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My State Cracked the Top 12% on Lovehoney’s Sexiest State Map (*Sheds Tear*… I’m So Proud)

Lovehoney just dropped its 2026 Sexiest State map, an interactive, anonymized breakdown of which states and cities in the U.S. are buying the most sex...

11.08.2026 10

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Sam Watanuki

This Tiny Fridge Keeps Your Skincare (and Your Snacks) Cold for Under $40

Your skincare routine already has more steps than a dance recital. Don’t those products deserve a lil’ R&R too? After all, cold storage does help...

11.08.2026 10

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Your Suitcase Just Became A Laundry Room With This Portable Dryer

Hand-washing a swimsuit in a hotel sink and then waiting for it to dry before you put it back on is never the vibe. It never dries as much as you want...

11.08.2026 10

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Win a $100,000 Kitchen Remodel From Caraway (and Skip the Non-Toxic Cookware FOMO While You’re At It)

It’s time to say goodbye to your cupboard full of scratched-up non-stick pans from a decade ago. Caraway wants to make it very worth your while to...

11.08.2026 10

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Fleshlight’s August Birthday Girls Are Here, and Yes, the Discounts Stack

Fleshlight‘s Birthday Cake Edition is such a genius idea. Once a year, a Fleshlight Girl’s signature sleeve gets flipped, with the internal...

10.08.2026 10

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Sam Watanuki

This Little Black Box Makes More Ice Than Your Fridge Ever Will (And It’s On Sale)

Does your freezer’s ice maker keep up with your household, or do you do an ice run before every single cookout or dinner party? This countertop ice...

10.08.2026 10

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Not Ready to Pay Ninja Prices? These 3 Slushy Machines Get the Job Done

The Ninja SLUSHi has arguably become the machine everyone wants this summer. That also means it’s frequently sold out, while being priced like the...

10.08.2026 10

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How To Stack Fleshlight’s Mix & Match, Build Your Own Combo Sales Up To 30%

Fleshlight is running its recurring Everyday Deals promotion, and this stretch (pun intended) is worth paying attention to because two separate...

07.08.2026 10

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This Discreet Lockable Sex Toy Bag Is the Nightstand Upgrade Your Play Drawer Needs

When you’re in the heat of the moment with your partner—whether that’s foreplay or fully going at it—I’m not sure if there’s ever really...

07.08.2026 10

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Two Pokemon TCG Restocks Are Live On Amazon—Catch ‘Em Before They’re Gone

Pokemon’s 30th anniversary year has turned every TCG drop into a small event, and restocks aren’t sticking around long once they land. Between all...

07.08.2026 10

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WHOOP Is a ‘Wearable’ That Counts Your Steps AND Tells You What to Do With Them

Real-time technology is getting better, but most fitness trackers still just tell you what happened. WHOOP is a wearable that’s built to tell you...

07.08.2026 10

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Hisense’s New U6SF Pro TV Is Basically a Home Theater, Gaming Rig, And Soundbar In One Box (Deal Alert!)

Most TVs ask you to pick a lane. Here’s one that’s good for movies and anyone who appreciates aspect ratios. Or here’s a TV with a Gaming Mode...

06.08.2026 10

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Why Are Athletes Taking Mushroom Gummies?

If, like me, the word “mushroom” has mostly meant one of two things—a topping you pick off a pizza, or a topic you only bring up around someone...

06.08.2026 10

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You Can’t Buy the New-Chip, Speedier Apple Watch Ultra 4 Yet, But These Apple Watches Are On Sale Right Now

The next Apple Watch Ultra is on the way, and the early details are enough to make anyone currently wearing an Ultra 1 or 2 start side-eyeing their...

06.08.2026 10

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Pokemon and Adidas Just Revealed 12 New Sneakers For You to Catch

Pokemon is turning 30, and adidas Originals decided the right way to mark it was with a 12-pair sneaker collection deep enough to make anyone who grew...

05.08.2026 10

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This Cardi B and Old Navy Collab Was Not On My Bingo Card, But I’m Into It

Old Navy is continuing to keep its legacy mall brand dreams alive. Cardi B is now fronting the brand’s Fall 2026 “Most Wanted Denim” campaign,...

05.08.2026 10

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Are Hoka Shoes Worth It? We Investigate If They’ve Rightfully Earned Their Place as a Sneaker Mainstay

If you’ve spent any time near a running store, a theme park, or even just a crowded food hall, you’ve undoubtedly overheard someone evangelize...

05.08.2026 10

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From a Gentle Wake to One That Shakes the Crap Out of You: These Alarm Clocks Are on Sale at Amazon Right Now

Students, avert your eyes! It’s that dreaded time of year when you have to hop out of the pool, and plop into your classroom chair. Or, maybe school...

04.08.2026 10

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Meet the Clit Whisperer, the Serum That’s Jumpstarting Everyone’s Foreplay

The idea of foreplay is simple. It works best when it feels effortless… when a little flirtation naturally turns into something much more without...

04.08.2026 10

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Your Home Office Setup Is Missing A Chair That Doesn’t Hate You—These 3 Ergonomic Office Chairs Are On Sale Right Now

The pandemic took everyone remote. And while there’s no shortage of return-to-office mandates happening in 2026, there are still plenty of remote...

03.08.2026 10

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Sam Watanuki