Let’s be honest—in the middle of winter, it’s hard enough to strip down for a shower. Between winter blues and the general discomfort of freezing your extremities off (rock-hard nips are only fun to a point), your sex life might take a pounding in the winter, and not in a good way.
It might be freezing out there, but the frigid cold doesn’t have to get between your sheets. We’ve collected 12 top-rated heated sex toys and accessories to keep things toasty warm until the frost thaws off your bedroom window.
Let’s be real: There is no better form of self-care than self-pleasure. Yes, I’m talking about masturbation. After all, in addition to releasing those feel-good endorphins during orgasm, masturbation has been shown to lower stress, provide relaxation, and aid with sleep. Win-win!
Whether you’re using the original sex toy (ahem, your hands) or your favorite vibrator, remember that incorporating a good lube into your “me time” sesh can reduce friction and make the whole experience more enjoyable.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: — January 5, 2024 — Dallas TX — Top natural intimates’ manufacturer Sliquid (www.sliquid.com) is pleased to announce the launch of their new sales and marketing resource portal, the Sliquid Insider.
The Sliquid Insider portal is a password-protected, membership-based program that is replacing the brand’s current “Retailer Resources” webpage, signaling a move towards a more exclusive and tailored experience for registered retailers and distributors. The portal allows access to the company’s training manual, information sheets, product images, product catalogs, and logos. It is also where retailers can request to add their business to the Sliquid store locator and online retailers pages. Registered members will also find wholesale pricing and order forms, training videos, and frequently updated social media assets.
The Sliquid Insider is completely free with a simple signup process. Simply visit https://sliquid.com/sliquid-insider-portal/ and click “register” to begin the process. Once your request is approved, you may access the portal by visiting the same link and clicking “log in”. Be sure to bookmark this page for future visits! The portal is then accessible under the “My Membership” tab on the left-hand side dashboard menu of your account page.
“We are committed to providing our retailers with the tools and information they need to effectively promote and sell Sliquid products,” says Erik Vasquez, Sliquid’s Vice President of Marketing. “With the creation of this portal, our marketing team will gain a deeper understanding of who is using our proprietary sales and marketing tools, as well as track the performance of the resources. I encourage every retailer to join our Sliquid Insider community, and we look forward to helping them make the most of their relationship with Sliquid.”
Here’s a brief overview of what you can find on the Sliquid Insider portal:
Marketing Assets Request:
Easily request marketing materials to promote Sliquid products.
Explore a variety of creative assets tailored to your marketing needs.
Order Forms:
Streamline your ordering process by accessing order forms directly through the portal.
Make your purchasing experience efficient and convenient.
Resource Library:
Dive into a collection of valuable resources, including product information, educational materials, and more.
Stay informed and educated about Sliquid’s diverse range of products.
Social Media Updates:
Stay on top of seasonal trends with regularly updated social media assets.
Access eye-catching visuals and engaging content to boost your online representation of the Sliquid brand.
If you have registration / log in issues, or general questions or comments regarding with the portal, please reach out to the Sliquid web developer at jorden@sliquid.com. To learn more about Sliquid visit sliquid.com. Follow @Sliquid on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and on YouTube www.youtube.com/user/sliquidintimate
Lube is to anal sex what communication is to a healthy relationship: vital. Without lubrication, anal sex isn’t just less pleasurable, but often painful — and anal shouldn’t painful, says Jordan Soper, PsyD, an AASECT-certified sex therapist. But with lube and a little patience, anal play can be downright orgasmic.
When choosing the best anal lube, the slicker, the better. ‘Silicone-based lubricants are considered top-tier for anal play because they stay on for longer periods of time compared to water-based lubricants, which are more easily absorbed into the body,’ Soper explains. That said, if you’re adding silicone toys into the mix, avoid silicone-based lube—it can cause deterioration, which can both ruin your toys and create a perfect environment for bacteria to grow.
This probably isn’t news to you at this point, but both your body and your vulva change throughout every stage of your reproductive health, including menopause. With that, there may be some additional changes in your sex life after menopause.
If you’ve already reached menopause (meaning you haven’t had your period in over a year), then you probably already understand where we’re going with this. While yes, it sucks to know that physically, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as vaginal dryness during sex after menopause, also know that it doesn’t mean the end of intimacy, at all.
My mother masturbates. She’ll smack me on the shoulder when she sees this, but I’ll say the same thing to her then as I say to you now: It’s the truth. My family is Mexican and Catholic, and growing up, we just didn’t talk about sex—but lately, that’s changed. But, even though I know my 58-year-old mom sometimes experiences vaginal dryness amid menopause, I was worried about what she’d say when I asked her to test and pick the best lube for vaginal dryness. To my surprise, she was 100 percent down.
When it comes to anal sex, lubricant is as essential to success as, well, having a butt—which is to say, very essential. To be clear: You need to be using lube for any kind of anal play, whether a finger, phallus, or anal sex toy is involved. (As a sex educator, I feel the need to shout this from the rooftops.) But, as you may know, if you’ve purchased any personal lubricant in the past, not all lubricants are created equally—and choosing one of the best lubes for anal sex can take your butt play from good to fully orgasmic.
Although once considered something only menopausal people used for vaginal dryness, lubricants are great for everyone (and every sexual need), be it the best lube for sensitive skin or a water-based formula to use with silicone sex toys. It doesn’t matter if you’re 25 and having vaginal sex or 61 and having oral and anal sex, lube is that friend that everyone needs for an extra good time.
But as much as lube can make penetrative sex (as well as masturbation!) better, not every formula is as skin-friendly. Like the best sex toys, you want to make sure that the lube is body-safe. In this case, that means formulas that are void of any chemicals or harsh irritants that can disrupt your vagina’s pH balance, or cause bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections.
There’s an unspoken “golden” rule amongst the sexually active, particularly vulva owners, to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) — always get up and pee after sex, no matter how tired and satiated you are. After all that grinding and thrusting, bacteria (be it your own or your partner’s) near the anus and vaginal openings can wiggle its way up through the urethra and wreak havoc on the urinary tract. Urinating can help flush it out, keeping your bits n’ pieces happy and healthy.
Using personal lubricants (lubes, for short) can enhance sexual pleasure. Also makes for a better experience by reducing friction and dryness during sex. But not all lubes are equal, especially if someone has sensitive skin.
“Some ingredients in lubricants can cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes,” explains Christie Cobb, MD, FACOG, a board-certified gynecologist and sexual wellness expert in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Irritation from lubricants can cause symptoms such as vaginal infections, burning, itching and rashes.”
