Guides
Plain answers about choosing, using and looking after your kit. Health facts come with sources.
Your first sex toy: what men should buy first (and what to skip)
Not sure where to start? The four sensible first toys for men, what to spend, what to avoid and how to keep it private.
The best sex toys for men under £30
Twelve sex toys for men under £30, ranked: strokers, cock rings, prostate massagers and kits, each with who it suits, who should skip it and the lube to add.
Cock ring size guide: how to measure and what size to buy
How to measure for a cock ring with a piece of string, what inner diameter means, how stretchy, adjustable and rigid rings differ, and how long to wear one.
Bathmate Hydro 7 vs Hydroxtreme 7: which should you buy?
The Bathmate Hydro 7 and Hydroxtreme 7 side by side: the same size range, how each one is pumped, what the extra money buys and who should skip each one.
LELO Hugo 2 vs Billy 2: which prostate massager should you buy?
LELO Hugo 2 Remote or Billy 2? Motors, controls, size, battery and waterproofing side by side, who should skip each, and cheaper massagers to start with.
LELO Tor 3 vs LELO Lifeguard: which vibrating ring should you buy?
LELO Tor 3 or Lifeguard? Settings, battery, app, fit and waterproofing side by side, who should skip each, and when a cheaper vibrating ring will do instead.
Rev-Pro prostate massagers compared: which to buy first
The four Rev prostate massagers side by side: sizes, power and controls, which one to buy first, what each step up adds and who should skip each one.
Svakom Sam Neo 2 vs Sam Neo 2 Pro: which should you buy?
Svakom Sam Neo 2 or Sam Neo 2 Pro? The only listed difference is a heater that warms to 38°C. Specs side by side, and who should pay for it or skip both.
Bathmate size guide: which pump fits you
How to measure, the Bathmate size chart for every pump we stock, how the Hydro, Hydromax and Hydroxtreme differ, and the signs a pump is the wrong size.
The best prostate massager for beginners
Seven prostate massagers compared by insertable length, width and power, with a clear first pick, the lube to use and what to avoid on your first go.
Valentine's gifts for him: sex toys for him and for the two of you
Valentine's sex toy gifts for him and for the two of you, sorted by budget, with what comes in the box, how to give it and when to order for 14 February.
Do penis pumps like Bathmate actually work? An honest answer
What a penis pump really does, what it does not do, how water pumps like Bathmate differ, and how to use one safely.
How to buy sex toys discreetly in the UK
What can give a sex toy order away (the parcel, the bank statement, your inbox, shared accounts) and how to keep every one of them private.
How to use a cock ring: sizing, safety and choosing your first one
What a cock ring does, how to choose and size your first one, how to put it on and the safety rules that matter.
How to use a stroker: a first-timer’s guide
How to choose, use and clean your first stroker, from picking the right sleeve to looking after it so it lasts.
Prostate massage for beginners
Where the prostate is, how to choose a first massager, how to prepare and how to go slowly. Plain advice, no awkwardness.
Sex toy gifts for him: what to buy and how to give it
Buying a sex toy for your boyfriend or husband? What to choose at every budget, what to avoid, and how to give it without any awkwardness.