By Amara Purlle

In the mainstream, the word “nurturing” is not typically associated with sex toys, but it’s a new year and a new year hopefully means you're also on a path toward discarding outdated notions, introducing healthy new notions that let you fully explore Next Phase you. It's 2019 and we should shop for erotic accoutrement like we shop for everything else. In this post, Amara Purlle gets frank about the possibility of learning about yourself through intimate personal device shopping.

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by Jordana Lipsitz

Holy cow. It’s been a HECK of a year. We might just all need a magical Christmas/Hanukah/Winter Solstice to counteract 345-ish days of existential depression and consistent dread. We’re talking thoughtful presents! We’re talking New Year’s Eve nookie! We’re talking eggnog and volunteering at community Christmas dinners and good will toward (wo)men. The whole chestnut, preferably roasting on an open fire.

For now, it’s time to focus on the *presents* portion of the season. If anything in this life is clear it’s that intention is important. With that in mind please, take a gander at this holiday gift guide assembled by Jordana Lipsitz featuring some of her favorite sex positive Los Angeles artists.

by Ashley Inman

The holiday season is here already and whether you are hoping to make it onto Santa’s naughty list, craving an exciting exploration for the season, or just looking for something fun to play with as the creeping cold drives us further indoors then we have some suggestions for you.

By Gabriela Herstik

We get it; sometimes you just wanna get off. In our opinion, sex toys are the perfect way to amp up your sex life, adding some extra good vibes whether you’re going solo or with a partner. Vibrators are a vagina-owning persons’ best friend, but with so many delicious and delectable options out there, the question isn’t if to start but where? We’ve turned to the cosmos for a little sexy inspiration, to help match up each zodiac sign with a vibrator that is sure to blow them away. Read on for your match made in heaven.

By Jordana Lipsitz

Jordana Lipsitz wants to support her friends (and heck, even people she doesn’t know at all) in their zany sex adventures but she has a problem. And that problem is a visceral reaction to the thought of inserting anything, well, anywhere. Chalking it up to having been raised in a Protestant/Jewish household where the repression of the Protestant side was constantly at war with the easy-going attitude of her Jewish side, in this post Jordana Lipsitz shares her comedic journey into sex positivity.

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By Amara Purlle

We are still fighting for reproductive rights, and also fighting to maintain ownership of our sexuality every day. This is related to the current shortage of Sex Ed in the U.S. (only 13 out of 50 states require sex education to be medically accurate). Women bear the responsibility to educate themselves and each other because of this shortage in education resources. That responsibility weighs more heavily now than ever, with organizations like Planned Parenthood under threat. With sexual education comes sexual health, and part of that education is self-exploration. In this post, Amara Purlle explores how the #MeToo movement has changed attitudes or heightened recognition of the freedom to explore our bodies as we see fit.

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By Haley DePass

You might have come across the term, “edging” while discussing your sex life, or just researching new ways to enjoy sex. But what is it? Edging is the practice of being brought to the brink, or edge, of orgasm and then stopping the sexual simulation so that you don’t finish. A lot of folks might wonder why the hell someone wouldn’t want to orgasm, so in this post, Haley DePass lets you in on the how, when, who, what, why (and why not) of living on the edge of the Big-O.

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By Shelley

No matter how shy you or your partner may be, everyone can increase their sexual experience with communication. Here's a practical guide on to how to talk dirty with confidence, get the pleasure you’re craving, and encourage your partner to keep the convo going!

By Gabriela Herstik

As someone who knows what she likes both in and out of the bedroom, my relationship with sex toys is no different. While I have a few trusty vibrators and toys I can turn to when I need some pleasure pronto, I’ve been looking to invest and upgrade my sex life. Specifically, with a sex toy that won’t run out of battery when I’m mid-masturbation session. Though I do love internal toys, I’ve also been looking for an external vibe that does the trick without leaving my clit numb or making it feel like it’s going to fall off. Pretty much, my sex toy drawer needed an upgrade, and the Bcurious Premium came to the rescue to make that happen.

By Jessica Buck

In constant search of the vibez, we’ve all been curious at one point or another, whether we act on that curiosity is a different story. It can seem overwhelming at first; so many vibrators, so many functions, so many questions. And if you happen to be on the shy side, it can definitely sound like A LOT. This primer will help you educate yourself on the basics in no time, so you'll be able to figure out what kinds of massagers work best for YOU. From there, it's a first class flight to pleasure town. Population: YOU.

By Gabriela Herstik

Sex magick has been gaining popularity in mainstream media recently. But what is it? Basically, it’s using orgasm and sexual energy for a desired outcome. In this post, author and witch Gabriela Herstik breaks down what that looks like, how we can do it and why creating a ritual out of sex can help us connect to ourselves, our partners and the universe. Not to mention that orgasm is such a powerful manifestation magick that it can be utilized to manifest outside the bedroom as well!

By Amara Purlle

Ahh, long distance relationships. LDRs...lovers daring romance...lengthy doting rituals...loooong dry-spell run.... In this post, Amara Purlle cast the net out to...the net...to see what her people’s more recent LDR experiences have been with Facetime in lieu of face-to-face time.

By Jordana Lipsitz

This is Los Angeles, the city of dreams, where everybody lives next door to a porn star or has at least met one. However, LA transplant Jordana Lipsitz met her first porn star at an East coast college long before she ever stepped foot in the City of Angels. In this post, she interviews her friend and author AKA porn star J.R. Verlin, AKA Logan Pierce and reveals how being a porn star effects his personal relationships, what it’s like to be part of the sex-work community and talks about his new book Between the Sheets.

By Haley DePass

Because the pleasure product industry is pretty much unregulated, part of our mission at B Swish is to provide pleasure products made from 100% body-safe materials. All of our sex toys are high quality, non-porous silicones and plastics. While we aren't the only ones on the scene offering high quality body-safe products, our products are uniquely priced for all budgets. In this post, Haley DePass discusses why it’s soooooo important to make sure that you’re buying only pleasure products that are definitely body-safe.

By Gabriela Herstik

No matter your relationship status, one thing still holds true; you have a right to pleasure. Scream it from the rooftops because it’s true. You have a right to know what feels good for you, you have a right to know what sets your soul aflame, you have a right to know what you’re into, and you have the right to claim it. But the reverse is also true; you have a right to know what you don’t like, you have a right to have boundaries, and you have the right to say no, always. A “yes, no, maybe” list is a list of things you’re into, some things you’re willing to try and things you’re absolutely not willing to try. This isn’t a document set in stone, instead, it’s something that can help you discover what turns you on, while also helping inspire your love and sex life.

By Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, CST

It’s still #masturbationmonth and we’re still celebrating everything there is to love about self-love! Planned right, it can be super-fun and comes along with tons of health benefits, basically has no negative impact… and you don’t just have to do it alone! It’s actually one of the hottest sexual activities you can do with your partner to increase your intimacy. Think of it as Masturbation 2.0.

For this post, we asked Dr. Kristie Overstreet to answer all your questions about going solo… together.

By Chelsea Steiner

As adults, most of us have honed our jilling-off skills to a science: we know what we like and how to reach the finish line without a second thought. But if your routine has gotten stale, or you’re just looking to treat yourself, we’ve got some tips for turning your typical self-pleasure session into an epic night for one. Here are our top tips for planning the perfect date night…with yourself.

By Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, CST

The perks of regular masturbation are well known and widely touted. But what lies on the flip-side of masturbation’s benefits? Is it possible to over-indulge in the pastime of solo-sex? Can you lose feeling from over-using a vibrator? Are there any negative effects? Will you be able to orgasm again later? For this post, we asked Dr. Kristie Overstreet to answer the question ”Can you masturbate too much?” and all that that entails...

By Amara Purlle

It’s officially Masturbation Month! While we in the pleasure industry tend to celebrate masturbation on the daily, we also recognize that visibly dedicating an entire month to the topic serves as a necessary reminder that self-pleasure can be an integral and accessible aspect of everyone’s sexuality. For this post, we asked Amara Purlle explore rapidly changing attitudes towards self-love and why it’s still so important to celebrate going solo.

By Colt Chapman

While focus on women is at an all-time high, men are having a moment as well. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about masculinity and its societal implications. Men today are necessarily becoming more enlightened to the idea that bending once rigid paradigms can actually create a more viable notion of "manhood." Part of this growth involves getting in touch with deeper sexual gratification. For this post, we welcome Colt Chapman as he discusses prostate pleasure: who’s doing it, what it feels like, how to do it and why you should try it out (if you have a prostate, that is).