So. You’ve decided to buy a your first vibrator. Good for you. Exploring your own sexual responses is a healthy and confidence-boosting process. Vibrators are the first adult toy of choice for many women and your options are endless when it comes to selection. Here’s some quick information to help get you on your way:
- Know thyself. Only you know what areas of your body respond best to stimulation; perhaps you like to focus on one particular area during masturbation, or you may enjoy something in particular that your sexual partner does. Many adult toys are targeted for different erogenous zones (or a few at once).
- Size. There are some monsters on the market, but bigger isn’t always better. Small may be best for your first toy, especially if you’re focusing on clitoral stimulation rather than insertion. Think about what’s comfortable for you.
- Shape. Vibrators are available in any shape, from spherical to curved to straight. This can be due either to pure novelty or to target a specific area like the clitoris or G-spot. Talking to an expert will head you in the right direction, and may even introduce you to a whole new experience.
- Rabbits, dolphins, butterflies and bullets. All these names may leave you wondering what’s going inside you. Not to worry though, these are just cheeky names for the aesthetics of different vibrators. Dolphins are called so because they are typically blue and curved, resembling a dolphin. Rabbits refer to the extra extension on a vibrator that focuses on clitoral stimulation whilst the main body of the vibrator is inserted. Butterflies are called so because of their shape, they are primarily clitoral vibrators and are attached to the body via straps, but they can also refer to rabbit vibrators with just a clitoral tickler in the shape of a butterfly with its tickling antennas.Bullets are typically small enough to be discreet and are often disguised as something else, encouraging sneaky public use.
- Lubrication. It can be an awkward feeling using a vibrator for the first time; you may feel strange using a piece of plastic or rubber for sexual gratification. This is merely a mental block. Use lubrication to help the process run smoothly (no pun intended). Check that your lubrication matches your vibrator, for instance silicone vibrators and silicone lubrication don’t mix well. Talk to your friendly shop assistant for the right lubrication for your new toy.
- How to buy. You shouldn’t be embarrassed when buying your first vibrator. If buying in store, choosing the right place is important. Sleazy shops are easy to spot. Adult toy shops should be welcoming and give you the right advice for your needs. Taking a friend can be a fun experience, especially if they’ve bought one or two before. Taking your sexual partner so you can choose together can be a rewarding experience. Nothing will beat the advice that a good store can give you, but if you’d still prefer to buy online try to shop locally from a store that also has a physical location.
Most of all, get excited about buying your first vibrator. Whether you use it for years or it becomes the first stepping stone in a journey of sexual exploration, it most certainly isn’t a purchase you’ll regret.
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