Sex toys can make your sex life better, allowing you to experience different or more intense types of orgasm and helping to close the orgasm-gap. Sex toys are healthy intensifying intimacy and communication between couples, and solo self-exploration and sexual discovery, whatever your gender, sexuality or experience-level. They can help treat Vaginismus or erectile dysfunction.

Yes, as long as they are made from body-safe material, in a body-safe design. Always use sex toys safely with common sense; follow the instructions and use only for their intended purpose (ie. never use a non anal-safe toy, anally). Thorough cleaning and careful storing of sex toys is important, as is being extra careful around sharing sex toys ( always use condoms) is the most important safety advice, as toys can transmit STI's.

Q&A: My Boyfriend Is a Bit Small

Dear Sh!

My new boyfriend, who is lovely, is a bit on the small side so I'm looking to find out how to increase my sensations during sex. I know it's 'what you do with it that counts,' as they say, so what can we do to make it a bit more fun for me? Cheers!

Hi there, Thanks so much for getting in touch.

We have a few suggestions for increasing sensation if your man's penis is a bit on the small side.

Try a Different Position

First, positions can make a difference to the sensations you're experiencing from penetration. We'd suggest trying sex positions where your legs are together, such as doggy-style with your legs together. Or place your legs over one of his shoulders during face-to-face sex. It can be lots of fun finding out what works for you, so enjoy experimenting.

Do Your Kegels

Toning up your pelvic floor will help you gain more control of your vagina. This means you'll be able to squeeze and release during intercourse, creating sensational thrills for you both!

We recommended giving love balls a go. These are fun weights for vaginal training, and you'll soon notice a difference :)

A single weight in purple. A weight inside a turquise silicone cover with heart cut-out. Two weights inside a double turquise siliconecover with heart cut-outs.

Incorporate Sex Toys During Play

Cock rings help get and maintain an erection. The ring sits around the base of his penis (and sometimes balls). This constricts the circulation, so blood is trapped in his penis. This produces a stronger erection and increases his sensitivity. Some cock rings feature a small vibrator, and they're generally great fun for couples.

Also, depending on how happy he is to talk about this, it might be worth discussing getting a penetrative toy to incorporate into sex. If you're interested in getting an internal vibrator, we have many to choose from that shouldn't make him feel uncomfortable or threatened.

A couples vibrator like We-Vibe Unite may be a good option. This cool toy curves close to your body and as the smaller "arm" slips into the vagina during use, you'll get a feeling of being "fuller" - as well as good vibrations for the clit!

We hope this helps!

Best Wishes,

Team Sh! xx