Sex Tips

Early in your relationship, you promised yourself that your sex life wouldn’t dwindle. Maybe it won’t always be quite so vigorous but it certainly won’t disappear… Remember Sex and The City’s Miranda admitting to a six-month-long dry spell? No, no that’s not going to happen to us.

Fast-forward…

From struggling libidos to low energy, there are myriad reasons for deflated physical intimacy. Many people experience dry spells – and it’s nothing to feel ashamed about.

Keep reading for reassuring research showing yours isn’t the only relationship lacking sex, and actionable advice on how to reignite a sexless relationship.

Try something new together: Explore couple’s toys

Giving great head: it’s a skill worth perfecting. Leaving your partner gasping with pleasure thanks to the expert flick and lick of your tongue never gets old – so we asked Lovehoney office staff and Lovehoney Forum members for their best advice on giving incredible oral sex. Here, you’ll find tips on navigating your lover’s vulva or penis, where the important pleasure points are, and exactly how to tease them with your mouth (and fingers!).

Incredible pleasure, together: Shop sex toys for couples

What’s the hype behind anal? Does penetrating a bumhole really feel as tight and amazing as people say? Do receivers actually enjoy it?

Well… it depends. While all forms of anal sex – think: fingers, tongues, toys and penises – can be pleasurable it’s also not everyone’s cup of tea. Some people can’t get past the rectum aspect of anal, whereas for others, just the taboo of anal gets them going.

Whatever your stance, you’re here because the thought has you shifting in your seat. Read on for the experiences of people who’ve tried anal: the good, the not-so-good, and the downright sexy.

Know your butt plugs from your anal beads: Discover anal sex toys

Next time you’re playing with a vibrator, a dildo, or your fingers, add lube! It instantly creates a smooth, sensual glide, boosting your natural lubrication (or creating a comfortable ‘wetness’ where there wouldn’t usually be any, like during anal sex).

A little goes a long way: just a dash of this stuff is designed to dial up your pleasure, whether you’re using it for masturbation or bringing it into a partnered sex session.

In this guide, you’ll find the very best lubes for a range of steamy situations — and we know they’re the best, because they’ve all been tried and tested by our sex toy reviewers. It’s a (ahem) hard job… but someone’s gotta do it!