Purchasing a sex toy can be pretty intimidating: a woman walks into an adult shop with a wall lined with dozens of colorful silicone and plastic phallic shaped gadgets ready to be viewed. There are tables with bowls filled with flavored lubes, racks with sexy bedroom clothes and rows and rows of adult films. Yes, a trip to the adult store can be quite overwhelming for a sex toy novice. The sex toy industry has seen a boom in the past few years as more and more people have opted to add a sexy companion into their sexual routine. Are you ready to make your first purchase? Here are 10 things you should know before laying down the cash to purchase a sex toy.
There is nothing to be ashamed of
Some view the purchasing of a sexual aid as something that is shameful and dirty, but the truth is choosing to add a battery operated companion (or non-battery operated) into a sexual relationship whether to use by one’s self or with a partner is a beautiful thing! These amazing devices were created for women to receive more pleasure from sex and to have fun doing it! So don’t be ashamed of wanting more from a sexual experience. Grab that toy that speaks to you and show your partner what you’re really capable of!
Know what it’s for
There are a plethora of toys that are on the market that come in many colors, shapes and sizes. Before making as commitment to purchase, know exactly what the toy is used for and how it should be used. Some toys are clitoral stimulators, while others are used in the anus. When in doubt about what a toy is used for, as a sales representative that works in the store for guidance.
Choose one that’s easy to use
Some toys are a bit complicated to set up and use, so if this is your first toy, choose one that doesn’t have a ton of functions and has clear instructions on how to use. A clitoral vibrator with 3-6 settings is always a great start for beginners.
Order online
If walking into an adult shop seems intimidating, shopping online is the best option for you. One can browse thousands of options of sex toys on any of the hundreds of retailers online and have items shipped directly to her in a discrete packaging. One of my favorite brands to shop for online is Jimmy Jane, a design-centric line of vibrators and pleasure aids. In terms of discretion, you can’t go wrong buying products online, as these types of brands stress the importance of people’s privacy.
Great for long distance relationships
Being at a distance from a beloved can leave on hot and bothered, so instead of suffering in the heat of sexual desire grab a sex toy for relief! Using a personal massager, a dildo or a clitoral vibrator in between those personal visits with your partner can help with curving that burning desire to satisfy your sexual thirst with your partner. You can use the toy solo or have Skype sex with your partner in mutual masturbation. It’s a great way to keep the relationship that is at a distance interesting.
Size doesn’t matter
There are a plethora of sizes of sex toys, but one doesn’t have to purchase the largest toy in order to receive satisfaction. It’s all about the shape and the function of the toy that makes it the best option for a buyer. There are toys that curve upward to hit the coveted g-spot for super orgasmic action, and there are averaged sized rabbit vibrators that swirl and buzz at several speeds to please both the vagina and the clitoris at the same time. Relax! It’s not the size of the toy that matters; it’s the function and the way a toy is used that matters most.
Use lube
When skin meets silicone or plastic with motion, friction typically results and can cause discomfort and tearing of the sensitive skin of the vagina/vulva. To reduce friction and to ensure these toys move easily over the skin, use a lubricant that is safe for the toy and what it is made out of. Water based lubricants are great to use with sexual aids and are easy to clean up.
Great for spicing things up
Looking for a way to add some spice to your sexual relationship? A sex toy is perfect for just that! Bed restraints, sex swings, sex furniture, flavored/warming body oils, edible panties, whips and more are just a few of the items that can be purchased to add that spark back into the sexual experience.
They aren’t just for women
The sex toy industry has its main focus on women, but ladies aren’t the only ones that can have fun and benefit from sex toys. There are several toys on the market made specifically for men’s pleasure including prostate massagers, male masturbators, blindfolds, whips, restraints and cock rings. Shopping with your mate can be a fun experience for the both of you, so take your boy toy along for some mutual toy shopping!
Clean the toys properly
Treat your sex toys as you would anything else that goes on or inside of your body by keeping them clean! Some of these toys are porous and can harbor nasty bacteria that can later spread to the vagina and cause infection. Using an antibiotic soap and warm water will do the trick. There are also sex toy cleaning solutions that are sold in the store for convenience. Clean them up, pat them dry and store the toys in a safe place until it is to be used again. I suggest getting a little black box or a silky bag to keep your intimate treasures in.
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