Guides
Which lube with which toy (and which condom)
Water-based, silicone-based, hybrid and oil-based lube, matched to toy materials and condoms in one simple chart.
The Naughty Necessities team
Guides
Sex toy materials explained: body-safe vs not
Silicone, glass, metal, ABS and jelly: what each material is, how easy it is to keep clean and what to check before you buy.
Occasions
Sexy Halloween costumes UK 2026: wicked, not tacky
Ten sexy Halloween costumes from £12.49: gothic gowns, a vampire queen, a corset and cape, and a sleek catsuit. UK prices checked 10 Oct 2026. 18+.
Couples
Conversation starters for couples: desires, boundaries and trying new things
Warm, practical prompts for talking about desires, boundaries and trying new things, plus a few lines for when it feels awkward. 18+.
Couples
Date-night kits: 5 themed nights in for couples, from under £50
Massage night, Game night, Lingerie reveal, Tie-me-up lite and Under £50: five themed nights in, built from real products, with a total for each. 18+.
Couples
Adventurous couples: going further, safely
Consent, safe words, aftercare and the bondage-lite kit to start with: how adventurous couples go further while keeping it safe and kind. 18+.
Couples
Turning up the heat: next steps for curious couples
Couples vibrators, a first blindfold, silk ties, games and role-play basics: playful next steps for curious couples, with seven UK picks. 18+.
Couples
Exploring together: a beginner’s guide for couples
How to bring it up, a massage-first way to begin, simple toys for two and why lube belongs on the bedside table. Six UK picks from £6.99. 18+.
Guides
Erection confidence: practical, pressure-free help
An off night happens to almost everyone. How to take the pressure off, look after the basics, and when to see a GP.
Guides
Dryness and discomfort during sex: what helps
Dryness is common and there are simple things that help. Lube, more warm-up time, kinder skincare and when to see a GP.
Guides
Mismatched libidos: finding a rhythm that works for you both
It’s rare for two people to want sex at exactly the same rate. Kind, practical ways to bridge the gap without blame.
Guides
Run out of ideas? Easy, fresh ways to play
Every couple hits a rut. Simple, judgement-free ideas to shake things up, from a yes/no/maybe list to soft restraint and sensation play.
