May is the month to slow down, touch in, and celebrate the pleasure and power of solo intimacy. At ILO Wellness, we believe masturbation isn’t just a moment of physical release- it’s a full-body, sensory celebration of your own sexuality. Whether you're new to solo play or deeply acquainted with your pleasure, Masturbation May is your invitation to explore your body and deepen your connection with it—one sense at a time.

Here's how to ignite all five senses during solo play, featuring ILO's most loved products for intimate wellness and self-pleasure.

Sight: Create Your Pleasure Sanctuary

Pleasure starts with presence, and the space around you can make all the difference. Set the tone by dimming the lights, lighting your favourite massage candle, and letting the flicker of soft flame bring warmth and anticipation. A beautiful space encourages your mind to relax and your body to follow.

ILO Tip: Try the Massage Candle from ILO’s collection- its gentle glow and warm, nourishing wax double as massage oil for sensual exploration.

Smell: Scent to Centre and Seduce

Scent has the power to ground, awaken, and arouse. Choose a fragrance that feels indulgent- something that pulls you out of your head and into your body. Rub some Body Oil on your wrists or décolletage, or let the aroma from your Balm Oil-Based lubricant work its magic.

ILO Tip: The Body Oil is perfect for a pre-pleasure ritual- hydrating, softening, and sensually scented to enhance your experience.

Sound: Tune Into Erotic Atmosphere

What you listen to during solo play can heighten arousal and guide your fantasy. Curate a playlist of slow beats, sexy rhythms, or even erotic audio. If silence helps you focus inward, lean into that too. Sound is about what you need to drop into pleasure.

ILO Tip: Let your vibe buzz quietly in the background. The Duo Vibe is discreet and powerful—perfect for rhythmic pulses that sync with your soundtrack.

Taste: Arouse the Tongue

Engage your sense of taste with a juicy piece of fruit, a sip of wine, or dark chocolate melting on your tongue. Solo play can start in small, sensuous ways- reminding you that pleasure lives in every corner of your body, not just between your legs.

ILO Tip: Before or after your session, use our gentle Intimate Wash to refresh. It’s pH-balanced, free of harsh ingredients, and a loving way to care for your vulva or intimate areas.

Touch: The Language of the Body

This is where it all comes together. Your skin is your largest sex organ—explore it slowly. Try dry touch, glide with water-based lubricant, or add in a toy that matches your mood. Are you craving powerful sensations to the external network of your clitoral ? Go for the Duo Vibe. Want something to use all over the body? The Egg Vibe is a pocket-sized powerhouse.

ILO Tip: Start with your fingertips, tracing the parts of your body that often go unnoticed. Use Balm Oil-Based lubricant for a sensual, skin-on-skin glide, or ILO’s Water-Based Lubricant if you're reaching for a toy.

Your Body. Your Pleasure. Your Ritual.

Masturbation is self-connection. It’s healing, grounding, and empowering. By engaging all your senses, you move solo play from routine to ritual- something to look forward to, to savour, to celebrate.

This May, give yourself permission to explore pleasure on your own terms, with products that honour your body and elevate the experience.

Explore the ILO Wellness collection and curate your perfect solo session. Your body deserves it.

By Kiara Sasha