When it comes to sex toys (or sex education in general), you can’t find much information. Wondering why? The reasons are varied, but they all have one thing in common: the shame of talking about them openly.
However, in recent years, the sex toy industry has been evolving and its popularity is increasing due to innovation and diversity. The inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community and the growing interest of women in experimenting are driving this. And if you didn’t know, the sex toy market grew by over 26% in 2019-2020, at the beginning of the pandemic.
Sex technology, also known as sextech, has come a long way in the past 10 years. We’ve finally moved away from bulky plastic vibrators and today, modern, high-quality sex toys are designed by medical and sex educators.
In short, sex toy stores - online and physical - have evolved to the point where there is now something for everyone, regardless of your gender identity, sexual orientation or physical abilities. And when it comes to choosing the right sex toy for women, men, non-binary or transgender people, whether you want to try it alone or as a couple, the first step is to think about the type of stimulation you are looking for and who the toy is intended for.
Before yougo shopping, you should consider the following: what type of stimulation do you want? Because there are gadgets that stimulate different parts of the body, for example sex toys for the clitoris or the vagina. Most of the time, they are external or internal sex toys, but the choice is a personal decision. So talk to your partner about it instead of immediately grabbing the first thing you see on a website or in an erotic shop. If you are looking for a sex toy for a couple, choose one together. The great thing is that there are countless sex toys for beginners.
Once you know what you want, don't skip the reviews: they always help, if you just have patience, because there are so many!
Erotic toys for women are no less popular: from vibrators that imitate oral sex, vibrators in different sizes, materials or shapes - both realistic and abstract. Female sex stimulators have evolved in recent years into something discreet and obvious.
Check the material from which the products are made: there are many cheap sex toys and this can have a negative effect on your health. It is good to keep a few basic things in mind regarding the component material, so make sure it is phthalate-free, perfume-free, tasteless, easy to clean and durable.
For the vulva, vagina and clitoris, you can use dildos, external bullet or finger vibrators, or vibrators that work on air pressure , internal vibrators - for G-spot stimulation, with two heads, or bunny vibrators.
Anal sex toys also come in all shapes and sizes, specially designed for safety reasons (if you didn't know, your anus has two sphincters, an external one that you can control, and an internal one that the body has no control over). These can have a vibrating function, but they don't have to. They can be in the form of an anal plug, a dildo or beads.
Vibrators come in many shapes and are among the best-selling sex toys. In erotic shops you can find realistic vibrators or vibrators in different shapes. These are the most popular toys in the world. When choosing a vibrator, you should consider its size, function, and the material it is made of. There are substances that can cause irritation or allergies if they contain phthalates (a group of chemicals used in plastics (PVC) to increase their flexibility, transparency and durability. Check the label to see if it says 'medical silicone'.
The instructions for use will tell you exactly what functions a vibrator has and how to set it. In addition, the different models help you discover your erogenous zones: some vibrators have a back and forth movement, others can be used hands-free or wirelessly and you can adjust the intensity of the vibration at any time. It is important that you familiarize yourself with the toy before using it.