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3 things you should definitely know about your pelvic floor

Your pelvic floor muscles can be too loose- but they can also be too tight

Cardi B shows off her sex toys from Bellesa Boutique and we love to see it

Cardi B gave Bellesa vibrators to her star-studded guests at her birthday party, which included Kylie Jenner, Megan Thee Stallion and more

The politics of cunnilingus: the oral sex gap

In 2018, arguably the golden age of eating ass, something as vanilla as oral sex is still an uneven playing field in hetero relationships

New on Bellesa

Sleep orgasms 101

Are sleep orgasms only enjoyed by people with penises? No!

Relationship attachment styles 101

Here is a rough breakdown of the 4 adult attachment styles

4 Ways Bellesa Works to Break the Bias Around Female Sexuality and the Sex Industry for IWD

The #BreakTheBias theme reminds us that while women have come a long way, there is still a long way to go in the way of universal gender equality

26% of Americans over 18 reported that they haven’t had sex once in the last 12 months

Apparently, we have hit a 30-year low for partnered sex. But what does that say about the state of our personal pleasure?

The Bellesa BB Master Heaux Playlist

We asked the Bellesa community to help us create the ultimate horny mood playlist. And damn, did y'all deliver…

Bellesa Wins Leading Online Retailer at AVN and XBIZ Awards 2022

Bellesa is honored to win two XBIZ awards and the AVN award for Best Online Retail Store

A virtual sit-down with Jacky St. James

For International Women’s Day, we had a virtual sit-down with Jacky to talk to about how things started, how things are going, and what she’s got her sights on for the future of sex-positive erotic media.

International Women’s Day: struggles & hard-won victories are us

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event celebrated annually on March 8th, and is widely treated as a focal point for women’s rights movements.

6 ways to celebrate Valentine's day if you're on your own this year

Whether you’re socially distanced from your partner thanks to lockdown measures, newly single, or seemingly forever single, Valentine’s Day during a global pandemic may seem a little (or a lot) harsh.

13 couples toys to surprise your partner with this V-Day

To you all you cute ’n cozy couples out there surviving the pandemic in style with a sex life that’s undeniably supercalifragilisticexpialidocious even on an off day: sex toys (and more sex toys) are still a great way to explore uncharted territory in your own personal pleasure dome.

7 heartwarming ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day, from a distance

If you’re stoked for Galentine’s but are feeling like it’s bound to be a rainy day parade, what with the pandemic and all, know that there are ways of celebrating in a socially distant fashion that will still leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

10 ways to spice up your Valentine’s Day over Zoom in 2021

There’s no two ways around it though: February 14th is going to be a lot different this year than it has been in the past. (Thanks a lot, Miss Rona…) What happens when you can’t see the ones you want to be with right now?

What is a Dental Dam, and do people actually use them?

A dental dam is a thin, flexible piece of latex that protects against direct mouth-to-genital or mouth-to-anus contact during oral sex

Reproductive Rights & Abortion: Amy Coney Barrett vs. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The fight to protect reproductive freedom and a woman's right to choose is more urgent than ever

Take this 1-minute sex toy quiz to find your perfect vibrator

Looking for a new toy but not sure where to start? Take this quiz and we’ll find your match!

Safer sex in the age of COVID-19: A quick ’n dirty guide

COVID has not yet been found in vaginal fluid, but it can be transmitted from eating ass.

4 ways to let go and learn to enjoy receiving oral sex

If you’re not worrying about your smell or taste, you might be worrying that you're taking forever and your partner is going to lose patience

The eternal policing of Black women’s pussies: Cardi B's 'controversial' WAP

Whenever women (particularly women of colour, and especially Black women) demonstrate raw, unyielding sexual power, controversy ensues

10 ways women can advocate for themselves at the doctor

Many women struggle to receive proper treatment, especially when it comes to gynecological conditions

7 steps to practice Tantric masturbation (for enacting self-love)

The principles of tantric masturbation are meaningful and mindful self-pleasure and self-care. What could be more key to healing in these trying times?

7 gadgets to make long distance easier (in and outside of the bedroom)

Whether you’re looking to reconnect emotionally, physically, or, you know — clitorally — there are definitely ways to make that happen

7 tips for fighting better & healthier during this time

The important thing isn’t how much you're fighting during this pandemic— the important thing is how you do it

How to stay sane when you're suddenly spending a lot more time with your partner

You’ve probably gone from spending a fair amount of time together to... well, what can feel like an unfair amount of time together

5 reasons why masturbation should be part of your quarantine routine

One of the best ways to tap into some pleasure in the middle of a lot of stress and uncertainty is something you may already be intimately familiar with: masturbation

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