Sex Toy Advice: Choosing, Using & Caring for Your Toys

"Hiya, are you planning to, or would you be able to, stock the newest product in the Snail Vibes selection - the Snail Gizi Duo - for couples? I'd be...

Most of us start our journey to self-pleasuring by exploring our bodies, including our genitals, when we’re very young. This is developmentally normal and not sexual - it’s simply curiosity....

Have you ever fantasised about designing a sex toy? Like, creating a toy that ticks all your boxes? My imagination has never stretched as far as what my perfect toy...

We get asked for advice about travelling with sex toys and how to best get them safely through security quite a bit. And no wonder - holidays are the perfect...

The beauty of a so called novelty sex toy is in the clit of the beholder. Well, unless their favourite pleasure spot alternates with that of a clit. There are...

The world of sex is evolving, and we are always excited to discover new toys, new positions and all sorts of excellent tips & tricks for getting off. Sex may...

We often get emails and queries from customers keen to do their bit for the environment when it comes to offloading old vibrators and dildos. Contacting us is often a...

Spring has finally arrived and if you are anything like us, you'll be ready to welcome the warmer weather by getting rid of the grime that's collected in corners over...

Hey babes, thanks for stopping by this page! We're sorry to say the company we used to offer same-day sex toy deliveries in London is no longer in business. But...

Veganism is more accessible than ever; the familiar green V logo helps identify food items suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It's becoming increasingly popular, with bars and restaurants offering more...

Happy New Year, babes! A new year is full of promises and fresh beginnings. It's a time to wave goodbye to the previous year (about time!) and welcome in a...

Plastic is a sleek sex toy material that delivers strong vibrations. Two different kinds of plastic are used in sex toy manufacturing: Standard plastic ABS plastic (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers) The two...

Elastomer is a soft, safe sex toy material without phthalates. The word elastomer comes from two terms:  'Elastic' - describing the material's quality to return to its original shape 'Mer'...

Stainless steel sex toys are stunningly beautiful to look at and incredibly erotic to play with. Toys made from stainless steel aren't cheap, but if cared for properly, they last...

Phthalates (pronounced "thall-eights") are a family of chemicals that are used to soften plastic in things like shower curtains. They are also used as solvents and can be found in...

Firstly, we don't stock sex toys made from jelly material. We decided to remove jelly toys from our shelves many years ago, as they contain chemicals known as 'phthalates.' However,...

Spring has officially sprung, and while the kids are off hunting chocolate Easter eggs, we think the grown-ups deserve a little buzz of their own. Whether you’re spending Easter solo, coupled...

This article covers the criteria for how we select sex toys.  We understand that choosing a sex toy can be totally overwhelming, especially if it’s your first one. That’s why...

If you're a newbie, living with family or flatmates, or looking for a toy for your travels, you might want something more discreet than a 9-inch dildo. (Nothing wrong with...

Hi, I am looking for an anal plug with at least 4 inches of insertable length which I can insert prior to going into the office and leave in for...

Stainless steel sex toys are stunning, temperature-responsive and sensually weighty. They deliver sleek sensations and delicious internal pressure. Benefits of stainless steel sex toys  Cool, sleek surface A luxurious weighty...

Glass and Pyrex - solid, temperature-responsive and super-slippery material. Sex toys made from glass offer incredible sensations. A solid weightiness coupled with a sleek surface means that glass sex toys...

Vinyl is a cheap, soft material, typically containing lower levels of phthalates than jelly material. This is quite an old-school sex toy material, often used as a coating in simple...

Introducing the idea of playing with a sex toy as a couple can feel daunting, especially if you're unsure how your partner will react. However, don't let that stop you...

Silicone is the best sex toy material, with a growing choice as manufacturers and consumers cotton on to its fantastic qualities. Silicone is odourless, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. It's free from...

Hi, my wife's birthday is soon and I'm thinking of buying her a new toy (for both of us to enjoy). I've seen porn where people are using wand massagers...

Do you find it tricky to reach your pleasurable bits, grip a vibrator for an orgasm-inducing length of time, or hold a weighty sex toy? You're not alone. Millions of...

We recently came across a statistic that stated 54% of 1000 women surveyed hid their sex toy use from their partners. This rings true for us. Many customers prefer discreet...

Hi Sh! I hope you are all keeping well. I have a question. I'm curious about trying sex toys, but I don't know where to start - I want all...

Hi Team Sh!  I'm writing a piece on the orgasm gap. I'm particularly interested in sex toys and how they can be used to make your sex life better. Do...

Self-pleasuring and orgasms with a sex toy have many health benefits. Pleasure improves your mood and makes you feel good. 

Here is our advice on how to best clean your sex toys. You might like sex to be as 'dirty' as possible, but keeping your sex toys clean and hygienic...

Whether you are playing together or apart, we have the right remote control sex toys for you! Teledildonics (yup, that’s the technical term for remote-controlled sex toys) has come a...

Holiday, babes! You're all set. Since you got the tickets, you've been dreaming about the incredible pleasure you will experience. But there's one issue: You're worried that your sex toy...

Is caring for the earth as important as caring for your pleasure? (Hint: It should be.)Considering that 20,000 tonnes of batteries make their way into UK landfills every year, it's...

In 1974 (18 years before Sh! opened its doors and gave women a chance to buy their own sex toys in a relaxed & informative environment), Shere Hite published 'The Hite...

Whether you're a sex-toy newbie looking for a first vibrator or budding sexpert seeking new thrills, the most important thing to think about when choosing a sex toy is what you...

I have a pile of sex stuff. I’m not sure what the correct way to store and organise my sex toys is but I guess it isn’t ‘heap in drawer.'We...

Hi Sh! I wonder if you could advise me or whether this is outside your advice area. I have never bought a vibrator or any sex toy as my first relationship...