Bliss Journal

We have a new Australian made range in store and we couldn't be more excited. Deeper Blue Ceramics is an environmentally conscious, zero waste ceramics for intimate pleasure. 💦 About Deeper Blue Ceramics "Deeper Blue Ceramics was born through the exploration of creative art, and the intersection with pleasure. We believe that us artisans, you as the owner and the Earth all benefit from our products. We cherish the opportunity to create beautiful, functional works for art and for them to be nourishingly enjoyed and cared for by mindful sex-positive customers and friends. Our pieces can enrich your sexual experience,...

As women we know that there are different changes and phases in life that bring with them some significant changes. These more often than not have hormones involved. Two that come to mind and we get taught a little about are puberty/periods and pregnancy. What we don’t get taught about these we can usually find decent resources to educate ourselves. Two others that we don’t get taught much about are peri-menopause & menopause. These two phases we don’t get taught about, even when we are going through them we struggle to find decent resources, information, products and even at times...

What some of you may not realise is that our CEO Jodie West is a women’s health advocate having lived with endometriosis and a number of other health conditions that primarily affect women. That the reason she became a sexologist was due to her own health issues that impacted her sex life. At Bliss we fully support her in spreading the word about women’s health issues. This week we want to raise awareness around Vaginismus. Some of you may have heard it before but many others will be thinking Vagi-what?!? To be honest we are not surprised because many women...

Meditation has so many benefits but not everyone can do the sit down quietly and clear your mind version successfully. However, put really simply meditation is the ability to focus your attention whatever form your meditation takes. So, it is not so much of a stretch to say that sex be what you choose to focus on as a form of meditation. What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? Mindfulness making the conscious decision to be engaged and present during your sexual encounters. Sexual meditation is focused on the sex itself, a way to heighten awareness of the body to...

Toys made from glass, metal, or stone are your best bet for this type of fun. For heat play simply fill a bowl with warm water and allow your toy to soak for five to 15 minutes. It is not recommended to heat toys using a stove, oven, or microwave. For cold you can soak them in a bowl of cold water, or place them in the fridge or freezer for a bit.  Now remember that this is for toys that are specifically designed for this type of play. For example, Le Wands new metal toys are made of stainless...

Who has used ice or hot wax in the bedroom? We see you, it is common to experiment with things like this. These may seem like small experiments but temperature when you take into account all the possibilities available, this sensation-focused part of kink can add variety and colour to your play. Temperature play is also a fantastic add on to pretty much any type of play you are interested in, including blindfolds and bondage.  What is temperature play? Temperature play can mean a whole host of hot and cold items including objects or substances you already have at home,...