In honour of Sex Toy Day yesterday and the release of my newest porn for women compilation on The Store by Erika Lust, Toy With Me: The Sex Toy Compilation, I'm calling for a celebration of sex toys! Read on as I share all their sexually enhancing benefits and a list of my favourites with different gender identities & expressions in mind.
Sex toys can open up a whole new world of pleasure, whether you’re rolling solo or with a partner. They are a great tool to experiment with different sensations in your body to discover new realms of pleasure, in your time, and to your own rules. The more you know how your body works, the more effectively you can excite your pleasure points! And, when you know what makes you feel good, you’ll be able to better communicate your desires to your partner as well. Communication and fun are key to building up mutual sexual satisfaction. You can introduce sex toys into your relationship to up your fun factor by playing together or even masturbating together.
Besides improving your sexual awareness and the quality of your orgasms, sex toys can increase body positivity and lead to a greater appreciation for it. Sex toys can also help with sexual dysfunctions, such as erectile dysfunction or anorgasmia. Even though orgasm should not be the goal of sex, they can help you relieve performance anxiety and help you enjoy the journey even more.
We’ve been told for so many years what we are supposed to desire or not, having arbitrary gender roles attached to our bodies even before we find out for ourselves what we actually like. Many people are still not aware of the real health benefits of discovering their body and sexuality through masturbation. Almost half of the world’s countries nowadays banish the importation of sex toys for reasons of decency! To reduce the stigma we need to spread awareness around sex-positivity, starting with more effective sex education in school to encourage a more open, free of shame conversation around sex in society. If you want to explore your body it’s not because you’re a “sex addict” or a pervert. You’re just exercising your right to know yourself deeply and to feel good about yourself. Luckily, the sex-tech industry is evolving quickly and developing products to satisfy all sorts of sexual needs and body shapes so that everyone can feel worthy of pleasure.
On the upkeep of your toys, remember that hygiene is everything! Cleaning your sex toy with water and antibacterial soap before and after playing with it is an absolute must! Keep in mind that each toy has a unique way to be cleaned and stored, so be sure to check the instructions manual to find out how to take care of yours. The best practice is to dry them naturally before you put them away. Sex toys should be kept in cool and dark places and, if you have several ones in your closet, better to store each of them in their specific bag to avoid any damage to each other. Many toys run on batteries so if yours is one of them, make sure you’re using fresh batteries. If your toy is rechargeable instead, leave it in to charge for a few hours before playing. And never use it while plugged in!
If your first sex toy doesn’t suit you, don’t be discouraged. Just figure out what went wrong this time, then get back out there and try again! There are so many different options to choose from and testing different ones is the best way to find what works for you. Here, I share some of my favourite toys.
If you’re looking to get introduced to the world of sex toys but don’t really know where to start, I would suggest this discreet yet powerful button vibe to get a glimpse of vibrations! With this palm-sized toy, you can dive into a broad and exciting exploration of your body to figure out which spots of you like being stimulated. It comes with six vibration patterns and can be used alone or with a partner, in water or on land, and it’s definitely not expensive. Ready to start touching yourself?
LELO knows how to please all of your senses. Here’s another hand-held goody lightly scented with aphrodisiac fragrances! Just choose the colour and scent that intrigues you most – pink ‘Rose and Wisteria’, plum ‘Bordeaux and Chocolate, or ‘Lavender and Manuka Honey’. Lily is definitely one of my favourite clitoral vibrators! Its curved shape allows you to gently stroke your clitoris while moving with your body during your solo session. It’s also magnificent and really comfortable when used with a partner! Waterproof and USB-rechargeable, it has eight vibration patterns – from a teasing massage to an intense pulse.
This long vibrator is perfect to fit any type of body anatomy and genitals as you can bend it whichever way you want! Play with shapes to target your stimulation and write your own sexual script. You can use it both internally and externally, and to excite multiple areas at once. It comes with six different motors running along the entire length of the toy and, aside from 12 pre-set vibration variations to choose from, you can also create your own patterns by using the MysteryVibe app to adapt intensities and sequences as you please. You may need some time to put you at ease with the huge amount of choice available, but once you’re all set, this toy will likely become your best friend in the sheets. And yes, it’s undoubtedly cool during partner play too. Also, check out Buck Off by Buck Angel x Perfect Fit. This is the first sex toy for those who have transitioned or are currently transitioning FTM. Buck off was designed by adult filmmaker and trans activist Buck Angel in collaboration with Perfect Fit to help transmen to explore and love their bodies. Buck Off’s design was created to satisfy t-cock/enlarged clitorises – a common physical change that happens as a result of the hormone replacement therapy during one’s transition to male.
Sex toys for self-pleasure are still uncharted territory for many men out there who can often find them a bit daunting. I would suggest you start with a cock ring. You can find a huge variety of models and styles out there. Pivot by We-Vibe, besides being very easy to use, allows you to be controlled in real-time by one another as well as to create your own customised vibrations through the app! If you want to level-up instead check Manta by Fun Factory. Whether you focus one point of your penis or you stroke it, this one can elevate your solo play as well as your partnered sex by turning your penis into a purring vibrator! Push it to the base of the penis while receiving a blow-job to reach more intense orgasms. Its flexibility makes it suitable for any size and its ribbed surface holds lubricant for a smoother stimulation.
If you’re looking for something way more affordable instead, Italian brand WOVO is what you need. You’ll find a wide range of sex toys, lingerie, and erotic accessories accessible for all! I’d suggest trying their G-spot stimulator Gaya, made to tease the most sensitive points inside of your vagina with the curved shape and bulbous head. You can switch between seven vibration patterns and three different speeds, it is waterproof and USB-rechargeable. Go on and please yourself, you have no more excuses!
Great news for anal play lovers! b-Vibe and Le Wand created an exciting 10-piece set for anal, vaginal, and prostatic pleasure! Unwrap the box to find everything you need before, during, and after anal. Get started with some kinky foreplay with specialised finger condoms and gloves, and the lube shooter; keep going with Le Wand Petite and Curve to hit both G-spot and P-spot and tickle your hole; go ahead with b-Vibe Snug Plug 2 which is good for anal training as well as for prostate play and Kegel exercising. Once you’re done, clean it all up by using the towel and store everything in the included pouch. And it gets better, in the set you’ll also find a Guide to Anal Massage & Pleasure with tips and tricks for all entry levels. Are you ready to try?
Although most sex toys are excellent for couple play, this one is particularly fun for playing together. You can include this multifunctional toy in all of your games and moves; explore more than 33 ways to use it and over 100 different vibration combinations! With its movable arms and vibrating shaft, it’s good both for external and internal stimulation, for individual and joint pleasure, for both penis and vagina owners. You can use it in any kind of body combination – penis & vagina, vagina & vagina, penis & penis. It’s a greater stroker for a penis, and for those with a vagina, it’s such an interesting G-spot stimulator. Come on everyone, let’s have some fun!
Toy With Me: The Sex Toy Compilation is waiting for you on The Store by Erika Lust. So come out, come out, wherever you are, grab your toys because it's time to play. And, let me know in the comments what you think, I'd love to hear all about your favourite toys.