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Heres how to find out for yourself.
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Promise you, thoughthats a good thing!
Here are the main categories of vibrators to choose from.
(Vibrators and othersex toys designed for penisesexist too!
But thats a whole different article.)
This is any vibrator designed specifically to make the outside of your body feel incredible.
If you want to start there, try the Mantric Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator ($50,Lovehoney).
From there, some slightly less typical external toys are absolutely worth trying out in your bed too.
Vibrators designed for internal stimulation vary by size and shape.
(Yes, this really happens.
Ask any ER doctor.)
Silicone vibrators are among the most common out there.
Another popular nonporous option is a toy made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic.
No matter what, the general consensus among experts is that your toy should be phthalate-free, Howard says.
In the very least, reading the instructions will give you a rundown of the controls.
Plus, it doesnt hurt to loosen up and get some natural lubrication going.
Watch orlisten to porn, if thats your bag.
Plenty of things can causevaginal dryness, and theres nothing wrong with needing extra lubrication.
In fact, theres everythingrightwith using lots of lube, whether or not you get wet on your own.
When it comes to lube, you have three main options: water-based, silicone-based, and oil-based.
With silicone toys, avoid silicone-based lube, since that will erode the material of your vibrator.
When in doubt, water-based lube is a solid choice.
Consider what kind of stimulation usually gets you off: Is it external or internal?
Are you using hard or soft pressure?
Are you into being gentle or a little rougher?
Going fast or slow as you stroke?
(Heres more info abouthow to prepare for anal sex, with a toy or otherwise.)
That said, its possible totemporarilyoverstimulate yourself, which might mean you lose some feeling short-term.
Dont worry about any lasting damage.
Luckily, theres a very easy solution to this non-problem: Just keep your underwear on.
A thin towel works too!
As SELF previously reported, sex toys can pass alongSTIs, sosafer sex practicesapply here.
If youreusing a sex toy with someoneoutside of a sexually monogamous partnership, put a condom over your toy.
it has a flared base).
And…thats certainly true, in terms of STIs!
Have fun with your new toy!
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