This week's Sammi and Nick are joined by fellow Lovehoney bod, Roy, to talk about what you need to know before you try bondage for the first time.

So what actually is bondage and why do people enjoy it? Is it the liberation of relinquishing your power - and on the opposite side, being empowered by total control? Or is it more to do with heightened arousal from sensory play?

Whatever the attraction, bondage is without doubt a mulit-faceted practise, and it is important to understand that communication, consent and safety are an integral part of this very popular and diverse form of sexual adventure play.

Alongside this hot topic the team share some little-known sex facts and the answers to your questions.

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Are you ready to get hot and heavy?

This is a five-day challenge to help you to delve into the world of kink, change up your sexual menu, and bring something new or exciting into your boudoir.

After each day's challenge, it's a good idea to reflect on your experience. Write down what went well and what needs to be adapted, and rate the session out of 5 stars. To keep up the momentum, try to do all five sessions within the space of a month.

With just a couple of months left of 2020, I've been thinking about the future. This tends to extend into other things like learning about space, watching some future-y sci-fi movies and thinking a whole lot about the future of sex.

This has really got me thinking about the future of sex toys, so I sifted through Lovehoney to find what I thought gave me futuristic vibes, anything from high-tech, cool new ideas or even space-inspired toys. Here are some of the cool and futuristic toys I found!

We all know the glib scenario of the hooded gimp in the basement, but what is the driving force behind sexual dominance play? What is meant by the terms 'safe word' and 'sub space'? Is fetish wear a necessary element? And, if you want to try power play, how do you overcome your inhibitions or initiate a discussion with your partner?

This week's guest, comedian, presenter and one time professional Dominatrix, Desiree Burch, joins Sammi and Nick to talk about the intricacies of power play in the bedroom and the reasons why people find such intense pleasure and release from the sub /Dom experience.

Alongside this hot topic the team share some little-known sex facts (drunken fruit-fly sex anyone?) and the answers to your questions.

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Do your sexual fantasies take you to the heavenly clouds of Mount Olympus surrounded by Greek Gods? Or do you dream of getting down and dirty in a threesome, or maybe outside and in public?

Some fantasies are more do-able than others, for both couples and singles, and whether they remain a secret, shared or fulfilled... the possibilities are limitless.

On this episode of the Sexual Happiness Podcast, Sammi and Nick are joined by comedian, actor and presenter Rose Matafeo, and talk about some of the more common sexual fantasies, how to explore them and the role they play in a healthy sex life.

And of course, we cover our usual segments "You can never know enough about sex" and "Question of the week" where we share what we've learned about sex this week, and answer your sex questions.

Got a question or topic you want us to cover?

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If you're not sure which route to go down this gifting season, let us help you out. Go with sexy. All the way.

If you or the lucky recipient of the sexy gift haven't used a sex toy before, or just want something that is super-simple and easy-to-use, then fear not, we're already one step ahead of you.

We've gathered together 5 of the most accessible and easy-to-use sexy gifts that'll fast-track you to that special place, whether you're gifting yourself or your partner this Christmas.

So sit back, wave goodbye to the idea of fiddly buttons or complicated straps, say hello to maximum pleasure with minimal fuss, and there you have it - your festive shopping is done.

You don’t need to be a brooding billionaire to transform your bedroom into The Red Room from Fifty Shades – simply pick up an under-mattress restraint set and you’ve got yourself a BDSM boudoir in the making!

For the uninitiated, we’ve got an introduction to under-mattress restraints, and four different ways you can enjoy the Bondage Boutique Bound to Please Under Mattress Restraint set.

Under-mattress restraints fall into the ‘Bondage’ category of BDSM. As the name suggests, they sit under your mattress. When you’re ready for some no-holds-barred bondage, you simply connect wrist and ankle cuffs to the ends of the under-mattress restraint and transform your bed into a pleasure podium.

When you’re done, you can disconnect the cuffs and leave the restraint tucked under your mattress – leaving no unsuspecting visitors to your house any the wiser.