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
What Is a Knotted Toy? A Guide to Knotted and Fantasy ShapesEverything you need to know about knotted and fantasy toy shapes, from sizing to lube and aftercare.
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.
How to Clean a Silicone Sex Toy the Right WayStep by step cleaning, drying and storage advice for silicone sex toys, plus the common mistakes that damage them.
How to Use a Wand Massager: Settings, Tips and CareA practical guide to getting the most from a wand massager, from first settings to attachments, charging and cleaning.
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.
Creature and Fantasy Toys: A Beginner's GuideA friendly introduction to dragon, tentacle, alien and canine fantasy toys and how to choose your first.
Silicone vs TPE: which sex toy materials are body-safe?Silicone, TPE, glass, steel and PVC compared: which sex toy materials are body-safe, how to clean them and what lasts.
Cock rings: how to choose, size and use one safelyEverything about cock rings: silicone, vibrating and metal types, how to size one, and the safety rules to follow.
How to choose a prostate massagerProstate massagers explained: hands-free vs vibrating, size and material, and how to get started 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.