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Last Minute Gift Ideas
By - Posted in Products, Valentine's Day on February 12, 2013
Still not sure what to get that special someone for Valentine’s Day? We asked our romance consultants for some recommendations to help you.
The Perfect Gift – “All in one gift box, with toys, blindfolds, tea lights, etc. The two varieties have something for everyone and the Naughty Sensual Shine Box also has great products”
Massage Candles – “These versatile candles can be used both on women and men; as the candles burns the wax becomes a hot massage balm that can be used to create a more sensual and exiting experience for the couple.”
Blow Job Bell – “The Ring For Blow Job Bell is a great gift for him and make sure you add some flavored lubes.”
Games – “If you want to try something new, we have a variety of games that will help you explore with your lover. You can also get accessories that that will enhance the enjoyment of the game.”
Rose Petals – “Rose Petals set such a romantic mood for Valentine’s Day; you can spread them on the bed, draw a heart, or leave a trail.”
Lingerie – “Get some new lingerie, something that you might not normally wear and get something matching for him.”
Toys – “Again try something new, whether it’s a beginner toy if you’re new or a toy you wouldn’t normally think to try. Get a toy for him and use them on each other.”
Love, Kids, and Scheduled Spontaneous Romance
By - Posted in General Advice, Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Products, Romance Tips, Valentine's Day on January 31, 2013
Parent Truth #462: My kid is a total love kill. Don’t kid yourself, so is yours. All kids are. From the moment you bring them home until the day they go to college, your free time will dwindle to almost nothing.
When they’re babies they sleep for short stretches of time, you’re exhausted, overworked, underpaid and getting a load of laundry in the washer or ten minutes of shut eye, let’s face it, is way more appealing than sex. By the time they’re toddlers and preschoolers they’re spending more nights in your bed than they are in their own beds, not to mention that a closed door is more than offensive, it’s a challenge.
Maybe your first was conceived by candlelight, romantic music in the background and satin sheets on the bed. Subsequent children are generally the product of a pants-half-off, finish-quick-before-she-notices-we-left-the-room deal with singing animals or talking trains on TV in the background. When they’re older you’ll incessantly worry they’re going to walk in on you and if you even so much as flirt, let alone kiss, in front of them they act so grossed out you might as well have eaten worms.
So what to do? Can we bring some of the sexy back? Of course. The key is not to stress, not expect too much, and keep it small and simple. Obviously a bed full of rose petals, a chilled bottle of wine and the sexy fitting lingerie du jour sounds great, since those usually take planning save them for those special getaways. Instead here are some ideas that can be “spontaneous”.
- Promise yourself and your partner that you’ll carve out time for play…the dishes can wait until later or the morning (I know, gasp!). In the morning, give your partner sexy coupons or checks for later.
- Light a sexy massage gel candle, allow to melt and then drizzle the warm massage oil straight out of the tin and onto your partners skin. Not just an edible massage oil/candle, it is also a great moisturizer for your skin.
- Buy lingerie that makes YOU feel sexy. A babydoll for something more flowing or longer, a corset to pair with jeans for dinner out, or a sexy robe.
- Pick up a Valentine’s Day Essentials Kit from Screaming O. This kit has all you need to make this Valentine’s Day last deep into the night. From vibrating rings and mini vibesto orgasm-enhancing accessories you are covered.
One new change, addition, or surprise can turn a quickie into a sexier, more romantic night. So goodnight moon, goodnight room, goodnight kids and goodnight chores; goodnight boring non-existent sex life everywhere!
Hints To Get The Valentine’s Day Gift You Desire
By - Posted in Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Romance Tips, Valentine's Day on January 31, 2013
Is your partner clueless when it comes to gifts you want? Most men try and a lot of them try really hard to please us, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but since life is not a romantic comedy give your guy some help. Here are some tips on how to drop subtle hints to make sure they get you what you need to make Valentine’s Day memorable.
- The ‘can you believe it’ comparison: Do you know what (insert your sister’s/best friend’s or girl at work’s name) got from her (boyfriend/fiancé/husband)? Now, the trick with this one is to elaborate on whether the can you believe it gift was awesome or awful, because they might think they’re on the same page with you but just make sure. If you don’t you might end up with an awful present they thought was “awesome”.
- An Old Standby, the cut-out (or print-out): Leave the page up on the computer screen, print it off and leave it on the dining room table, or the catalog/magazine/store ad page open on the kitchen counter or bathroom vanity. Whether or not he knows he got the subtle hint, it will surely stick in his mind and he’ll remember it when it’s time for him to shop or buy a gift. And if the page is gone or deleted or ripped out…don’t mention it!!
- The Blind Browse: You’re running errands on a Saturday afternoon, getting a quick coffee, or even out for a romantic dinner. You’re browsing, window shopping or even looking for something specific and decidedly less than sexy when you spot that one special thing you’ve been wanting, or just something you really like and now you want. You could go with “Wow, this is great/pretty/sexy” or the alternate “I have been wanting this for so long, isn’t it great/pretty/sexy?” As with any successful recipe, vary to your taste!
- Finally (or if all else fails), just tell him: This one can be very dependent on the relationship. If it’s a newer relationship and you aren’t 100% comfortable asking for something yet, trust your gut. However, if surprises aren’t really your thing or gift-buying stresses your guy out, maybe this is the way to go. Its often the choice of married couples who have retired from the subtle hint dropping days, and those celebrating Valentine’s Day much in the same vain as you spend the other 364 days a year…feeding kids, paying bills and scraping play-doh off your carpet!
Whatever your hinting style is, make sure it matches his shopping and buying style. Positive reinforcement is key, mainly because they want to please us, make us happy and get it right, but there’s also the little incentive that it makes your job that much easier next time!
10 Creative Ideas For Romance
By - Posted in General Advice, Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Romance Tips, Valentine's Day on January 31, 2013
February is known for Valentine’s Day, the day for lovers. Everywhere you look its Valentine’s Day. February is also Creative Romance Month, who knew right?. So while everyone is trying to shove as much romance into one day as possible here are some ideas to make the whole month as romantic as possible.
- Flowers are a great old standby, by why not surprise your partner with dozen roses when they least expect it and throw in a twist. Give 11 red roses and one white one with a note attached telling them how special and unique they are.
- Purchase a new How To Book and leave it in their car, briefcase, or bag with a note attached saying “I’ve been doing some studying, tonight you’re my exam”. You can even put a bookmark on a particular page that you like.
- Write love letter or poem on paper and glue it to cardboard. Cut it up into a puzzle and give them a different piece throughout the whole month. Another variation is to plan a romantic getaway for the end of the month, giving them a different puzzle piece to a picture of the location.
- Take a cooking or dance class together.
- Give them sexy checks or coupons to redeem throughout the month.
- Send this text message your partner in the middle of the day “There’s a VIP-only party (insert address here) 2nite. Use this text to get in.”
- Have spontaneous sex. Ask him to pull over when you are driving home one night or take him into a backroom at a party.
- Leave a sexy message on the mirror in lipstick (guys just make sure not to use their favorite stick!)
- Make collage of pictures of the 2 of you together. Frame it. (Bonus have it hanging in their office when they arrive one morning)
- Make it a point to look them in the eyes once a day and tell them you love them by name. (Simple huh)
What’s your favorite creative romantic idea?
Make 2013 the Sexiest Year Ever!
By - Posted in Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Sex Advice, Sex Tips on January 11, 2013
Think back a minute to 2012… did you have sex as much as you wanted to? Was the sex you had of the toe-curling, scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs variety? If you answered ‘no,’ to one or both of these questions, it’s time to make sure that 2013 is your sexiest year ever. Here’s how:
Put yourself in the mood first.
You’re not going to be able to seduce your partner if you’re not feeling particularly seductive yourself. Take a few extra minutes in the shower for a little grooming and moisturizing; you’ll want your lover to touch you everywhere. Get a new piece of lingerie for a weeknight surprise; you’ll look and feel so good, you’ll want to show it off.
Always be ready for sex.
Have 10 minutes before the kids get home? Get to it! Can’t find anything to watch on TV? Grab her vibrator remote instead. Don’t think that sex should only take place in bed right before you fall asleep. If you have to, leave notes in the pantry, garage or home office: “Have sex.” It may be all you need to remind yourself that the perfect time for sex is always right now
Change your routine.
Experts say that making small changes to your daily routine can be one of the best things you can do to spice things up. It’s easy: switch sides of the bed you sleep on and where you sit at the dinner table each night. Go to bed naked. Use a different cologne or body wash. Changing your routine in tiny little ways can benefit in a new perspective on your partner, and lead to more (and better) sex as you rediscover each other.
Compliment, Compliment, Compliment.
And don’t just say, “You look nice today, Hon.” Tell her she looks hot, that her ass looks amazing in the jeans she’s wearing. Rub your hands across his shoulders and tell him how sexy he looks as he’s doing work around the house. Take a compliment and then add seduction to it. Add heat, desire. Everyone likes to be told they look nice, but every once in awhile, there’s nothing like knowing that at that very moment, you are the sexiest person in the world to your lover. Those few little words can be a powerful aphrodisiac.
When you’re together, be together.
Put down the phones and tablets. Get off of your separate chairs and cuddle in front of the TV. Just because you’re in the same room doesn’t mean you’re spending time together. Play a game, watch a steamy movie, look in each other’s eyes, and above all, touch. Often, the smallest touches can lead to a passionate encounter, and you can’t touch if your hands are busy with your iPhone or your love is sitting across the room.
Sexy Valentine Lingerie Preview
By - Posted in Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Products, Valentine's Day on January 11, 2013
Now that the holidays are over and 2013 is in full swing, it’s just about time to start thinking about the official day for lovers – Valentine’s Day! The next episode of Great Lovemaking will go all into Valentine’s Day and how to make it great, but for now here is a sample of some of the lingerie trends we are seeing this year.
Vintage Corsets from Coquette
Coquette’s new Spellbound line mixes a sexy, vintage look with naughty, bondage appeal. These striking corsets with restraint ties in the back will let Valentine’s Day double as bonding time. Available in misses and plus sizes.
Shades of… Red
Valentine’s Day is synonymous with the color red and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Add a little black, however, and you’ve got the perfect seductive combination.
Meet your partner at the door or let them undress you to reveal the 4 Piece Stretch Lace Bra and Thong Set and let them know you are in the mood for some mischievous for Valentine’s Day. The set includes the wrist cuffs and collar, so leave the collar out for your partner to find before your night of passion and start the teasing early.
The Red and Black Mesh Corset by Coquette says romance with the red, but the sexy black accent provides a little mystery as to what exactly your intentions are for your partner.
This is just a sneak peak of what’s to come, so stay tuned…. as the Official Store of Valentine’s Day, Ambiance will have all of the lingerie you desire to make more than your lover’s heart throb!
Top Toys of 2012
By - Posted in Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Products on January 11, 2013
The Thrill from We-Vibe
The top toys of 2012 had something for everyone. With the explosion of Fifty Shades, last year saw the rise in toys that allowed you to explore just what really turns you on. Vibrators are always going to be on the list and 2012 was no exception. The major theme seemed to be more control with multiple vibration and speed settings. Take a look and then let us know in the comments what your favorite toy (or toys) of 2012 were.
- The We-Vibe Thrill was the first of 2 offerings from We-Vibe last year. Designed to help women discover their “OMG Spot” the Thrill works in sync with a your body providing intense dual stimulation for the G-spot and clitoris. Featuring 8 vibration modes with 1-button control, the control handle on the Thrill gives you total power over pace, pressure, and friction for complete comfort. “Amazing”, “awesome”, and “spectacular” is that starting point for most customers when describing their experience.
- If you love the stimulation of a rabbit vibrator, but find it too intense for you, meet the widely popular Waterproof Butterfly Kiss Vibrator. Made from phthalate-free soft jelly, its petite slim body features a sculpted head for G-spot pleasure and a tiny butterfly shaped clitoral stimulator. Waterproof and 3 speeds insure you will find your optimal settings and makes it a wonderful beginner’s toy. One of the most popular entry level toys.
- From the moment Christian Grey puts the silver Ben Wa Balls into Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey, she is hooked. So were women all over the country as there were two months in the summer of 2012 when you couldn’t find these silver wonders anywhere. Placed inside the vagina, ben-wa balls have been used for centuries to help women tighten their muscles and – bonus! – stimulate the g-spot as they bounce around as you move. A warning, however: one customer told us that she wore them to the shopping mall (while wearing a skirt), and they fell out while she was shopping. Unless you’re wearing tights or pantyhose, you’ll want to keep these for home use only!
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Waterproof Platinum Jack Rabbit
Rabbit vibrators were extremely popular and none more so than the Waterproof Platinum Jack Rabbit. The ultimate in pearl rabbit vibrators features 7 different vibrations and 6 speeds. Designed by women with rotating beads for extra vaginal stimulation to insure all your pleasure spots are given equal amounts of pleasure. It’s waterproof which makes it the perfect companion for the shower or the tub. At five inches long and 1.5 inches thick women love the penetrating power and how the bunny ears take care of their clitoris. Bonus it shuts itself off when you are done, if only everything was like that.
- If you just entering the world of Jack Rabbits than My First Jack Rabbit is the perfect choice, as chosen by many customers in 2012. Designed with the first timer in mind, it’s soft, textured, and features clitoral vibrations, shaft rotation, and 4 rows of rotating beads to hit all your pleasure regions. The bunny also features 2 vibration settings and like the platinum model, its waterproof so enjoy it in the bath or bed, alone or with a partner. Women love starting their collection with this rabbit.
- Bullets and eggs are always great sellers, but one stood out last year. With a range of up to 60 feet, the Remote Control 10 Speed Egg is the perfect toy to relinquish control to your partner. Simply give him or her the remote and let them decide which of the 10 speeds, ranging from gentle to an extremely strong vibration, they want you to enjoy. The egg’s soft and silky layer makes this perfect for vaginal or anal play. Its versatility for men and women make it the top remote control toy.
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Under the Bed Restraint System
Again thanks to Fifty Shades, many couples created the ultimate bondage playroom with the Under the Bed Restraint System. The restraint straps are made to fit beneath any mattress or frame quick and easy. Restrain your partner’s arms, legs or both from either the sides or top and bottom of the bed. Customers say the adjustable velcro wrist and ankle restraints are a huge plus and allow for multiple users. The set includes all you need to add a little bonding time to your relationship so take some control, or relinquish it.
- Having a “partner” that remembers what you like is pretty important to most people and that explains why this toy was so popular. Once you find your perfect setting among the 10 different settings of pulsation, escalation, and vibration on the 10-Function Pure Bendie it will remember it for you. The memory chip and auto off features are a large part of what makes this a top toy. Featuring a soft and flexible shaft with a life like feel, the ability to bend in any direction, and a powerful motor in the tip that give you the ability to position and decide how you want it (and it remembers the setting did we mention that? We hear that’s a huge plus)
- For the 4th straight year, couples couldn’t get enough of the We-Vibe. It got an upgrade in 2012 to the We-Vibe 3. Created to be worn while lovemaking, the “3” brings more power, a wireless remote, a wireless charging base, and a fully waterproof design to playtime. With 6 different vibration modes you’ll need the 2 hrs. of battery power to experiment. Internal and external vibrators provide stimulation for her g-spot and clitoris with plenty of room left for him to make love and share the vibrations. The best review we have ever heard from a customer “my boyfriend didn’t understand the big deal was about toys, so I purchased the 3 and showed him.”
We Wish You a Kinky Christmas (with Fifty Shades of Grey)!
By - Posted in Great Lovemaking Newsletter, Products on December 1, 2012
Women all over the globe have one special wish in mind this holiday season: they want to find the sexy, intense Christian Grey under their tree. While this may seem an impossible or daunting demand for most lovers, not to worry! Having a kinky Christmas and fulfilling her (or your) Fifty Shades fantasies is easy… with a little help from Ambiance!
Fifty Shades Box Set
If these steamy books have yet to make it to your bedroom library (where have you been all year?), the Fifty Shades box set is a perfect gift that we promise you’ll both enjoy! Even if only one of you reads it, you’ll both reap the passionate rewards!
Silver Orgasm Balls
Every woman who reads the trilogy wants to try the silver ben-wa balls that Christian tells Ana to use in the first book. For centuries, women have used weighted balls to strengthen their pelvic muscles, but let’s be honest: they simply feel good when inserted vaginally. They press against the G-Spot and bounce around and grind together, and ohhhhh…. you get the picture.
Says Ana in the book,
“…the balls weigh down inside me, massaging me internally. It’s such a weird feeling and not entirely unpleasant. In fact, my breathing accelerates as I stretch up for a glass from the kitchen cabinet, and I gasp. Oh my… I may have to keep these. They make me needy, needy for sex.”
Furry Handcuffs
Nothing says “Kinky Christmas” like furry handcuffs! The soft, luxurious fur is softer and less intimidating than cold, hard metal. Even if you know that there may be a way to escape their hold, there’s always an air of uncertainty! These cuffs provide just the right amount of pressure against the wrists to cause discomfort, but not pain. Well, as long as you don’t squirm too much.
Anal Plug
If you’ve never used any anal toys, this elegant, metal love plug might just blow your mind. Don’t take our word for it, though. Ana describes:
“He moves one of his hands from my hips and twists the plug again, tugging it slowly, pulling it out and pushing it back in. The feeling is indescribable, and I think I’m going to pass out on the table.”
Hitachi Magic Wand
It’s not called ‘the Cadillac of Vibrators’ for nothing. For many women, the Hitachi Magic Wand is so intense that they can’t handle it near or directly on their clitoris. Which makes this vibe a perfect tool for dominant/submissive play. Just imaging begging for mercy as your lover trails the Hitachi (on high) up your leg, all the while, you’re restrained and helpless… it’s no wonder that Ana fell in love with it!
Bondage Tools
You don’t need to be a seasoned BDSM expert to have a few tricks (and tools) up your sleeve. The S&M line from Sportsheets is a fun, affordable bondage collection and the perfect place to start for beginners: choose your restraints, some rope or silk ties, and definitely a blindfold. You’ll quickly learn how much pleasure a little restraint can bring and have a lot of fun along the way!
Lingerie
No Fifty Shades fantasy is complete without sexy lingerie. While corsets are perfect for a bondage role play because of their restricting nature, the most important thing is that you feel sexy in the lingerie you’re wearing… it’s much more fun to seduce when you’re feeling the part. As Christian told Ana:
You should be in silks and satins, you beautiful girl. I’ll take you shopping.
*Swoon* See what we mean? All it takes to find Christian under your tree this year is some shopping, and a little Ambiance! (Pssst: if it helps the fantasy, we also carry the signature grey tie!)
