When you think of sex furniture, your brain might automatically picture some dungeon-esque situation out of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” You might also wonder why such a thing exists when you could just smash on any ’ole piece of furniture in your space, right? Well, the reality is a little more woo-woo (and hygienic) than that. When you implement furniture that’s built for sex into your living spaces, you’re creating a sanctuary for intimacy. What’s more, it’s a whole lot easier to clean, erm, “moisture” out of sex furniture than out of your expensive velvet couch. But the benefits don’t stop there. Recently, SELF spoke with Melanie Rose (@melanieruthrose,) the host, designer, and consulting producer of Netflix’s new show “How To Build A Sex Room,” who gave us all the sultry intel about adding sex furniture into your home and sex life. Tap the link in bio for her expert picks, and how to begin furnishing your new favorite place to play.