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First-Time Vibrator Shopping
Most people assume that Lesbians are born with an innate knowledge of adult toys and how to use them. Not so. With the thousands of brands and styles on the market (and plenty of conflicting information) sex toy shopping can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. Here's a few tips that will have you picking out your next plug like a pro. Let’s begin:
1. Attention Bargain-Hunters: You get what you pay for.
If you found an amazing-looking car priced 80% cheaper than all the other cars on the lot would you suspect that something might be wrong with it? Absolutely, and you should also cast the same suspicion to your sex toys. When a sex product is priced extremely low it’s probably because it's built with extremely cheap components and inferior materials.
What seems like a “great deal” now won’t feel like such a great investment when it shorts out within a few days. You'll never find products like Tantus, LELO and Vibratex in the bargain bin, but their return rate is practically non-existent. That's because these companies have a well-earned reputation for quality, design and durability. And, when you choose a high-end product from a quality brand, Phthalates and health concerns will never be an issue either.
2. When looking for product information, don't bother looking at the package.
Most U.S. states have Puritanical laws relating to how adult merchandise can be marketed. To deal with this, most sex toy manufacturers keep the descriptive text on packaging purposely vague. So, don't expect to find any helpful instructions, other than a cheesy photo of a porn-tart in the throes of fake orgasm. If you want to know the track-record of a sex toy then ask the people you're buying it from. If the company is reputable, your salesperson will be well-versed in all of their merchandise and help you make the right selection.
3. Know thyself.
Many women have a tendency to buy what their friends buy. Your girlfriend may swear her G-spot stimulator hits the spot every time but if you don't enjoy penetration this toy won't do much for you. What satisfies you sexually is absolutely your own personal preference. When selecting a sex toy, think about what kinds of stimulation you enjoy during sex or masturbation. Do you like penetration, clitoral stimulation, anal stimulation or all three?
Isolating what feels good to you will help you make the right decision. If you don’t know what turns you on, try starting with a basic vibrator or a vibrating bullet. These products can be used internally or externally and are a handy (and cheap) way to experiment with vibration on different parts of the body.
Here are the four most common styles of vibrators:
Classic Vibrators:
Old Faithful! This most versatile style of vibrators is oblong and straight, though it can sometimes be phallic in shape. Classic vibrators can be used internally or externally and are great for partner sex. They are also great for the clit stimulation, making it an essential for any sex toy collection and great for the first-timers.
Clitoral Vibrators:
With over 80% of all women requiring direct or indirect clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm, it's easy to see why clitoral vibrators are so popular. These can look identical or very different in appearance than Classic Vibrators since length and size is not as crucial as actual vibration. Powerful wand-style tools like the famous Hitachi Magic Wand are perfect for this type of stimulation because they make it easy to apply stimulating vibration to the clit during partner sex or masturbation.
G-Spot Sex Toys:
G-spot vibrators look quite similar to classic vibrators. The primary difference is a curved end designed to arouse the G-spot, about 1-2" inside the vagina. This style can also works well for clitoral vibration when placed over the pubic bone and used externally.
Combination Adult Toys:
Why limit yourself to just one kind of stimulation? If you crave clitoral stimulation AND penetration or g-spot stimulation you will love a Japanese or “Jack Rabbit” style vibrator. These vibrators feature have rotating shafts for vaginal stimulation and an external clit attachment that will send you through the roof.
Now that you have a wealth of information at your fingertips, pick a toy and go see what the buzz is about!