SEX ACADEMY
Back to School Isn’t Just for Kids—Enhance Your Pleasure With a Sex Ed Refresher
Sex ed in America is failing us, as both teens and adults; while learning to put a condom on a banana is helpful as far as it goes, the naked truth is that sex and sexuality can’t be summed up with a few half-hearted lectures on birds, bees--or bananas.
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Proudly Socially and Sexually Conscious
A quick Google search or glance at the shelves in your local drugstore will show that you have many choices when it comes to sexual wellness products. So why choose a socially conscious company like ours? In addition to prioritizing pleasure and performance, we’re proud to help make the world a better place—in the bedroom and beyond. We believe that having fair employment and manufacturing practices and using our platform to promote equity and justice are the keys to making quality products that everyone can enjoy. At Mayer Labs, we were socially conscious before it became a buzzword. We worked hard to depict—and affirm the value of—LGBTQ+ customers amid the 1980s AIDs crisis, when our government and society alike ignored the needs and humanity of this community. We have always supported reproductive justice efforts and designed products that meet the unique wellness needs of women and other people with vaginas. And most importantly, we started this company out of a desire to make quality condoms and lubricants that people want to use and trust to enhance their intimate lives. We believe that safer, more satisfying sex is a central part of the human experience that should be available to anyone who wants to enjoy it. In addition to trying our hardest to promote the greater good, we’re dedicated to using the latest science and research to create innovative products with premium ingredients. Our commitment to research ensures we can attract and retain top quality engineers and helps us achieve and exceed quality standards for 35+ years and counting. Our ultra-thin Kimono Condoms, including the one-of-a-kind Kimono Swirl, revolutionized the marketplace with more comfortable yet reliable condoms that leverage the latest Japanese manufacturing technology. Science shows that improperly sized condoms are more likely to slip or break, so we were also the first to offer a thin and sensitive larger condom and others in various shapes and sizes to fit every body. Our lubricants benefit from the same vigorous research and testing that has made Kimono Condoms the preferred brand of customers and community health organizations for more than three decades. Our lubricants are gentle, pH-balanced formulas that can be safely used anywhere. We make all of our lubricants in the USA to exacting quality standards, whether you choose ultra-thick Kimono Swirl Silicone or smooth, organic AquaLube Natural. Our passion is staying at the forefront of our industry’s evolution and following the science of great sex in whichever pleasurable direction it takes us. An Arabic proverb proclaims, “One who has health has hope, and one who has hope has everything.” We demonstrate our hope and care each day by committing to the responsible manufacturing, marketing, and production of our products and by encouraging inclusive, healthy intimacy and pleasure for all.
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Pride Celebration: be proud and be loud at parades and at the ballot box
During this Pride Month we celebrate the beauty, history, tenacity and contributions of LGBTQ+ people as well as the strides we have made in the fight for civil rights. It’s a joyous time and everyone at Mayer Labs wishes you a Happy Pride! Of course, there are always those people for whom “Happy” and “Pride'' do not go together. Anti-sex conservatives, and those that court their votes use Pride as a platform to justify anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. And, yes, we said “anti-sex” conservatives. Part of their opposition to Pride is that they believe it is a celebration of “sin.” They do not see LGBTQ+ people. They are unable to see LGBTQ+ people as loving human beings who are deserving of a healthy and satisfying sex life, love life, and family life just like anyone else. Make no mistake that the same people who protest at Pride events by shouting Bible verses along with unchristian hate and violence though megaphones are the same people who scream at patients who are heading into medical offices that provide abortions. They have a very narrow view of sex and sexuality, which is echoed in the “Make America Great Again” agenda. The MAGA Agenda narrowly defines acceptable expressions of self, of gender roles, and of sexual expression, where the only sex anyone should be having is procreative sex between cis women and cis men. From this narrow perspective, ever since Roe v Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, anti-sex conservatives have felt emboldened, making it pretty clear that they won’t be happy until contraception is banned and until we have a Federal Government that can tell us who and how can love. We at Mayer Labs are fierce allies of the LGBTQ+ community and staunch supporters of reproductive rights. Obviously, we’re opposed to any bans on contraceptives, and not just because we are a sexual health and wellness company. It’s because since our founding, we have been celebrating the capacity of each of us to be fully human. It’s because we are called to recognize the light that radiates from everyone who comes into this world. This is not defined by our sexual orientation and gender expression. Since our founding we have used our platform to advocate. We were proud to stand up in 1987 and include LGBTQ+ people in our advertisements and corporate materials. In the midst of the devastating AIDS crisis, we worked to expand access to health care, promoting safer yet pleasurable sex for all. In those extremely dark days, the anti-sex conservatives were spewing unchristian hate at the thousands of people who were sick and dying. Many of us see today as déjà vu. Women and LGBTQ+ people have hard fought rights to sexual expression. If anti-sex conservatives don’t want to have sex or experience pleasure, that’s their prerogative. But it certainly isn’t ours, and they have no right to make these kinds of decisions for the rest of us. In a country with two major political parties, the majority of elected and candidate Republicans have decided to court the small, but very vocal, anti-sex conservative crowd. Whether or not they believe it, they have absolutely adopted a widely unpopular anti-sex agenda. Their political bargain continues to result in setting their sights on reproductive freedom, contraception, and rolling back LGBTQ+ rights. Not to mention the shameful attack on transgender people, especially transgender kids. This June, let’s celebrate… BUT, when you vote come November, remember it is critical to ask yourself: Does the person I am voting for see me as a lesser human being and do they believe they have the right to police my sex life? If the answer is yes, don’t vote for them. This is an unprecedented time of polarization and is pushing us to step into the darkness of hate. Let’s be clear, the attacks on sexual and reproductive freedom are part of an attack on hard fought advances in democracy and the enfranchisement of women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ citizens. Tell politicians and anti-sex conservatives to get out of our bedrooms. Whether you’re at the ballot box or a Pride parade, be proud and be loud.
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Solo Sex…Finding New Ways to Feel Good
It’s no secret, and we believe it should be a secret at all, that some of people's most intense pleasurable sensations come from masturbation...
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Swirling Your Way to Unbelievable Pleasure
Discover Mayer Labs' cutting-edge Kimono brand condoms and lubricants, designed to enhance intimacy with premium quality and scientifically-backed technology. Explore the revolutionary Swirl lineup for new sensations, and complete your experience with natural cleaning solutions for intimate accessories.
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Give thanks for your partner this season
One of the best parts of this season is the darkness. For is it in the darkest of spaces that light shines most brightly. In a society where so often we focus inward on what we want, this time of year encourages us to be graceful. To consider the needs and desires of others, to appreciate what we have, to be charitable, and to share what we have as a means of spreading joy and love. Around the holidays, everyone and everything around us is encouraging us to GIVE. Maybe you’ve been busy. Possibly you have been mindful of donations and supporting community drives for the less fortunate, or helping family members in need,. donating toys to a local charity or creating holiday cards for a nursing home this season, but have you shown appreciation and gratitude to your partner? Have you found your way to show love? Read on for some simple ways to communicate—and strengthen—your love through giving all year long. Call out the little things Every relationship takes work, day in and day out. Yet, the smaller acts that sustain a relationship often go unnoticed. As this year ends, and the next starts, commit to recognizing and acknowledging the daily investments, small and large, that your partner makes in your relationship. Let them know how much those small acts matter. It will make your partner feel seen and appreciated, and can even motivate you to become a more thoughtful and invested significant other, too! But in this season, consider the small little things they do to make this world a little better. Appreciate how they bring grace to others and how that makes you feel. Speak their language Everyone has different ways that they show and perceive love. If food is the way to your partner’s heart, cook their favorite meal or try a new restaurant together. If your partner shows—and receives—love through physical intimacy, carve out a special time to give them the sexy attention they deserve amid the chaos of work and other responsibilities. Demonstrate that what’s important to your partner is important to you, too, and watch your connection flourish. Share only the positives Train your mind to pay more attention to the great things about your partner by committing to only speaking highly of them to the people around you. And do this in their presence so they can witness your genuine belief. Also, be mindful, to avoid griping to a friend about something that annoys you about your partner, instead share something thoughtful or wonderful they did. It will get you in the habit of admiring them instead of criticizing them, and improve how your social circle perceives them, too! Be their biggest champion We all have goals and dreams, and when it comes to achieving them, having a supportive person in your corner can make all the difference. Whether they are trying to improve their health or find a better job, be the encouraging voice they need to achieve success. Help them recognize their strengths and build upon them, celebrate their small victories, and take every opportunity to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Approaching the world as a team—even when you’re pursuing individual interests and desires—can make your relationship even more solid. Remember why you chose them Whether you’ve been together for months or decades, tap into the excitement of a new relationship by remembering what made you fall for your partner in the first place. Look at them the way a stranger would, admiring their physical qualities or imagining what the activity they are doing or clothing they are wearing says about their personality. Remember the things you did to get their attention or try to impress them early on, and plan a special throwback date to channel that energy and reinvigorate your partnership. Remind each other of those early days AND how and why you still have those feelings and thoughts. May you look with wonder at the darkness, and find the light and hope that comes from connection….Focusing on others creates more satisfying relationships, stronger communities, and a better world. Start anywhere that feels right….and that may be right in your own bedroom by loving and appreciating your partner, Wishing you a joyful and gratitude-filled season from all of us at Mayer Labs!
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Bring gratitude into the bedroom
‘Tis the season to give thanks, and gratitude is great for improving mental health, well-being,...
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Not coming to a store near you: Where to find Kimono Swirl & Mayer Labs’ products
At Mayer Labs, we’re in this work because we love people. We love helping people...
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Why sexual wellness? and…meet kimono swirl!
At its most basic, sexual intercourse is an act that is the foundation of our...
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