. BDSM has also […]

Introduction Hello there! If you’re reading this then perhaps you’ve finally mustered up the courage to buy your first sex toy and are doing some research! That’s great. Research can help ease and alleviate some of the anxiety and worries you might have about buying your first sex toy by arming you with all the […]

Introduction A sex toy is an object or device used to sexually stimulate a person in order to enhance sexual pleasure and/or to achieve orgasm. Some common sex toys include masturbating sleeves, dildos, cock rings, and vibrators. Many sex toys are modeled after human genitalia and can come with vibrating and self-warming options.  Contrary to […]

Introduction Did you know that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sexual satisfaction to be a sexual right? Really emphasizes how important it is for a good chunk of the global populace, doesn’t it? Interestingly though, a generally agreed upon definition of what sexual satisfaction is remains debated in the scientific, medical, psychology, and […]

Defining “Hentai” In 2011, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially added the term “hentai” to its vocabulary ranks, granting it the following definition: “A subgenre of a Japanese genre of manga and anime characterized by overtly sexualized characters and sexually explicit images and plots.” While the definition adheres to how the term is used in […]