MAW Advice
Guides from the MAW team
Straight answers on toys, fit, lube and kink. Written by the people who stock them, with no fluff and no invented specs.
Toy guides
Choosing and using the toy that suits you
Anal & prostate
Prep, comfort and the right gear
Kink & fetish
Leather, pup play, chastity and slings
Lube & care
Lube, cleaning and storing your kit
Sizing & fit
Measure once, buy the right size
Creature & fantasy
Dragons, knots and fantasy silicone
Featured guides
How to choose a prostate massagerProstate massagers explained: hands-free vs vibrating, size and material, and how to get started safely.
Creature and Fantasy Toys: A Beginner's GuideA friendly introduction to dragon, tentacle, alien and canine fantasy toys and how to choose your first.
Your First Chastity Cage: How to Measure and Choose a SizeHow to measure ring size and cage length for a first chastity cage, choose a material and wear it safely.
Best lube for anal: a UK guide to choosing the right oneHow to choose the best lube for anal play: water-based vs silicone, why to avoid numbing lube, how much to use, and our picks.
A Beginner's Guide to Pup Play GearA friendly introduction to pup play gear, from hoods and collars to tails, with advice on consent, communication and community etiquette.
All guides
How to Recycle or Dispose of Sex Toys in the UKHow to get rid of an old sex toy safely and legally in the UK, from vibrators and batteries to silicone toys and packaging.
How to Choose a Dragon Toy: Size, Texture and SafetyEverything to check before you buy a dragon toy: insertable length, widest diameter, texture, base and material, plus a comparison of our...
Adult Secret Santa Gifts Under £20Adult Secret Santa ideas under £20 for every kind of group, from safe-to-open games and novelty gifts to small toys for close friends.
Adult Gifts for Gay Men: Ideas at Every BudgetGift ideas for gay men at every budget, from jocks and socks to harnesses, fantasy toys and prostate massagers, with tips on sizing and d...
Rotating vs Vibrating Prostate Massagers: What Is the Difference?How rotating, vibrating and thrusting prostate massagers differ, which features matter, and how the models we stock compare.
Creature Cocks Size Chart: Every Design MeasuredA size chart for the Creature Cocks range, with every published measurement in inches and centimetres and advice on choosing the right size.
Le Wand Models Compared: Which Wand Is Right for You?Le Wand's full-size, Petite, Classique and mini wands compared side by side, with advice on rechargeable versus corded and the attachments.
How Air-Pulse Strokers Like the Arcwave Ion WorkAn explainer on how air-pulse strokers work and practical tips for charging, lubing, using and cleaning one.
How to Store Sex Toys Safely and DiscreetlyA simple routine for storing sex toys so they stay clean, last longer and stay private.
The Pjur lube range explained: which one should you choose?A plain-English guide to the main groups in the Pjur lube range and how to choose between them.
Glass vs stainless steel sex toys: which is right for you?How glass and stainless steel toys compare on feel, weight, temperature play and care.
Air-Pulse Toys Explained: How Suction Stimulators WorkHow air-pulse suction stimulators work, how they differ from vibrators and how to choose and use your first one.