I can’t believe I’ve never made a video about sex toy cleaning because this is something I get asked about all the time, and there’s some weird myths and misconceptions about this topic. So let’s have a chat. “Erika,” you say, “how do I clean my dildos?” Well, there are multiple different levels of toy material safety and also multiple different levels of cleaning that might be necessary for different uses…
Few things suck more than spending money on an exciting new sex toy, only to realize when it arrives that the size is way off from what you had pictured. Maybe it’s too small to really be fulfilling or too big for you to even use at all. This is an extremely easy mistake to make, especially in this age of buying sex toys online where you can’t view the item in person and pretty much have to rely on the website’s photos and measurements. In my years as a sex toy educator I have helped a lot of people determine what toy size is best for them, and I’ve picked up some practical tips and tricks to make figuring that out as simple as possible…
Hello hello! I’m Erika Lynae, back again to answer some of the burning questions y’all have sent me about sex and sex toys. Let’s dive right in. “What do you use to clean your sex toys? Is regular soap okay?” I talked a lot about general toy cleaning methods in my big Sex Toy Material Guide video a couple years back, but I’ve never really discussed how I personally do it…
If you’ve ever spent time in the presence of a sex educator, you know that we love condoms. Condoms, condoms, condoms. And we think you should probably be using them. However, there are some things about condoms that no one ever really tells you…
I did a Sex Hacks video early last year, and you all seemed to really like it! So in the spirit of giving the people what they want, here is Sex Hacks 2: Electric Boogaloo. Five more tricks and tips to make your sex life a little bit easier…
Cybersecurity and safety are issues for internet users of all stripes, but sex bloggers often have specific concerns. Here are my top tips for maintaining your privacy (especially if you’re pseudonymous) and keeping yourself protected from hackers and harassment…
STIs are a topic that people tend to have a lot of misconceptions about—I even made a video last year addressing some of the most prevalent myths out there. But if there’s one sexually transmitted infection that folks tend to be the most misinformed about, it’s HIV. So today I want to bust some myths and fight the stigma surrounding the human immunodeficiency virus…
Any sex educator worth their salt will tell you that good communication is one of the most important components to really great sex. When everyone is on the same page and knows each other’s likes and dislikes, desires and limits, it’s easier to make sure that each person has the best experience possible. But open sexual communication is often easier said than done…
When people ask me what I do, I often joke that I masturbate for a living. That is, of course, a huge oversimplification. But as a person whose job title includes the words “sex toy reviewer,” it is kind of true. Because my job is so unusual, I tend to get a lot of questions about it, both from people who watch my videos and read my blog and from people I meet in my day-to-day life…
Periods. Sex. Period sex. Roughly half of Earth’s population will deal with menstruation throughout their lives, and sometimes shark week can get sexy. Let’s talk about pros, cons, and some tips for period sex! …