Experience the joys of self-love with LELO

Never has there been a time when we’ve been more in need of a bit of good old-fashioned self-love. For what else are we to do to perk ourselves up when we are locked down in our houses, have practically completed Netflix and the weather outside is truly miserable?

Masturbation is no longer a taboo topic, and nor should it be. As a result of being more open and celebratory about pleasuring ourselves, sex tech has only gotten better – and hallelujah for that.

Because research has proved that orgasms are great for our mental and physical health, helping us to sleep better, improving women’s pelvic floors and even our skin. They also make intercourse better with other people – when the time comes that we are once again able to engage in such activities.

For those living with partners, there’s truly nothing less sexy than another day spent working side-by-side in week-old tracksuits and overhearing Pam from accounting run through this year’s figures. Over the past year, many couples who once boasted a health sex life have seen it wither and wilt, like our once tended to balcony gardens.

If this sounds like you, it might be time to consult the assistance of tech. Swedish sexual wellness brand LELO has specialised in luxury pleasure objects for more than a decade, designing some of the most aesthetically (and, of course, physically) pleasing sex toys on the market today.

Their designs do away with cumbersome batteries (and the accompanying giveaway when the TV remote stops working), through rechargeable, ethically manufactured devises.

So, whether you’re thinking of upgrading an old toy or have reached the point of lockdown where you’re ready to make the leap into your first rechargeable companion. Look no further.

Here are five of LELO’s best products to get started on your journey to pleasure.

The majority of women require clitoral stimulation in order to reach climax and no wonder, because the clitoris boasts over 8,000 nerve endings. Enter, Sona 2 Cruise.  

This enhanced massager uses sonic waves to create a gentle sucking motion that mimics oral sex – which explains why the Sona is the world’s bestselling sex toy.

The Sona 2 Cruise has settings that range from gentle to fast motions, all of which deliver powerful stimulation to the entire clitoris – both internal and external. 

The result? A slow and deeply sensual build up resulting in a mind-blowing climax. And with no direct contact with your clitoris, you can comfortably go back for dessert as soon as you’ve finished your main, or even tease yourself with long edging sessions.

Sona 2 Cruise is made from soft silicone and rejects any phallic connotations, making it feel ever more perfect for taking control of your own pleasure. It is also waterproof should you wish to make bath time even steamier.  

This toy is an upgrade on the previous two designs and has a softer, deeper and bigger mouth and 12 vibration settings as well as automatic pressure adjusting that responds to your body for a seamless sexual experience ad a longer time between recharges.

Buy now, £199 

If the sex between you and your partner has gone a little, well, gone entirely during lockdown the Tiani 3 is surely enough to kick star the mojo. If it’s already spicy in the bedroom, things are about to get a lot hotter.

An entirely new way to enjoy sex with a partner, this two-pronged massager has one arm that stimulates your clitoris while the other vibrates inside you, slim enough to allow your partner to enter you and enjoy the vibrations himself, taking you both to a new level of pleasure intensity.

Tiani flexes to all body shapes to ensure the maximum comfort and has a wireless control for a hands-free experience.  

Excellent for all positions and more than suitable for a solo treat, but it truly excels during missionary.  

Buy now, £129

A game-changer in the world of male pleasure, the F1s uses powerfully intense dual motors and sonic tech to massage your entire penis with deeply satisfying sonic waves for one of the most intense orgasms of your life.

The textured aluminium body is light and perfect for one-handed use, and the dual motors and internal silicone envelops you with pleasure, which you can watch unfold through the clear window panel.  

An accompanying app allows you to customise your own sexual experience so you can control the entire journey and even track your orgasms to help you achieve your most personal best.  

Buy now, £135

Bringing new meaning to the words hands-free, the Hugo is a remote-controlled prostate massager that brings male pleasure to an entirely different level.  

With a sleek, smooth design and waterproof capabilities, the Hugo is ideal for solo or couple play. Two powerful motors in the base and tip deliver a more intense and longer lasting climax that you’ll want to relive again and again.

One user said it was “one of the best purchases that I've ever made. Manual massagers require too much work, whereas the Hugo does the job on its own.”

Buy now, £169

Of course, all sex toys need a little helping hand to ensure the ride is as smooth, comfortable and - most importantly - as pleasurable as possible. Be sure to hydrate your experience with the LELO personal moisturiser, a dual-purpose water-based lubricant fortified with aloe vera for supple skin.

And the packaging is so gorgeous you’ll want to keep it on your nightstand for all to see.  And why not indeed.

Buy now, £21.90 

Find out more about LELO at lelo.com .