Beginners Guide to Sex Toys

Probably the most known of all sex toys, vibrators are wonderful toys that, yep, you’ve got it, vibrate. 

Well. They all vibrate, but thanks to the development of the adult toys market, vibrators come with a whole array of tantalising bells and whistles that will get you off in more ways than one. Vibrators come in all shapes, sizes, designs, and colours, and are made for penetration, as well as stimulating every other erogenous part of your body, such as the clitoris, G-spot, and P-spot.

And, oh. The variety. There are classic realistic vibrators, rabbits, curved versions to hit the G-spot, bullets, app-controlled (so much fun with a partner), remote-controlled, bead rotating styles, thrusting styles, wands…the list goes on and on. 

Vibrators can be enjoyed by everyone and anyone, perfect for guys and gals, and are perfect for steamy foreplay, incredible solo play, or mind-blowing sex. Some styles can be used during sex to add extra stimulation to the clit and balls, and some offer penetrative and clitoral stimulation all at once – making your orgasm take over your whole body.  

If you find that you can only orgasm through clitoral stimulation, then a vibrator promises to be your new best friend. 

Do you crave the real thing? Then dildos could be your sex toy of choice. Dildos are designed to be inserted, both in the vagina and the anus, and come as realistic looking (and feeling) or as conspicuous as you’d like. They’re simple and so satisfying and come in a range of colours, sizes, styles and shapes. You can even treat yourself and your partner in crime to a double-ended dildo so you benefit from being penetrated together. 

The curved design is there for a reason – to stimulate the prostate and G-spot and ensure your orgasm is one to remember. We love using dildos for steamy solo play and role play, as well as using them to spice up any shag. There are also strap-on options available, so you can wear your dildo and enjoy some penetrating and pegging fun with your partner. 

Fellas. You’re going to love this one. 

Cock rings are clever little things that, once slipped onto your penis, prevents blood from flowing away from it. Keeping your hard-on bigger, harder, and able to go for longer. With an explosive ending.

And because we believe variety is the spice of life, we have a knee-trembling selection of different types of cock rings to satisfy every taste. Opt for vibrating cock rings, that will not only leave you quivering but will also stimulate your partner at the same time. Choose from ones that are designed to stimulate and pleasure the clit or the balls or enjoy cock rings made from leather, metal, silicone, and stretchy rubber. 

You can also get cock rings that feature a ball ring, giving you double the pleasure – we would hate for your balls to feel left out. 

Strap in ladies and gents and prepare for the ride of your life…or should that be strap-on?

Perfect for those who like to keep things hands-free, a strap-on gives you the penetrative fun of dildo play, without having to use your hands. Leaving them free to play with other things.

Made for women and even men to wear, strap-ons come in a range of different sizes (they get really big if that’s your thing) styles, fits, and functions. Choose from a strap-on harness set, which is ideal for wearing around the waist while you thrust and pump away into your partner, or pick from a range of styles including double strap-ons, hollow strap-ons, vibrating strap-ons and suction cup strap-ons.

Strap-ons are so much fun to use and are one of our favourite kinks. So choose a style that’s right for you and buckle up baby.

Curious about having a little butt fun? Then welcome to the wonderful world of butt plugs. Butt plugs are sex toy enthusiasts favourites because they are easy to use and so much fun to play with. If you are new to the anal play game, then opt for a smaller plug with a tapered tip, and work your way up to something a little more adventurous.

Like with most adult toys, butt plugs are made in different sizes, shapes, and materials. There are also vibrating versions, which we are particularly partial to. In general, they are tapered – starting small and getting larger as towards the base. You can use them to stretch your anus (if you want to prepare it for something bigger like a dildo) and they give you an unbelievable feeling of pressure and fullness. Delicious!

Slip a butt plug in to stimulate those delightful nerve endings in your anus, and wear them while engaging in penetrative sex, oral, or anything else your horny mind can muster. 

This is another one for you backside lovers out there. Anal beads are a classic in our books and the perfect sex toy for experimenting with the delights of anal. As your kinky mind probably already imagined, anal beads are a string of smooth beads. Generally made from materials such as silicone, plastic or metal, the beads are joined by a flexible material, perfect for popping into your bottom.

Beads can start quite small, and gradually get larger as your sphincter muscles familiarise themselves with the sensation. Wear them during solo play or sex, and experience stronger and pro-longed orgasms as the beads stimulate the nerve endings in your anus. To really make your orgasm one to remember, try pulling the beads out just before you explode. Trust us, you won’t regret it.  

Did you know there is a male equivalent to the mysterious G-spot? Well, there is. It’s called the P-spot and the P stands for prostate. And it deserves as much attention as the G-spot in our opinion.

If you are looking for a sex toy to explore and stimulate this heavenly gland, then prostate massagers are for you. These toys are perfect for solo play, sex and foreplay, and are guaranteed to boost your orgasm as your prostate is treated to a sensual massage. You can choose from different shapes, materials and styles, but each prostate massager has been anatomically designed to hit the P-spot just right. And you never know, you might even be treated to a glorious hands-free orgasm. 

Have an orgasmic scratch that needs itching? Or a muscle that needs relaxing? Then massage wands are on hand to help you out. These vibrating masterpieces look less conspicuous than vibrators but have everything you need to help you reach earth-shattering orgasms.

Use a massage wand to send waves of vibration and pleasure throughout your and your partner’s bodies. The perfect way to make your sensual massage a little more erotic, you can use a massage wand to knead aching muscles…and we mean EVERY aching muscle. Experiment with massage wands featuring different functions, levels of intensity, and speeds and see where you enjoy the vibrations most.

Boys, if you’re looking for a way to make your alone time a little more exciting (and a whole lot more satisfying) then you need to invest in a male masturbator. These sex toys for men feature something for every guy who enjoys getting his rocks off. No matter what your preference might be.

Popular male masturbators include realistic Fleshlight masturbators (great if you’re craving the real thing,) masturbation sleeves, cock sleeves,  and strokers to name a few of our favourites. These toys are designed to give maximum pleasure to your member with suction, vibrating, and lifelike action. You can also choose from different materials and different textures. Some are discreet and non-anatomical, while others have incredibly realistic sensations and openings, that could almost be mistaken for the real thing. 

Now, sure, you can use these alone, but why not share the fun and use them with your partner? Great for spicing up sex or explosive foreplay, male masturbators belong in every guy’s sex toy box.

If you’ve yet to find your perfect sex buddy, then might we suggest investing in sex dolls? With a sex doll, you don’t have to go out of your way to impress, dress up nicely, or even buy them flowers. They’re made purely to pleasure you.

Sex dolls have come a long way from basic blow-up dolls. Although if you have a penchant for the classics, you can still grab a blow-up doll. These days, you can choose a doll companion that looks totally realistic. And feels it too. You can choose a complete doll or ones with just the bits that matter most when you need a release! Sex dolls have holes in all the right places, are made from extremely lifelike materials, and are available in a variety of different positions. 

Penis pumps are a sex toy worth knowing about for a number of reasons. The most important one, in our eyes, is by slipping your penis into one of these pumps, you can expect a bigger, thicker, harder erection. And, if used little and often, those results can become permanent. 

Not to mention the pumping feels simply orgasmic. The intense suction sensations, due to the air pressure and vacuum action, encourages blood to rush to your member. This expands the size of your penis and makes it harder and more powerful than ever. A mighty prick indeed! 

There are loads of different pumps to choose from, including classic manual versions to automatic rechargeable styles. 

If you ever watched 50 Shades of Gray and thought “ooh. I fancy a bit of that,” then it sounds like you need a little bondage or BDSM in your life. Who doesn’t?

BDSM refers to the erotic practices of bondage and discipline and dominance and submission. 

And there are so many exciting BDSM toys and bondage accessories to play with, that we almost don’t know where to start. Whether you prefer being the dom (dominant) or the sub (submissive), bondage and BDSM toys have the ability to let you play out your wildest fantasies.

Now, BDSM can be as “vanilla” (according to Mr. Gray) as using BDSM toys like bondage rope, blindfolds and handcuffs, or as torturous and brutal using more hardcore toys. Think clamps, hoods, restraints, hooks, dog collars, gags, plugs, spreaders…you name it. 

When experimenting and exploring the world of bondage toys, we always recommend taking things slowly. Especially if you’re a beginner. As some of these toys can be a little, shall we say, intense? But oh-so-good!