The Blooms Blog

Sustainable Pleasure: Meet Love Not War, the Eco-Friendly Vibrator Brand Making a Difference. Are Love Not War vibrators truly revolutionizing pleasure, or is their eco-friendly mission just clever marketing wrapped in recyclable kraft packaging?  We put them to the test—and spoiler alert: these sleek, powerful, interchangeable toys DE-LIV-ER. With deep, rumbly vibrations, a modular design, and innovative neo-silicone that works with silicone lube, they’re more than just a ‘green’ option—they’re a game-changer. Here’s why they’re worth every buzz- both in the bedroom and for the earth."

For Women's History Month, celebrate a few of the women-owned brands that we are proud to carry here at Lotus Blooms.  Have you ever seen a sex toy and thought, "Where in the heck is that supposed to go?!?" Yup, us too. Today, you see the impact that having women in positions of power in this industry has made

We at Lotus Blooms teamed up with popular guest educator and massage therapist Chè Monique as well as some of our other local bodyworker friends to talk about how you can give your lover sensual, relaxing touch that may or may not be a prelude to sexy times.

If you’re missing your sexy self, your private time with your partner, or simply the stress relief that comes from a good orgasm, then it’s important to make time for that too– it’s not selfish, frivolous, or disposable. Let’s help you find some sexy self-care to thrive better!

As we know, language is ever evolving and just like new phrases get incorporated into our daily speech, people create new language to honor their parts and experiences. For trans folks who haven’t had surgeries, they may call their parts by names a doctor would not. To support a trans loved one, always ask what language they like to use when referring to their chest or genitals (only if relevant to the conversation where you are going to be referring to those body parts!!)    

Most resolutions are strict and unforgiving, more about punishing yourself for the “sin” of imperfection than anything else. Instead, resolve to treat yourself with kindness, give yourself pleasure and comfort, and love yourself a little more compassionately this year.

Whichever entity created and perpetuated the myth that only aging or “dried out” women need to use lube, needs to be spanked- and not in the fun way. Here at Lotus Blooms we like to say, if you invest in only one sex toy in your whole life, a good lubricant should be the one. 

Ask anyone to name a sex toy, and we’d bet good money that 9 times out of 10 they’ll say “vibrator”. Of all the wonderful objects and devices that are out there to enhance sexual pleasure, few have inspired as much curiosity, fascination, and pop culture attention as the vibrator.

This summer, we’re blogging our way through the basics of all different types of sex toys to give you the lowdown on how to choose ‘em and use ‘em. We’re especially looking at toys that most people have heard of but a lot of people have probably never tried, and that brings us this week to: strap-ons.

You don’t have to be hardcore kinky to exercise a little restraint in your sex life! It’s very common (and totally normal) to have fantasies about tying your partner up or using some kind of cuffs or other bondage toys during sex. The sensation of being restrained in some way is very erotic to a lot of people, as is the desire to take charge and do the restraining.

Oh, I’ve been there. Looking at shelves of fun toys. Like a kid in a candy store, I compare them, seeing what each one promises it can do, looking for that perfect one. The one that makes one that makes my face heat up and feel flushed thinking of all the fun we’ll have together. Then I see the price…

Flirting has an undeserved reputation for being difficult and elusive, something that only those lucky few born with silky-smooth game ever master. I’m here to tell you that it’s a skill like any other, and one that’s a lot easier and more fun than you ever imagined possible.

Do you pride yourself on your oral skills, but find your tongue completely tied when you try to whisper dirty nothings in your lover’s ear? Get writer’s block every time you try to sext? It’s pretty common to feel awkward about putting your lust into words—and yet, few things are hotter than hearing your partner tell you just how you rock their world.

We realize that being in front of the lens can be fraught for lots of people. Body issues, shyness, and feeling awkward trying to find a sexy pose can really ruin the mood. We reached out to Julie Socher, a boudoir photographer right here in Alexandria, VA for some tips and guidance on how to make taking sexy selfies (or posing for someone else) into something fun and playful instead.

“You touched me like there was more to me than skin.”  This quote from poet Emma Bleker stresses the importance of touch. Today on the Blooms blog, we’re continuing our Love Languages series with a exploration on pleasurable touch.