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what it is |
how it's used |
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examples |
| vibrators |
Usually 4-7 inches in length, these toys have electric motors that cause them to vibrate. |
Used by both men and women for anal/vaginal penetration or held to the outside of the body. |
Vibrators are a great choice because they can be used internally or externally and many are waterproof! |
 
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| dildos |
Usually 4-10 inches in length, these toys do not have any mechanical parts and do not vibrate. |
Used by both men and women for anal/vaginal penetration. Some have wide bases so they can be used with a harness. |
Since dildos have no working components, they can be very soft and flexible. Some are double ended for use with a partner. |
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| external |
Usually 1-4 inches, these toys have electric motors that cause them to vibrate. |
Used by both men and women for vibration stimulation on the outside of the body (I.E. clitoral or penile). Not to be used internally. |
Available with or without cords, finger styles, hands-free and/or waterproof! A great choice for couples to use together. |
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| anal wands & plugs |
Tapered and slim, usually 3-6 inches in length. These toys may or may not have vibrating motors. |
Used by both men and women to provide anal penetration. Sometimes are worn throughout the day to train the sphincter muscles to relax. |
A great choice for an introduction to anal play. Some can be used for male g-spot stimulation or by women who want a slender toy for vaginal use. |
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| beads & balls |
"Safe styles" feature two or more beads connected by a cord. Most beads have metal balls on the inside, which move around to make a vibration feel. Those without a cord can potentially get "lost" in the body. |
For anal use, the beads are inserted during foreplay and rapidly extracted during climax to heighten sensation. Can also be used vaginally or anally to strengthen the PC muscles with kegel exercise. |
Some people will wear the beads throughout the day for subtle pleasure. A great purchase because they can be used in many different ways by both men and women! |
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| harnesses & strap-ons |
Adjustable straps designed to fit most body shapes hold a toy in place for hands-free use. Some models come with a toy permanently attached, others can be interchanged. |
Used by both men and women anally or vaginally, generally for the purpose of penetration with a partner. Some models are hollow to aid men with erectile dysfunction. |
Harnesses and strap-ons with removable accessories are a great buy because they can accommodate a variety of toys. Some are designed for dual penetration! |
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| cockrings |
"Safe styles" are stretchy rings or those with adjustable tensions. Rings without any "give", such as hard plastic or metal, can potentially cut-off circulation. |
Cockrings are placed at the base of the penis providing a small amount of pressure, which help men maintain an erection. Rings help to keep blood from flowing back into the body and help keep seminal fluid from coming out. |
Some styles of rings feature projections to stimulate both partners during intercourse in vibrating and non-vibrating styles. Stimulating cockrings can also be placed on a vibrator to create a dual stimulator. |
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| male masturbators |
"Safe styles" include sleeves that are open on both ends for easy cleaning. Masturbators with a closed end must be able to flip inside-out to clean. |
The penis is inserted into the sleeve, which provides a soft and usually textured canal for male masturbation. Some models have realistic shapes or vibration components. |
Male masturbators can also be used as a "hand-hold" to stimulate the shaft of the penis during oral sex. Others can be used as a girth enhancement sleeve. |
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| pumps |
Approximately 12 inches in length, pumps have a device to suction air out of the main plastic cylinder to create a vacuum. |
The penis is inserted into the cylinder, sealed against the body. Air is pumped out creating vacuum, which stretches the penis and increases size. |
Pumps are the only thing, other than surgery, that increases penis size. Some men choose to use pumps for pleasure purposes. |
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