The Troubadour’s Notebook

The right lube boosts pleasure and protects your toy; the wrong one can destroy it. Water-based, silicone, oil and hybrids: which to use with each material (and why never silicone on silicone).

The egg kink, explained: what an ovipositor is, why it hooks people and how to enjoy it safely. And how the Huevo del Fuego gives you the dragon-egg fantasy without complications.

Your first time with a dildo? The only things that matter for it to go well: choosing size, firmness and material, water-based lube, calm, angle (G/P-spot) and hygiene. A step-by-step guide for beginners.

Curious about sex machines? What they are, how the Vac-u-lock standard works, what to look for when choosing one and how to start safely. And how to get your toy ready (Vac-u-lock base) to make the leap.

Want to give something intimate but scared of getting the size or taste wrong? Two blunder-proof solutions: the Mystery Box (a platinum silicone surprise) and the gift card. We tell you when each one works best.

Knots, ridges, scales, tentacles... In fantasy toys, texture is half the experience. What each shape feels like, so you choose by what you are after, not by the photo.

BDSM doesn’t need a partner. Safe self-BDSM practices: ice as a timer, temperature play, hands-free with a suction cup and the aftercare you must not skip.

Tired of your hands holding you back? How to use a suction cup base or the Vac-u-lock system to mount your dildo on the wall, the floor or the shower and enjoy genuinely hands-free solo play.

First time with a butt plug? The only things that really matter to start without scares: a flared base (non-negotiable), a small size, water-based lube, relaxation and hygiene. And why the Huevo del Fuego is a good first step.

Did you know the wrong lubricant can melt your toy? We teach you the 3 commandments for caring for your collection: cleaning, sterilisation by boiling and why you should never store silicone next to other plastics. Extend the life of your relics.

Why do some toys cost €20 and others €80? We explain the difference between the porosity of cheap materials (TPE/PVC) and the hygiene of Platinum Silicone. Learn to identify which materials are safe, which can be boiled and why ClimaxLab only uses the best.