From vibrators to dildos, there are so many different sex toy options out there to fulfill your every whim and desire. And while there are plenty of goodies that can get you off, it’s especially nice to find a special toy that feels like it was specifically made for you.
So regardless of how you identify — whether lesbian, queer, non-binary, bisexual, bicurious, transgender, or anything else — I think we can all agree there’s nothing like that moment when you meet your new favorite vulva-specific toy. The birds sing, the clouds part, and your neighbors put in a noise complaint because you can’t. stop. moaning.
While personal lubricants are great for reducing friction and making sex more comfortable, that’s not all they can do!
Warming, cooling, tingling, and icy hot lubes are the perfect way to experience exciting new sensations that can increase pleasure in unique ways.
Dr. Justin Lehmiller, who sits on our medical review board and is a social psychologist and the host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, explained why people enjoy sensitizing lubes. He told me:
“Some people enjoy sensitizing lubricants because they add a novel element to sex. They can provide new and different sensations, or even heighten sexual pleasure.”
Fortunately, we’ve learned the ins-and-outs of sensitizing lubes so you’ll know what to look for when searching for a product that tickles — or tingles — your fancy.
Top natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is pleased to announce the addition of a new hydrating body lotion to their award-winning Balance Collection.
As summer approaches and outdoor temperatures rise, people begin exposing more skin in their coolest summer outfits. Shorts, short-sleeve shirts, and tank tops will soon become the seasonal uniform of millions. To keep their skin looking fresh and healthy, Sliquid is introducing Soothe, a line of ultra-hydrating body lotions that nourish, revitalize, and enrich skin from head to toe.
“We’ve had wild success and overwhelmingly positive feedback on our last addition to the Balance Collection,” says Dean Elliott, founder, and CEO of Sliquid. Elliott is referencing Soak, Sliquid’s award-winning line of luxurious bubble baths, which debuted in 2018. “Developing a creamy lotion that our customers can use to hydrate their skin once they’ve gotten out of the tub or shower was a natural next step in expanding our bath and body care offerings.”
Sliquid Soothe is a moisture-rich lotion that has been infused with natural butters, olive oil, and other essential oils that heal and support the body’s largest and most vulnerable organ, our skin. This luxurious, non-greasy body lotion absorbs quickly, without residue, resulting in hydration that leaves your skin supple and smelling delicious. Soothe uses notes of mandarin, bergamot, and sweet coconut to envelop your senses while quenching your skin’s thirst for moisture.
Coconut is nearly sugar-free by nature but has a lovely natural sweetness. This refreshing aroma is perfectly captured in the new Soothe Sweet Coconut. With a milky, quintessentially tropical scent, the notes in Sweet Coconut transport your sense of smell right to a sunny beach. This delicious scent is perfect for use year-round but is sure to become the ultimate self-care indulgence for summer.
Soothe Mandarin Bergamot combines two complementary citrus scents, offering the juicy aroma of mandarin, married with the spicy, floral notes of bergamot. This bright, yet seductive, aroma is perfect for anyone who wants a little depth and intensity in the scent of their body lotion. Sliquid Mandarin Bergamot will transport your sense of smell to a sultry summer night in the jungle, while also nourishing and protecting your skin.
Soothe Sweet Coconut and Soothe Mandarin Bergamot are available in beautiful, matte black 8.5 bottles equipped with a gold, easy pump top that is re-lockable, making it ideal for travel. The sleek aesthetics of Soothe are distinctly reminiscent of the spa-inspired packaging associated with the Sliquid Balance Collection. For wholesale information, please email sales@sliquid.com, or contact your preferred distributor to check availability.
Vegan condoms, sex toys created with bio plastics, green lubricants: eco-friendly sex is finally a reality. Of course, maybe vegan condoms (currently) you won’t find them in the supermarket next to those of Durex (which in any case has made a line of lubricants with natural ingredients), but now online you can choose from many brands that use natural and sustainable materials, have a cruelty free and zero impact (or almost) production process and are dedicated to creating sexual culture and eco awareness.
There are a lot of depictions of shower sex and sex in the bath in movies and shows, but if you’ve ever given it a go, you know it’s not for the faint of heart. What I don’t understand is why we rarely ever see people having sex in the bath.
Don’t get me wrong; there’s a lot of sensual, romantic, pre-sex (I assume) soaking in the bathtub. Bathtubs equate to romance in our culture. They’re seen as part of the overall seduction, but not for actual sex.
Using a personal lubricant during intercourse (vaginal or anal) or while using a sex toy is ideal for everyone. It’s known to enhance your sexual pleasure, relieve dryness and soreness that can occur from penetration (both the penetrated and penetrating partner), and reduces friction to lessen your chances of becoming injured during sexual play. For folks into anal sex, it’s quite necessary to use to prevent tearing, as the anus is not a self-lubricating orifice.
Nonetheless, there are so many different lubes on the market to choose from, each with their set of ingredients and promises of sexual enhancements. How does one pick the best option for them?
Lube is short for lubricant – and that’s what it’s for! Lube is a tool that allows the user to create instant lubrication for sexual play. This can mimic the natural lubrication that some vagina-havers experience, and it can also facilitate pleasurable play in parts of the body that don’t naturally lubricate, such as the anus.
Not all personal care products are created equal – and the same goes for your lube.
In a perfect world, the products we buy from stores would be kind to animals, have as little negative impact on the environment as possible, and not contain potentially harmful ingredients. This is especially true when you’re looking for very personal products, like lube. It’s something that’s completely normal for anyone to buy, but some of the most well-known brands not only rely on animal testing but also contain ingredients you might not want near your nethers.
In an article on Goop, the wellness brand created by Oscar-winning actor Gwyneth Paltrow, Doctor Maggie Ney, co-director at the Women’s Clinic at the Akasha Center in Santa Monica, explains how toxic ingredients in common lubricants can have a negative effect on health.
Dallas, TX — Top, natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is staging a takeover of the Sex Professionals and Manufacturers (SPAM) Facebook group from February 8th – 12th.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the crew at Sliquid is taking their turn at facilitating the content for the popular industry-led Facebook group called Sex Professionals and Manufacturers, or SPAM. The group, created by Deja Vu Love Boutique’s Megan Swartz, was launched in April of 2020 as the world began to shut down due to the pandemic. The group, as stated on their page, “is designed to help retail sales associates learn about new products to come and polish up on the old as well.”
“We are super-duper excited to be taking over the SPAM page next week, says Michelle Marcus, VP of Sales and Merchandising for Sliquid. “The group is a very useful resource that has successfully kept retailers and manufacturers connected at a time when we are unable to see each other for in-person training. Erik and I have a lot of fun things planned, including hilarious video content, fun contests, tons of fabulous prizes, and, most importantly, training on every item in our extensive product range.”
Facebook Live product training will take place Tuesday through Friday, starting with the Sliquid Naturals Collection on February 9th. There are also several giveaways planned for every day of the week and members can expect a Facebook Live appearance by trans activist Buck Angel on Friday. The full schedule of events for the week will be posted this coming Sunday afternoon.
If you are not a member of the SPAM Facebook group, you can request to join here.
Dallas, TX — Top, natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is honored to announce their 2021 XBIZ Awards win for Sex Lubricant Company of the Year.
Sliquid Natural Intimate Products is sliding into 2021 with a highly coveted title under their belt: Sex Lubricant Company of the Year. The company’s win was announced during the virtual broadcast of the annual XBIZ Awards show, presented this year by MyFreeCams, which was streamed live from Los Angeles on XBIZ.tv.
Lubricant Company of the Year
Sliquid’s Founder and CEO, Dean Elliott, praised his team for the win. “I can’t think of a more gratifying honor to kick off this year! The past 10 months have been a rollercoaster ride for our team, but with a little luck and a lot of hard work we were able to pivot and adapt.”
Elliott adds, “We are thankful for our amazing industry partners that have worked through this past year with us. You are the reason we are the top lubricant manufacturer in the industry, and we look forward to reaching new heights with you in 2021. And many thanks to our fabulous friends at XBIZ for this great honor.”
Founded in 2002, a time when lubricants contained questionable and undesirable ingredients, Sliquid came onto the scene with a mission to produce higher-quality lubricants using fewer, more natural ingredients that are body-safe for everyone.
“One reason that Sliquid continues to be a favorite of our retail and distribution partners, as well as our end-users, is because we offer an option for every type of lube lover out there,” notes Michelle Marcus, Sliquid VP of Sales & Merchandising. “This gives our retailers ample opportunity to connect their customer with at least one, if not multiple, Sliquid lubricants.”
Click here for a complete list of 2021 XBIZ Awards winners.
