Sex Toy Info
Dildos:Dildos have been around for centuries and are a great way for women to experience vaginal fullness while they masturbate. Dildos can be used vaginally or anally.
They come in various size, shapes, colors and designs. Strictly speaking, dildos have no mechanical devices and do not vibrate. Some have handles, suction cups, are double-ended or have an upward curve for G-spot stimulation.
Dildos can be manufactured out of many different materials including jelly, silicone, rubber, latex, cyberskin or glass. Your personal preference will dictate which type you prefer. Some women like dildos that closely resemble the look and feel of a real penis and therefore choose the jelly, silicone, latex or cyberskin types.
Believe it or not, the latest trend in dildos are the glass models. These are easy to clean, warm up quickly to body temperate and are remarkably break resistant. A well-made glass dildo can last for years if it’s properly handled with care.
Strap-on Dildos:
Strap-on dildo use to be just for lesbian couples, but it has moved into the mainstream as more heterosexual couples discover the pleasure these toys can bring to a sexual encounter. Women are strapping them on to anally penetrate their male partners who’ve embraced the orgasmic pleasure of prostate orgasms.
Men can also pleasure their female partners whether it’s offering double-penetration anally and vaginally using their penis and the strap-on dildo simultaneously or whether it’s strapping the dildo on to satisfy their partner after their erection has subsided.
The Strap-ons are made from leather, rubber or plastic and are adjustable. Some come with a dildo and others are purchased separately. Shop around and check out the various models, choosing the one that suits your needs. If you’re looking for one for the man to wear make sure there’s a space for his penis to go through as some strap-ons were designed primarily for women.
Double Penetrators:
Double-ended or Double Penetrators are generally dildos that provide two phallic ends. Some are designed side by side for strictly simultaneous vaginal and anal penetration. Others were designed with a penis on each end and can be used with two partners or folded and used anally and vaginally by one person.
Vibrators:
Vibrators cover a huge category of toys from hand-held massagers to phallic-shaped devices to everything in between. Vibrators send pleasurable sensations to the erogenous zones and are generally powered by electricity or batteries.
Personal Massagers:
These electric gadgets were designed to pleasure not only your muscles but your erogenous zones as well. Sold in drugstores and department stores, these devices provide soothing pleasure wherever you place them on your body.
Personal massagers can be shaped liked a hand wand, or like a mixer. The vibrations of personal massagers can be quite intense, so you may want to start off on the lowest level or use a wash cloth in between the massager and yourself to prevent yourself from becoming over-stimulated. Another alternative is to leave your underwear on and massage your genitals through them.
Eggs and Bullets: – remote wireless and not wireless Vibrating bullets and eggs were designed either to be inserted into the vagina or stimulate the clitoris, depending upon the model. Some have attached wires and others are remote controlled for interesting partner play.
When it comes to bullets and eggs make sure you pay a little more and invest in a good quality toy or you’ll be sure to be disappointed if the toy fizzles out too soon.
Penis Shaped Vibrators: The sizes, shapes, styles and materials used to create what is known as the typical “vibrator” is truly a mind-boggling experience. Step into any sex shop, online or offline, and you’re sure to be overwhelmed by the selection of these devices.
Some are shaped like elongated bullets and made from plastic. These vibrators can vary from 4 inches to 8 inches long. Other vibrators are modeled from actual penises and resemble them with realistic veins, coloring and skin texture.
These “realistics” as they’re called, can be made from silicone, cyberskin, jelly or latex. “Rabbit” vibrators (also known as a “girl’s best friend”) were designed to provide women with the fullness they desire in their vagina while the penis part of the vibrators moves in circles inside and added part (the rabbit’s ears ) sits outside and stimulates the clitoris. G-spot vibrators usually have a curved tip and are designed to stimulate this super-charged area of the vagina.
Hands-Free Vibrators: These small devices are usually shaped like a butterfly and strap around a woman’s legs providing hands-free stimulation. Some of these vibrators have g-spot or vaginal stimulators. These vibrators can be used solo or for clitoral stimulation during intercourse.
Fukuoku or Finger Massagers: These mini massagers sit on the end of a finger and are designed to provide vibrations to whichever erogenous zone you’re interested in exploring.
Nipple Clamps: These little devices provide erotic thrills to men and women who enjoy nipple play. Whether you prefer clamping these onto the tips or the base of your nipples, you’ll find your pleasure zone. Nipple clamps come in different varieties.
Some have vinyl or rubber tips to protect you from too much pressure. There’s also nipple clamps that vibrate or heat up. Some are joined by a chain for gentle pleasurable tugging sensations when needed.
Nipple Suckers: Nipple suckers have suctioned cups that, when moistened with saliva or lube, fasten onto the nipples. They come in static or hand-operated pump varieties.
Clitoral Suckers: These wondrous little devices simulate the sucking motions of cunnilingus. They have a suction bulb on one end for squeezing which is attached by hollow tubing to the small piece that fits over the clitoris.
The key to using this toy is to squeeze the suction bulb very lightly using just your thumb. If you squeeze too hard the suction piece attached to your clitoris will clamp on too tightly and hurt you.
So practice using this device on other areas of your body that are less sensitive, like your fingertips. Then when you get the hand of it, try it out on your nipples before progressing to your love button. Some of these Clitoral Suckers also come with a vibrating piece to further enhance your pleasure.
Cock Rings:
Cock rings are usually made from rubber, leather, silicone or metal. They fit tightly around the base of the penis or around the testicles and the base of the penis, depending upon the design. They put pressure on the contracting muscle during ejaculation causing what has been described by guys as the best orgasms of their lives.
Cock rings can be placed on the penis when it is flaccid or erect. Erections are firmer as the ring causes the blood in the penis to be trapped. Cock rings should only be worn for 30 minutes at a time as too much blood pressure can cause damage to the tissues and blood vessels.
When trying out a cock ring for the first time, try a model that snaps apart so it’s easier to remove in case you wish to remove it prior to ejaculating. Cock rings are available with erotic ticklers and bullets so that each thrust will also pleasure your partner’s clitoris. Some models have a double-tickler which stimulates the testicles as well.
Penis Sleeves: Designed to simulate oral or vaginal sex, these tubular-shaped devices provide men with pleasurable hand jobs. The better quality penis sleeves closely simulate the real thing, according to many men. Some have pearls imbedded inside and others vibrate, for added pleasure. Many are designed with life-like materials that very closely resemble a real vagina or mouth.
Penis Pumps: Penis pumps can help men have bigger and harder erections. It works by creating a vacuum effect which increases blow flow into the penis. The fuller erection is held in place by a ring placed around the base of the penis. Better quality models cost a little more but are made with good quality latex or rubber seals and powerful suction action.
Love Dolls / Pelvises: These wonders of sex technology can provide men with a very life-like sexual experience. Blow-up dolls come in various types and models and depend upon the sexual experience one is trying to achieve. Some dolls have oral, vaginal and anal openings.
These range from beautiful porn stars to she-male fantasy dolls depending upon one’s sexual orientation. Erotic pelvises are closely modeled after real porn stars and are made out of realistic materials. Generally the female genitalia is replicated with very small vaginal and anal openings designed to stretch with penis insertion. Proper care must be taken to wash these pelvises after use and sprinkle corn starch inside to prevent tackiness.
Anal Beads:
Anal beads are plastic or rubber beads that are strung together, usually with gradually larger beads and a ring at the end for easy removal. They are inserted into the anus one at a time and then slowly removed one by one causing a pleasurable sensation.
Men find that pulling the beads out at the peak of orgasm causes a mind blowing sensation as the prostate is massaged.
Butt Plugs:
Butt plugs come in various sizes and shapes. Butt plugs have a diamond shape, a narrow tip and a flared base. The flared base is important so that it doesn’t slip up into the rectum. This can and does happen and causes much embarrassment as well as a trip to the emergency room to have the plug removed.
Butt plugs are not meant for thrusting in and out of the rectum; you insert them gently and leave them there while you play. Some butt plugs are shaped like a corkscrew and have ridges that are literally “screwed” into the rectum. When you’re done playing you “unscrew” the butt plug to remove it.
Vibrating butt plugs add a little extra thrill to the anal experience by sending pleasurable sensations throughout your rectum. In women, this can be felt through the thin vaginal wall, increasing pleasure to the male partner during intercourse.
Inflatable butt plugs are inserted into the rectum and pumped up, increasing the space it takes up inside. This full feeling causes the vagina to feel tighter to the penis during penetration. Butt plugs can be used by women or men as both have sensitive nerve endings in the anus that benefit from anal play.
Men have the prostate gland located inside the rectum that is massaged with the butt plug and causes mind-blowing orgasms. Women benefit with the feeling of fullness of having a butt plug inside their rectum while also having a penis or vibrator inside the vagina. The vaginal wall is very thin and contributes to amazing g-spot orgasms.
Use plenty of lube for butt plug play and make sure you insert it very slowly. You may have to stop a few times to allow the sphincter muscle time to adjust to the sensation. Butt plugs are designed to be worn, so once you have the butt plug inserted you can get up and walk around or continue to play with other toys. You should not feel a great deal of pain and if you do you should stop immediately.
Numbing creams are available to help with anal penetration but most experts agree that pain in this area is your body’s way of telling you not to proceed or you may cause damage. Pain is generally caused by not using enough lubrication or not proceeding slowly enough for the anal opening to get used to the sensation of the butt plug.
Lubes: Lubricants or lubes as it’s generally called, add much pleasure by creating a slippery, smoother surface wherever it’s applied. Whether you’re using it solo or with a partner, lube helps accentuate erotic sensations and heighten your bliss.
Lubes come in two varieties, water-based or silicone. Water-based is the easiest lube to use as it washes off easily from your body and your sheets. It’s naturally absorbed vaginally and is very similar to vaginal fluids. These lubes are well-tolerated by most people and generally rarely cause allergic reactions.
Water-based lubes are ideal for use with condoms as they will not cause them to break down. The only down-side to water-based lubes is that they are not recommended for anal use as they don’t last long and require frequent reapplication. Water-based lubes come in flavored varieties as well for oral sex.
Do use caution with flavored lubes as some can contain glycerin which can cause yeast infections in women. Silicone lubes are ideal for anal usage because it’s very slippery and last much longer than the water-based variety. This lube type works well with condoms and latex gloves for safer-sex practices.
Some people do have sensitivities to silicone lubes so you may wish to purchase trial sizes of this lube until you’re sure no allergies exist. Do not use silicone lubes with silicone toys as this will cause your toy to deteriorate. You can, however, use a condom overtop of your silicone toy and still use silicone lube.
Bondage Toys:
Bondage toys run the full spectrum from light bondage toys such as handcuffs, blindfolds or scarves to BDSM toys such as whips, paddles, hoods and masks. The key to successful bondage sex is that both partners consent to the bondage play. Many couple have a safe word they use to bring the bondage play to an immediate stop if they so choose.
You may find bondage play more enjoyable if proper bondage gear is used. Handcuffs purchased from an adult store come with an easy unlocking system as well as being lined with fake fur for comfort. Using scarves on the other hand, can cause binding or chafing of the skin.
Whether you’re the dominant (the person doing the giving) or the submissive (the person doing the receiving), bondage is a highly erotic form of sexual play. The submissive gets to lie back and experience total erotic pleasure using all the senses. The dominant gets to experience the thrill of bringing their partner to newly complete erotic heights.
Sex Games:
There are many varieties of sex games available on the market today. Many are playful and daring, allowing couples to explore new and different ways of pleasing one another. Any regular game can also easily be turned into a sex game by using your imagination.
Card games or board games can quickly turn into a sexy encounter by altering the rules a little. For example, the card game Blackjack (or 21 as it’s sometimes called) can be a fun game with the loser of the hand performing sexual moves on the other person for a set time. When the time is up, the game resumes and the next winner gets the choice of which tantalizing treat they’d like.
Swings:
Sex swings allow couples to experience a truly unique experience by allowing totally access to all body parts. The body is totally weightless and can be manipulated as desired creating a sexual experience unlike any other. As with any other sex toy, quality counts and with sex swings this is doubly important as injury can occur with an inferior product.
Invest in a good swing and check the weight maximums stated on the package. Make sure you follow installation directions exactly as you don’t want your partner to come crashing down in an inopportune moment.
