That buzzing sound coming from your roommates bedroom isn't her electric toothbrush 🙊 Today I'm talking all about the world of sex toys! From dildos to butt pugs, paddles to vibrators... I'll be breaking down the different types of toys, how they're used, and to find the perfect toy for you! ♥︎
Hello! Welcome to my first blog post! This is going to be a re-cap (with some additional information that wasn't included) from my instagram story about sex toys. Enjoy!
Hey guys! So. I’m here. In my apartment. Holding and sipping on a drank. With a penis stir-stick in it. And I thought to my slightly tipsy self… I wanna talk about sex toys--so--here I am! I know I was suppose to do this QUITE A LONG TIME AGO, but sadly life got in the way like it always does…. But hey I’M HERE NOW! And I’m excited to start talking about these topics with you guys. From my last poll I did on instagram asking what you guys wanted me to talk about, the majority of you wanted me to talk about was sex toys! Oh yay, sex toys!!!
When it comes to sex toys, it can be EXTREMELY intimidating. Especially if you walk into a sex store and you find a 14” inch dildo staring you in the face. You pick up a toy that has god knows how many buttons and how many settings and you just don’t know where to start, look, or what even to ask about (if you have the courage to even ask anyone, WHICH YOU SHOULD! They're here to help you and answer all of your questions, no need to be embarrassed ♥︎) I’m here to talk about the beauty, mystery, and logistics of sex toys with you guys to make it a little bit easier and a whole lot less scary!
A LITTLE HISTORY
The history of the modern dildo is longer than you think (pun very much intended). What’s kind of amazing is that we have evidence of a dildo-like object that’s 28,000–30,000 years old. We think of these things as new, but you see dildos on Greek vases and in Japanese art. This has been a topic we’ve been thinking about for hundreds and thousands of years. I think it’s important to recognize the history because it gives a more nuanced view — this isn’t a sign of the decline of civilization. Dildos have been a part of human culture since the beginning of human culture. They are a tool we humans have used for a very long time, and they need to be taken seriously.
Aphrodite--the goddess of love, sex, beauty and fertility--had to have used a dildo. Because you know, she’s the goddess of love so she definitely doesn’t need no man to pleasure her.
Author and historian Paul Chrystal literally wrote the book on ancient Greek sex, called In Bed With The Ancient Greeks: Sex and Sexuality in Ancient Greece. In his book he states that because Greeks didn’t have all that contemporary baggage about sex—and no documented taboo regarding sex toys—they had a lot of fun.
Before they made use of other materials, ancient Greeks used bread to pleasure themselves sexually. Chrystal described these “dildo-like breadsticks” which were lubricated with—what else?—olive oil. You'll never think of Olive Garden breadsticks the same...
ANYWHO, dildos and sex toys have been around FOREVER, so let's embrace them! I’m going to talk to you about all the different types sex toys, some of the world’s most infamous and favorite sex toys, and places you can find your glass *dildo*. Get it, like glass slipper?
THE VARIETY
So… there are many different types of sex toys and many different things you can do with them. There are female marketed sex toys, male marketed sex toys, couple marketed sex toys,
etc.
The basics of sex toys can be put into these categories:
As you can see, there's a huge variety of sex toys. It can be very intimidating... which I completely understand, but that's why I'm here to make it a little less scary!
First, let's start with the vibrators... There are a variety of different types of vibrators:
Clitoral vibrators and massagers
Rabbit vibrators
Vibrating eggs or bullet vibrators
G-spot vibrators
Finger vibrators
Wand massagers
Hands-free and wearable vibrators
And couples vibrators
And then there’s many different types of dildos…
Pulsators
Luxury dildos
Double dildos
Strap-on dildos
Vibrating dildos
Realistic dildos
And strapless strap-on dildos
Now for the men, the penis toys…
Cock rings
Masturbation sleeves
Penis pumps and penis enlargers
And cock cages and chastity belts
For anal toys there are…
Butt plugs
And anal beads
Anal massagers and stimulators
And lastly, BDSM toys… Now this is a whole can of worms that I’m not going to dive into but BDSM stands for: Bondage/Discipline Domination/Submission Sadism/Masochism and toys that are involved in this but not limited to are…
Bondage/Rope-play
Restraints
Nipple clamps
Pinwheel
Cuffs
Blindfold
Whip or flogger or paddle
Ball gag
The list goes on and on!
WHERE CAN I GET A DILDO
AROUND HERE?!
"So Dana, I know about all of the different types of sex toys... but where's the best place to buy one?" Well do I have some awesome places for you to find the perfect toy!
IN-STORE
The Smitten Kitten is one of my favorite sex-positive shops. They are a sex-positive, education-based, body-safe sex toy store located in Minneapolis. Their values consist of three things...
Everyone is welcome
Respect yourself and others
Don't "Yuk" my "Yum!"
The entire staff is made up of trained sex educators who love fielding questions about sex, sex toys, and sexual health - no question is too big or too small. If they don't have the product for you, they'll even refer you to someone who does! It's their goal to be a trusted resource for their customers in Minnesota and around the world. They also have a website: https://www.smittenkittenonline.com
Sex World has been home to Minneapolis since 1993. They are open 24 hours a day and offer a wide variety of sex toys, lingerie, DVDs, and even live nude models and a smoke shop. Sex World is NOT my top choice for shopping for sex toys, but it is still an option for individuals looking for cheaper sex toys that are available (even though I highly recommend you invest in a nice, high quality sex toy). ONLINE
Babeland.com was founded by two women with the dream of providing pleasure to other women in a no-shame environment, Babeland has grown from its small Seattle beginnings in 1993 to include four additional New York locations. The company maintains a fiercely independent atmosphere, is committed to community involvement, and being ridiculously nice and helpful if you ever happen to step inside their stores.
Come As You Are is the world's only anti-capitalist, worker-owned, co-operative sex retailer that doesn't make a dime on commissions. This sex positive, Toronto-based shop prides itself on having tried every one of its products.
She Bop is a Portland-based shop with a focus on female and queer-friendly sex accessories. Although the "she" is in their name, the store actually caters to all folks across the gender spectrum. Evy Cowan and Jeneen Doumitt opened She Bop in November of 2009 with the objective of creating an adult boutique specializing in non-toxic body-safe toys, exceptional books, female-and queer-friendly DVDs and quality sensuality products.
Adam & Eve is the nation's largest marketer of adult products. Opening their doors in 1971, Adam & Eve is the nation's largest marketer of adult products. They're building one of the largest sexual education centers online, with articles and videos about sex toys, dating and relationships, sexual health, and more. "Over the decades, we've built a time-tested reputation for honesty and reliability in an industry known for shady business dealings and fly-by-night operations". They also have great coupons for DVDs, lingerie, and toys.
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