Summer 2012 was hot enough and this summer's best selling erotic trilogy made it even hotter. People of all ages were reading the 50 Shades of Grey books, opening their eyes to a whole new world of BDSM. Beginner's bondage kits and ben wa balls were flying off the shelves while couples were brought even closer together in the bedroom.

Enjoy cruise aboard the HMS Panty Play!

Work really shouldn't be this much fun. For Passion8's inaugural Toy With Me Tuesday submission, I chose to use a sex toy of my own along with a toy of my own for a fun filled Sunday afternoon. I did get many quizzical looks from my housemate when I asked to borrow her tri-pod with a balloon whisk under my arm.

Sexual Lubricants - the best sex-toy ever!

Sexual Lubricants are the best sex toy ever!

Passion8's top tip? Keep something special in your bedside drawer - an easy to open, handy-sized bottle of quality sexual lubricant it's the best sex-toy you will ever use! There are many different styles of sexual lubricants, from vaginal lubricants, to silicone lubricants, and anal sex lubricants and we recommend you always use a lubricant, but more importantly use the right lube for the type of sex you enjoy!

Want the best orgasms ever? The secret lies in your pelvic floor!

The Kegel8 Tight & Tone is the most advanced pelvic floor exerciser available to accurately target and exercise your pelvic floor. Other medical devices are available to treat pelvic problems, but they rely on older technology and are large, not portable, uncomfortable and often embarrassing to use. Now you can use the Kegel8 in the privacy of your own home and better still - no one will know that you're "exercising down there!".

What is Clitoral Therapy?

A Clitoral Therapy Device is in essence a small pump with a tiny plastic cup attachment that fits over your clitoris and surrounding tissue. It provides gentle suction, stimulating blood flow to the area. Although some women with sexual arousal complaints like to use a clitoral therapy device for the stimulation effects, it may also overtime prevent fibrosis of the clitoris that occurs with ageing by enhancing blood flow in the arteries leading to the clitoris.

Sex Swings for Amazing Sensual Positions

Since ancient times, many cultures have recognised the value of good sex in the art of love-making. Proficiency in the art of love-making requires both knowledge over the years, and of course practice.

Is your love life in the doldrums?

Is the hottest moment you've had in bed lately the sharing of a nice cup of tea?

You're not alone. Many of us, at some stage, have to face up to a dwindling, disappointing or disappearing sex life, and it's no wonder. Our love lives have to compete with the veritable obstacle course that is everyday life - be it the demands of children, the stress of long working hours or a mile long to-do list. Then there's the hormone fluctuations, the samey boredom after many years together, a changing body from the extra years and probably extra pounds, and possibly the biggest libido squelcher of all - those unsorted niggles, hurts and resentments which can easily turn a hot bed cold.

HEALTH FACT - cases of syphilis have increased by 1400% since 1995

Sexually Transmitted Infections - STI's

An STI is any infection that can be passed from one person to another through genital contact or vaginal, oral and anal sex.

If you are sexually active you need to protect yourself, whatever your age! Wearing a condom and limiting your number of sexual partners can reduce the chances of contracting an STI. Later this year the government will be running a new campaign promoting safe sex to combat the current explosion of STI's, and Passion8 will be highlighting these health messages and products to help practice safe, but fun sex.

5 Ways to Add Sizzle to Your Sex-Life This Year

If the hottest moment you've had in bed lately is the sharing of a nice cup of tea, it may be time to inject some variety. Here, a Relate couples counsellor, suggests 5 ways to help add some zing to your love life.

The Class of Glass Sex Toys

Not just body friendly, Glass Sex Toys and Glass Dildos can also offer you a new dimension to your love-life, here's how: