Should I Buy That Sex Toy?
I hope that helps those that need a little bit of help deciding whether that toy they're looking at is likely to be a good buy, especially if money is tight.
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Saturday, July 20, 2013
Should I buy that toy? A handy guide!
Sometimes a friend comes to me and wants my advice on toy shopping. Often these friends are brand new to toys or want to try a new variety of toy. I immediately start lobbing facts and demands at them. No jelly! Read reviews! Stay away from packages containing porn stars! I imagine it can be a bit startling for them. But today I thought, hey, you know what would help? A flowchart. Yes, I am that nerdy. I made a sex toy buying flowchart. Wanna see? I present to you...
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Holidays are Coming Up...
~This sponsored post was brought to you by Eden Fantasys.~
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but people are starting to get their Christmas lists together. If you've been waiting for a special occasion to get a really nice toy, this may be the time. Want something, but don't know what? Here are a few of my picks that I have tried and loved.
For Her: A wand vibrator, also called a massager. Wand vibrators come in a variety of sizes, qualities, strengths, and colors. Some are rechargeable, some run on batteries, some plug in to the wall. The most well known is the Hitachi Magic Wand, which I currently own. Many high-end companies are now coming out with their own version of wand vibrators, like the Lelo Smart Wand. Even though wands are made for external use, you can buy attachments for some of them that allow them to be used internally, such as the Gee Whiz.
For Him: Male Maturbator. Honestly, this is an area that Husband and I are just learning about. So many of our toys are female-centric, or female-centric that we learn how to use as a couple. I wanted to get something for him, something high-quality. The problem was that neither of us were sure if he'd like that kind of toy, since he'd never had one. We came upon the Tenga Egg, which is a disposable one. He loved it and now I'm on the hunt for a long-lasting toy that we can use together. Or apart. Or both.
For the Couple: Vibrator and Massager. I'm in love with the We-Vibe Touch for sex with Husband. In certain positions it fits between us, is rechargeable, and made of silicone. I also love the Contour M by JimmyJane for actual muscle massages. Simple to use, made of ceramic, and doesn't hurt our hands.
For info on female orgasm: The book! I Love Female Orgasm is a book that I wouldn't be without now. The book is all encompassing, so not all of the information will be relevant to every one. However, the book is full of fantastic information.
If you want to start browsing, you may want to check out the Eden Fantasys promotion page for current sales. Don't forget, if you buy from Eden, you get points which can applied to the next order. Or, save up a lot of points to use on something big. Points can even be used to pay for shipping. It's up to you. It's one of the (many) reasons I usually do my shopping there. For more info on how the point system works, check out the points page.
~This sponsored but honest post was brought to you by Eden Fantasys.~
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but people are starting to get their Christmas lists together. If you've been waiting for a special occasion to get a really nice toy, this may be the time. Want something, but don't know what? Here are a few of my picks that I have tried and loved.
For Her: A wand vibrator, also called a massager. Wand vibrators come in a variety of sizes, qualities, strengths, and colors. Some are rechargeable, some run on batteries, some plug in to the wall. The most well known is the Hitachi Magic Wand, which I currently own. Many high-end companies are now coming out with their own version of wand vibrators, like the Lelo Smart Wand. Even though wands are made for external use, you can buy attachments for some of them that allow them to be used internally, such as the Gee Whiz.
For Him: Male Maturbator. Honestly, this is an area that Husband and I are just learning about. So many of our toys are female-centric, or female-centric that we learn how to use as a couple. I wanted to get something for him, something high-quality. The problem was that neither of us were sure if he'd like that kind of toy, since he'd never had one. We came upon the Tenga Egg, which is a disposable one. He loved it and now I'm on the hunt for a long-lasting toy that we can use together. Or apart. Or both.
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| Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
For the Couple: Vibrator and Massager. I'm in love with the We-Vibe Touch for sex with Husband. In certain positions it fits between us, is rechargeable, and made of silicone. I also love the Contour M by JimmyJane for actual muscle massages. Simple to use, made of ceramic, and doesn't hurt our hands.
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| We-Vibe Touch |
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| JimmyJane Contour M |
For info on female orgasm: The book! I Love Female Orgasm is a book that I wouldn't be without now. The book is all encompassing, so not all of the information will be relevant to every one. However, the book is full of fantastic information.
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| Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
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All that being said, what am I getting? I've got my eye on a couple of things. I'm thinking about getting Husband the Tenga Flip Hole. And as a gift for us, my next order will probably be the Jopen Ego e3, and maybe these feathery things, just because I find them amusing.
If you want to start browsing, you may want to check out the Eden Fantasys promotion page for current sales. Don't forget, if you buy from Eden, you get points which can applied to the next order. Or, save up a lot of points to use on something big. Points can even be used to pay for shipping. It's up to you. It's one of the (many) reasons I usually do my shopping there. For more info on how the point system works, check out the points page.~This sponsored but honest post was brought to you by Eden Fantasys.~
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Basic Guide to Sex Toys
For those that are new to sex toys, the sheer number of types, companies, and materials can be overwhelming. Where to start if you're new? If you don't know what you're looking for? Sex Toys 101 is not exactly taught in sex ed.
Of course, there are way too many for me to cover everything, but here is a basic list that should be helpful.
Clitoral Vibrators: A clitoral vibrator is just that. It's made to vibrate the external part of the clitoris and is generally not made for insertion.
Vibrating Dildos/Vaginal Vibrator: A vibrating dildo is a vibrator made for vaginal stimulation.
Rabbit Vibrator/Dual Stimulation Vibrator: A rabbit or dual stimulation vibrator is generally a dildo with an arm that stimulates the clitoral area and vaginal area simultaneously.
G-Spot Vibrator: A G-spot vibrator is made to stimulate a woman's G-spot from the inside. These usually have a curve or bulb on the end. Sometimes the whole thing is curved.
Wands/Massagers: Vibrating wands, sometimes marketed as massagers, have a long handle and a bulbous vibrating head. They may be battery powered, rechargeable, or be able to be plugged in. They are external vibrators and are NOT meant to be inserted. However, there are companies that sell attachments that fit on the head that have a protrusion that you can insert, such as the Gee Whizzard.
Prostate/Anal Vibrator: Self-explanatory, yes? Same as a vaginal vibrator, but made for anal or prostate stimulation.
A non-vibrating toy is, obviously, a toy made for some kind of stimulation but does not vibrate.
Dildo/Vaginal Stimulator: This is a toy that is generally, but not always, phallic shaped, and used for vaginal stimulation.
Prostate Massagers/Plugs: For men, a prostate massager is a toy that massages the prostate from the inside. A plug is made for anal stimulation in either sex. Both may or may not vibrate.
G-Spot Dildos: A G-spot dildo is a toy designed to stimulate the G-spot. It may or may not vibrate.
Vaginal Exercisers: A vaginal exerciser is a toy that is made to strengthen vaginal muscles. They may be called Kegel Exercisers, and often come in some round/ball shape, but not always.
Male Masturbators: These are toys specifically for men to masturbate with but can also be used with couples as foreplay or to replace oral sex or mutual masturbation by hand. They can be disposable or reusable, realistic or fanciful.
Of course, there are way too many for me to cover everything, but here is a basic list that should be helpful.
Vibrators
A vibrator is any toy that is made to stimulate the genital or anal area and vibrates. That being said, there are several different kinds, and a toy may fit into more than one category. For instance, the G4 Big Boss is a vibrating dildo, but is also a G-Spot dildo because of the curve.Clitoral Vibrators: A clitoral vibrator is just that. It's made to vibrate the external part of the clitoris and is generally not made for insertion.
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| The We-Vibe Touch clitoral vibrator. |
Vibrating Dildos/Vaginal Vibrator: A vibrating dildo is a vibrator made for vaginal stimulation.
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| The G4 Big Boss vibrating dildo. |
Rabbit Vibrator/Dual Stimulation Vibrator: A rabbit or dual stimulation vibrator is generally a dildo with an arm that stimulates the clitoral area and vaginal area simultaneously.
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| Lelo Ina 2 high-end rabbit vibrator. Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
G-Spot Vibrator: A G-spot vibrator is made to stimulate a woman's G-spot from the inside. These usually have a curve or bulb on the end. Sometimes the whole thing is curved.
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| The Uma G-Spot vibrator. Photo credit Eden Fantasys |
Wands/Massagers: Vibrating wands, sometimes marketed as massagers, have a long handle and a bulbous vibrating head. They may be battery powered, rechargeable, or be able to be plugged in. They are external vibrators and are NOT meant to be inserted. However, there are companies that sell attachments that fit on the head that have a protrusion that you can insert, such as the Gee Whizzard.
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| Hitachi Magic Wand |
Prostate/Anal Vibrator: Self-explanatory, yes? Same as a vaginal vibrator, but made for anal or prostate stimulation.
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| Jopen's Ego e4 high-end prostate vibrator Photo credit Eden Fantasys |
Non-Vibrating Toys
A non-vibrating toy is, obviously, a toy made for some kind of stimulation but does not vibrate.
Dildo/Vaginal Stimulator: This is a toy that is generally, but not always, phallic shaped, and used for vaginal stimulation.
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| Rainbow Heart Dildo |
Prostate Massagers/Plugs: For men, a prostate massager is a toy that massages the prostate from the inside. A plug is made for anal stimulation in either sex. Both may or may not vibrate.
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| Lelo's Bob Pleasure Object Prostate Massager Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
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| Njoy Pure Plugs Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
G-Spot Dildos: A G-spot dildo is a toy designed to stimulate the G-spot. It may or may not vibrate.
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| The Pink Flowered Friend is a G-spot dildo. |
Vaginal Exercisers: A vaginal exerciser is a toy that is made to strengthen vaginal muscles. They may be called Kegel Exercisers, and often come in some round/ball shape, but not always.
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| Fun Factory's Teneo Uno and Duo are Kegel exercisers. |
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| The Tenga Egg disposable masturbator Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
Couple's Toys/Vibrators
Couple's Toys/Vibrators are toys that are made to be used together, but usually can also be used alone. They can be anything from sensual wear to vibrators that are made to be worn or used during partnered sex. |
| We-Vibe 3 Couple's Vibrator |
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| Ego e3 Photo Credit Eden Fantasys |
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