Sexual Health Alliance has teamed up with Arya to provide a review for the new and improved Arya monthly membership. Our team previously reviewed this product in December of 2022, you can read that Arya product review here. In exchange for this product review, Arya provided a complimentary subscription box for SHA’s Community Development Coordinator, Michelle Melville-Kashon. This is her product review.
The Arya Couples Platform: Getting Started
Like many of you, I saw the ads for Arya showing up on social media and started to wonder what it was all about. So when I was asked to review this product as part of the SHA Team, I was psyched. I love trying new services and obviously I love all things sex-positive, so I was in. Before we get into the review, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself for context.
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Martial Status: Married for 12 years, together for 14 years
Kids: 3 kids (1 adult and 2 school-aged)
“Hey babe, I’m trying out a new service and we are going to get some sexy time things!” I think my husband was pretty excited about the Arya platform when I told him what it was. It feels like it’s designed for people just like us, couples who have been together a while and want to shake up their sex life a bit. The first thing I noticed about the subscription process is that it got us talking more about intimacy.
After 12 years of marriage and 3 kids, intimacy isn’t always our first topic of conversation. Our top conversations range from “What activities do the kids have planned this week?” to “Hey, thanks for doing the dishes, this house was a wreck!” So when we had an opportunity to actually talk about something that related to just the two of us, I was excited.
The Arya Experience: Setting the Scene
The Arya experience started out with a quiz for both me and my husband to discover our erotic personas. It turns out we are both “Adventurers”! We each had a lot of fun with this part and had a few laughs together while we were filling it out. This was the first positive point I noticed about the Arya experience: connection. On what could have been another “down to business” day, we had a chance to connect and have fun. We also made the time to talk about some of the sexual experiences we wanted to try or learn more about. After we completed our quizzes, we received an email from the Arya Concierge with more information about our results. There was also the option for partners to share their results with each other, which was fun.
The Arya concierge is such a fun part of the Arya experience! They're a real person who guided us on our Arya journey and was just a text away. I want to emphasize REAL PERSON here. There wasn’t a bot on the other end of my text messages. It was an Arya expert who was there to give assistance or answer questions when we needed them.
Based on our erotic personas, we were each sent an Arya Scene. The one we received was all about Heat. There are a lot of fun features to explore in preparation for the scene. Here are a few of them.
A sexy playlist
Audio to discover erogenous zones
Educational information on wax play
Important safety tips
There’s a lot of great information here and you can pick and choose what you want to explore. There’s even an advanced section for incorporating BDSM if that’s your thing!
The Arya Experience: The Physical Box
What I loved the most about this was the physical box of goodies. We received a preview email letting us know more about some of the items that would be shipped in the box. These were the three primary items we received.
Massage Oil Candle: Bring relaxation and heat into the bedroom (Retail Price: $25)
Low-Temperature Candles: An intense sensation on the skin (Retail Price: $16.99)
Glass Pleasure Wand: Dual-ended glass for endless pleasure (Retail Price: $33)
The box also included a package of caramel lube and three cards about wax play and temperature play. I was super excited to get the box in the mail! Full transparency: It took me over a week to open the box. Why? It’s summer vacation and I am NEVA alone. My adorable youngest children are ALWAYS here. This is our primary challenge when it comes to intimacy (more on this later).
But when the day came to open the box, I was very excited about the quality of the items. They all felt very high-end, like a special treat. Instant love!
We are finally alone: It’s GO Time!
As mentioned previously, our biggest challenge is having alone time for intimacy. I know some people hate to hear this, but scheduling and planning intimacy is important! When you’re in the season of your life where you have other responsibilities and people to care for, planning is key. Sex can still be fun and exciting, it’s just that a little preparation is needed.
So, when the kids were out and about for the afternoon on a weekend, it was GO TIME! My husband and I loved going through the box of goodies and talking about what we wanted to use first. It was fun and exciting to use new accessories in the bedroom. Another great thing about the Arya membership experience is that it got us out of our normal routine. Having a variety of high-quality, specially curated products ready to go really spiced things up in an easy way.
Final Thoughts on the Arya Experience
My husband and I both had an amazing experience with the Arya membership! My two top takeaways from this product review are: connection and convenience.
Connection: Arya gave my husband and I an opportunity to talk more about intimacy and the different things we wanted to incorporate in our sex life. It was the perfect opportunity to connect, laugh, and have fun.
Convenience: Having the products curated for you and sent to your door is *chef’s kiss*! You don’t have to worry about searching for the best place to purchase high-quality items or what to buy, it’s all done for you. Talk about a relief from the mental load of life!
With Arya, you can choose how much time you want to spend with the Scene experience. Some people may want to read all of the articles and listen to the playlist, and others might just want to dive right into the box of goodies. This experience can be whatever you want it to be. If you need help throughout your membership, there’s a real person on Arya’s team waiting to guide you. It doesn’t get more VIP than that!
If you want to spice up your sex life in an easy and fun way, Arya has you covered! Are you ready to try the Arya membership?