Photograph by James Garaghty
Rub a dub dub…
Warm water and naked, soapy skin… Is there anything sexier? It’s no surprise that warm water helps you to relax by easing stiff muscles or that soaping yourself up lets you explore your body, putting you in touch with yourself (and giving you the opportunity to let your hands linger here and there).
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Happily, soaking in warm water also increases levels of oxytocin (the love and cuddle hormone) in your blood, so you will feel extra loved-up once you’re done. Sex therapist Dr Ian Kerner recommends taking a shower before sex because it helps you to wash off the stress of the day and helps to put you in a more sexual mood.
Want to do even more to put you in the mood? Take any of these five waterproof sex toys into the water with you…

Jimmyjane Form 2 Clitoral Vibrator, R1 984, Matildas.co.za

This nifty little toy has two vibrators, one in each of the ears, so you get double the power. There are four vibration modes, so you can choose your favourite, and the ears are flexible, making this the perfect toy for clitoral stimulation.
Battery life: 4 hours

Lelo Mona 2 Vibrator, R2 850, PassionFruit.co.za

An upgrade of the Lelo G-Spot vibrator, the Mona 2 is made with smooth, body-safe silicone with curves in all the right places. It has six stimulation modes with adjustable speeds and has an insertable length of 11cm.
Battery life: 2 hours

Swan Trumpeter Vibrator, R2 299, Desir.co.za

This versatile vibrator can be used either internally for intense G-spot stimulation or externally for direct clitoral vibrations. It has two motors and a smooth matt finish.
Battery life: 14 hours

Sex In The Shower Vibrating Mesh Sponge, R354, Matildas.co.za

With this discreet sponge, no one will know that you are actually pleasuring yourself while soaping up in the shower. It has a removable bullet in the centre, which emits a powerful buzz that will have you lingering in the water. Use it alone or get your partner to soap you up before taking it to the next level.
Battery life: Non-chargeable battery

We-Vibe Touch Vibrator, R1 824, PassionFruit.co.za

This palm-sized toy will keep you in the water longer than is appropriate. It has eight vibration modes and a low-power indicator that lets you know that you need to recharge.
Battery life: 2 hours
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