5 SEXUAL WELLNESS BRANDS TO KEEP YOU CUMMING ALL SUMMER LONG
THIS is the year of hot girl summer. We can feel it in our bones. And hot girl summer includes getting the sex life you deserve.
But why is sex so important?
Not only does sex feel really good in the moment; your brain also releases mood-boosting chemicals such as oxytocin and dopamine. Once transmitted in your brain these chemicals lower stress levels, help you sleep better, and can even reduce pain. Luckily, you'll get similar benefits through masturbation, and it's even thought that regular masturbation can increase self-esteem.
So whether you're single, taken, gay, straight, or anything in-between; these brands are here to help you get the mind-blowing sex you deserve.
1. HANX - SUSTAINABLE SEXUAL WELLNESS STRAIGHT TO YOUR DOOR
Launched in 2017 by BFFs Dr Sarah Welsh and Farah Kabir, HANX's sex-positive approach to contraception prioritises your vagina, rather than the penis-centric messaging of the big brands they're taking on. Their vegan friendly condoms are a firm favourite of the indie team, especially when we don't need to leave our bed to buy them.
2. THE NATURAL LOVE COMPANY - ECO-FRIENDLY SEX TOYS
For a toe-curlingly good session look no further than The Natural Love Company. UK based, planet-friendly sex toys with a range to satisfy every single body out there. From anal beads to rampant rabbits it'll be easy to find something to release your stress.
3. LVNDR - LGBTQ+ SEXUAL HEALTHCARE WITH YOU AT THE CENTRE
We couldn't promote good sex without also promoting the importance of healthy, safe sex. Welcome lvndr. The queer and trans digital sexual healthcare haven. Join their waitlist now for access to their groundbreaking app.
4. CLITERALLY THE BEST - HELPING YOU UNLEARN UNHEALTHY VIEWS ON SEX & YOUR BODY
Tackling the unhelpful & unhealthy sex ed in the UK is Evie, founder of Cliterally The Best. A sex-positive space to unlearn myths surrounding our bodies and sex; you can find positive sex ed and info on their website, Instagram, and even their podcast.
5. FERLY - THE MINDFUL SEX & PLEASURE APP
Believing that all women and folx with vulvas have the right to lead healthy, confident and pleasurable lives, Ferly are smashing the stigma and shame around women's health and female pleasure. Through their app you can take part in guided practices, group discussions and programs to help get you in the mood.
5 EASY SINGLE-USE PLASTIC SWAPS TO MAKE NOW
5% of us are trying to give up single-use plastic like a toxic ex. And it's easy to see why, with five million tonnes of plastic used in the UK every year - half of which is packaging.
Luckily, there seem to be brands popping up on a near daily basis to help us tackle our single-use plastic problem. Here are our top 5 sexiest swaps.
1. HOMETHINGS - NEXT GEN CLEANING
Seen on Dragon's Den, Homethings are making cleaning cool again. All their products are cruelty-free, non-toxic, vegan, and free from single-use plastic. On top of that, they ship 0 water, reducing the shipping size by 95%. Clean.
2. DAME - AWARD WINNING PERIOD PRODUCTS
Organic period products to suit everyone. Whatever your preference you'll be cared for at Dame. Choose from their reusable tampon applicators, pads, and even period pants (still to launch). It's time for your period to be positive.
3. WILD - NATURAL, REFILLABLE DEODORANT
Stocked in stores up and down the UK, Wild have changed the deodorant game. Having recently launched a new and improved aluminium case, it's the perfect time to swap your plastic throw away deo.
4. LAST OBJECT - REUSABLE ALTERNATIVES TO SINGLE-USE ITEMS
Fed up of throw away tissues, cotton swabs and cotton pads? We introduce to you Last Object, who have already eliminated 3 billion single-use items. We love their new large rounds for our end-of-day make up removal.
5. OCEAN BOTTLE - AWARD WINNING REUSABLE BOTTLES
Every Ocean Bottle purchased funds the collection of 1000 ocean-bound plastic bottles. This means not only are you saving single-use plastic bottles from your use, you're also helping coastal communities. Win. Win.