I don’t know how sex has gotten such a bad rap, but it’s a terrible thing that it has. Most of us love it! We know that it’s a healthy, happy, wonderful activity when it’s between consenting adults. So why on earth is it such a taboo subject? That’s rhetorical, of course. Religion and culture, at times, are to blame. However, that doesn’t mean we have to perpetuate the problem.
The only way to change the course of negative behavior is to nip it in the bud and to model good behavior instead. And in terms of talking to our friends about sex, it can be as easy and fun as it is informative.
There are a lot of ways to improve your sex life. Talking to your friends about sex might be one of the greatest hacks of all. Here are five reasons why talking about sex with your friends can be key to a happy, healthy sex life.
Talking about something validates it.
When we talk about our sexual experiences, it validates them as being important and worthy of doing, and therefore of talking about too. When we say out loud the things we like to do, we give those things weight. Sex is important. Talking about it reminds us of that fact.
This goes for everything from how we have sex to the accessories we employ, like lube, vibrators, and even sex furniture. Nothing is better for validation than having someone not just listen but also really hear you when it comes to what you know to be true.
Sharing info is the best way to get info.
When we share what we like to do or how we do it, the person with
whom we are sharing will likely do the same. You just might be surprised at
what you can learn from your friends.
When it comes to learning more about how to decorate our houses, or where to travel, or how to find the best burger, we always get the best tips when we’re sharing our own best tips. So, why is it that we rarely do that when it comes to all things sex, from positions to lube, to fulfilling fantasies? Time to change that up!
Teaching something is the best way to learn it.
Studies have shown that when we teach another person something, we reinforce our own learning. So, it only follows, that by talking to our friends about how to do one thing or another, or why doing A or B is a good idea in bed, we would become even better at doing those very same things.
If we teach our friends the importance of masturbation or the value of sex in a long-term relationship, or how to talk to one’s partner about what one wants or needs, we are likely to feel more invested in and better at those things ourselves!
Talking leads to confidence, and confidence leads to great sex.
Even as we get older – or in some instances, because we’re getting older – we can feel insecure about certain desires or about our bodies or about using a new toy or lube, or about our ability to please our partner. But talking to a trusted friend can really help to boost your confidence.
Now, you want to choose your confidante wisely of course. You want
someone who will hold you up and not tear you down. But you just may be
surprised at how much more confident you feel when you have someone to run
things by and how much that confidence helps your performance in the bedroom.
Talking about sex is, well, sexy.
Naturally, it’s sexy to talk to your partner about sex. But it can also really get you in the mood by swapping dirty tales with a trusted friend. Think about it, you sit around chatting with your friend about how great last night was and the next thing you know, you’re all revved up thinking about how great tonight could be too.
Sex begets sex, having it, talking about it, all of it. Keeping your life sexed-up doesn’t have to mean indulging in porn marathons or deluges of sexting. (Although it can mean that too!) Sometimes, something as simple as having a spicy conversation with a friend can keep your sex life spicy too.
One way we can set sex back onto the road to redemption is by talking about it. I don’t mean tell everything to everyone. But instead of talking about unruly kids and bathroom habits, why not talk about the best lubes you’ve discovered or that new vibrator that is just out of this world?
We go to friends for support when it comes to nearly everything. It’s high time that sex became one of those things we turn to them for too. Trust your friends to keep your secrets; to boost your confidence; to help you discover new things, and even to feel better when you experience something embarrassing. Chances are they have too, which is why talking about sex with your friends can be key to a happy, healthy sex life.
As it turns out, friends are the key to a happy life…and to a happy sex life too!
Media Contact: Erik Vasquez, Marketing Director, erik@sliquid.com, (800) SLIQUID ext. 203
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: — January 24, 2020 — Dallas TX — Top natural intimates manufacturer Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is pleased to announce the launch of Buck Angel’s T-Collection.
Sliquid, who partnered with trans-activist Buck Angel to create T-Lube, their ground-breaking FTM-focused lubricant, is expanding their collaboration to include three new products. The addition of these products will help to form a 4-product “collection” that takes a more comprehensive approach to the various sexual wellness and grooming needs of trans men. The new products that will be joining T-Lube to create the T-Collection are Buck Angel’s T-Wash, T-Oil, and T-Stim.
“Fully understanding the importance of T-Lube, we watched with excitement and appreciation as the industry and members of the trans community received and began to champion the product. Not just because of its effectiveness in solving a common FTM issue, but because there was finally a lubricant on the market that was specifically geared toward the trans community,” says Dean Elliott, Founder and CEO of Sliquid.
“Listening to the feedback we were getting from our retailers and users of T-Lube, we began to realize that the trans community was still lacking options when it came to other health and grooming needs. As with T-Lube, we delved into issues that Buck himself has experienced in his transition as a source of inspiration. With Buck by our side, we began to develop products that would effectively address common occurrences that take place with the body during the transition process.”
Buck Angel’s T-Wash is a pH balanced, gentle cleanser that is formulated with natural sea salt, coconut oil derivatives, botanical extracts, and has been infused with the masculine-presenting scents of sandalwood, musk, and black pepper. In addition to a body wash, the T-Collection is offering a second grooming product that address trans men’s facial hair. Buck Angel’s T-Oil is a hand-crafted blend of natural nut and seed oils that soften, smooth and shine any trans man’s beard, or any other body hair for that matter. Infused with the woodsy scent of Sandalwood, T-Oil also contains antioxidant-rich Vitamin E to help hydrate and condition the skin underlying the beard hair, preventing flaking and itching.
Joining T-Lube in the sexual health category of the collection is Buck Angel’s T-Stim. Specifically created with the genital wellness of trans men in mind, T-Stim is formulated with high-quality natural ingredients. Infused with food-grade Peppermint Oil and Menthol, these naturally derived vasodilators help draw blood flow to the surface, increasing arousal and stimulation.
“As more and more companies begin to acknowledge the role of trans men as valuable customers, I am proud to say that my partnership with Sliquid has put us both on the forefront of getting highly important trans-focused products into the hands of my community,” says Buck Angel, the man behind the name and story of the collection.” Every new product that makes up my T-Collection was thoughtfully crafted with the FTM transition process in mind.”
Buck Angel’s T-Collection was debuted last week, in Burbank, CA, at the ANME Founders Show. The response to the new product line was overwhelmingly positive, with many retailers excited to represent the full collection. Buck was present with the Sliquid team at their booth for both days, on hand to provide information about each individual product, but also to provide attendees with his story and why the partnership with Sliquid is so important to the trans community at large.
Of his partnership with Buck, Elliott says, “Buck is one of my best friends, and like a true brother to me. We at Sliquid are huge supporters of all transgender persons, so we are honored to be part of Buck’s story and help bring awareness to the needs of this beautiful community.
The new items are packaged in sleek dark bottles with matte black labels. Buck Angel’s T-Wash comes in an 8.5 oz option, while T-Oil and T-Stim are offered in 1 oz bottles.
Buck Angel’s T-Wash, T-Lube, T-Oil, and T-Stim is now available at Sliquid.com and RideLube.com. For wholesale information, please email Sales@Sliquid.com, or contact your preferred distributor to check availability.
Sliquid is pleased to announce that Spark, the newest addition to their wide variety of high-quality lubricant offerings, has won the award for Sex Lubricant of the Year at last week’s annual XBIZ Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
“Bringing Spark to market has been a labor of love from our entire team,” says Dean Elliott, Founder, and CEO of Sliquid. “We believe we have created the perfect stimulating silicone lubricant, and apparently the industry agrees with us!”
Spark, which debuted at this past July’s ANME Founders Show, is infused with food-grade menthol and builds on the base formulation of Sliquid’s only pure silicone product, Sliquid Silver. The XBIZ Awards recognize outstanding achievements in various facets of the adult industry. Nominated in the highly competitive Pleasure Products segment of the awards, Sliquid Spark was voted on by industry peers and insiders.
Elliott adds, “We are honored and grateful to XBIZ and everyone who helped Spark bring home this coveted title.”
To celebrate International ahem, Fetish Day today, we are not going to be biased and focus on one fetish – but on something that can help make them all more pleasurable – the best lube for the job.
I could write an entire book on why people need to calm all the way down about lube (that way I could bring it out at social events and beat people over the head with it). If I had a penny for every misinformed, ahem, cocky human that told me ‘I don’t need to use lube, I’m good at sex’ my bank would likely think I was some sort of drug lord.
There is far too much of an unnecessary stigma around lubricants.
Lube makes pretty much every type of sex better, end of story. It’s crucial for anal sex, as the rectum isn’t self-lubricating, and it enhances vaginal sex as well. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for lube….
Buck Angel visits Sliquid HQ for a meeting regarding a new venture, Buck Angel’s T-Collection.
During Buck’s visit to Dallas this past September, he and the Sliquid marketing team used the time to produce new, original content relating to their current collaboration, T-Lube. Buck Angel’s T-Lube is a water-based personal lubricant and moisturizer that has been infused with Aloe Vera, Carrageenan and Vitamin E. Created for trans men who are experiencing regular or periodic vaginal dryness due to testosterone replacement therapy, or any other reason, T-Lube provides long-lasting, natural comfort throughout the day. They also created content and marketing assets for the new T-Collection.
“When the opportunity to work with Buck presented itself, we knew we had something special on our hands,” says Dean Elliott, Founder, and CEO of Sliquid. “We saw a unique opportunity to present an accessible solution to an everyday problem our trans brothers, like Buck, were experiencing. Partnering was a no-brainer. From the beginning, we always knew there would be more than one product because the trans community is certainly not one-dimensional.”
With the success of T-Lube, the desire from the FTM community to have more gender-inclusive products available to them has risen. With input from Buck, Sliquid has been in product development mode, thoughtfully crafting a handful of new products that will address other needs of our FTM customers. While Sliquid, and Buck, are keeping quiet about what new products are in the pipeline, they are releasing the name of this expanded collaboration. The new items will join T-Lube under the banner ‘Buck Angel’s T-Collection.’
“I am fortunate to have been given the opportunity to create more products for our FTM community. When contemplating what trans men want to see in a wellness line, I consciously choose to create products that reflect our masculinity and convey respect upon us as deserving human beings,” said Buck Angel. “Sliquid has stepped up to become a big supporter of the transgender community, and it shows with the expansion of my namesake product line. My collaboration with Sliquid is truly about visibility for my community. The T-Collection is an important step toward being seen as part of the world, as opposed to separate from humanity. I am so full of love.”
The 2017 release of T-Lube was, and remains, a pivotal moment in the personal lubricant category as it introduced the market to the first-ever FTM-focused lubricant formulated to address the vaginal health of trans men. To date, the Buck x Sliquid collaboration has focused squarely on T-Lube; however, that is about to change with the introduction of Buck Angel’s T-Collection.
Buck Angel’s T-Collection has a slated release date of Fall 2019. Product names, details, and wholesale order information will be available soon.
As more people around the world become vegan, the demand for sex toys that are vegan-friendly is growing, says online adult retailer Adulttoymegastore. The retailer says it has seen an increase in customers asking for animal-friendly whips, lubricants, condoms, lingerie, and accessories. “There’s a big demand for entirely vegan whips and floggers made from vinyl and leatherette [because] a lot of light BDSM and heavier BDSM products are usually made from leather,” Sophie McGrath, Adulttoymegastore customer satisfaction specialist, said. “Silicone is a great material that is body-safe, easy to clean, and pleasurable. One of our most popular whips is a silicone whip that’s 18 inches long…
If you haven’t heard already, sex toy retailer Lovehoney is having a massive sale, which is a win-win for everyone. In the past, we’ve waxed poetic about the importance of using high-quality, medical-grade sex toys (you’re putting them in your body, after all). However, we understand that top-notch sex toys can be a bit pricey for the average consumer. Thankfully, from now until October 7, Lovehoney’s Big Brand Bonanza slashes the price on the very best brands.
Lube is woefully overlooked as the sexy beast it actually is. Don’t believe? Straddle your partner, look them straight in the eye and slowly squeeze a fat dollop into your hand — they’ll be 100% in, like, instantly…
