There’s no doubt about it, lockdown has impacted our sex lives. Since March 2020 it has effectively been against the law to sleep with someone unless they live in the same house, causing a national dry spell for both singletons and those living away from their partner.

Rules around overnight stay at another person’s home set to change at step three of the lockdown roadmap, which will be introduced on or after May 17. With this in mind, we collaborated with Gillian Myhill, a sex expert and founder of BARE Dating, to collate a list of 26 scenarios, sex toys, and positions into a sex-positive A-Z to encourage and inspire people to reignite and explore their sexual desires in 2021, and beyond.

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2020 is over and 2021 has now entered the chat, but with the doom and gloom of pandemics and lockdowns making their way into the new year, it’s hard on us all, especially for those of us who are stuck at home trying to satisfy our basic human need for ✨pleasure✨

Well, look no further as the gang at Pulse and Cocktails have you covered for any desire you might have.

If you’ve been embracing Lockdown with your partner, then you are definitely doing something right, but if you have noticed a drop in your libido or have found it hard to gather the energy or wanting to have sex with your partner during lockdown then don’t worry, you’re definitely not alone.

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Life as we know it has been turned upside down this past year, and we’ve all had to make changes and compromises, whether that’s becoming an overnight teacher or forcing yourselves out the door for your recommended daily walk. Though with nearly 40% of you saying you’ve had sex in the car or a park during Lockdown, it seems some people have been getting a little extra out of their ‘daily walks’.

It’s been a challenging time for couples especially, but amongst all this craziness, you lot have definitely still been making sure you’re having a good time. And since we can’t go out the front door, you lockdown lovers have just been getting creative behind the bedroom doors instead… and oh baby, we wanted to know all about it!  So, we decided to ask you saucy lot exactly what you’ve been getting up to during lockdown and you were very excited to tell us!

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Struggling to think of what to you get your partner this year for Valentine’s day? Well, with the current global situation, we’re all spending a lot more time together at home and there’s only so many Netflix series’ you can watch and Zoom quizzes you can partake in, so why not crank up the heat, add a little spice and turn that time together into quality time together *winky face*

Don’t worry if you’re not too sure where to start, the clever sexperts at Pulse and Cocktails have you covered with our simple guide to the best penis-pleasing Valentine’s Day gifts. From pre-assembled gift sets to toys that’ll get you both going, they’ll definitely be wearing a smile on Feb 14th.

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February 14th, the one day of the year where lovers all over the world prepare for a day filled with rainbows and romance and a night filled with naughtiness and nooky. It usually begins with breakfast in bed or if you’re fancy, eggs benedict at a classy restaurant, followed by gifts and thoughtful tokens of appreciation and then, of course, come the Instagram posts and lots of em...

But this year, well, this year is going to be different. There will be no fancy restaurants – CLOSED. No spa days – CLOSED. No couples wine tasting experiences – CLOSED. No cheeky nights away in a boujee hotel – CLOSED. Yep, all the fun things we love to do for Valentine’s Day are more than likely, closed.

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For anyone, prostate stimulation for the first time can be a nervous ordeal and the thought can put most people off, but prostate stimulation is nothing to be scared of and can be a very satisfying experience leading to some great orgasms and sexual play whether alone or with a partner. 

Beginners looking to explore the wonders of prostate stimulation, toys such as the Beginner’s Prostate Stimulator and the Vibrating Prostate Stimulator are perfect to start off with, due to their small finger-like sizes as well as being made from smooth, slippery, body-safe silicone, making them very easy to slip inside.

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At Pulse & Cocktails, we have always stocked and supplied a variety of fully legal (R18) adult films.

Gone are the days of buying porn from a sex shop in sunglasses and carrying a paper bag, with a quick check over the shoulder. That is not what we’re about here at Pulse & Cocktails. In all of our sexy superstores, we have a whole section dedicated with 1000s of hardcore titles for you to browse in a peaceful, clean environment, all our stores are discreet and have professional and friendly staff who are more than happy to help with any queries you may have with their wealth of knowledge… Honestly, their advice is great!

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It’s one of the biggest taboos in a man’s sexual world and we’re going to talk about it today… yep, PROSTATE STIMULATION. Oooooh, so scary right? Whisper these sweet nothings into your fella’s ear they’ll quiver in fear, squirming at simply the thought of letting their loved one in through the back door. *Sigh* Stereotypes and stigmas… am I right?

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We’ve all heard those stories about the consequences of having a quick tug or a little flick of the bean from time to time such as hairy palms, going blind and thinking that if your partner masturbates, then they must be unhappy with their current sexual relationship. But we’re here to set the record straight and fill you in on the reasons why it’s great to masturbate.

Though there has been no scientific evidence to indicate that masturbating causes any of these adverse effects, there has, however, been plenty of in-depth research to back up how fantastic masturbating is for an individual’s health and well-being.

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Impact play, what the heck is it and why is it getting you more aroused than a nun in a cucumber field? In simple terms, impact play is a form of BDSM activity where one partner (often called the dominant or top) spanks the other (submissive or bottom) partner for sexual gratification – kinky and we love it (Reference 1).

Believe us, when you get down to the nitty-gritty of impact play there is so much more to discover. Impact play can range from playful taps to full-on ass-whooping and can involve whips, crops, paddles, floggers and lots more exciting tools.

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