The Bare Essentials Blog

Which lubricant to choose?

Which lubricant to choose?

Choosing the right lubricant can be tricky - check out our summary of water vs oil vs silicone lubricants to know which will work for you.

Which lubricant to choose?

Choosing the right lubricant can be tricky - check out our summary of water vs oil vs silicone lubricants to know which will work for you.

Our recommendations for couples’ toys

Our recommendations for couples’ toys

In the past, vibrators and dildos were either seen as something someone would use in secret or only for people whose sexual preferences were outside of so-called “normal”.  Fortunately, those...

Our recommendations for couples’ toys

In the past, vibrators and dildos were either seen as something someone would use in secret or only for people whose sexual preferences were outside of so-called “normal”.  Fortunately, those...

How to introduce toys to your partner!

How to introduce toys to your partner!

This can be a valid concern for many partnered up people.  You're interested to bring a new dimension to your sex life but you don't want your partner to either...

How to introduce toys to your partner!

This can be a valid concern for many partnered up people.  You're interested to bring a new dimension to your sex life but you don't want your partner to either...

New to sex toys?

New to sex toys?

Feeling a bit alarmed?!  Don't worry, we get a lot of newbies on our site – we think this is due to the fact we present a less intimidating way...

New to sex toys?

Feeling a bit alarmed?!  Don't worry, we get a lot of newbies on our site – we think this is due to the fact we present a less intimidating way...

How to navigate peri and post menopausal sex

How to navigate peri and post menopausal sex

Perimenopause and the post-menopausal phase can wreak havoc on a woman’s delicate bits.  Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) can include vaginal dryness (very common) as well as recurrent UTIs, loss...

How to navigate peri and post menopausal sex

Perimenopause and the post-menopausal phase can wreak havoc on a woman’s delicate bits.  Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) can include vaginal dryness (very common) as well as recurrent UTIs, loss...

Struggling with softer erections?

Struggling with softer erections?

Starting from age 40, testosterone starts to decline and that can have a notable effect on the penis – from size to spring. Reduced blood flow to the penis due...

Struggling with softer erections?

Starting from age 40, testosterone starts to decline and that can have a notable effect on the penis – from size to spring. Reduced blood flow to the penis due...