{"id":36711,"date":"2023-07-11T17:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=36711"},"modified":"2023-07-11T17:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T17:00:07","slug":"sex-toy-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/sex-toy-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sex Toy 101: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Pleasure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover the ultimate beginner’s guide to pleasure with sex toys<\/a> as we lift the stigma and shame around them. Learn about the benefits of DAME products, and embrace a healthy approach to personal and partner pleasure.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

Much like van living, tiny homes, and adaptogens<\/a>, despite their increased appearance on social media<\/a>, sex toys are still shrouded in mystery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Sadly, sex toys are encased in shadowy unknowingness by societal design. As evidenced by the fact that less than half (18<\/a>) of the states require sex-ed to be factually accurate, the truth is we live in a sex-negative world where pleasure is seen as superfluous at best, and shameful at worst.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But pleasure isn\u2019t extra, it\u2019s essential \u2014 and exploring pleasure offers a number of mental, emotions, and physical health benefits, according to Lisa Finn, a sex educator with Babeland<\/a>, one of the sex-toy retailers that carries Dame Products<\/a>. \u201cExperiencing pleasure and exploring different means of pleasure can teach a person more about their body, flood an individual with feel-good hormones, help them cultivate body awareness, improve confidence in the bedroom, and help them access orgasm, if that\u2019s something they want to be able to access,\u201d they say.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the best tools for enhancing your pleasure? Sex toys. Engineered to provide sensations at an intensity, quality, consistency, and duration that the human body is physically incapable of providing, \u201csex toys allow you to experience different types, degrees, and consistencies of pleasure while you masturbate, have partnered sex, or explore group play,\u201d says Finn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But, as the saying goes, the first bite (step) of eating an elephant (exploring pleasure) is the hardest. That\u2019s why we put together this beginners guide to using sex toys in a way that feels good. Scroll down to get all your questions about how to use a sex toys, answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

The Benefits of Sex Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n

The benefit of sex toys, put simply, is that they feel good! And the fact that they can help you feel good \u2014 or even great<\/em> \u2014 is reason enough to use them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

However, there are a number of happy mental, emotional, and physical side effects of incorporating pleasure products into your life, according to Finn. \u201cUsing sex toys is a good way to learn about your body and understand that you can be an agent of your own sexual pleasure,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Further, because sex toys can provide sensations at intensities and patterns that the human body cannot physically create, some people are able to orgasm more easily with sex toys than without them. Orgasm floods the body with a rush of feel-good hormones, says Finn, which is why using sex toys can also reduce stress, relieve menstrual cramps, and even ease pain associated with chronic issues like migraines, arthritis, and endometriosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

In a partnered and multi-partnered setting, the best sex toys can improve intimacy, as well as your ability to communicate about sex, sexual fantasies, needs, and more, adds Finn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Choosing the Best Sex Toy\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n

First things first: <\/strong>Choose the body part you\u2019re hoping to stimulate with a sex toy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

True, most toys can be used on (or in) a variety of body parts. But if you\u2019re specifically interested in internal or external anal stimulation, you\u2019ll want to choose a toy with a flared base that anchors the toy firmly outside your bum. (The anal canal does not have an anatomically stopping point the way the vaginal canal has the cervix).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Similarly, if you\u2019re looking for a toy that can simultaneously stimulate two erogenous zones at the exact (!) same (!) time (!), you\u2019ll want a toy with a two-in-one design. Rabbit vibrators, for instance, can stimulate the nerve-clusters inside the vaginal canal (like the G-zone) and clitoris at the exact same time. Meanwhile, prostate massages with attached c-rings can pleasure the chest-nut sized hot spot in your anal canal while also promoting a harder, bigger, and longer-lasting erection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having a hard time figuring out which body part you\u2019re hoping to stimulate? For your first sex toy, it\u2019s best to choose a toy that stimulates a body you already know you enjoy having stimulated either by yourself or a partner. (If you are hoping to use a sex toy to learn that information about yourself, start with a wand vibrator like the Dame Arc<\/a> or Dame Com<\/a>, which can be used to massage a wide variety of pleasure points).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Next, you want to narrow down your selection to those made by body-safe materials. As a general rule, you want to opt for a toy made from a non-porous \u2014 meaning, without microscopic holes \u2014 material like medical-grade, silicone, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and ABS plastics. Toys made from other, porous materials cannot be cleaned completely and therefore can harbor bacteria. (Keep it easy and shop for the toys from Dame<\/a>, all of which are made from non-porous, medical-grade silicone).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Finally, think about any other features you need your toy to have in order for you to enjoy it to its fullest. If your go-to spot to rub one out is in the bath or shower, make sure the toy is water-proof (not just water-resistant). Meanwhile, if you plan to cart your toy cross-country to enjoy with a long distance lover, make sure it has a travel lock.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Promoting Vaginal Health<\/h2>\n\n\n

Once more for the readers in the back: The fact that sex toys can bring you oodles and oodles of pleasure is reason enough to reach for them. But they have a side benefit, as well: They can be used to support vaginal health.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cUsing vibrators can increase arousal,\u201d explains Alex Sage Fine<\/a>, co-founder and CEO of Dame Products<\/a>. When you\u2019re aroused, blood rushes to and engorges your genital tissues. Boosting blood flow to your vulvar and vaginal tissues is an essential step in promoting lubrication, lengthening the vaginal canal, and helping the pelvic floor muscles relax \u2014 all of which are essential for pleasurable penetration. Plus, \u201cwhen sex feels good, you want it more,\u201d says Fine. So, many people report an increase in libido<\/a> when they start to incorporate a vibrator into their sex life, she says. (Side bar: Another fun way to boost libido is with the help of Arousal Serum<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Because the best sex toys can make it easier to orgasm, Finn notes that many people also experience improved pelvic floor strength. They explain: Orgasms are essentially a series of pelvic floor muscle contractions. So, the more you orgasm, the more you are working out the pelvic floor muscles. (Actually, many pelvic floor therapists prescribe sex toys to people with pelvic floor issues).<\/p>\n\n\n

Solo Pleasure with Sex Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n

Sure, seeing your (discreetly packaged) sex toy waiting for your front stoop may make it feel like Christmas morning. But using it? Well, that will make you feel more fireworks than the fourth of July or New Years Eve combined.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

The first time you use a sex toy<\/strong>, Fine recommends taking time to romance both yourself and your toy first. \u201cYou don\u2019t want to go right from zero to sex toy ramped up,\u201d she says. \u201cInstead, you want to get your body used to the sensation that a toy creates by pressing it against your non-erogenous zones,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

This will give you time to learn where the buttons on the toy are and how to operate, as well as will give you time to get in the mood for more genital-focused types of touch. \u201cEven when you\u2019re masturbating you want some pre-play to increase arousal,\u201d says Finn. As it goes, holding the toy against other parts of your body can help ramp up arousal, and get you excited about bringing the toy to more intimate places.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cWhen you finally do bring the toy to your genitals, consider lubing up the toy and your genitals first,\u201d suggests Fine. Store-bought lubricant like Aloe Lube<\/a> helps the toy glide over your skin and into your body, she explains. Without it, the sensation of silicone-on-skin can be too friction-y for some pleasure-seekers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n

After that, let your body guide the way. When something feels good? Do more of that. When something feels bad or painful, shift angles, intensities, or where you\u2019re holding it. Indeed, your body will tell you what feels pleasurable and what feels not so pleasurable. As a pleasure-seeker, your job is to listen and adapt accordingly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve tried the toy a time or ten on your own, you might consider bringing it into partnered play \u2014\u00a0 assuming your partner(s) are open to using the toy, too. But according to Fine, masturbating with the toy on your own first is usually best. \u201cIt’s so much easier to manage sexual experiences solo than it is with another person,\u201d she explains. \u201cAfter you’ve used it solo once or twice you have a sense of what you like and how you like to use it, and therefore are more equipped to communicate that.\u201d Makes sense!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Partnered Pleasure with Sex Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n

To be clear: There is no wrong<\/em> way to incorporate a sex toy into partnered play<\/strong> \u2014 so long as everyone involved in the play is enthusiastic about the introduction.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Typically, incorporating a sex toy into partnered play is done because one partner has a tried-and-true buzzy buddy that they want to share with their partner(s). Or, because a couple has decided to find and try a brand new sex toy together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

No matter the case, Finn recommends introducing the toy before you are in the bedroom. \u201cYou never want your partner to feel pressured into agreeing to try to implement,\u201d they say.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important: While you can get curious about why your partner(s) is not interested in trying a sex toy, if they\u2019re not, you shouldn\u2019t ask them more than once \u2014 doing so can make them feel pressured to say yes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

You also need to get specific, says Finn. \u201cSimply agreeing to use a sex toy is not adequate,\u201d she says. After all, a butt plug and rabbit vibrator are both sex toys. \u201cYou want to hash out what sex toy(s) you want to try, who will be touched or penetrated by it, and who will be holding it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

This might sound like a lot of chitter-chatter, but it’s worth it. These conversations help ensure that the experience is what everyone involved could dream of (and more), says Fine. Plus, chatting will help you both become even more comfortable talking about sex, what you like, your sexual fantasies, and more, she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Maintenance and Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you use masturbation like melatonin, squirting like sleep<\/a> time tea, or erotica as your bedtime story of choice, you might be inclined to roll over and sound off as soon as your bod stops shaking and quaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

But before you drift to dreamland, make a quick stop at the sink to rinse it with fragrance-free soap and water.\u00a0 \u201cEven if a toy is made from medical-grade silicone \u2014 meaning, it\u2019s made from an antibacterial material \u2014 you want to wash it between uses,\u201d says Fine. Failure to do so creates an optimal environment for bacteria to thrive, she explains. Introduce that ~thriving and surviving~ bacteria to your body and there\u2019s an increased risk of disrupting your internal anal and vaginal microbiome and causing a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

If you share your bathroom with someone or can\u2019t access the bathroom without assistance, and want to safeguard your privacy, another option is to use sex toy cleaner like the Dame Hand + Vibe Cleaner<\/a>, says Fine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Debunking Myths and Embracing Pleasure<\/h2>\n\n\n

For the record: Using a sex toy will not<\/em> make toy-free sexy time feel worse, nor will a sex toy desensitize you to other kinds of touch. \u201cIt would take a lot of mis-use of the toy in order for that toy to injure your ability to experience and enjoy other kinds of sensation,\u201d says Finn.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the\u00a0 body can become accustomed to orgasming from certain kinds of sensations and touch, you cannot become literally addicted to your sex toy,\u201d they say. Plus, you might learn that you achieve orgasm faster with a particular sex toy than without it, that doesn\u2019t mean that a toy replaces your desire for a partner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cA sex toy is never going to be able to tell you how good you feel, and it\u2019s certainly not going to hold after or help you engage in aftercare,\u201d says Finn. And that\u2019s facts even if it\u2019s one of the best toys in the whole wide world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n

All in all, sex toys are a beneficial add-in to your solo or partnered sex life. While trying anything new for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking, if you listen to your own body, communicate with your partner(s), taking your sweet time, and lather up with lube, you\u2019ll have a sexperience to remember and \u2014 and more than likely will want to repeat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

So go on, take a scroll through some of the best sex toys for women, men, and other genders by shopping Dame<\/a>. Trust, you\u2019ll be glad you did.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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