Good sex is important – it can make us happier, healthier and more productive. But only 29% of women say they always reach orgasm during intercourse. Can Crescendo, the world’s first customisable, gender-neutral sex toy, provide a better understanding of our desires and help us have better sex?

From cupcakes to handbags, almost anything can be vegan – and that includes condoms. US-born brand Sustain Natural offers cruelty-free contraceptives that are also organic and fair-trade – perfect for people who are increasingly conscious of the toxins in and provenance of everyday products.

From romance novels to 16 and Pregnant, teens have long seen entertainment as a way to learn about sex, turning media channels like MTV into unwitting teachers. Now health organisations are recognising the role of fun. But can comics and TV dramas really be education tools?

Despite living in a time of sexual liberation – 61% of couples use contraceptives globally – the mere mention of masturbation is still enough to make many squirm. In its latest campaign, Durex continues to turn the enjoyment of sex – not just safe sex, but kinky sex – as a taboo topic on its head.