{"id":202,"date":"2017-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lovenselife.com\/uncategorized\/sex-toys"},"modified":"2017-04-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-21T00:00:00","slug":"sex-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/sex-toys\/sex-toys","title":{"rendered":"Sex Toys 101 \u2013 A Positive and Detailed Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a blushing sex toy virgin or a kinky veteran who is seasoned in the trenches of BDSM (with the cane scars to prove it) \u2013 there is always more we can learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will break down the types of toys, what they are, safety tips, and interesting facts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, because there is just too much info for one post, <strong>I&#8217;ve included MANY links to other articles&nbsp;<\/strong>if you want to get into more detail about one product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>TOYS FOR THE VAGINA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>DILDOS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span>\u2013 Toys that are shaped like a penis used for sexual stimulation. They come in various lengths and widths. The oldest one found is around 28,000 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">VIBRATORS&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong>\u2013 These are the same as a dildo, but they feature an internal motor that vibrates for extra stimulation. Some are waterproof, rechargeable, or take batteries. A few expensive models can connect with other <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/r\/joip26\" target=\"_blank\">sex toys via Bluetooth or long-distance apps<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>NOTE: <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/g-spot-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">G-spot toys<\/a> can be either vibrators or dildos but should have a <strong>distinct curve at the end to target the g-spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>STRAP-ONS<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 Dildos or vibrators that are meant to be worn with a harness during sexual activity. The key features to look at is how big the \u201cO\u201d ring is. Dildos require a wide base that won\u2019t let them slip through the O-ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>BEN WA BALLS<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Also known as orgasm, geisha, Venus, or Burmese balls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are small, marble-like, weighted balls meant to be inserted into the vagina for sexual stimulation but mostly to exercise the pelvic floor muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not to be confused with anal beads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>CLITORAL VIBRATORS<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 A small vibrator means for external stimulation &#8211; never for insertion. Usually focused on the clit, but can be used anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>CLITORAL PUMPS<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Similar to the penis-pump concept &#8211; meant to increase blood flow to the genital area and help with orgasm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>If you want detailed guides, take a look at:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/first-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Learn How to Buy <strong>Your First Vibrator<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/how-to-use-a-dildo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>How to Use a Dildo<\/strong> &#8211; Go from Average Moans to Atomic Groans<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/lipstick-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Lipstick Vibrators <\/strong>&#8211; They&#8217;ll Never Know What&#8217;s in Your Bag<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/discreet-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">10 <strong>Discreet Vibrators <\/strong>&#8211; Stop Stashing Your Sex Toys<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/female-sex-toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">21 <strong>Female Sex Toys <\/strong>Essential Buyer&#8217;s Guide and Reviews<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/best-rabbit-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">10 <strong>Best Rabbit Vibrators<\/strong> You Need to See Now<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>TOYS FOR THE PENIS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>MASTURBATION SLEEVES<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 Other names include \u201cOnaholes\u201d or \u201cFleshlights\u201d (a famous brand). They are soft, skin-like, flexible tubes to go around the penis and provide extra stimulation during masturbation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some have one hole with a closed-end at the other or two holes to make an open end. They can look like simple tubes or more elaborate reproductions of vaginas or anuses. The term \u201cFifi\u201d is a one-use disposable sleeve masturabtor.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/penis-pump.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/penis-pump.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/penis-pump-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">EXTENSION SLEEVES<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Condom-looking sleeves that go over a penis to add length or texture for a partner\u2019s pleasure. They can also help people who have problems maintaining erections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>PENIS PUMPS<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 A cylinder vacuum device that fits over the penis. Meant to increase blow flow, engorge the member, and help with erections. They are also sold as penis enlargement devices and sometimes prescribed by doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>COCK RINGS<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 A ring placed around the base of the penis to slow blood flow which makes erections easier to maintain for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SEX TOY FACT:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span>70% of sex toys are manufactured in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>If you want detailed guides, take a look at:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/penis-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">No Need to Be Shy &#8211; Learn How to Buy a<strong> Cock Ring<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-toy-blog\/male-penis-vibrator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Penis Vibrators<\/strong> &#8211; Comprehensive&nbsp;Guide and Reviews<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/pocket-pussy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Magical<strong> Pocket Pussy<\/strong> &#8211; Buyer&#8217;s Guide to Masturbation Sleeves<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">MAGIC WANDS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/domi3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6091\" width=\"76\" height=\"396\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re probably thinking of<strong> Hitachi<\/strong>, and you&#8217;d be right! However, since this &#8220;back massager&#8221; came out on the market, there have been many other models popping up &#8211; some good some bad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good ones are STRONG but&nbsp;<strong>not meant for internal use<\/strong> (unless you have an attachment that can convert it). Great for vaginal, penis, or outer-anal stimulation. Also great to use during sex!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t bother with battery-operated ones. Stick with rechargeable, cordless versions or corded ones (if you don&#8217;t mind the hassle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">TOYS FOR THE BUTT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">ANAL PLUGS<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Cone-shaped toy that goes in the rectum. Shorter than a dildo and have a flared base to prevent the toy from getting lost inside the rectum.&nbsp;<strong>Anal Trainers<\/strong>&nbsp;are the same but come in sets (from small to large) to help people ease into anal play.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Prostate.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6092\" width=\"175\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Prostate.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Prostate-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">ANAL BEADS<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 A long chain of orbs connected by a string or cord. They are inserted slowly into the rectum one by one then pulled out during orgasm for extra stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">PROSTATE MASSAGERS<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 Men have their own g-spot (called the p-spot). Prostate toys are curved to stimulate this area. Some vibrate, others don\u2019t, but none of them are meant as \u201cthrusting\u201d devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SEX TOY FACT:<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;Sex toys are illegal in some countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>SEX MACHINES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"299\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Sybian-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6093\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A mechanical device that uses penetration or rotation at various speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the attachments are dildos, vibrators, or male masturabators, they deserve their own category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find <strong>power tool machines, saddles, monkey rockers, electro stims, or various types of homemade devices<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SEX TOY FACT:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Over 50% of women have used sex toys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>SEX DOLLS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Real-doll.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Real-doll.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Real-doll-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You might be thinking of the novelty items you find a bachelor party (blow up balloons with open mouths).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although those models, as well as better\/nicer versions, are still made, the industry has made leaps and bounds in the way of sex dolls. They now look far more realistic and feel pretty close to a natural skin using body-safe silicone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The base price is around $2000 and goes up from there depending on the level of customization you want \u2026 and boy can they customize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t worry, ladies, they also make male dolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>TOYS FOR NIPPLES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tweezer-clamps.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6095\" width=\"285\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tweezer-clamps.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/tweezer-clamps-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>NIPPLE CLAMPS<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;\u2013 These devices do exactly what they say. They apply pressure to nipples (for both men and women) which cut off blood flow then reintroduces it \u2013 pain and pinching levels depends on the strength of the clamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are usually applied in pairs and sometimes connected with a chain, whether tweezer clamps, piercing clamps, clover clamps or clothes-pin styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\">SUCTION CUPS<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 These are designed to increase blood flow and stimulation to the nipple area. Some women can even achieve orgasm this way. Some look like turkey basters, makeshift breast pumps, or like something you find in a doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SEX TOY FACT:<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ee82ee;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>The rabbit vibrator was invented in 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>EROTIC FURNITURE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"246\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sex-furniture.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6096\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This includes any piece of furniture that aids in sexual activity. These include sex swings, sex gliders, fisting slings, angled foam wedges, bondage equipment like stocks, smother-boxes like queening stools, love chairs, spanking benches, and sawhorses etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between these and sex machines is that furniture has no moving or electrical parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>BDSM EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex toys is a vague (and huge) category. Although BDSM toys should have their own article, we will throw in an overview here:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimi-Bed-Restraints.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimi-Bed-Restraints.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ultimi-Bed-Restraints-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>GENERAL<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u2013<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span> Binders, hooks, ball locks, gags, cuffs, bondage mittens, harnesses, belts, hoods, tape, yokes, breast binders, chastity belts, collars, corsets, humblers, hobble skirts, spreader bars, mono-gloves, muzzles, rope, shackles, sleepsacks, stocks, blindfolds, masks, floggers, vampire gloves, canes, paddles \u2026 and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>MEDICAL THEMED<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>\u2013<span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>Electro stim machines, genital pumps, prostate toys, straight jackets or other medical restraints, and enema bags. You can also find speculums (spreader for the vagina or anus), urethral dilators\/sounds, penis plugs, protoscopes, forceps, pinwheels, dental retractors, and reflex hammers etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want BDSM toys but don&#8217;t want to shell out hundreds of dollars? <strong>This article will help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>WHERE SHOULD YOU GO SHOPPING?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying from trusted manufacturers is the first step. There&#8217;s not a lot out there made with safe materials or assembly\/construction practices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0099;\"><strong>SOME RECOMMENDED SELLERS:<\/strong><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/r\/joip26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;Lovense<\/a><\/strong>, Njoy, Fleshlight, Tenga, Aslan, Bad Dragon, Divine Interventions, Frisky Beast, Fuze, Hole Punch, Kiiroo, Papaya Toys, Aneros, Doxy, Lelo, OVO, OhMiBod, We-vibe, Crave, L\u2019Amourose, Je Joue, Luxotiq, Maia, Marc Dorcel, Pleasure Works, BS Ateleir, Crystal Delights, Happy Silicone Valley, Jimmy Jane, Laid, Minna Life, Nobessence, PyreXions, Rianne S, Sensuelle, Nomi Tang, Fun Factory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not to say that ALL their toys will be GOOD \u2013 just safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Je Joue, for example, creates 100% body-safe toys (and I will happily give them points in that department) but their designs, functionality, and pricing is something akin to slapping a hundred-dollar price tag on a silicone casing filled with jittery cymbal monkies that don\u2019t work 80% of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For toys you don\u2019t insert, there are plenty of sellers out there that offer a great variety in a wide price range, and you don\u2019t need to worry as much about body-safe materials (unless you are dealing with latex and allergies etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some sites that have collections from several brands&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Lovehoney.com<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Ann Summers.com<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Liberator.com<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Goodvibes.com<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Holisticwisdom.com<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is Amazon *gag* but <strong>I recommend extreme caution when buying from there <\/strong>(with generic sellers that are passing on a name brand, but especially white brands). Yes, you can find fantastic deals, but far too often the quality is crap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then again, if you just want something dirt cheap to experiment with before investing in better options, go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\"><strong>SAFETY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/x-ray-dildo1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6099\" width=\"328\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/x-ray-dildo1-1.jpg 351w, https:\/\/www.lovense.com\/sex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/x-ray-dildo1-1-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Avoid<\/strong> toys made of Cyberskin, Elastomer, Fanta Flesh, FauxFlesh, Futorotic, Jelly (or other various spellings), Neoskin, PVC, Rubber, SEBS, Silica Gel, Silicone blends, TPE\/TPR, TPR-silicone, UR3, and Vinyl. These are either toxic, or porous, or both.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Even if you\u2019re experimenting and going cheap, don\u2019t resort to dangerous materials.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Body-safe materials will be non-porous<\/strong> and made from either medical grade silicone, medical grand stainless steel, borosilicate or soda-lime glass that is made correctly, wood\/ceramic\/stone with the proper finish to make it nonporous, and ABS (hard) plastic.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wash your toys before and after each use.<\/strong> Dry them thoroughly and store them in a container or bag that will keep them clean. 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