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| Your Sex Toy Use, Care, and Reference Guide |
| Explore the Diverse World of Sex Toys with the Sex Toy Reference Guide |
| Learn About the Materials Used in Sex Toys. |
| How to Use Lube with your Sex Toys. |
| Proper Care & Cleaning of your Sex Toys. |
| Sex Toy Reference Guide |
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Anal Sex Toys While there are some vibrators and dildos/dongs that are intended for anal use, this category covers all other kinds of anal toys - butt plugs and anal beads. When using any anal toy, be sure to apply plenty of lube to the toy and your anus for smooth, safe penetration. Butt plugs tend to vary widely in length, but they’re generally wider than most other sex toys meant for anal use. Because of this feature, butt plugs are mainly the playground for experienced anal toy users instead of beginners. Butt plugs also contain a large flat base so butt plugs can be easily removed. Anal beads are a string of several beads that can be inserted anally. These beads start off small and then grow larger, offering something for beginners and experienced sex toy users. Some of the anal beads even vibrate with movement so just walking to the water cooler can send your rear tingling. Browse for anal sex toys. |
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Dildo and Dong Sex Toys Dildos and dongs are sex toys meant for vaginal or anal penetration. These sex toys are made from a wide variety of materials and are typically phallic-shaped. Unlike vibrators, dildos and dongs do not have a motorized component so you never have to worry about running low on battery power at a crucial moment! Many dildos and dongs come with suction cups so you can place them in special positions for a more interesting experience. Double dongs or double dildos make it possible for two people to enjoy the dildo or dong at the same time. Double dongs are basically two dongs joined together with some extra material in the middle for flexibility. Dildos and Dongs are so similar that the terms are practically interchangeable. However, true sex toy connoisseurs know that dildos are the more realistic of the two - often looking like a penis complete to base shaped like a pair of balls. Shop for dildos and dongs. |
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Erection Enhancing Sex Toys Erection Enhancers include several types of sex toys, such as cock rings, that are designed to affect the penis by adding length or by restricting blood flow to prolong an erection. Extensions are used to add length and girth to average or below-average penises. Extension sex toys fit over the head of the penis - typically adding 2 to 3 inches to the length and as much as 2 inches to the width of a penis. These are often designed similar to condoms, in that you position them at the tip of your penis and roll them downward into place. NOTE: Extensions are not designed to replace condoms. Cock rings fit snugly around the base of the penis shaft. These sex toys provide a tight fit that restricts blood flow to the penis, prolonging the erection and also adding slightly to length and girth. There are many different varieties of cock rings. Some are sized to also fit around the balls to increase the time it takes to ejaculate. Many cock rings also include some sort of mini-vibrator used to stimulate your partner and yourself. For safety reasons, you should never use a cock ring for more than 20 minutes to allow for proper blood circulation. Check out our erection enhancers. |
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Love Doll Sex Toys Love doll sex toys bring to mind a balloon blow-up hanging out at a college frat party or a bachelor party! Love dolls today are far more sophisticated - some top-notch dolls are even so realistic that they’re almost scary! The majority of love dolls are shaped like a woman, albeit a short one. Love dolls typically have openings in their mouth, vagina and anus (also called the Greek opening) that can be used for insertion. These openings tend to be similar to masturbation sleeves, made from a soft jelly material with a small opening. You should look for love dolls where these openings are removable so they can be easily cleaned. Quality love dolls also include egg vibrators for further stimulation. Shop for love dolls. |
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Masturbator Sex Toys Masturbators, also called strokers, sleeves, or pocket pussies, these hand-held toys are meant to make male masturbation more enjoyable. They are typically made from either jelly, silicone or cyberskin and have a small hole at either end. The outside can be shaped like a pair of lips or a vagina complete with hair while the inside usually has a series of ridges or pleasure nubs for a more realistic and exciting sensation. While you can use your hand in a pinch, many men prefer the smoother, tighter sensation of masturbators as the more realistic feel leads to more powerful orgasms. When using masturbators, it’s important to use plenty of lube on your penis and on the inside of the masturbator to prevent damage to the sex toy. Browse masturbators. |
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Pump Sex Toys Pumps are specialized sex toys aimed to enhance overall penis size or at men who might have problems attaining an erection. You place the special pump chamber tightly over your penis and then pump out the air. This creates a strong form of suction in the chamber which leads to blood rushing into the penis and creates the largest possible erection. After removing the pump, most users will use a cock ring to help sustain their increased size for longer periods of time. Read More About Pumps. Shop for pumps. |
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Sleeve Sex Toys Sleeves are meant to fit around the penis for enhanced sensation. Sleeves are snug enough to stay in place but aren’t really snug enough to restrict blood flow like a true cock ring. Some sleeves are several inches long and covered with pleasure ticklers to provide vaginal and clitoral stimulation. Others have a special curve at the top for G-Spot stimulation. And then other sleeves are used to add inches to penis length. You can also use sleeves on some vibrators for the sake of variety. Browse our collection of sleeves. |
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Strap-on Sex Toys Strap ons are specialized sex toys that aim to function just like a penis. Strap ons are usually dildos or dongs that can be locked into place on a special harness that the user then can wear like panties. The dildo juts out like a hard penis and can be used for penetrating thrusts like a real penis. When shopping for strap-ons, it’s important to look for devices that have a secure, firm locking system to hold the dildo in place during penetration. Without that system, the dildo can easily come loose and ruin the fun for both partners. Shop for Strap Ons. |
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Stimulating Sex Toys Stimulators is something of a miscellaneous category. This catch-all category includes cock rings, sleeves and other items decided to stimulate erogenous zones. This category also includes unique sex toys designed to be attached to the nipples either with some sort of suction device or clamps so they can be worn during sex. These nipple stimulators include some sort of egg vibrator to provide continuous nipple stimulation. It is important to form a good seal with the suction sex toys - typically by wetting the nipple or area in question. This will keep the sex toys in place during strenuous activities. The sex toy’s speed and intensity are typically controlled with a remote - allowing easy adjustment depending on your mood and desires. Some of the upper-scale suction or clamp sex toys are designed to be used on the vagina or clitoris also. Learn About Ben-Wa Balls. Browse for stimulator sex toys. |
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Sex Toy Materials
Sex Toys are made from a several different materials, which can affect how you use your sex toys, your sex toys’ price and even how you maintain your sex toys. Before buying a sex toy, you should research the 6 basic materials - Plastic, Latex, Jelly, Cyberskin, Silicone, and Glass - so you can find the sex toy best suited to your needs. Plastic Sex Toys Plastic is a popular choice for sex toys, largely because of its extremely low price. Sex toys made from plastic tend to be very basic, no-frills models. Plastic sex toys are very smooth and sleek. Plastic sex toys tend to be excellent for penetration, providing a firm and fulfilling experience. But their lack of flexibility makes them less effective when it comes to clitoral stimulation. Latex Sex Toys This material is one step up from plastic. While still relatively cheap, latex gives the sex toy user many more options. Latex sex toys are firm enough for deep penetration, but these sex toys have more give and a little more flexibility than their plastic counterparts. Because latex sex toys have much more friction than plastic ones, you should always use a lube with them. Jelly Sex Toys Jelly sex toys provide an excellent balance between usability and cost - making this the material of choice for many mid-range and luxury sex toys. Jelly is very easy to mold, color and shape, properties which manufacturers take advantage of whenever possible. This results in jelly sex toys numbering among the most colorful and exotic-looking models of sex toys as well as giving designers a chance to include many special features. Jelly is a very pliable material that has on overall smooth, soft and even supple feel to it. Despite their name, jelly sex toys have a consistency similar to a hard-boiled egg and are very effective at penetration. Cyberskin Sex Toys Cyberskin sex toys are prized for their highly realistic feel and appearance. This special material comes very close to replicating the feel and appearance of human skin, especially after you hold these sex toys close to your body to warm them up. Because of its realistic look and feel, cyberskin is commonly used in high-end adult toys and realistic sex toys. It combines the soft give of jelly sex toys with the firmness of latex sex toys. Cyberskin sex toys do require some specialized cleaning. Silicone Sex Toys Silicone is a high quality material that is rapidly revolutionizing the sex toy industry. Silicone is prized for its durability as well as its superior hygienic properties. Silicone can put up with a great deal of stress and hard-use while retaining its original shape and qualities. Silicone sex toys tend to be more expensive because these models are meant to last for years of intense usage. For the most part, silicone sex toys are soft and firm and feel very comfortable whether used for penetration or clitoral stimulation. Silicone sex toys are also easy to clean. Glass Sex Toys The numerous benefits of glass sex toys make them highly appealing to the sex toy connoisseur. Glass sex toys often have a special, unique shape and are liberally covered with bumps and nodules to provide additional stimulation. Some special glass toys even include vibrators. But the most unique option of glass sex toys is the ability to cool the sex toys or warm the sex toys for added stimulation. Provided that the glass sex toy doesn’t have a vibrator, you can safely use hot water to warm up your glass sex toy to a comfortable temperature or you could place your glass sex toy in the freezer or refrigerator to cool your glass sex toy. On top of all that, glass sex toys are highly durable, your glass sex toy could last for your lifetime with the proper care. Glass sex toys are also non-porous. As for cleaning, you can simply throw non-vibrator glass sex toys in the dishwasher or a pot of boiling water. But all of these sex toy benefits do have a price. Glass sex toys are much harder to manufacture than other sex toys, which drives up the price of glass sex toys compared to other sex toys. The special features of glass sex toys even mean that some sex toys have to be handmade. |
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| Sex Toys & Sex Lubes While there are some sex toys that can safely be used without lube, Picking the Right Lube can help protect most sex toys from overall damage and increases the sex toy’s lifespan. Using Lube with your sex toy also greatly enhances the sex toy’s effectiveness and the sex toy user’s overall experience - especially with Proper Cleaning. This guide covers the basics of lube, please refer to the Lubes and Lotions Guide for more in-depth information. Picking the Right Sex Lube for your Sex Toy You should always be careful which kind of lube you use with your sex toy. Using the wrong lube could damage your sex toy or greatly decrease its lifespan. Water-based lubes can be used safely with any sex toy. Oil or petroleum-based lubes can damage certain sex toys – particularly sex toys made from latex. Silicone-based lubes can be used with any sex toy that is not made from silicone. Using Sex Lube with your Sex Toy Once you’ve selected a safe lube to use with your sex toy, you should carefully apply a small bit of lube to the toy as well as the body part you intend to use the toy on. If you have a dildo you want to use for anal penetration, you should apply the lube to your anus. There should be enough lube to solidly coat both surfaces. Note that depending on which type of lube you use, you might need to stop briefly to add more if the lube should dry out. Cleaning Sex Lube from your Sex Toy To clean off the lube, you should wipe off the toy and yourself with warm, soapy water and then dry off with a towel. Water-based lubes are the easiest to clean off. Other lubes might prove more difficult to remove or can leave behind a sticky feeling that some people find unpleasant. |
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| Taking Care of your Sex Toys
With just a little bit of Cleaning, Maintenance, and Proper Care, you and your favorite sex toys can have a long and enjoyable partnership. Cleaning and Maintaining your Sex Toy Most sex toys are incredibly easy to clean. Just wet a clean towel in warm soapy water and wipe the sex toys off – taking care not to get the control area or battery compartment wet. If you use your sex toy anally, you must clean it very thoroughly using antibacterial soap or rubbing alcohol if possible as soon as possible after each use. There are also special cleaners formulated to safely work with adult sex toys that you could use instead. Be sure to clean your sex toy soon after use. Never put off cleaning your sex toy until the next day. After cleaning, dry the sex toy with a soft, clean cloth. If your sex toy is made from cyberskin, you should apply the special powder to maintain the sex toy’s unique feeling. After thoroughly drying your sex toy, you should wrap it in a dry cloth and store your sex toy in a cool, dry place. These are the recommended cleaning methods for the most popular sex toy materials: Plastic – soap and water, rubbing alcohol, sex toy cleaner Latex – mild soap and water, sex toy cleaner Jelly – mild soap and water, sex toy cleaner Cyberskin – mild soap and water, Cyberskin cleaner, sex toy cleaner, talcum powder Silicon – soap and water, sex toy cleaner Glass – soap and water, sex toy cleaner, rubbing alcohol, boiling water Replacing Sex Toy Batteries When you wear out your batteries, replacing them is as simple as a trip to your nearest drug store. Most sex toys take AA or AAA batteries, but some sex toys take common watch batteries. Be sure to take note what battery you need when you remove them from the sex toys. The batteries on most models can be removed by unscrewing the base of the sex toys or removing the panel on the remote control. Long-term Sex Toy Storage Batteries contain highly corrosive chemicals, and it’s not recommended that you leave them inside your sex toy for extended periods of time. If you don’t plan to use your sex toy for longer than a week, you should remove the batteries, wrap your sex toy in a dry towel and store it in a cool, dry place. |
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Penis Pumps
Penis pumps are basically the opposite of most other pumps you’ve ever encountered. Instead of inflating bike tires or basketballs, penis pumps work by removing air instead of adding air. The user inserts their penis in a tube, and then presses the tube to the base of their penis. For the pump to be effective, the user must fit all the way inside so the base of the pump forms a solid seal against the skin. The user then squeezes the pump mechanism to suck the air out of the tube, creating a vacuum inside the tube. This vacuum, in turn, causes blood to rush to the penis. Since erections depend on blood flow, this increased amount of blood enlarges the penis. The benefits are more noticeable when it comes to length, but many users also report a gain of girth. When buying a penis pump, you should be sure to look for a model that would allow for a tight seal between the chamber and your skin to allow for more effective suction. Many users also prefer a trigger-type device to the bulb as they argue that the trigger is easier to use. For safety reasons, you should buy only penis pumps that contain an emergency release valve. This valve will fill the chamber with air in case you have difficult removing the penis pump. Also you should never use a penis pump for prolonged periods of time. There are a few pumps aimed at women. These pumps function just like the male penis pumps but are targeted to the clitoris or the vaginal area. For the most effective experience, users should use the pump daily to promote penis growth. After using the pump, it is recommended that you apply a cockring around the base of your erection to help maintain the increased length and girth of your erection. |
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| Ben-Wa Balls Ben-Wa balls are one of the most misunderstood and under-appreciated sex toys on the market. They are admittedly unusual compared to vibrators or dildos, but Ben-Wa balls offer a diverse set of benefits that should please even the most demanding user. Ben-Wa balls are a string of specialized beads, anywhere from 4 to 6. These beads contain a weighted ball bearing that moves inside the balls whenever you shake them. If you’ve ever tried a pair of Chinese worry balls, Ben-Wa balls feel and work similarly but are much smaller. They produce a varied, grinding-type of sensation that provides superior vaginal or anal stimulation. Ben-Wa Ball Stimulation The main attraction is that Ben-Wa balls provide constant stimulation whenever you move and the motion of the balls is completely random so you never know what to expect and you never get accustomed to the sensations like one can with vibrators or other sex toys. Ben-Wa balls are especially beneficial for Kegal exercises, which strengthen a woman’s pelvic muscles. By squeezing and releasing the balls, you can drastically improve the benefits of Kegal workouts while also rewarding yourself with enhanced pleasure. Ben-Wa balls are also quite enjoyable to work in and out of the vagina or anus because their shape differs so much from the straight shaft found on so many other sex toys. Many users find the new shape to be stimulating just for the sake of variety. |
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