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Cock-a-doodle-do! A Guide to C-Rings
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By Erin Voss Jellywink carries all sorts of toys and tools that can be enjoyed by folks of all genders and bodies, alone or with a lover. Penis rings, aka cock rings or c-rings, are an example of a toy (and a tool) that can greatly enhance both solo and partnered sex. The primary function of a c-ring is to keep blood in the penis, making it harder and girthier. This makes them a great tool for folks that experience erectile unpredictability (and for their partners), but anyone with a dick can benefit from trying one. Cock rings can...
A Vulva Owner's Guide to Choosing a Sex Toy
I love that the world of sex tech offers countless options of pleasure products that provide different types of stimulation to suit different desires, and I have a sizable collection. But choosing a new toy - especially if it’s your first - can be daunting, given the massive selection available, so I’ve put together a little guide to help folks with vulvas choose their next - or first - sex toy.
Butt Stuff 101: Tushy Tips for Booty Bliss!
By Erin Voss B-holes: the great equalizer! Whatever one’s gender, sexual identity, or genitals, everyone has an anus. So everyone has the capacity to experience the unique kind of pleasure that can come from stimulating that part of our bodies, if they want to. For some folks, puritan ideals about sexuality and internalized homophobia can provoke shame when engaging in - or even just when thinking about - anal play. At the same time, the fact that anal play is still taboo among some people in our society actually lends to its appeal. It’s naughty, and who doesn’t like to...
Self-Care in Times of Oppression
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In a world where systemic oppression—whether racial, gender-based, economic, or otherwise—continues to impact millions, it can feel like survival itself is an act of resistance. In the midst of this struggle, self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessary form of resistance and survival.
Slippery When Wet: A Guide to Lube
By Erin Voss Contrary to some of my ex's beliefs, spit is not lube. There’s a lotta lube out there - and just as much misinformation about it - so the options can feel overwhelming. Which can I use with condoms? Will this one damage my toys? What's the deal with flavored lube?? Read on to make choosing a lube smooth, slippery sailing! [TLDR below] Why use lube? Personal lubricants, aka lubes, provide a slippery barrier between your genitals and whatever is going on or in them, which is important for delicate vulvovaginal or anorectal tissue. In addition to...