Cara Sutra

Whether you’re going on an exciting first date or arranging an evening out with your long-term partner, finding common ground or enough to talk about which isn't mundane or inappropriate can be a challenge.  In this feature I will provide a handy list of 25 conversation starters for your first date -which you could also use to get to know your long-term partner better if you’re already in a relationship.

There aren’t many products in the Bathmate collection that I can personally experience, but the team kindly sent me their Bathmate Bullet Vibrator free of charge in exchange for my honest review here on the Cara Sutra sex blog. I’m a big fan of bullet vibes for clitoral stimulation and use in other areas – how would this one measure up against my long-term favourites?

How can you ensure you’re buying them lingerie which will fit – and that they’ll love to wear? What are my top recommendations for sexy lingerie gifts this Valentine’s Day? Read on and discover all, in my Valentine’s Day lingerie gift guide 2023.

Valentine's Day is the annual day when lovers celebrate their passion. What are your Valentine plans this year? It's traditional to gift your special someone something romantic and thoughtful, and maybe make some plans along the same lines. Couples usually buy each other a card, a gift and spend time together on the day celebrating the magic of their ongoing relationship. What should you buy them this year?

YES VM Organic Vaginal Moisturising Gel (AH! YES Organic Vaginal Moisturizing Gel in the USA) has been specifically developed to combat the loss of natural moisture in and around the vagina for whatever reason - loss of libido, life circumstances, hormonal imbalances, medication, perimenopause and menopause, or other.

I've already shared my thoughts on surprising ways the cold season can improve your sex life; today I'm sharing my recommendations for warming sex toys & other pleasure products to heat up your sex life in winter.

If you’re reading this, you’re most likely a sex-positive person. But shall we talk about Masturbation Positivity? Despite an ongoing shift in sex culture and education, the self-pleasure taboo remains. Let’s break it! 

Good news! You can officially stop feeling blue about winter - it's the perfect season to grab some quality time and a hotter sex life with your partner. It may not seem like it, with frosty weather and early dark skies each day, but there are plenty of ways in which the winter season can boost your sex life.

What are your thoughts on labels? Understandably, many people don’t like to be strictly categorised in this way. We’re all individuals; unique. However, labels do have their place in society as they’re a handy way to quickly describe yourself. The same is true when it comes to the D/s scene.

What are your thoughts on, and experiences of, anal sex? The most common concern surrounding using anal sex toys & other anal sexual play is relieving discomfort due to this area’s renowned tightness and sensitivity. In this guide I will reveal how you can enjoy pain free anal sex -and why it’s relevant and important to ditch the anal desensitiser.

This is a sex toy brand from HiSmith, who you’ll know from our enthusiastic sex machine reviews. The Wildolo Dragon Dildo is huge, pretty, silicone and has a suction cup base, and spoiler: I love it.

You don’t hear as much about Movember as you used to, so I thought I’d research whether this project was still happening. Let’s take a look at what Movember is, why things seem to have quietened down on the Movember-activism front, and what you can do to support its original causes.

Erotic massage is a fantastic way to shake up foreplay and can be a new way to arouse each other before sex – but today I want to talk about massage for intimacy, not just as a prelude to sex.

Treating your partner to a sexy show via video call is an easy & imaginative way to reignite the spark in your sex life, or to keep the passion stoked in a long-distance relationship. However, I know how easy it is to feel apprehensive about anything involving cameras, never mind during intensely vulnerable moments of shared intimacy. In this feature I will be sharing my top tips & advice on how to give a sexy webcam show where you will seduce your partner with confidence, creativity & sensuality.

Learning how to check your breasts properly could be a lifesaving skill. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - but checking your breasts regularly should be a priority all through the year.

Thanks so much to Lovehoney for sending me the brand-new for 2022 sex toy advent calendar for hetero couples! That’s right, it’s that time of year already… I’m always very excited to check out the newest sexy advent calendars, and the Lovehoney Sex Toy Advent Calendar 2022 lived up to my eager anticipation.

Ready to inject some passion & glamour into your lingerie collection? When you're in the market for new, breathtaking lingerie, it can be difficult to know exactly what to spend your money on. Which sets will boost your confidence to sky-high levels and be comfortable to wear? What's the difference between a bustier and a corset, a babydoll and a chemise? In this sexy lingerie guide I'll share specifics of the main styles and how to go about choosing comfortable and seductive nightwear.

Having followed Womanizer’s new sex toys through the years since their very first W100 version back in 2015, I was very interested to give the brand-new special edition for 2022 a try. Lovehoney kindly offered to send me the Womanizer Marilyn Monroe Classic 2 Special Edition free of charge, in exchange for my fair & honest review here on the Cara Sutra sex blog -and I opted for it in black marble design.

BDSM collars are an extremely important visual symbol of submission and ownership. Although bondage collars are also worn simply as a kinky accessory in a play scene, there are plenty of kinksters for whom wearing a BDSM collar signifies a deeper commitment between Dom and sub, Owner and slave, Top and bottom. Some may even take part in collaring ceremonies, a celebratory event which publicly or privately marks the commitment between Dom and sub in a similar way to the vanilla wedding rituals of marriage.

Are you a fan of sex dolls? If you’re one of the thousands of sex doll lovers around the world, then you’ll understand just how important clothes are when it comes to styling your love companion. It can be tempting for new love owners to think it’s all about the sex – so why would the clothing matter?