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Silicone vs Water Based Lube: The Complete Comparison Guide
Choosing between silicone and water-based lubricant isn't just personal preference — the wrong choice can cause irritation, damage your favorite toys, or leave you reaching for the bottle every few minutes. Here's what makes us different from most guides you'll read: we actually make both types. Penchant formulates silicone-based, water-based, and organic lubricants, all FDA 510(k) cleared and made in the USA. So we're not pushing one formula over the other — we're giving you the unbiased comparison so you can choose what's right for your body. Whether you're navigating... Read more...
Best Intimate Wellness Trends and Tips for 2026 (So Far)
Best Intimate Wellness Trends and Tips for 2026 (So Far)
Intimate wellness is no longer a whispered topic. In 2026, more couples and individuals are prioritising their sexual wellbeing with the same openness and intention they bring to fitness, nutrition,... Read more...
5 Reasons Why Lube Makes Life Better
5 Reasons Why Lube Makes Life Better
5 Reasons Why Lube Makes Life Better When it comes to enhancing everyday wellness and intimacy, there's one tool that often goes overlooked but has a significant impact—lube. From reducing... Read more...
Do Your Sex Sessions Last Longer Than Average?
Do Your Sex Sessions Last Longer Than Average?
Have you ever hit the sheets and wondered how the length of your sex session stacks up against other couples? Read more...
Reasons You’re Not Getting Wet and What To Do About It
Reasons You’re Not Getting Wet and What To Do About It
Here at Penchant we are firmly against lube-shaming.  Not only can lube enhance the sex you’re already having and improve certain experiences (hello hand-jobs and anal), it can supplement a... Read more...
Do this if you want to have more sex
Do this if you want to have more sex
Obviously having sex ranks high on our list of favorite things, and we're of the opinion that it's hard to have too much of such a delicious activity. If you're into having... Read more...
Dancing with Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Masturbation
Dancing with Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Masturbation
Here at Penchant we’ve already given you some compelling reasons why masturbation is good for your health, and for all the women out there looking to be more adventurous there’s some... Read more...
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Do These 6 Things for the Hottest Sex of Your Life
If you're going to have sex, you might as well make it the most satisfying, mind-blowing sex it can be. In support of this orgasmic goal, we've put together a list... Read more...
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9 Mind-Blowing BJ Techniques You Need to Try Tonight
For most guys, any blow job is better than no blow job (except for the one guy I met in college who told me that he thought blow jobs were... Read more...
Romantic couple embracing on a beach at night under the moonlight, symbolizing a summer sex bucket list scenario.
Six Sizzling Scenarios to add to your Summer Sex Bucket List
You may have heard of a bucket list before, but have you ever considered creating your own sex bucket list? Simply put, it's a place to roundup all the fun sexual... Read more...
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The Different Types of Lube
Personal lubricants are great for a number of reasons – they enhance pleasure and intimacy, they can combat personal dryness, and they can overall make sex more fun.  Today we... Read more...
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7 Easy Steps to Prevent Ingrown Hairs
What is one of the top reasons people don't want to shave or wax? If you answered painful and embarrassing ingrown hairs and razor bumps, you're not alone. There's nothing worse than... Read more...
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How to Give Her Great Oral Sex
Oral sex can be a huge turn on - both for the recipient and the giver - so it’s well worth mastering the moves.  Below we’re sharing our favorite tips... Read more...
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6 Easy Tips To Help Get The Most Out Of Your Lube Purchase
If you're reading this, you're most likely the proud owner of a new bottle of lube, and first of all, congratulations! Bring lube into the bedroom is a great choice... Read more...
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How To Find Your New Favorite Lube
When it comes to personal lubricant, there’s a sea of options out there.  We’ve talked about the three main categories of lube before but you might still be scratching your head even... Read more...
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Which of the 5 Sex Languages Do You Speak?
You may have heard of the five love languages, but did you know there are sex languages?  Both ideas trade on a kind of "platinum rule": you can strengthen your... Read more...
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5 Ways to Bust out of a Sex Rut
It's ten p.m. and you're tired after the end of a long day, but your partner has that look in their eyes that you know means there's no sleep happening... Read more...
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The Ultimate Spring Skincare Guide
We’re now officially into spring and though winter is still close to our hearts, in many ways spring has the best of a few worlds - sunshine and warm days that cool off into crisp... Read more...
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3 Kick-Ass Traits Many Lube Users Have In Common
Ever since launching Penchant, we’ve had a chance to talk with a whole lot of people about lube, pleasure, and sexual empowerment. We might be a little biased, but we... Read more...
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Introducing Penchant's Wholesale Program
At Penchant we believe that everyone has a right to a happy, healthy sex life, and part of that means adding personal lubricants and other body care products into the bedroom. We're committed... Read more...
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Audiobooks Just Got a Whole Lot Sexier with This New Vibrator
For a long time at Penchant you've heard us talk about boosting your libido and getting in the mood for sex by looking at porn or reading a sexy novel. For... Read more...
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Our Favorite Racy Reasons To Try Car Sex, And How To Do It
Car sex might be a rite of passage for horny teenagers with no other privacy options for getting down, but here at Penchant we’d argue that a rendezvous in the... Read more...
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Best of September
September has blown by and October is just three days away, so we figured there's no better time to share the best of Penchant from this month. We're rounding up... Read more...
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5 Fantastic Sex-Positive Resources
At Penchant we're all about sex-positivity, or the idea that all sex, as long as it’s consensual and healthy, is a positive thing. We try to be a resource for... Read more...
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4 Steamy Ways to Spice Up Your Fall
It’s officially the season of the Pumpkin Spice Latte which unofficially means way more indoor time. And being inside can mean a lot more time for your favorite activities -... Read more...
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10 Lube Facts Every Newbie Should Know
At Penchant you'll always hear us singing the praises of using lube, but if you're new to using it, there may be a lot you don't know. Below we've rounded... Read more...
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Which Lube Should You Choose?
If you're using lube in your sexual encounters you're already a step ahead of the game. That being said, when things get hot and heavy it's sometimes tricky to know... Read more...
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7 Ways to Make Sex Less Painful
At Penchant we truly believe that sex can be a healthy and pleasurable part of your life. But what happens when sex is more painful than enjoyable? Read more...
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6 Surefire Tricks to Help You Master the Quickie
Let’s face it - sometimes our hormones get us, well, horny, at a time or place where a slow seduction just isn’t possible.  Sometimes, dammit, we still want to act... Read more...
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7 Ways to be Smart About Sex Toys
Sex toys are pretty damn awesome - not only can they be a fun way to add spice to the bedroom, they can also be a way for some couples... Read more...
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The Definitive Guide to Outdoor Sex
Ahh, outdoor sex: it's one of the greatest perks of warmer weather and the reason we're so glad that summer is finally here.  There's something completely energizing about the feeling of sex... Read more...
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8 Commandments of Anal Sex
Oh, anal sex. It's one of the most taboo sex acts but it can also be one of the most pleasurable, if you do it right. For those of you... Read more...
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Why Pokemon Go might be hurting your sex life
You look up, smile in anticipation, and flick your finger against the slippery surface just so.  Sounds like the start of a good sex fantasy, but instead it’s the reality of... Read more...
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Romance Roundup - RWA2016
You guys.  RWA2016, shorthand for the annual conference put on by the Romance Writers of America organization, came to a close last week and not only did the conference look like... Read more...
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Penchant's First Birthday
Good morning, friends!  Today is Penchant's one year anniversary, and we wanted to take a quick moment to share the celebration with you.  We wouldn't be here without your support... Read more...
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Couples Exercises for Better Sex
This week at Penchant we're all about exercise and its sweaty, sexy benefits.  First we discussed the "coregasm" and how to get one, and today we're talking about some exercises you... Read more...
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Coregasms: Another Sexy Reason to Exercise
We can't overstate the importance of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle, and there's another sexy reason to hit the gym.  According to an article on PopSugar.com, there is a chance... Read more...
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Masturbation Misconceptions
Masturbation is one of those topics that's an, ahem, touchy subject for a lot of people.  If you don't talk about it much during your formative years, you can get to adulthood and still believe a... Read more...
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Good news for male birth control
Science.  It's just plain awesome sometimes, and especially when it comes to developing new birth control methods for men.  Just seen on Science Alert, there's a condom-free male birth control option in... Read more...
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How to Protect Your Skin From Damage
Spring's officially here and while we're all about living in the moment, summer is just around the corner.  We're already starting to see a flood of vacation pictures on social... Read more...
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Our Favorite Ways to Use Water-Based Lube
If you’re a longtime reader of this blog, you know that we have certain favorite lubes for different activities.  For example, our silicone lube, Penchant Premium, works great in the water.... Read more...
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How To Get Your Best Skin Yet
Spring is in T-minus 3 days, which means we'll soon be shedding our winter layers and showing off some skin.  If it's been a little too long since your legs have seen the... Read more...
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Here’s How to Use Lube
Thinking about using lube but not sure where to start?  Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.  Read more...
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5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Libido
Sex is fun, feels great, and has a ton of health benefits, but what happens when your sex drive isn’t up to par?  Today we’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite... Read more...
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What to do When Your Phone is Interrupting Your Sex Life
Here on the blog we’ve talked about how some phone apps can improve your sex life (Kama Sutra anyone?), but there’s a flip side to our favorite tool.  Studies have shown that... Read more...
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How to Get More Pleasure This Year
Is it too soon to ask how you’re doing with your New Year’s Resolution?  Anyone fallen off the bandwagon? Read more...
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3 Ways Thinking About Sex Can Improve Your Love Life
At any given time there are a ton of things competing for your attention and brain space: the latest project at work, social obligations, what to eat for dinner...the list... Read more...
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An Experiment Everyone Should Try Once
Psst, we’ve got a secret.  We’ve found a quick, easy way to enhance your sex life and to magnify the effects of using lube. Read more...
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How to Buy Sex Toys as Gifts
There’s nothing sexier than anticipation of a great roll in the hay, and opening a package to find a new adult toy can prime the pump for an arousing new... Read more...
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True and Awesome: Kegels Aren’t Just for Women
We’re not the first people to sing the praises of Kegels for women, but did you know that men can do them too?  Not only can Kegels help with men’s... Read more...