Nice ‘n’ Naughty Nominated for 4 Prestigious ETO Awards!

Following an incredible performance at last year’s ETO awards, Nice ‘n’ Naughty have continued to garner accolades as we are nominated for a sixth year in four categories. Celebrating our status as an award winning company in both UK and European institutions, the Nice ‘n’ Naughty brand continues to embody its mission statement, providing only the highest quality of service and products in brick and mortar as well as virtual marketplaces.

Subsequent to the successful launch of our brand new website in October of last year and Nice ‘n’ Naughty branded massage and bath oils in December, we have continued to evolve as retailers in our search to provide our varied customer base with a multitude of exclusive products. In conjunction with our high service standard, Nice ‘n’ Naughty’s dedication to the adult industry has singled us out again for nomination.

It is with this in mind that Nice ‘n’ Naughty are so grateful for the opportunity to be nominated in the following four categories at this year’s ETO awards show; Best Retail Chain, Best Individual Store, Most Innovative Retailer and Best Online Retailer.

We would like to thank all those who have taken the time to nominate us for these prestigious awards.

This is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our staff and our suppliers who have allowed us to maintain our position as a retailer of great quality and exemplary service.

We look forward to seeing you all at both the trading and awards shows in June.

#ENDS#

For more information please visit www.nicennaughty.co.uk and www.erotictradeonly.com

SAFE Foundation and X-RAY SPEKZ

 

The SAFE foundation has dedicated itself tirelessly to provide long term strategies of relief to remote areas whose needs could not be met by larger organisations. Inspired by founder Lucy Dickenson’s experiences during her travels to Uganda, Rwanda and Mongolia, SAFE has grown to accommodate the requirements of developing projects alongside its own.

Campaigns that assist in the long term reduction of poverty, increased health care and education in rural areas of Uganda, Cambodia, India, Ghana and even within the UK have raised the profile of this incredible organisation, and achieved recognition of the NGO as a charity in 2007 with Lucy receiving the accolade of the UnLtd  Millennium award. SAFE has grown to incorporate the needs of a number of specialised projects across the globe and gain international recognition.

It is with this in mind, that Nice ‘n’ Naughty, the award winning adult retail specialists whose own contributions to charity have been numerous and included many personal ventures from our founder and MD Simon Prescott, became involved with SAFE and held in benefit of their work, the X-RAY SPEKZ event in September 2012.  Inspired by local burlesque dancer Ruby Roseblade’s recent involvement with the charity in India, the event featured the talents of Burlesque dancers and alternative club night DJ’s Psycho:Drama. The evening’s entertainment was met with great success and a total of £200 was raised for the charity who had been rocked by tragedy as founder, Lucy Dickenson’s life was cut terribly short during travels in Zambia.

The continued efforts to maintain and expand SAFE’s presence in the developing world are a testimony to the dedication not only of Lucy but to the rest of her team. Nice ‘n’ Naughty would like to take this opportunity to show our respect and admiration for SAFE’s work and for the persisting efforts of the foundation, who have persevered during a time of tremendous difficulty to continue to supply aid and raise awareness of the plight facing many remote sections of the developing world.

 

If you would like to learn more about SAFE, information can be found in UK and European award winning adult store chain, Nice ‘n’ Naughty, who are proud to be involved with Lucy’s work. Information can also be found on line at www.nicennaughty.co.uk   and http://www.thesafefoundation.co.uk

Masturbation and Myth

As i’m sure many of you are aware, May is national Masturbation Month. That time of the year when we celebrate self pleasure in all of its glory.

‘Why do we need an entire month to bring this very basic of human practices to light?’ I hear you ask. Well, there is a tremendous amount of taboo associated with Masturbation that stems back hundreds if not thousands of years that continues to persist even in our ‘enlightened’ age.

Biblical scholars will be quick to remind you of Christianity’s concern rooted within the sin of Onan, Buddhism asks its devotees to refrain from ‘acts of sexual misconduct’ and greatly disavows ‘seizing the lion’ as it is referred and Taoism suggests that masturbation causes a reduction in vital ‘origin qi’. In fact, very few religious doctrines actually view masturbation in a positive light. Exceptions to the rule include Hinduism, which devotes whole areas of doctrine to jerking off in the famous Kama Sutra and Wicca which follows the teaching of ‘And if it harm none, do what thou wilt’.

There are many reasons that jerking off or stroking is considered spiritually undesirable, though most focus on the ‘unlawful’ spilling of seed in men. This preoccupation stems from the obsession with continued survival of genetic and philosophical lineage, many theologians and priests concerned themselves with the fear that their way of life would cease to exist if men were always masturbating instead of procreating. Remember sex isn’t supposed to be fun, it’s only designed to make sure you have children!

When it comes to women, the attitude shifts. Masturbation among the fairer sex is more concerned with spiritual pollution than physical and seems to consider the practice corrupting to the soul and indicates a pre-occupation with the pleasures of the flesh, as opposed to spiritual enlightenment. It is also a highly persistent fear that masturbating women will ruin their purity and virginal status – as RuPaul said in Starrbooty ‘Did they compromise your Christianity??’

Methods of controlling the masses and their roving hands have yielded some fascinating cultural myths, after all, how many of us were taught to fear blindness or hairy palms as result of self-experimentation?! Fears regarding mutilation of sexual organs through repeated self-pleasure, destruction of sexual vigour and appetite later in life and even madness have cropped up time and again in society. Unsurprisingly these perpetuating fears have caused more harm than good.

Repressive philosophical regimes cause great depressions which can manifest in a number of guises, sexual repression being one of the most volatile often resulting in aggressive and violent behaviours among both sexes. Modern studies have proved time and again the benefits of regular masturbation in both men and women listing benefits as reductions of risk of developing cancers (particularly that of the prostate), alleviation of the symptoms of clinical depression, postulation regarding beneficial effects of masturbation and its impact on the cardiovascular system persist as do recent studies that link regular self-love sessions to alleviation of some respiratory difficulties. Cervical resistance to infection and increased fertility in both males and females is also linked to those who masturbate on a regular basis.

Masturbation can also aid the alleviation of tension in relationships where one partners libido is higher than the others. Mutual masturbation is also known to increase intimacy between partners as it showcases techniques that aid one anothers ability to climax and acts as a demonstration of the combination of various erogenous zones to draw individuals to orgasm. Many sex therapists recommend mutual masturbation to couples who suffer from intimacy issues and whose relationships experiences difficulty due to sexual incompatibility or confusion.

Despite the prevailing myths surrounding masturbation there is clear evidence from the scientific community that justifies the practice and upholds its many benefits, so don’t be afraid and don’t listen to the naysayers – whether you be flicking the bean, stroking the snake or making friends with your little bishop in a turtle neck do it with great satisfaction secure in the knowledge that you are treating your body to a sensational and sensual treat. Don’t forget as well to utilize the best in pleasure products purchased from your favourite branch of Nice ‘n’ Naughty to do so. Store recommendations may be the famous Gun Oil force recon gel or Pink Unity and there are a plethora of vibrators, sleeves and intimate toys available to enhance your experience such as the Picobong and Lelo ranges for women and the incredible Fleshlight and Tenga Module sleeves for gentlemen.

Happy Masturbation Month everybody

Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol

Sexual Fantasies and Troubled Minds

 

In recent weeks I have spoken with a number of individuals who have expressed their concerns regarding sexual fantasies and the ramifications of these dalliances. In other words; I have been fantasizing about X when I’m with my partner/masturbating about Y, what does it mean? – does thinking about these things make me bisexual/gay/perverse/weird/dirty?! The simple answer is no.

Fantasy plays a huge part in the sexual experience and often, in the heat of it, our minds will drift into spaces designed to bring us further to point of climax and enhance the sensations we’re experiencing. Sometimes, these spaces can be unusual and foreign to us, allowing exposure to stimuli that we typically don’t allow ourselves to process in the light of day. This can be very troubling for those who classify themselves as heterosexual but take pleasure from the prospect of indulging in same-sex relations, or those who find their libidos drifting towards imagery of a sado-masochistic tone.

Dr. Debby Herbenick of the famed Kinsey Institute once said,  “Sexual fantasies are incredibly diverse and they can change many times throughout a person’s life… Sometimes fantasies represent things that a person has no interest in doing during real life. Other times sexual fantasies may inspire someone to consider whether they might want to try a certain sexual experience under the right conditions”.

Sexual fantasy allows the mind to explore the myriad possibilities available to us in a safe way. It encourages exposure to varied images that, at times, can be troubling but ultimately enhance our enjoyment. Many of the fantasies we have during sex would never be acted on despite finding them intensely erotic – it’s no different to dreaming about running away to a foreign country and living a life of quiet solitude during times of stress and difficulty. These thoughts are not often acted on unless someone is 100% sure that they are ready to do so or feel so strongly and with such conviction that they indeed must. It is still highly entertaining to imagine that little beach hut on Madagascar however, and can provide a great amount of relief and satisfaction.

For men, inclusion of another male figure in their fantasies especially when identifying as straight, can cause much disruption. It is important to remember that the mere inclusion of another masculine figure in your mental imagery during masturbation etc. is not a positive indicator that one is gay or even bisexual. It may just indeed be another facet of the broad spectrum of human sexuality. Similarly, I have spoken with many women who have fantasized about sleeping with female friends, colleagues etc. whist indentifying ostensibly as straight.

Though sometimes these fantasies can indeed lead to experiences with members of the same gender or forays into BDSM lifestyles, it is not an overwhelming indicator of radical lifestyle change. It is however, another method of exposure to the varied possibilities that sexuality can include. Unfortunately there is a great deal of misinformation surrounding libido and its implications.

Rigid restrictions and terminologies are applied to areas that require no labeling whatsoever, and frustratingly, many people are forced into tick box categories that simply don’t fit them. For instance; someone who likes to be spanked as an act of foreplay does not necessarily fall into the territory of subordinate slave. In other words, just because you like a little slap and tickle during your times of play, it may not be of interest to you to have yourself suspended from the ceiling with a hundred pegs attached to your bits. Society at large is desperate to shove people into boxes and most certainly does not like the vagaries of sexuality, hense the complicated lexicon inherant in sex based communities.

Sexual fantasy is meant to be enjoyed! It adds to our experience and allows for intensely orgasmic experiences leading to a fulfilling sex life. If you find that after much thought that you would like to take steps to enjoy these scenarios first hand, make sure that you are doing it for the right reasons and once again, that it doesn’t automatically intone that you are now part of a social-sexual group and must re-arrange your life to incorporate this into your identity. Just take care to make sure that you and whomever else your fantasies include are all signed up for the same thing and that you enjoy yourselves safely.

Play safe

Ryan and the Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol Team

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DVD offer exclusive to Nice ‘n’ Naughty Adult Stores

Nice ‘n’ Naughty are happy to announce that we, for a limited time only, are offering a special discount of 50% off all DVD’s  – see in store for terms and conditions!

Welcome to the wild world of Verspanken!!!!

Afternoon gentlemen,

Tired of the typical men’s toys on the market? Lookng for something new and exxxciting? Then look no further, for VERSPANKEN has arrived!

One of the most malleable men’s toys to be released, the possibilities are endless with this selection of customizable masturbators from Big Teaze Toys. Featuring a hard black plastic case that acts as the housing for delicious textured pillows that you can interchange, the Verspanken units are typically amorphic and come in three styles: Bumpy, wavy and smooth. Acting as pressured pads that take to any lube like lips to honey, these toys are fantastic for solo or couple play (they are open-ended so you can see EVERYTHING) and can be twisted and turned around the shaft and head for maximum stimulation.

You can purchase a base unit which comes with a set of pillows ready for use and later customize your kit by getting the interchangeable ‘Water Weiners’ separately and switch them around really easily. Also, the weiners are microwaveable so you can heat them up or cool them down for an even wilder ride.

Of course if you’d like further inspiration you can also watch their fantastic product demo video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Atpu8PXSfbk

As you can see from the handy and innovative toy demo video in the link above, another benefit of the Verspanken toys is that they are really easy to clean. It’s simply a case of undoing the case and rinsing under a tap with hot, soapy water. Easy as pie!

So… what you waiting for? Run down to Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol and grab yourself a sexy treat, come on, you know you deserve it!

Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol

Introducing Picobong

Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen, PICOBONG has arrived!!!!!

That’s right, Lelo’s sister brand merging elegance, design and battery powered sophistication is now in stock at Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol.

Comprised of 10 brightly coloured silicone delights, each provided in three contrasting hues, the Picobong range has got everyone a flutter. Waterproof and boasting and impressive 12 functions, each design is made with a velvet soft FDA approved silicone and is silent! The range includes clitoral stimulators as well as g-spot and combination vibes alongside anal toys for boys and girls – and don’t forget the water based lube!!!

Let’s have a closer look shall we?

Zizo

Zizo a simple curved design that provides perfect angling for g-spot and or prostate pleasure

Moka

Moka is a dedicate G-spot stim that features a flattened and splayed head designed solely to send those good vibrations exactly where they’re needed.

Ako

Tagged as an outie vibe, the clue is in the name, a small and rounded external stimulator with a curved grip intended for clitoral and labial play.

Kaya

Picobongs answer to the rabbit! Boasting an enlarged g-spot stimulator curved perfectly to hit the spot and a fantastically positioned clitoral stimulator, the Kaya has become a firm favourite and a brilliant alternative to the classic rabbit vibe.

Mahana

The duo vibe that provides dual stimulation! Alternate your vibration patterns and use for him or for her! Many have utilised the design for both anal and vaginal  or vaginal/clitoral pleasure at the same time or for prostate stimulation with added perineum excitement. This one is a heady beast and provides maximum sensation.

Ipo

Butter-fingered? We’ve all been there. Especially when you’re lubed up and ready to go, that’s why the Ipo has it’s perfectly adapted finger band to keep your hold firm and pleasure exactly where it’s needed. Use it as an internal or external stimulator and throw caution to the wind.

Koa

Here’s one for the boys! Incorporating a flexible tail that wraps around the base of the penis, this baby boosts erection strength and doubles as a fantastic clit stim, of course you can indulge yourself here as well; turn it around and use it to stimulate the testicles during intercourse for an extra buzz. Of course, adaptability is key and due to the hooked tail you can also use this as a fantastic little inner or outer vibe keeping hold of it firmly with your fingers.

Tano

Direct stimulation for the drivers seat! Perfect for anal play for both men and women, the Tano is a silent plug design featuring a flared base for sound minds, use it whilst masturbating or during sex for added stimulation.

Kiki

Clitoral stimulation exemplified with a flared tip designed to cover a larger surface area and maximise sensation.

Honi

A classic egg design with a simple coated string loop for easy retrieval and deep vibration patterns. Allow yourself to explore the benefits of this deeply enticing little vibe.

Those adult toys have never looked cuter! Better run into store now and grab one whilst stocks last!

The Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol Team

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A Simple Guide to Lubrication

One of the most basic and important elements of a fulfilling sex life is lubrication. Often overlooked, lubrication can enhance sexual pleasure by up to five times and acts as an extra slick conductor for your bodies most intimate aspects.

There are three main types of lube; Water based, Silicone and Hyrbids. Water bases such as KY jelly, Gun Oil H20 or ID glide are known for their simple formula and are the classic lubes of choice. They are the wonderful accompaniment to silicone toys and cling to their surface with ease, the only draw-back to water bases is that as the body heats up the water content evaporates and that’s where things can get a bit sticky. Often, adding a bit of water or saliva will encourage these styles to re-lubricate and you can get back to business, however, this can be a bit of a messy affair.

Silicone based lubrications i.e. ID millennium, Pink lubrication and Gun Oil classic are super slick and perfect for general play. Rather than being absorbed into the skin they act as a barrier and heat doesn’t allow these lubes to evaporate and get sticky meaning you can enjoy your favourite activities for longer. Silicone bases do have the tendency to stain sheets so make sure when using lubes from this family that you put your bed clothes on a hot wash to eradicate those suspect marks with a good deal of washing powder. These styles are also slightly thinner feeling that water bases and can sometimes also be a bit difficult to handle if your hands are covered – reaching for that bottle or toy can be a bit tricky with fingers coated in silicone lube so be careful not to use too much. It is also worth noting that using silicone toys with silicone lube is a big no-no! The two begin to interact and bond causing that soft, velvet feel to degrade.

Finally, hybrid lubrications are the combination of silicone and water bases. Simple. Some of these lubrications will have higher quantities of silicone in them than others which makes them inappropriate to use with silicone toys so make sure to ask your retailer exactly which ones are best combined with your favourite toys for absolute compatibility. The most common hybrids found on the market are Liquid Silk, Gun Oil Loaded and Pink Indulgence Creme. The latter of these three are perfectly okay to use with silicone toys as whilst they have the lovely glide associated with this family of lubrications, the amount used in the average bottle to enhance your session is not enough to affect your toy adversely. It is also to be noted that these lubrications have a slightly thicker consistency and are often white in colour – they are also AMAZING for anal play.

Sensitive skin? Alot of people suffer from allergies to their lubrication, particularly women, this is most commonly caused by the glycerine content found in most lubes. ID moments which is a wonderful water based lube and Pink Water are all glycerine free as is the hybrid Pink Unity. Always check the labels to make doubly sure that you are purchasing what’s best for your body and patch test on your skin before jumping straight in. This will save you some painful and occasionally very itchy moments.

Enjoy

Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol

Welcome

Hallo and welcome to Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol’s innaugural blog post!

This site will feature product reviews, editorials on the world of sexuality and update you on the latest innovations in adult entertainment.

We will also introduce to you our friendly and helpful staff and provide you with sensual tips and tricks designed to add some spice and sensuality to your love lives…

Ready, set GO!!!!

The Nice ‘n’ Naughty Bristol Team